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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1906
Page
5
Moscow reports say troops cleared streets of blood-stained snow and debris after days of brutal rioting and slaughter. Officials describe a quiet dawn as troops moved in without further violence, preparing for Russia’s Christmas. Widespread burn, blood, and torn clothing from victims of the Cos sacks and police were removed.
A historic report recalls a city after violent clashes, noting hospitals fed the wounded, nurses strengthened, morgues concealing the dead, and homes restored by donor generosity. It credits a campaign for peace with restraining the fighting mobs and erasing the red banner of anarchy.
Augusta Maine grand jury session opens with two murder cases on its docket the Cooper murder and the Mattie Hackett case. County Attorney Leigh will prosecute if arrests occur and has filed a docket through Saturday.
St Louis January 8 Heaven and hell are both here and hereafter says Rev Dr M M Bales of New York preaching at First Full Bible Church under Christian Missionary Alliance. He blends old and new beliefs that heaven and hell are material places yet enter daily life and life becomes heaven or hell by conduct.
Elizabeth Holbrook aged 50 of 194 West Brookline Street fell ill while dining at 471 Columbus Avenue yesterday noon. She was rushed to City Hospital where she remains in serious condition.
A testimonial from William A. Young of Bedford Massachusetts dated July 31 1905 describes a mother's eczema or salt rheum on her hands that improved after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. The patient improved within months and remained free for nearly twenty years after treatment and continued to keep the remedies in the house. The author says the soap is unmatched and agrees to publication.
An advertisement extols Cuticura products for infant skin eruptions and itching. It claims warm baths with Cuticura Soap and ointment plus Cuticura Resolvent Pills rapidly cure childhood conditions, notes worldwide availability, and lists prices and ordering details from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp.
Rosa Chace reports on a woman known as a Holy Jumper who defends her earnest jumping during religious meetings. The interview covers her beliefs, comparisons to Shakers, criticisms from bystanders, and plans to continue despite opposition from authorities and the public.
Wilbur A. Coit of Burlington Vermont, a 1900 graduate and mathematics professor at the University of Vermont, has been awarded the Jacob Sleeper fellowship for the 1905 06 year by the College of Liberal Arts, and is the son of Professor Judson B. Coit.
James H. Vahey after an all night conference with Attorney Harry F. Allen reports new evidence in the Tucker pin case. Allen confirms the Montreal trip was satisfactory and says evidence will be presented to the judges later this week.
Rupert D. Griffiths staged a contortion act before about 900 at Court Square and the Old Court House. He drew a large mob, claimed to be Dowle, and was taken to jail by a Station 2 officer. Police seek a warrant for city ordinance violation.
More than 200 Knights Templars from Greater Boston and the ladies attending massachusetts Ladies' 28th Triennial Conclave Whist party at Westminster Hotel last night marking a reunion of attendees from the Louisville conclave two years earlier. Prizes awarded to ladies H. B. Grove first and A. B. Rogers second with K. L. Kaufmann third, Herbert Symmes fourth, L. H. Brockway fifth. Gentlemen prizes went to Frank White first, C. W. Hall second, B. T. Morgan third, A. D. Rogers fourth, and W. E. Beggs fifth.
Any RI Wilbur A. Coit, B. A. 1900, professor of mathematics at the University of Vermont, has been awarded the Jacob Sleeper fellowship of Boston University for 1905 08.
New York January 8 Two fraternal delegates appointed on December 7 to attend Central Federated Union sessions appeared at yesterday's meeting Reverend John Bancroft Devins and Reverend Milton Smith Littlefield spoke of cooperation and aid to the unemployed while avoiding participation in strikes.
At yesterday afternoon’s meeting in the trustees’ parlor 12 Somerset street Boston University awarded a foreign study fellowship paying 500 dollars annually to support study abroad. Samuel Halfyad and Samuel G. Smith received related Theological School fellowships. Officers elected include Edward E. Dunn president John L. Bates vice president Willard Perrin secretary and Richard Husted treasurer. Five year trustees elected Austin Fletcher Rev Daniel Haven Rev David Steele and Richard W. Robinson. The president’s report highlighted the Mitchell heresy case and trustees’ stance on retaining Mitchell.
Frank Johnston secretary of the Johnston Bailey Company and a well known Grand Army man in New England died at his Cumberland avenue home Sunday evening. He served in the body guard for General Immont and enlisted at 18 in Merrill's Light Horse of New York.
Genzo Kobayashi chief secretary to the director general of government railways of Japan visited the peace conference building in Portsmouth New Hampshire on January 8.
Boston physicians monitor liquid X Zalia effects in cases of sore throat catarrh and skin eruptions during free nurse demonstrations at Houghton Duttons exploring cures from Hotel Commonwealth near Bowdoin and Allston streets.
The table d hote dinners at the Hotel Clarendon Tremont Street 517 to 531 are growing in popularity. Manager Andersson is proud of his cuisine and longtime and new patrons praise the care and tasteful selection behind the meals.
Frederick W. Ross and Jennie Ross faced a desertion divorce after he refused to repair a trunk lock, leading to Jennie calling a locksmith and leaving. The court ruled the divorce on grounds of desertion.
Jimmy Collins finally speaks up denying pursuit of Rube Waddell. Waddell says he will stay with Connie Mack for at least one more year. Boston fans are told to expect no Waddell arrival this summer and focus may shift to trades to strengthen the outfield. Local baseball news is quiet as McBreen plans the spring trip and Collins plans the season. John Wogan to become assistant business manager, with Klem’s memorable Utica incident noted for color.
Advices via the Cherokee from Puerto Plata dated January 6 report sharp fighting near the port. About 150 of 800 engaged were killed or wounded and dead bodies lay in the streets for two days. Reports said insurgent forces under General Pedro Alvarez attacked Puerto Plata, while Generals Guilletto and Navarro were defeated at Santiago. General Lasala, allied with Jiminez, planned to attack La Vega, 75 miles northwest of San Domingo.
In Chicago nine days after Boston police ordered them held for disposing of fraudulent stock, no action or authentic Eastern plans information has surfaced from Boston. Bonds were reduced and unless prosecution resumes by Wednesday the prisoners may be dismissed. Dew has posted bonds and remained free since Saturday.
Owen A. Galvin Court M O F installed officers at Lincoln Hall Warren Street Charles town before a large gathering. Seventy three members now belong with several new initiates during the meeting. Officers include Chief ranger James Morse and others with John H Murphy and Joseph M Walsh holding multiple posts. Rev Albert M Readdy of St Catherine's Church Charlestown gave the address and became court chaplain.
The officers of Bunker Hill Court M C O F were installed in Mishawum Hall Charlestown. Chief ranger Joseph L Datsey vice chief ranger Patrick H McCormack recording secretary H M Lesage financial secretary George A McIntyre treasurer D L Bannon senior conductor William H Sullivan junior conductor James Cummins inside sentinel George E Lesage outside sentinel Andrew Buttimer trustees John J Lynch Thomas A Kelley Charles I Werlihy An entertainment and refreshments followed the ceremony.
The mayor filled the messenger post in his office appointing James Roster of Dorchester with a salary of $1000.
Harvard begins practice this afternoon while minor leagues in Chicago hold the siege. Detroit plans to trade or release Tom Doran before the season. Eastern league president Harry Taylor once played first base for Louisville. McAleer notes Stone and Wallace secure spots. Flick patents a sliding pad for base stealers. Tannehill takes Virginia league agent role. Tunnehill, a Virginia league product, signs minor leaguers. Red creatures and pennant chatter swirl as rosters form and contracts close in 1906.
New York January 8 the Rev Dr Parkhurst denounced Police Commissioner Bingham saying he is sorry that he swears a gentleman cannot be made, noting a man who swears is not a gentleman and his subordinates cannot become one if he is not.
Woonsocket Rhode Island January 8 A bride of only a week Mrs William C Rogers died at the hospital after an illness of less than a day from pneumonia She was 25 years old and collapsed while dressing Saturday morning before being taken to hospital where she died in ten hours
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