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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1906
Page
4
A Chelsea special aldermanic committee has been investigating bribery and graft since January 16. About 49 witnesses have been questioned. Candidates were asked if they paid for aldermanic votes and office-holders if they compromised to keep jobs. One thousand dollars was allocated for the probe and city officer elections are on hold while the committee reports its findings.
A testimonial from Mrs Arthur Conklin of Battle Creek Michigan cites relief from leucorrhoea headaches and weakness after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad claims the tablets “make new blood” and suit both women and men with a focus on female health and spring tonics. The pills are sold by druggists and Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
The investigation into alleged vote buying for 1906 city offices yields little from the committee. Aldermen Delano and Young dominate talk as witnesses claim years of issues. The panel has examined contracts, salaries, licenses, and groceries for the poor, with 78 stenographer sheets totaling 355000 words. A report may be presented to the Aldermen tonight.
Dayton Tounley twenty three, who says he is son of Dr L B Tounley, was found wandering on Hackensack streets with a pistol and Bible. He claims a small fortune and says he came East to join Mason's Angel Dancers colony at Woodcliff New Jersey. He was taken into custody by police after reporting the trip.
William F Schrafft prominent German Boston candy manufacturer dies aged 96 with services at 1 pm at 49 Belmont Somerville and 3 pm at Walk Hill Forest Hills Crematory Chapel German societies to represent. Survived by two daughters Ottomar Wallburg Roxbury and Mrs Robert Schultz Dedham and two sons William F E and George F Schrafft.
The Young Ladies Society of St. Francis de Sales presents a minstrel show at the Dudley Street Opera House tonight and again Tuesday and Wednesday to aid church debt. Rev Father Herlihy directs with support from noted musical artists. forty women sing in chorus with costumes and scenery. Featured performers include Annie Kilday Jessie Blundell Kate Hamilton and Agnes McFarland as the principal participants.
The Boston archdiocese Catholic Total Abstinence Union held a meeting to establish permanent headquarters at Union Park street in the Cathedral Total Abstinence Society rooms. Delegates backed centralizing the board, upgrading per capita tax, forming tourist clubs and military companies, with Marlboro’s new temperance society to join soon and next gathering set for Feb 25 at St. Leo's Church.
The first annual reunion and festival of St Mark's Church Ashmont will be at Bloomfield Hall Geneva with Mayor John F. Fitzgerald as reception committee chairman. A full program with whist, dancing after 10, and a large executive and event committee led by Rev. Father Daley and Rev. Father Farrell awaits, featuring numerous committees and local volunteers.
An eight second quake in Calabria caused serious damage, especially in Cantanzaro and Monteleone. Residents fled their homes and camped in the streets as stormy weather raged.
Members of the Boston Post staff hosted a complimentary dinner at the Quincy House for Paul H. Shannon who leaves today for San Antonio Texas for health reasons. Fred P. O Connell served as toastmaster as speeches rang through the gathering. William J. Grady presented Shannon with a handsome traveling bag on behalf of his colleagues.
Rev. Charles A. Crane denounces February 9 as Black Friday for passing laws that protect criminals and reward lawbreakers. He cites Senator William Taylor of East Boston for opposing a special law favoring the Hotel Touraine and urges action against elite crime. The sermon accuses the General Court of creating legality for wrongdoing and inviting anarchy.
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