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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1905
Page
5
The Tucker murder trial opens with Charles Tucker facing questions while Mr. Page father of the murdered girl testifies. Medical examiner Dr Mead and Dr Frost later present details as jurors probe a grim autopsy and bloodstained garments amid morbid exhibits.
Willard C. Kinsley Post 1399 6 A. R. and Camp 3 Sons of Veterans and Mrs George O Brastow Tent Daughters of Veterans of Somerville were jointly installed in Citizen's Hall Gilman square. Installing officers included E P Preble Harriet Ralph Guy A Ham and Miss Georgia Staples.
An ad claims a tasteless discovery that can be added to tea coffee or food to reclaim drinkers. Endorsed by W C T U and temperance workers it allegedly works silently even against the drunkard's will. Send name and address to Dr J W Haines Cincinnati to receive a free trial package of Golden Specific.
The trial scene centers on the broken knife as evidence of how wounds were inflicted. Dr. Mead demonstrates with a bloodied waist and corsets while Tucker, calm, observes. Old witness Edward Page testifies with clear answers as Mabel Page’s notes and family sorrow move the courtroom.
Cleveland news reports a dispute between federal and county officials over access to Mrs. Chadwick in the county jail. County Solicitor Stage declares the sheriff responsible for custody and denies federal authority to regulate who may see the prisoner.
Public meeting on the single tax question at the old Franklin School house on Washington street near Dover street. C. B. Fillebrown of the Massachusetts Single Tax League presided. Speakers included Quincy A. Lothrop Dorchester Henry Sterling Edward Doherty W. L. Crosman Samuel Brazier and Walter J. Isidor.
Bishop O Connell of Portland Maine received a papal brief appointing him assistant to the pontifical throne with a complimentary letter from Pope Pius X at Rome on January 6.
Dr Horace B Frost testified after Dr Mead, saying he received notice about 4 15 pm on the day of the tragedy and arrived at 6 pm. He described locating the girl’s body with wounds on neck and arms and noted her underskirt and hat as he examined the scene with Dr Wood. The court adjourned shortly after his 10 minute testimony.
The council rejected a 1 million dollar loan request from Mayor Collins and the sewer chief by 48 to 21 and sent it to the next meeting. A proposal for a single headed Police Commission and Excise Board failed 44 to 23, while a plan to establish a municipal gas and electric light plant passed after debate on committee referral.
A plasterer’s stove used to dry new plaster in a three story unoccupied house at 6 Frederick Street South Boston caused a fire just before 11 PM. Two alarms from Box 127 were sounded but the blaze was quickly controlled. Damage totaled $2000. owner is George Woods.
A Boston reader lauds Father John's Medicine for long standing coughs and says a bottle relieved her son's severe illness. The ad notes no alcohol or harmful drugs, claims pneumonia and consumption prevention, cold cure, money back, and fifty years in use.
Mrs. Margaret O Connell of 185 Broadway South Boston says Father John’s Medicine relieved her severe bronchial trouble and cough after neglected colds. She reports quick recovery and endorses the remedy for colds in herself and her child, claiming it prevents pneumonia and consumption and contains no alcohol or poisonous drugs.
Frank J. Culbert of Roxbury Massachusetts writes that after his 14 year old son recovered from a cold he used two bottles of Father John's Medicine with no alcohol or poisonous drugs. He claims the remedy builds up flesh and strength and helps prevent pneumonia and consumption.
Horace S. Morse of Chelsea Massachusetts reports using Father John’s Medicine for a cough and catarrh and hay fever. He says the remedy cured the cough and improved strength and weight and recommends it to others. The ad warns against other cough cures and claims the product builds the body and prevents pneumonia and consumption.
Thomas W. Lawson indicated to a reporter that Washington will push a move against the Amalgamated Copper Company. Documents alleging evidence will be presented to Attorney-General Moody, with a potential proceeding similar to actions against the General Paper and Northern Securities concerns. Lawson predicted stock market upheavals in days ahead.
The longtime Bay State figure Governor William Claflin dies at his Newton home. Funeral at Newtonville Methodist Church at 2 30 Sunday after a brief house service. He counted Lincoln among his friends and advised during the 1860 campaign. He leaves three children Arthur B Claflin Beverly Adams D Claflin president of the Suburban street railway system of the Newtons and a daughter Mrs Charles W Ellis of New York. His death coincides with Governor W L Douglas’s inauguration.
Four members of the New York Cotton Exchange were suspended for 60 days after recent on floor fighting to settle differences. Named in the action were Charles Mayhoff Charles T. McGhee RB S Castles and James J Chew. James C Nowell of New Bedford Mass was elected a new member today.
An attempt to wreck the New York and Chicago express on the Baltimore and Ohio line was foiled when a heavy iron bar was driven into a switch. The bar required 20 minutes to remove and could have sent the train tumbling down a mountain slope. A trackman noticed the defective switch and stopped the train.
A head on collision between a westbound passenger train and a special freight train on the Boston and Maine line near Berlin left one passenger severely cut and several others lightly injured by flying glass. The injured man was John Dolliver, Clinton polo team goaltender. Cause unknown.
The obituary recalls William Claflin born 1818 in Milford. It traces his education at Milford Academy Brown University and his shoe business career in St Louis Boston and beyond. It covers his political rise from Massachusetts House to Governor and Congress with leadership roles in the Republican Party. It notes his honors LL D from Wesleyan and Brown and his presidency of the New England Shoe and Leather Association and Brown University trustees.
A brief notice lists former Massachusetts governors George S. Boutwell John D Long John Q A Brackett W Murray Crane and John L Bates as part of a commemorative acknowledgment. The compilation underscores the long-serving leaders who shaped state policy across decades.
Ex-Governor John L. Bates eulogizes William Claflin as a personal friend and public servant of high fidelity. He praises Claflin’s public spirit and selfless service to his fellow citizens in both official and private life.
At the Swift & Co. annual meeting in Chicago E. Co. Swift of Boston and John Redfield of New Hampshire attended. President L. F. Swift rejected rumors of a beef trust, stating there is no conspiracy to control livestock prices or meat packing and that the industry faces intense competition.
Terre Haute Ind January 5 President George W Holloway announces a meeting of the National Photographers Association to be held in Boston January 17 The New England Association will be affiliated with the national group at this gathering
Representative Adams of Pennsylvania introduced a bill to establish a whipping post in the District of Columbia for wife beaters. The whipping would be private, conducted by the chief of police or his deputy in the presence of the jail physician only.
In Somersville Connecticut a Polish woman Mrs Lugicious Kules was found murdered in her home with a battered head and throat cut. Sheriff Hibbard issued a state alert for Frank Sheerer a former boarder who disappeared from his job about a week ago.
The gentleman, courteous and kind yet determined, withdrew from active life due to health but remained a potent influence on good causes. He kept in touch with public affairs and his life serves as a heritage to the commonwealth he served.
Massachusetts mourns the death of former Governor William L. Claflin in a tribute from Governor Douglas who called him one of Massachusetts' great business men and said his administration reflected credit upon the Commonwealth.
Two life buoys marked Edith Mary Glasgow were found off Cape St. Marys. The iron bark Edith Mary is 113 days overdue with ten crew members. Authorities fear the vessel foundered and all on board are lost.
Jefferson City Missouri January 5 The Republican caucus tonight nominated Hiedringhaus for United States Senator insuring his election.
An article notes that children who fail to grow or grow too thin need proper nourishment. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as the remedy providing flesh filling and nourishment for healthy, uniform development.
In Newtonville January 5 William Claflin aged 86 years 10 months funeral to be announced later friends asked to omit flowers In Stoneham January 5 1905 Thyursa M Ufford aged 30 years 4 months 16 days services from 126 Meridian Street Boston Sunday January 8 at 2 o'clock
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