Public backs shorter Thaw trial reports in Boston press
Community leaders and clergymen in Boston praise the Boston Post idea to limit Thaw trial testimony to a single column. They urge other papers to join to keep indecent details from readers and safeguard public morals.
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John F. Cummins
Church of the Sacred Heart
Roslindale
Boston Post
Boston
Post
Joseph G. Anderson
St. Cecilia’s Churchh
Back Bay
Roosevelt
Julia A. Duff
The
M. M. Lichler
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cure Skin Disease Says Reader
A reader describes six months of persistent skin trouble with red spots and pimples. After trying doctors with no help, he read a testimonial and used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for a week, then improved markedly. He remains a regular user and endorses the products. Albert Cashman of Bedford Station New York signs the letter dated November 29 1905.
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Albert Cashman
Bedford Station
N. Y
Foot Comfort and Cuticura Remedies Advertised
The notice promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for foot ailments itching eczema and skin irritation. It lists a complete external and internal regimen for infants and adults including Cuticura Soap Ointment and Chocolate Coated Pills, sold by Potters Drug & Chem Boston Mass. Mailed free How to Care For the Skin.
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Potters Drug & Chem
Boston
Mass
Mayor Talks of Ambitions on His 42d Birthday
On his 42nd birthday Mayor John F. Fitzgerald recounts a busy day at City Hall and his future aims. He notes health and energy, cites Boston’s home rule struggle, and jokes about renomination, a Beacon Hill seat, and possibly the Senate or White House. Alderman Woods sent roses in tribute.
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Alderman Woods
Brighton
Board of Aldermen
Grand Jury
City Hall
Post
Beacon Hill
United States Senate
White House
Thousands Suffer Kidney Trouble Unsuspected
An old Boston Daily Post advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the best kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites hidden kidney disease risks urges trials cites testimonials from ER Rand and others and promises free sample bottles and a informational book from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
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Swamp-Root
Rand
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
President seeks to bar papers from mail in Thaw case
The President urges prohibition of mailing newspapers that publish full Thaw case details. A telegram from a newspaper, its name withheld at the White House, sparked the move. Canada’s discussions and Ottawa’s Postmaster General remark about publishing such evidence were noted in the briefing.
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F. FE. Morse
Boston Y. W. C. A
Joseph Williams
Cambridge Y. W. C. A
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Ottawa
Providence Ministers Back Public Thaw Testimony
Evangelical ministers in Providence voted unanimously to support wide publicity of the Thaw trial testimony. The report of a committee opposed publishing details, while Rev T E K Bartlett called White a smooth faced rascal and urged readers, including his daughters, to study the testimony for moral impact. Rev C M Meldon praised Thaw for exposing facts and spoke from Mathewson Street Church.
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R. I
Edward S. Cheney
T. EK. Bartlett
White
C. M. Melden
Wilbraham Academy
Wilbraham
Mass
Mathewson Street Methodist Church
Pawtucket Valley
Grand Jury To Say New York Publishers Warned On Thaw Testimony
United States District Attorney Stimson warned New York City publishers that he intends to bring before the grand jury any violations of federal laws against publishing obscene matter in Thaw trial reporting. He said action would depend on future publications and did not yet summon anyone.
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New York
United States
Stimson
United States Grand Jury
French supports NY effort to curb Thaw trial publications
P French United States District Attorney for the Boston district said he had no instructions to serve notice on newspapers over obscene material from the Thaw trial but he expressed sympathy with New York’s move to prevent further publication. He did not indicate any immediate action he might take.
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United States
Boston
New York
French
No Poison in Fernald Case Ends Doubtful Suspicion
After chemical tests on the viscera of Elmer Fernald and his father George, Prof Whitney reported no poison beyond embalming fluid. DA Sanderson may drop the case though he remains open to new clues. Ada McLeod expresses relief and thanks, noting the long strain.
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George
Everett
Whitney
Warward
Sanderson
Jackson
N. H
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Warean
Burglary Hit Malden Home On Wentworth Street
Mrs Bartholomew Fowler startled by a tall masked robber at 1 Wentworth Street Malden around 10 pm He fled as she fainted Her daughter found her moans and a robbed trunk upstairs Missing cash totals seventy eight dollars including fifty eight dollars from a pocketbook Police kept the incident quiet.
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Bartholomew Fowler
Wentworth Street
License Filed After 35 Years in West Newton
The marriage license issued to Lewis E. Coffin in 1872 was returned to the city clerk after 35 years. Coffin, now in Newton, blamed a Cincinnati fire that destroyed City Hall and its records, including licenses, for the delay. He sent a copy to City Hall where it was filed. Coffin is a Boston iron merchant active in local politics and society.
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Lewis E. Coffin
Coffin
Newton
Cincinnati
City Hall
Boston
Lomasney Named City Prober On Lid Investigation
Martin Lomasney was named to a sub-committee to decide the fate of the City Hall lid inquiry. Senator Cox announced the panel after private talks on measures. Lomasney can influence either Webster’s plan or Fitzgerald’s in the hearings.
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Lid
Cox
Ward 8
Webster
Fitzgerald
Representative Webster
Hail and
Mellen
Bolton
Babson
Houdini Escapes Riveted Boiler Lock Amid Crowd
Houdini clad in evening dress, shackled and handcuffed, entered a 250 gallon galvanized iron boiler at Keith's last evening. After an hour of struggle he emerged with torn clothes and disheveled hair. The boiler was built by Riverside Boiler Company of Cambridgeport.
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Houdini
Keith
Riverside Boiler Company
Cambridgeport
James Pritt Dies in Syracuse Brother of Boston Doctor’s Wife
James Pritt died this afternoon in Syracuse. He was a brother of Mrs. Webb, wife of Dr. Webb of 319 Warren Street, Boston.
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Syracuse
N. Y
James Pritt
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