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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1905
Page
5
Four boys lure Fatty toward a danger hole and plot to trap him. Tatters, unseen in their plan, ends up playing a prominent part. The Flipps are left woebegone as Fatty reacts with surprise, to be explained in the next Sunday Post's funny section.
Witness Mrs. Cutter answers questions in court about a conversation with Mrs. Bennett regarding a stillness and the clock. She says Mr. Page wound the clock later and claimed it needed winding, but she did not note the time or check her own watch.
An ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe simple cure for catarrh of the stomach and indigestion. It cites Dr Marlanson approved diastase pepsin and herbal ingredients and a testimonial from R S Workman of Chicago praising improved appetite and rest after use.
Witnesses describe someone winding and setting a clock at about 3:30 with a clear view from a house to the Page residence. They stayed until around 5 o'clock, noting a lone old oak tree in sight and no obstructions.
Nellie McAloney a nurse from Waltham testified she stayed four days at the Page house and found a dark skirt behind the door of the room where the body was found. She said it was the only skirt she found and retrieved it the day after the murder.
Henry S. Maynard of Waltham testified he delivered laundry to the Page house around 11 to 11 15 am and was paid 36 cents by Miss Page. He saw her reach to a purse to give the money and then left. she wore a house dress that day.
George Ross testified he was in Weston on the murder day, passing the Page house before 11, then Schenck's house, returning by 11 40. At Ridgway road corner he met Mr Shaler who directed him toward Ridgway road. He recalls no people near the Page house or Ridgway road aside from field workers.
Abraham J Shaler testifies he rode 10:30 from Boston to Auburndale and saw Susie Cutter and Mrs. McLeod on South avenue. He notes meeting Ross near Ridgeway road at 12 30 and arriving home about 12 15. Minnie A McLeod, resident of Weston, says she rode with vegetable peddler Blake after meeting him on the road.
Farmer Ralph Blake of Weston reports traveling to Auburndale to sell produce on March 81. He met Mrs McLeod and later Mr Dooley near Ridgeway road before returning home about quarter of 192.
John Mathey said he passed the Page house about 12 o'clock and arrived at his own home about 11 or 12 minutes past 12, noting details as he went by.
Fragmentary legal notice describes a remedy labeled Lexative frame Gubrine to prevent pneumonia and mentions seeking the signature of E. W. Grove and a cash amount 2fe¢, with unclear context on sale or transfer.
Spectators fill the courtroom as Charles Tucker observes testimonies in the Page murder trial. J D Morton denies handwriting on a key document while witnesses including Mrs Bennett and Miss Cutter testify.
A man crossed ground near a house taking a short cut and passed about 75 feet from the residence. He returned shortly after without noting anything unusual as the court adjourned until 9:30 this morning.
Archbishop Williams has suffered eye trouble for months and will undergo cataract surgery at Carney Hospital in South Boston next week. Renowned Dr. Hasket Derby will perform the procedure in hopes of restoring his sight.
Patrolman McArthur recounts why he arrested motorman Curtis for disorderly conduct after a disturbance in his presence. He testified at a hearing before Mayor Daly, stating he acted to protect his route and preserve public order.
An advertisement touts Peruna as preventive and curative for catarrh coughs colds pneumonia and consumption. It warns winter will bring illness to many women and cites testimonials from Mrs H E Adams and Mrs Frances Wilson praising relief after using Peruna and following directions. It offers free medical advice from Dr S B Hartman.
Testimony recaps witness accounts from Mrs Bennett to Maynard and Ross about timing at the Page house the day of Mabel Page's murder. Clock fixes and differing times seed confusion as prosecutors near the end of their case while Amy Roberts awaits to testify.
Representative Hayes of Lowell introduces a resolve authorizing the Governor and council to permanently remove the tablet on the rear of Major-General Hooker's statue pedestal. It would allow sculptor Daniel Do. French to replace Bartlett's tablet at his own expense and adjust the pedestal and the placement of Major-General Devens to harmonize the entrance to the State House grounds from Ashburton Place with the Banks statue.
Representative Potter of Worcester drafts a bill to shift liquor license votes to a biennial schedule. Cities would vote on even years and towns on odd years, replacing the current annual voting system.
Edward H. Crosby reports on Mme. Rejane's Zaza performance praised for refined portrayal contrasting Mrs. Carter in the same role. Critics note sharper artistry, subdued passion, and moving scenes with the child and parting from Bernard. Zaza will be repeated tonight with a schedule of La Dame aux Camellias and Sapho later in the week.
The following legislative committee organizations were announced yesterday with clerks listed for each panel. Liquor law: Mr. Davis of Salem, clerk. Military affairs: Mr. Porter of Amesbury, clerk. Public charitable institutions: Mr. Willets of Fall River, clerk. Railroads: Mr. Williams of Attleboro, clerk. Water supply: Mr. Flanagan of Boston, clerk.
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