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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1905
Page
2
At Lord Grenfell's ball the Duchess escaped serious harm when a burning cigarette end lit her tulle overskirt near a satin gown. Lord Crichton acted quickly, smothering the flames with his hands and a tunic, saving the duchess though the dress was damaged.
Herbert Shaw was killed when a passenger train from the east struck his sleigh at the West Falmouth crossing in Portland. He failed to notice the approaching passenger train while watching a passing freight, his body found on the cow catcher and his horse killed instantly as the sleigh wrecked.
A large crowd attended a 9 o clock Mass at St Marys Church Endicott Street for living and dead members of Division 42 Ancient Order of Hibernians. Rev Francis Casey S J was the celebrant.
The ad extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for antisep tic cleansing of mucous surfaces blood and secretions. It claims relief from weakened ulcers inflammations itching relaxations and pains unique to females and cites benefits for anemia chlorosis hysteria and nervousness.
A reader describes five years of terrible itching and sores on body and face. After trying doctors and medicines with no relief, use of Cuticura Ointment provided immediate improvement and eventual recovery.
Judge Fitzgerald fined William Smith eighty five dollars for abusing his wife and children after friends raised the money to pay the penalty. Smith sobbed and promised reform as details described his violent acts including brandishing a revolver, slamming threats, and manhandling his wife and mother in law.
Andrew C. Stone longtime Lawrence Municipal Court justice since 1887 died suddenly of heart disease at his home. Born Marlborough New Hampshire May 16 1839 he was Civil War veteran and member of multiple fraternal groups. He served on the Common Council State Senate Republican State committee and was a 1884 Republican national convention delegate. He married Mary F. Hurlburt in 1869.
Carmine Navarro an Italian was arrested in Brooklyn by a local detective bureau officer for the murder of Alphonz Rumme in Portland Maine on February 21. Navarro allegedly confessed and will be held for extradition proceedings.
A general strike of British Columbia smelter employees was declared after the legislature defeated the eight hour bill. Workers seek shorter hours. Rich placer discoveries at Clear Water Creek on the Sikine are reported and may trigger a rush to the new diggings.
George Stanley Roberts of Liverpool, a second cabin passenger on the Cunard steamer Etruria, disappeared during the voyage after being last seen in his berth Tuesday night. It is believed he went on deck and either jumped or fell overboard near the voyage.
The readable text mentions a product price of 25c and references a term related to a cane or spine item. No clear names, places, or complete description are present to identify the item or its purpose.
Lowell police claim a major wholesale robbery case, with three prominent young men detained. James Whitehead faces larceny charges, Cornelius Desmond and David Sabourin booked for receiving stolen property. Goods valued at several hundred dollars were stolen from F. M. Bill & Co. on Market Street, with activity spanning over six months. Whitehead is the only arrestee for larceny, while more arrests are expected.
The Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis of Brooklyn urged that Christian life is the natural life with laws that open liberty. He contrasted Russian oppression, child labor and class privilege with faith, work and upward labor, citing Lincoln and Clay as examples and praising the Christian life as society’s greatest forged stimulant.
Melrose mourns Mrs. Mary Lynde 92, lifelong resident and widow of William Lynde 2d. She died Friday and was buried from Emma Hyde home on Main Street. Services by Rev R Perry Bush at First Universalist Chelsea. interment at Wyoming Cemetery. Survived by four children, a sister, eight grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
Joseph W Thayer III a well known Chelsea figure and G A R leader is seriously ill at his home 16 Addison street He led Massachusetts G A R as department commander in 1895 and was post commander of Chelsea Post 3 in 1888 He enlisted in 1861 served in the Twelfth Massachusetts Infantry was twice wounded at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg and later captured He spent 10 years on the Chelsea police and later worked as an inspector at the Boston Custom House
Dr Silas Burbank a prominent physician of Mt Vernon dies suddenly on a street in Augusta at age 65 The event occurred in February and drew attention from local residents and authorities.
New York authorities allege the Aphrodite, a famed vehicle or asset linked to Frederick Linton, is part of a fraud scheme. Linton, owner of the controversial Aphrodite, is described as an ex owner amid ongoing scrutiny by metro police.
The National Arts Club hosts a test driven debate on a controversial Aphrodite statue. Dr Henry Stephens Washington doubts its genuineness while F Edwin Elwell and Charles Stewart Smith defend its ancient masterly workmanship despite questions about marble type and Praxiteles attribution.
New York Feb 26 A young woman will be paid $100 a second for time in a sensational act billed as the thrillest thriller ever seen for the Barnum Bailey circus coming to town next month. The exact act remains undisclosed.
The Brotherhood of St Andrew held its convention closing with an evening address and prayers at the Church of the Messiah. Morning prayers featured the annual sermon by Rev. John McGaw Foster, rector. An afternoon mass meeting for boys with addresses by Hubert Carleton followed at St. John’s Church on Roanoke avenue Jamaica Plain.
February 26 dispatch from Tientsin notes the American consulate at Niuchwang oversees a local English merchant who also represents Germany and the Netherlands. Residents fault the absence of a U S consul at the treaty port given Manchuria interests and potential Russian raids threatening Yinkow, underscoring need for a strong representative.
Major Robert Clark, who presided over the 1848 cornerstone laying of the Washington Monument, died today in Erie at age 89. His long service and role in the monument’s early history mark a notable chapter in national memorial history.
In Worcester on February 26 Sarah A. Goodnow seeks her widow’s share of Edward A. Goodnow’s 300000 estate to cover unpaid alimony. Counsel Milton and Gaskill say she has entered Probate Court and plans a will contest. The will bequeaths 103000 to various parties and leaves the residue to the American Missionary Association.
The War Department seeks Deer Island from Boston to defend Boston Harbor. Engineers and artillery chiefs say the island is essential, offering 12 inch to 3 inch rapid fire guns to cover new ship channels Congress funds. Fort Heath Fort Banks Fort Strong remain distant. Deer Island would ensure protection as vessels enter Broad Sound channels.
The Boston archdiocese reports a nationwide collection for Negro and Indian missions. The national commission says 100 more missionary priests could be used. It notes over 9 million Negroes with about 150000 Catholics and predicts rising influence of the black race in the South and national affairs.
Lieutenant-General Sir Seymour Blake a 93 year old Crimean hero and Indian mutiny veteran was attacked robbed and maltreated in Nice. He had won 1000 at cards at the club but the money remained concealed. Suspicions fall on club servants and it remains unclear how the robbers learned of his winnings.
The advertisement asserts Scott's Emulsion is not a cure all but supports the body when ordinary food fails to nourish. It claims usefulness for various wasting conditions and offers a free sample, with Scott & Bowne based on Pearl Street in New York.
Cincinnati from February 26 reports the death of Frances Lamouche a 20 year old who lived as Frank Williams a boy for years after being admitted to a hospital. She had been dancer jockey and bartender born near Paris and kept her masquerade since early childhood. A purse of letters found after death reveals suitors including a Frenchman in New Orleans and Dr Mary Walker of Oswego inviting her to return or stay as she chose.
Baltimore Feb 26 Mann F Wageley won an absolute divorce after hearing his wife talk in her sleep addressing a man named Billy. He testified he feared for years that she might murder him and was afraid to stay at home.
London February 26. The Prince and Princess of Wales will tour India from November to March visiting principal cities and chiefs, meeting princes on behalf of King Edward. Ceremonial presents will not be exchanged.
Louis Boucher aged 42 living at 411 Neponset avenue was found dead in bed shortly after 10 yesterday morning after being overcome by gas. Authorities are unsure if it was a suicide or an accident. Those who boarded with him say he was usually in good spirits and had no known troubles.
The international congress of maritime law wrapped up its sessions on Saturday in Brussels. It approved the text of two draft treaties, one on collisions and the other on saving life and rendering aid at sea. The accords largely align with Anglo American law and the congress is praised as a great success.
Giuseppe La Marca of La Marca Bros. and Mise Carmela Amenta wed yesterday at St. Leonard's Church North End. The couple hosted a reception at 6 Charter Street attended by American and Italian friends including Pasquale Amenta's brother S Cannava F Marco C Desimone and others.
The Pastors' Union of San Jose united in opposition to Sunday funerals. At their meeting they approved several suggestions including no Sunday funerals except extreme necessity, no carriages except for the officiating clergyman, and to terminate the service with benediction at the grave.
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative claiming to cure indigestion by removing its underlying cause rather than just treating symptoms. It promises a free one dollar bottle via an order on the reader's druggist and offers multiple free books on related health topics.
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