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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1906

Page

5

Artist Miss Sadhcoc M. Stall comforts prisoner Tucker

Miss Stall of 10 Monument Street Charlestown writes to Charles L. Tucker in East Cambridge jail. She sends original watercolor pictures on letters and he replies with ink sketches. Tucker looks forward to her frequent missives and they choose non imprisoning subjects.

Sadhcoc M. Stall Monument Street Charlestown Charles L. Tucker East Cambridge Tucker Stull

Judge fixes line in drunkard charge for divorce case

In probate court Judge Grant admonished a wife for alleging intoxication in her petition for separate support. The husband, James Tilley, a baker earning 12 dollars weekly, denied heavy drinking but admitted slapping his wife amid disputes. After July separation the father contributed to the child, but refused to live with her again. He was ordered to pay 3.50 weekly for the child and 10 dollars in costs.

Grant James Tilley Ferguson Company Mary Co. Tilley Tilley

Jury Awaits $3000 Verdict for Watertown Man Vahey

The Watertown plaintiff Michael Vahey sued the L Company after a four year old car incident that left him badly injured and health impaired. The jury awarded $3000 to Vahey yesterday, ordering L to pay.

Michael Vahey Watertown

Grand jury to hear Minot Francis alias John Ashton case

The United States district court grand jury began session in Portland. The case of Minot St. Clair Francis alias John Ashton, the escapee from Bridgewater farm and charged with robbing the Red Beach post office and shooting a watchman, will be heard with twenty five witnesses called.

Portland United States District Court Minot St. Clair Francis John Ashton Bridgewater Mass Red Beach

Pass bill to abolish S. C. state dispensary

Columbia S C. The House of Representatives today passed by a 25 vote margin the Moreau bill to abolish the State dispensary. The measure has already cleared the Senate.

S. C Columbia SL. C Moreau Senate

Un Brutal Sport Debate Ends With Idol Theories

Discussion explores if public sports could remove brutality under President Eliot plan. Norman proposes un brutal avenues to keep popular front runners, nicknamed pets of the populace, amid the shift away from modern forms of fighting and showmanship.

Eliot Norman

Plan Trustree Control A Statewide Reform Bill Emerges

The House ways and means committee drafted a sweeping measure to place a single controller over all state institutions including Rutland, Tewksbury, the state prison and insane hospitals. The bill, to be presented by Rep Ward of Buckland, would let the State Board set estimates and press trustees to conform, with a unanimous committee report, though Ward notes it does not go far enough. Charges against Rutland close today at five, with executive committee hearings next Monday. Bowditch removal charges are the only others noted at adjournment.

House Ways and Means Representative Ward of Buckland State Board Rutland Tewksbury Ward Mellen Executive Committee Executive Chamber Dr. Bowditch

Tumors Conquered by Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

A Bradford Pa woman Fannie D Fox credits Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with eliminating a tumor after an operation was advised. She reports periods restored and full recovery after five bottles. Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Mass offers free advice to concerned women.

Lydia E. Pinkham Fannie D. Fox Pinkham Lynn Mass Chestnut Street Bradford

Touraine Bill Delayed Amid Open Public Bar Debate

The Touraine bill faced another postponement in the Senate as amendments by Senator Lane and Senator Seiberlich were debated. Questions arose about whether a hotel on the same street as a schoolhouse can legally operate a bar not designated as public, with the attorney general asked to clarify the definition of open bar.

Senate Lane Seiberlich Roxbury Taylor East Boston Commonwealth Touraine Bil

Dock Trust Wins a Point in East Boston Track Debate

The council hearing on proposed track locations heard petitions from supporters and remonstrants. Key witness Councillor Alfred E. Cox urged that tracks would aid East Boston firms and urged extending the line to connect all wharves. Other speakers included Edward P. Robinson and Charles Fr. T. Schwaar, with Douglass noting political risks for backers. Additional supporters listed were John F. Sullivan James E. Maguire Peter J. Donahue James A. Duffy Peter H. McNally Daniel J. Tobin and Frank P. Fall.

Alfred E. Cox Malden Atlantic Works East Boston Drydock Company East Boston Boston Edward P. Robinson The Charles Fr. T. Schwaar Douglass Dock Trust John F. Sullivan James E. Maguire

Printing firms ready to handle all orders after strike

The undersigned printers state they are operating as usual with most employees back. Pre strike, about 1100 compositors across 85 firms. today 959 are working. Many strikers' jobs filled. all printing orders can be accommodated. Notable firms listed include Allen Press, Bartlett Press, Boston Envelope Co, Cushman Press, Eastern Press, Everett Press Co, Farrington Pty. Co, Lincoln & Perry, Oxford Print, Rand Avery Supply Co, and The White Press among others.

Daniel Gunn & Co Inc the Heintzeman Press A. Henneberry A. T. Howard L. H. Lane Wm. B. Libby Lincoln & Perry Lincoln & Smith Giee. G. Little John A. Lowell Bank Note Co T. R. Marvin & Son McGrath & Woodley the Mudge Press Murray & Emery Co Thomas P. Nichols Wm. A. Nichols Oxford Print S. J. Parkhill & Co J. W. Pitman & Sons H. M P. R. Warren Co The White Press G. R. Willis & Co Frank Wood S. Woodberry & Co

Jamaica Plain Man Joins Jack London On Seven Year World Tour

James Mitchell Chandler of Jamaica Plain leaves for California to join Jack London for a seven year voyage around the world. The party will include Mrs London and an uncle, with Chandler serving as steward and assisting in writings and statistics as an auxiliary yawl is built in Oakland.

Jamaica Plain Man Jack London James M. Chandler James Mitchell Chandler Bowdoin Forest Hills Street Jamaica Plain California Chandler London Maine College Oakland Flats Cal Hawaiian Islands Pacific South Seas Jack Mr. London High Sierras Glen Alpine Lake Tahoe

Mann Swears He Signed O K On Ward Letter

In New York a perjury hearing for Colonel William D. Mann editor of Town Topics reveals Moses Wellis Wooster testifying that he saw Mann write O KK and Ww D M on a letter from Count Reginald Ward. Wooster says he earned 100 dollars weekly from Collier’s counsel and mentions a mining deal and 20000 shares in an advertising scheme. The hearing ends with an adjournment to tomorrow.

New York Meb William D. Mann Town Topics Moses Wellis Wooster Colonel Mann O. KK Ww. D. M Reginald Ward Wooster Osborne & Hess Robert J. Collier

Somerville Elks Ladies Night draws two hundred couples

Two hundred couples attended the Somerville Lodge No. 917 ladies night at Anthoine Hall on School street. Joseph Hf. Murphy led the arrangements with F. O. Johnson Dennis S. Welley M. J. Connor and Arthur G. Pearson assisting. Guests included Mayor and Mrs. Grimmons Representative and Mrs. Luce and Exalted Ruler George A. Munroe of Everett.

Somerville Lodge Anthoine Hall School Street Joseph Hf. Murphy F. O. Johnson Dennis Swelley M. J. Connor Arthur G. Pearson Charles A. Grimmons Robert Luce George A. Munroe Everett

Don’t Be Fat My New Obesity Food Trial Package

Ad touts a home obesity food that supposedly reduces weight quickly without fasting. It claims fat converts to bone and tissue, relieves stomach pressure, aids heart and lung function, and promises immediate wellness after first day. Customer urged to mail in coupon.

Kellogg SK. J. Kellogg Battle Creek Mich

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