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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
9
In New York on January 18, Charles Augustus Seton, labeled one of the era’s most audacious swindlers, faced trial for allegedly securing 6750 dollars from four Texans. His wife, a refined, educated woman, sat in court with tears streaming, listening intently to each question.
Assistant District Attorney Garvan outlines pending grand larceny in the first degree case against Seton. He asserts the defendant acted with the connivance of Harry Thomas, manager of the Hamilton Bank Note Company, who allegedly was corrupted by gifts and drawn into the swindling schemes. The prosecutor mentions Thomas printed the Norfolk and Western forgeries.
Indictment alleges Seton posed as C Augustus Seton & Co in Broad Exchange offices during 1904 crime period. Four Texans allegedly gave $6750 to fund printing and engraving of bonds for the Houston Galveston and Interurban Railroad, with $3500 for securities release and $3000 to reimburse the Equitable Trust Company for certification and trustee duties.
A case from Truthville, Washington County shows nerve nourishment via the blood restored by Dr Williams Pink Pills. The patient suffered severe nervousness, facial distortion, and partial paralysis after doctors failed, then recovered fully following the pills. The medicine is sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York. A free booklet on nervous disorders is available.
The narrative chronicles Charles Ayers suspected motive in a family massacre tied to the Lakeman estate. Neighbors noted a silent Tuesday, the household hidden within, and a later discovery of bodies and a rifle. Authorities cite money disputes with Mrs Lakeman over Isaac Lakeman’s estate as the likely trigger for the tragedy.
Mme Bernhardt presented Sapho at the Boston Theatre drawing a large crowd. Olga Nethersole helped popularize the tale of Jean Gaussin and Fanny Le Grande as the Paris Bohemian love story unfolds in a seldom seen light. The play’s frank Bohemian life presents a provocative, nonnutritionally refined portrayal for American audiences.
A 14 year old Jamaica Plain newsboy, Ralph Norris, was killed when a derrick cable snapped as he crossed Paul Gore Street. Witnesses and workmen saw the fatal accident. the boy attended Lowell School and was beloved by classmates. His father A J Norris left for work, and his mother fainted.
A harsh view of Daudet’s theme contrasts with praise for Mme. Bernhardt in Fanny Le Grande as a study of lighter emotions. The review cites her artistic finish, the seductive yet repellant portrayal, and notes the audience’s response. Also comments on M. Decoeur, other cast, and upcoming Fedora. Brahms piano concerto performance by Joseffy drew strong applause despite universal dislike of the work.
The poverty party at the Park Square skating rink drew a large crowd last night. Prizes were awarded to six winners: three for men and three for women, with Mrs. F B Miller first, Mrs. Nellie Withington second, Mrs. M F Jukes third, Bruno Freden first, C W Ryan second, and J Henry Chase third.
The New York Symphony Orchestra conducted by Walter Damrosch gave a second concert at Symphony Hall with Rafael Joseffy as soloist. The program included Tschaikowsky Symphony No. 65, Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1, Debussy Afternoon of a Faun, and Namouna excerpts. The ensemble impressed, with balanced departments and a notably strong brass section. Damrosch guided the Tschaikowsky with care and intelligence, delivering an admirable overall performance even without Mr. Weingartner present.
The Booth line steamer Amazonense sailing from New York with eight passengers mails and general cargo bound for Barbados Para and Manaos was found disabled off the Jersey coast early today. The Indian of the Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Company towed it to safety at New York.
Waltham report notes 189 bell and still alarms in 1905. The worst blaze was the Hotel Waltham on January 10 with two fatalities and a $5000 property loss. Only one three alarm fire occurred, the Davis and Farnum blaze causing $4200 in losses.
Sergeant William H. Rideout moves from Roslindale sub-station to West Roxbury lock up. Sergeant Joseph Cassidy, from Seaverns central station, takes Rideout’s Roslindale post. Sergeant Charles L. Brazier moves to day work.
Investors misled after Amalgamated directors declare a 6 percent dividend instead of the rumored 8 percent. Lawson accuses insiders of manipulating prices while wires between Boston and New York buzz with injunctions and bets. He warns of further sensational disclosures and recalls past copper market moves.
Miss Minna Bodge, 23, received a cut on her forehead when she leaped from a coupe in the South End yesterday morning as the horse bolted. She was treated at the Emergency Hospital and survived the incident. Bodge lives at 24 Montgomery Street, South End.
At the Vermont Association annual meeting George M. Hosmer of City Hall will present the set of colors given to Vermont’s first militia regiment. The colors were presented to the old unit by Mr Hosmer’s grandfather.
Chicago mourns Marshall Field as major institutions close flags at half mast. Field stores stay shut behind drawn shades while Board of Trade, exchanges, and Crerar Library suspend operations. State street merchants plan a 12 to 1 closure during the funeral. Estate estimated between 50 and 100 million. Field Museum to be well provided for.
At the installation of St. Clair Court M. Co. O. F. yesterday the retiring Chief Ranger Dr. Helen J. Doherty received a solid gold neck chain from associates. New officers listed include Chief Ranger Mrs. Ellen F. Driscoll and others: vice-chief ranger Catharine A. McNally treasurer Mary A. O Keeffe recording secretary Mary K. Capell financial secretary Annie F. Sullivan senior conductor Annie K. Leahy junior conductor Mary Murphy inside sentinel Glen Brown outside sentinel Mrs. Vi Hickey.
The piece asserts that the American public is broad minded and reliable in judging, then promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a merit-based success, claiming over a million boxes sold per month due to advertising and reader trust.
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