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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1905
Page
2
An offer from a Dr Shoop salesman claims stomach trouble stems from nervous fatigue and overstressed telegraph nerves. The ad touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as the only remedy reaching these nerves and offers free trials and a series of free books by mail to explain the theory and timing.
Dr Shoops Restorative offers coke free from sulfur and harmless to stoves. Available in any quantity in Boston and suburbs. Prompt filling of orders. War prices and details via GEO N COYLE, Broadway Somerville MA Tel 727-2.
In Quincy Jan 5 a plan to steal from Fore River Ship Building Co is revealed as John Raddy George Brewster and Thomas Brackin all of Boston admit pilfering brass finishings from the Quincy Point plant. They admitted three lots valued at 400 to 500 dollars and the case was continued for Fore River officials to be summoned.
In Wellsville Ohio on January 5, Mary Mane a 15 year old Italian girl asked her grandfather James McCullough 65 for money to buy tooth powder then bought poison rat biscuit intending to poison the aged couple to gain their property and money. Police intervened saving their lives. The girl said she saw no other way to obtain the relatives’ wealth.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Ellen Tiers, who wed her first cousin Edgar Tiers after fleeing to New Jersey, failed to obtain a divorce. Judge Dunham ruled the marriage illegal due to the intentional breach of Pennsylvania law and refused relief since she chose to violate the law.
A two man committee authorized by Fall River textile workers started a statewide canvass to raise funds. About $400 was raised in Biddeford and Portland unions contributed as the effort continued. The canvass team, from Connecticut, reported an average weekly collection of $90 there.
Crescent Club of the South End held a sleigh ride through the park system last evening and refreshments followed at the club rooms. Attendees included Miss Ethel Pierce Miss Nellie Murphy Miss Marion Paine Miss Ruth Lawrence Miss May Sears Miss Annie Collins Miss Mamie Kelly Miss Mabel Curtis Miss Lilian Adams Miss Mary Murphy George Bennett Francis Sears George Lawrence John Murphy Edward Kelly Arthur Morse Ted Adams Edward Donovan Fred Sullivan and Thomas Brophy.
Inspectors Hart and Shields spotted two men on Washington Street with a suspicious suitcase. Bernard Garrity and James Haynes were arrested and taken to police headquarters. Silverware inside was identified as items stolen from R. E. Glazier of 891 Broadway South Boston last Sunday. the pair face arraignment in South Boston police court today.
Lucy Rhodes Allen wife of the Hon Frank D Allen of Lynn and former United States district attorney died Wednesday afternoon at her apartments in Hotel Brunswick.
Harry McCormick 25 of Middlebury Vermont was arrested in Lancaster New Hampshire while on his wedding trip with Miss Anna McMahon after allegedly passing six forged checks drawn on Vergennes National Bank. McCormick allegedly obtained blank checks after leaving Lincoln on December 13 and signed Nelson Murray’s name to cash them in several towns. Extradition papers to be sought from Governor Bell.
The United States gunboat Chattanooga arrived safely in Newport Harbor after a perilous 24 hour sea trial in a Tuesday night gale. The vessel, coated in ice, steamed into the harbor and had been en route to New York before turning back due to the storm.
Two popular Boston pastors Rev. Arthur T. Connolly and Rev. James B. Troy depart at 10 a.m. for New York to sail on the Deutsche Lloyd Hamburg line to Naples. They plan a three month travel across Europe, well known to parishioners who wish them safe return.
Residents near King Square Dorchester push for a local fire station as thickly settled areas lack nearby protection. The closest engine at Meeting House Hill is over a mile away, raising delays in cold weather and prompting merchants and residents to draft a city council petition.
F H Skilton a Boston merchant active in Brookline filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in US District Court. Liabilities total 208235 with assets 193500. Secured claims 134900 backed by stock in North Packing and Chicago Furniture. largest unsecured creditor Atlantic National 17500. Other creditors include Joseph McIntire estate 60000 and various banks in Boston Medford Portland Worcester Cambridge Franklin and Lowell.
The opening of Boston's second term night schools on Monday highlights a sharp rise in popularity. More than 20 000 people attend evening programs, with Central High School registering nearly 3000 pupils and new classes in physical training business law and shorthand. Evening sessions run 7:30 to 9:30 five nights a week.
The will dispute of Miss Mary A. Burns is settled out of court to mutual satisfaction. Rev. Father Philip J. O'Donnell of Boston named executor and residuary legatee after Miss Burns left substantial real estate in Nashua. Mrs. Mary McCabe and heirs had sought to set aside the will claiming undue influence.
A Long Island Railroad train stalled for about 20 hours in a snow drift on Shinnecock Hill near Eastport was dug out today. Passengers mostly walked five miles to Southampton, while others stayed with the crew who shared luncheon. all were hungry when help arrived.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord New Hampshire held its annual meeting the first in the new church edifice A message of thanks and greeting was sent to Mary Baker G Eddy the donor of the church complex.
Tangier Morocco January 6 insurgents attacked the British consul's residence outside the city during the night of January 4 guards drove the attackers away no injuries reported in the brief incident
The Fose Hair and Scalp Remedy promises a cure for baldness and bald spots as well as treatment for falling hair and scalp issues. It claims to restore hair to its natural color and gloss, appealing to those who have tried various methods without success.
In Foresters Hall Malden the Lepanto Court of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters installed new officers led by William A. Kelley of Lynn with the George Washington degree staff. Attending were H. C. R. Timothy B. Reardon and H. S. C. Charles E. Benning with delegations from Iona Sancta Maria John Henry Newman and other courts. The ceremony featured musical numbers and speeches on the order’s Middlesex County growth.
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