15 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
1
Fragmentary excerpt cites a Massachusetts senator reference to defending his deceased father and personal stakes in early 1900s elections. The text attributes remarks to a Congress member Sullivan and notes prior campaigns in 1900 1901 1902 and 1904.
John O. Cox Jr a nine year Atlantic Mutual Marine Insurance employee fled Boston after a $10 000 forgery swindled Pierce Loring Co. and sparked a suspected suicide attempt. Detectives issued a warrant through Judge Parmenter as Beacon Trust Co and others probe an $8000 loan tied to an Atlantic Mutual script certificate now claimed to be raised to 10000. Further bank connections and forgery amounts are under investigation with details on Page 5.
A man who registered at the Touraine Monday evening about 6 30 as S B Neal Chicago Til appears to have committed death by his own action. He destroyed clues by removing maker marks laundry codes and all papers. No money or identifiable items were found further deepening the mystery.
The speech notes Britain remains strictly neutral in the Russo Japanese war and seeks arbitration to apportion responsibility for the Doggar Bank incident. It expresses anxiety over the Balkan situation, gratitude for Franco British agreement, and hopes for eventual self government in the Transvaal.
In Washington and London reports, Republican Littlefield attacks U S Philippine and foreign policy calling for scrapping tariffs with the Philippines and warns against turning the United States into Europe’s money changers while endorsing the open door and criticising the Monroe doctrine limits.
The new Empire Theatre entrance on Washington Street is described as the handsomest in America marking a landmark in local architectural achievement.
After a heated contest between Republican Charles H. Tisdale and Jeremiah J. Good for the seat vacated by Thomas M. Curley in Ward 17, Good defeats Tisdale by two to one. Final tally Good 1181, Tisdale 524, surprising both parties.
King Victor Emmanuel gives Ambassador Meyer a special guest invitation riding in a motor to Castel Fusano for a shooting party. Queen arrives for lunch after the event. Both rulers express regret at Meyer's transfer to St. Petersburg.
Cloudy, warmer forecast for Boston area Wednesday with increasing clouds and generally fair conditions. Thursday expected to be fair with brisk southwest winds turning to northwest.
A Lawrence Massachusetts mother endorses Father John’s Medicine as invaluable for her children coughs and colds. She mails it to a cousin in Germany and reports good results Breaks up a cold in one day.
On the House floor Hon John A Sullivan of Boston defended Hearst against a 1885 Cambridge saloon killing claim. He said he and his father were innocent and he would shield his father if attacked again. Gardner and others praised Sullivan and his statements.
President Roosevelt quotes that Americanism is in the spirit of a person at a Hungarian Club dinner in Little Hungary. The remarks stress unity beyond birthplace and creed as he addresses the crowd.
A sequel to a Sunday prize fight in Cambridge led to over sixty summonses for principals seconds a referee and spectators to appear Friday morning at Cambridge Municipal Court to answer disturbance and breach of the peace charges. The referee may seek a Cambridge police post and fears his role could hurt his chances. Water town buzzes as attendees await summonses.
Arthur Kenney, one of the alleged principals in a finish fight at an abandoned barn on Concord Avenue near the Belmont line, was arraigned in Cambridge District Court. He faces disturbing the peace charges and Judge Almy continued the case until Friday. Police inspectors say others will follow.
In the White Mountain district snow reaches nine feet between Fabyans and the Twin Mountain House on the railway line. The first train since Saturday plowed through today as crews battle the heavy accumulation.
James F. Doyle, 16, of Roxbury, leaped from a moving electric car and seized the bridle of a runaway horse in Coolidge Corner Brookline yesterday afternoon, stopping the wild animal after it frightened at a passing car.
The president lands in Manhattan's East Side at 7 30 pm as Secret Service guards the route. Police clear streets while crowds cheer and electric signs glow. He dines with the Republican Club then delivers a speech at 10 30 pm and holds a reception before boarding a private car for Washington.
President Roosevelt visits the East Side for the first time since his governorship, dining at Little Hungary with Hungarian Republican Club president Marcus Braun. Guarded by mounted police and secret service, crowds cheer as officers cordon East Houston Street area. decorations blaze with the word Delight ed across Second Avenue. Continued on Page Fourth Column.
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