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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1905

Page

5

Oldest Man in America Praises Peruna Remedy

The 116 year old Mr. Brock endorses Dr. Hartman’s Peruna as the best remedy for coughs colds and diarrhoea. He credits it with protecting against climate shocks keeping his appetite and blood circulation steady and recalls epidemics of la grippe when Peruna helped him recover. He notes sight issues but says he would not be without Peruna.

Mr. Brock United States la Grippe Peruna Saac Brock McLennan County Texas Bosque Falls Waco Valley Mills Isaac Andrew Jackson Brock Waco Times-Herald

Evidence in Page murder trial unfolds with defendant’s actions

The court hears detailed testimony on March 31 alibis and movements. State prosecutors outline a knife sheath with teeth marks, a broken blade matching wounds, blood traces, and a note linkage to Tucker. Prosecutors claim motive was theft while defense objects to some remarks.

Tucker Appears Calm as District Attorney Opens Case

Report describes Charles I. Tucker in court while District Attorney Sanderson delivers a long opening address. Few spectators admitted, Tucker stoic and observant, father and mother present. Attorney-General Parker expected to lead further examination today.

Charles Tucker Sherman Sanderson Beyord Parker

Drivers Strike in Lynn Hits Coal Wharf Helpers

On January 3 the Team Drivers Union voted a strike for wagon coal dealer drivers and wharf screeners. Ten wharves and 150 drivers affected by the walkout which follows coal dealers' failure to sign by 5 pm. Dispute centers on nine hour day versus 9 1/2 hours under the expired contract. The dealers ask to refer the dispute to the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration.

Lynn State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration

Basis of the Government's Case in Page Murder Trial

The district attorney outlines key items linking Tucker to the Page murder. Leather knife sheath with Tucker teeth marks, broken knife blade matching the sheath, blood on an overcoat, and missing Page house pins bolster the case. Handwriting and postal card references tie Tucker to Morton of Charlestown. engineers map Tucker's route to the Page residence.

Tucker Mr. Sanderson Mabel Page Page House Amy Roberts Miss Page J. L. Morton Charlestown

Induction Ceremony for St. Gertrude's Court 141 Officers

A large audience attended the installation of officers for St. Gertrude's Court 141 of the M C C O F in Mishawum Hall Charlestown. D H C R Elizabeth N Haggerty presided with a degree staff of Knights of St Awe. The high ree committee was represented by H B C Charles E Benning. Elizabeth W Daisy retired chief ranger received a gold locket. Elizabeth N Haggerty received a gold charm and Kate T Silver a basket of flowers.

St. Gertrude’s Court Mishawum Hall Charlestown Ohe Elizabeth N. Haggerty Knights of Stawe High Ree Charles E. Benning Malden Elizabeth W. Daisy Kate T. Silver

Homesick Russian Girl Ends Life in Boston

Sadie Aszelski a 20 year old immigrant from Russia hanged herself in the basement of 71 North Margin street Boston yesterday morning after arriving three weeks earlier to seek work and marry the man she followed here. Neighbors and relatives prepared for burial as authorities noted homesickness as the cause.

Sadie Aszelski North Margin Street Boston America North End Abraham Lipsky Old Country Russia

Melrose Club Presents Dramatic Evening

The Melrose Club staged its season opener with two one act plays In Honor Bound by Sidney Grundy and The House of Cards by Van Tas sel Sutphen. Cast included A B Tweezey H P Waterhouse Miss E M Hancock Mrs A Adams and T L Cushman.

Melrose Melrose Club Sidney Grundy House of Cards van Tassel Sutphen A. B. Tweezey H. P. Waterhouse E. M. Hancock A. Adams T. L. Cushman

Douglas Will Name Judges

Governor Bates refused to name a successor to Chief Justice Mason leaving selection to Governor Douglas. Ex-Congressman John D. Crosby is a strong candidate while many Democrats urge Judge Edgar J. Sherman as a senior jurist who could be Bates’s pick. Crosby could be moved to fill Sherman’s vacancy, balancing politics and judiciary independence.

Bates Mason Superior Court Douglas John D. Crosby Pittsfield Edgar J. Sherman Crosby Sherman Commonwealth

Johnson Looks for Big Season in 1905

Ban Johnson predicts a close, strengthened American League in 1905. He cites changes across clubs including St Louis Detroit Washington Boston Cleveland and Philadelphia with Washington and Detroit poised to be key contenders. Chicago may begin strong and surprises are expected despite no 1904 level race.

Ban Johnson Ban Johnson St. Louis Detroit Washington Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Armour Chicago

Kendall the First Witness in Weston case

Francis H. Kendall a Belmont civil engineer testified as the first witness, giving distances across Weston from Tucker's door to Weston bridge, Cutter's Corner, Page house, Doyle house and Severn's greenhouse. The district attorney noted measurements along Bourne Street Short Street Commonwealth Avenue Auburn Street East Newton Street and the Boston and Albany bridge. The case will resume at 9:30 this morning.

Tucker Page House Weston Bridge South Avenue Cutter’s Corner Newton Street Boston & Albany Railroad Riverside Bourne Street Henry Bourne Arthur Woodward Mabel Walker Woodward Miss Walker Weston Charles River Francis H. Kendall Belmont Page Short Street Commonwealth Avenue Auburn Street East Newton Street Doyle Smith’s House Boston & Albany Bridge

Dalton Will Stay On Duty At Inauguration

Adjutant General Dalton will remain on duty during the inauguration ceremony Thursday and resign to Governor Douglas afterward. He has served as adjutant general since 1882, appointed by Governor Butler, a friend of the incoming governor. Governor Bates’ staff will escort the governor elect to the House chamber in uniform, while the new staff will be spectators.

Dalton Douglas Butler Bates

New Year Gift to Governor Douglas from Hancock

Representative Portus B. Hancock of Brockton sent a barrel of fine apples to Governor-elect Douglas as a New Year gift. Hancock, a Democrat with two prior terms, urges the governor to distribute them to his callers. Hancock also filed a bill for a Taunton Brockton Weymouth canal project.

Douglas Portus B. Hancock Brockton Hancock Taunton Fore River Weymouth

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