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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
2
Local lawyer Mr Goodwin died at his home in West Newbury from laudanum after taking it last night. A physician could not prevent death and Medical Examiner Hurd labeled the case probable accident. Goodwin was 45 years old.
Dr Swan M Burnett a noted oculist in Washington DC and former husband of author Frances Hodgson Burnett died suddenly today of heart failure. The couple divorced about four years ago with no protest from him. Their meeting in Tennessee began the rise of Burnett's literary career.
Miss Dwyer of Boylston Street Brookline married William Puerinton of Woonsocket R I after calling on Justice of the Peace J B Cherry of 197 Shawmut Avenue on Monday. The mother Mrs Walter Dwyer expressed surprise then blessing and happiness.
John Sheridan Jr a prominent carpenter of East Boston was found hanging from a beam in the cellar of his home at 159 Saratoga Street. The body was warm when cut down and Dr Bonney tried to revive him but he had been dead for some time. Medical examiner notified and authorities consider possible temporary mental imbalance.
London reports Thomas Gibson Bowles the Unionist free trader who lost at King's Lynn accuses the Unionist party of surrendering his seat to a tariff reformer under pressure from Joseph Chamberlain. Bowles releases correspondence with Sir Alexander Fuller-Acland-Hood, the Conservative whip, stirring campaign passions.
The exchange features sharp letters to Sir Alexander Bowles accusing him of breach of faith and dishonorable conduct. Bowles critiques the Conservative fund, cites a 50 000 contribution by Ernest Tereh Hooley, and claims it was returned by Lord Salisbury. Sir Alexander denies Bowles’ charges and alleges Burgoyne received no fund help. Bowles rebutts, hints at recent large fund contributions by dignitaries under Balfour, and warns Sir Alexander to beware.
Through T. B. Fitzpatrick national treasurer of the United Irish League an appeal seeks swift pecuniary aid to defend about 90 Irish constituencies in the Nationalist fight. He warns unopposed seats cost $500 and contested races exceed $3000 each, arguing the party needs at least $50,000 to hold the Irish seats.
Leicester's school committee will consider requiring Pearl May Fenner, eight, daughter of Rev. James Fenner, to attend school. Superintendent Wallace Mason says the girl is physically unfit, while mother Mrs. Fenner cites poor health and clothing, and plans to send her once strength returns. The Fenner family resides on Clark Street, Rochdale.
W. J. Bryan, en route from the Philippines to India, said the visit was interesting and instructive. He noted the rising generation's promise to use English exceeded expectations and reaffirmed his views on Philippine independence remain unchanged.
A group of prominent Quincy citizens formed the Quincy Gas Light Company and secured a state charter to extend gas service. Of 80 miles of approved streets, about 14 miles already have gas pipelines. Officers include Ex-Senator Eugene H. Sprague as president, Herbert T. Whitman as vice president, and Edward W. Capen as treasurer and secretary.
Judge Spear grants Howard S S Mitchell a divorce from Ellen Mitchell of Roxbury on cruel and abusive treatment after a contested trial with sensational testimony. Mitchell testified to assaults and vile language by his wife while Ellen said he often assaulted her. Emily H Mitchell testified she saw no strikes by her mother but saw him corner her father. The couple had been married 35 years and lived in Roxbury.
Colonel George W. Robbins of Avon and former selectman and Civil War veteran of the Eighth Wisconsin Live Eagle regiment died suddenly at his Avon home. He was 67 years old.
An advertiser extols Catarrlets as the best cheap local remedy for nasal catarrh, sore throat, and a general antiseptic for the sickroom and home. It claims quick relief, complete cure, and daily use to ward off disease, with a testimonial praising improved nasal breathing and cleanliness after use.
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