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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
5
An article extols charcoal as a safe purifier absorbing gastric gases and impurities. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are praised for improving breath complexion and digestion, with a Buffalo physician endorsing their value and price at twenty five cents a box.
Tokyo reports that the Russian garrison at Port Arthur agreed to surrender after fierce last assaults. Japanese observers had anticipated a month more of fighting but the fortress fell as Russian defenses collapsed following Sungshu Mountain fort explosions and a rapid Japanese assault on the outer fortifications. The first explicit signal came at 4 p.m. on January 1 when envoys delivered General Stoessel’s letter requesting a parley.
Charles L. Tucker appeared weary in court as his parents were delayed by snow. The judge, witnesses, and reporters waited while Kendall testified on house plans before Tucker’s defense and the Page family clashed over handwriting evidence. The session adjourned until 9:30 Thursday.
Edward Page, father of Mabel Page, began his testimony in the Weston tragedy case after handwriting standard disputes. Civil engineer Francis H. Kendall testified on distances and the Page house layout, while legal arguments over admissible handwriting standards continued.
A promotional note touts soothing oils as safe cures for many cancers and skin diseases. It claims painful surgeries are unnecessary and offers a free book from Dr. B. F. Bye in Indianapolis, inviting readers to mail the flyer.
Boston resident Lizzie J. Albee testifies that after eight months of bladder inflammation and retention she found relief with Smith's Bu obu Lithia Pills. She reports instant relief and a complete cure at 386 Dorchester St. on October 2, 1901.
Mr. Vahey to cross examine Tucker first as Attorney-General Parker seeks to admit Tucker handwriting as standards via circumstantial evidence. Judge Sheldon upholds admissibility for jury to decide accuracy. Court adjourns amid snow and in time for Chief Justice Mason’s funeral. Tucker remains cheerful.
Funeral services for Chief Justice Albert Mason were held in two ceremonies. An afternoonprivate service at Summit Avenue featured readings and prayers, with honorary pallbearers from Massachusetts courts and local neighbors. A public service at the Boston New Jerusalem Church drew delegations from state courts and bar associations, after which Mason was laid to rest in Plymouth.
Judge Sheldon argues the government may try to prove the defendant wrote the slips to establish standards but the jury must ultimately decide. He cited a court decision, read in court, and noted proof of authorship would make the case competent for the government. The court then adjourned.
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