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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1906
Page
12
Helen Riley nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeremiah J Riley of 10 Winship street Brighton was attacked by a savage bulldog while at play with companions near her home yesterday her under jaw was severely lacerated with no warning bark or growl observed by witnesses
Sheriff Ham and Deputy Brown dismiss sensational stories by child witness Gerturde Raymond yet she must appear before the grand jury January 9.
A girl playing on the sidewalk was attacked by a large bulldog that sprang from near a shack, biting her under jaw and tearing her lower lip. She fled home in tears, aided by her mother who fainted from shock. Dr Fitzgerald treated the wounds and the girl rests indoors, hydrophobia feared. Helen recounted the moment, describing the dog’s growl and her escape to her mother.
Summons issued for Mrs Bert Raymond and Annie Ricker of Chelsea Mass as investigators weigh footwear evidence from the Grackett murder. Footprints in the adjoining field were shorter than the Raymond shoes and rumors of paid testimony swirl amid claims of future arrest and custody moves.
Miss Esther Struhl, a noted Roxbury resident, gave her first public piano recital at a musicale hosted at her home in Fremont Street. Her Beethoven sonatas impressed critics, signaling a promising future in music.
Lynn December 31 inquest into the death of Mrs Jennie Chase will resume before Judge Berry with Professor Whitney of Harvard Medical School to testify on the chemical analysis of her organs. Reports say poison may have been found but DA has not stated specifics. Lun Sam nurse Mary Trask Dr Chase and others testified or may be recalled as the probe continues. State police search for new clues proceeds with Deputy Chief Neal and Chief Harris coordinating.
The first wedding in Western Massachusetts largest Hebrew colony at Sanish Field united Miss Minnie Geisler daughter of Morris Geisler a New York real estate agent and wholesale liquor dealer with Samuel Silverstein a prosperous Hebrew farmer Rabbi Folk officiated at the ceremony in the synagogue with about 300 guests from across the United States attending. The ceremony occurred at 6 in the evening followed by a reception.
News notes Pauline Mackay of Pittsfield, current US women's champion, faces snubs from Eastern golfers amid chatter over Miss Peggy Curtis’s near miss. The piece details recent officers, dues, clubs, and forthcoming spring championship rules under the Women’s Eastern Golfing Association, with Brookline Country Club as first member and U S G A links.
A 17 year old bride, Mrs. Joseph Defossis, swallowed carbolic acid on Boston Common after a marital dispute. Her mother promised future support, and the husband, Joseph Defossis, pledged reunion for their two small children as the girl remained in critical but hopeful condition. The mother, Mrs. Lefavor of Everett, has opened her home to the girl.
Naples taly December 31 Mrs Byington wife of A Homer Lyington the American consul here died today of pneumonia The body will be sent to Connecticut for burial.
Cambridge police arrest James H Langley a suspected Harvard dormitory thief active for over a month. Police recover cash and items from Wadsworth House and link him to late day robberies. Langley a deaf and dumb facade masked a voice to threaten bystanders. arraignment planned with possible continuance for further charges.
Great Barrington reports the death of James Kinnear a 25 year old telephone company lineman who left a goodbye letter to his mother confessing guilt and requesting forgiveness. He was found dead in a hotel room with carbolic acid and a pistol, the Bible beneath his head, and another note to a friend with money and bill payment instructions.
Local and state police trap a persistent express thief ring as two Saturday lootings push the four figure total. At Dennie’s Stoughton express a chased band ring, gold chain, pearl charm, carbuncle ring, nickel charms, a Tiffany or Belcher ring with garnet, Turk’s head enamel ring, opal rings, and a band ring are taken. Parker’s Dedham express loses furs valued at several hundred dollars.
Westboro reports John Foley a 16 year old boy died at the Lyman School for Boys. Authorities believe he was kicked by a horse yesterday at noon. Dr Thomas H Ayer attended and found no marks on the body. Ayer will conduct a thorough examination tomorrow. Foley had been committed to Lyman School two years earlier from North Adams.
Unclear auction style listing notes Elaine bags and various cases including jewel, photo, and belt tied items. Mentions price shifts from four to five dollars up to six to fourteen dollars with references to alligator bags and flasks.
A V Campbell son of actress Mrs. Patrick Campbell studies at Stertford College Oxford and shows promise in mid weight boxing. Once a navy bout competitor and sabre winner he now trains for the bar. Conway of Pembroke challenged him in the final but Campbell won in workmanlike fashion.
John McKenna of 37 Leon Street Boston is in General Hospital with three broken ribs and internal injuries after being struck by a touring car at Aspinwall Avenue and Harvard Street Brookline. He ran to catch a car, did not see the speeding vehicle, and was hurled into the air. He was unconscious and taken to hospital.
Ohel Jacob Synagogue in East Boston hosted a crowded Maccabeus festival under the Zionist Council of Boston. Speakers included Albert Hurwitz Alderman E J Bromberg Leo J Lyons and Isaac Jarris describing Judas Maccabeus holiday of lights celebration.
In Honolulu on December 31 local officials and physicians voiced indignation at a cobbled report claiming President David Starr Jordan alleged a poison death plot to extort fees. Dr Humphreys called the report vicious falsehood. Officials assert a scientific statement by the attending and autopsy physicians will show death from strychnine poisoning.
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