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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1906
Page
2
Yale president Hadley praised football as the most democratic and least dangerous major sport for college students. He noted no deaths in 30 years of Yale football, urged fair play, and praised Walter Camp for rule changes while cautioning against excessive Yale-Harvard talk and crises.
Boston theatre actress Elsie Lovering Richmond Stinson, praised as one of the world’s beauties, left her dressing room with a personal effects grab yesterday and has not been seen since. She had joined Bernhardt's Boston ensemble Monday and appeared at the theatre yesterday afternoon before departing with her mother and sister.
D Heisler of Highland avenue Somerville found a caterpillar about an inch and a half long in his backyard. He credits it as a sign of early spring while noting he is not superstitious and plans to await weather opinions from local prophets before his next sales trip. Heisler works as a traveling salesman for Hunt & Co Broad Street.
Seventy five buyers of the Gilchrist Company gathered at Young's Hotel for their annual dinner with Mayor Fitzgerald as guest. William Jardine, vice president, acted as toastmaster while Ferris spoke of a three B’s slogan for 1906 and Boston’s business strength. Speakers included Phinney Guptill Guerney Lyttle and other staff.
Miss Emma Odell, 38, living at 3896 Northampton Street, was seriously injured when a rope dragged from an Automobile .0105 at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Summer Street yesterday afternoon. She was thrown, suffered severe contusions, and was taken to the Relief Hospital after a sequence of fainting spells.
Fred S. Walker a longtime Boston constable died suddenly on Tuesday. His burial occurred yesterday at Mt Hope Cemetery with services led by Rev Mr De Wille of St James Episcopal Church Roxbury. Many friends attended.
The Hungry Eight Club of Centre Harbor vacationists met last evening and voted to hold their annual ball in Catholic Union Hall on Worcester Street February 22. The committee includes Michael J. Concannon William J. Butler Joseph P. Cussen Joseph Shaughnessy John Shea John F. Sullivan Edward Havilan and William Donovan.
After a 12 hour jury deliberation the Charlestown defendants Thomas H. Carroll and Patrick S. Doyle were charged with inciting a small riot and assaulting three police officers. Doyle was acquitted, Carroll found not guilty on two counts, with a hung jury on the remaining counts. Judge Holmes presided in Superior Criminal Court.
An advertisement extols Beecham's Pills as a remedy for women, claiming they improve appearance and mood by supporting natural functions. It highlights relief from debility, nervousness, headaches, and low spirits, urging all women to use the product.
A fragmented promotional line notes Beecham's Pills falling into boxes and priced at two pence. The ad mentions broad distribution and widespread use, implying a sales push without clear dates or locations.
At the Civic Service House in Salem Street Mr. Bloomfield said the investigation has been handed to the court and receivers appointed. He warned that unless new evidence emerges the case may close with little chance of recovering money for investors. John B. Moran aims to jail the guilty, urging those in Provident Company to come forward.
Judge Henry K. Braley placed Provident Securities & Banking Co in receivership with Alfred Hall and C S Weed named as joint custodians. They report assets include 142,500 Shenandoah Irrigation shares 22,500 Franco-Gelatine notes and six Shenandoah bonds while only 450 cash remained.
Superintendent Pierce and Chief Inspector Watts welcomed bank treasurer Lorenzo Burlen on a Montreal bound train at North station. Burlen, escorted by his son, left by Nashua street exit and headed home without answering questions. Pierce said there was no reason to question Burlen and would pursue the matter later.
District Attorney Moran pressed the Provident Securities and Banking inquiry with J. D. Ready, ex bookkeeper of the Kelly Endicott Company, in conference for an hour. Ready provided information on the insolvent firm. Ready was the sole witness at Moran's office in yesterday’s proceedings.
John J. Mahoney's benefit in Malta Hall Cambridge failed to stage boxing after Deputy Chief of Police atewielder objected. A Deshler versus Gould bout was planned but cancelled as Cambridge police imposed a city wide boxing ban.
A vintage ad urges using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears B W Groves signature and costs 25 cents.
Miss Maud Titus, 17, of Roseville Newark receives a 2500 dollar Carnegie Hero Fund award for rescuing a drowning companion in Casco Bay last summer. The committee says the fund aids families of heroes when needed, not for those who do not require support.
About 300 Dartmouth graduates gathered at the American House for the 41st annual reunion and dinner. Notables included Chief Justice John A. Aiken, President Tucker, Judge Aldrich, General Charles W. Bartlett, and Senator Guy W. Cox. Speakers praised Dartmouth athletic success and Moranism, with Bartlett hailed at the eve's end. Officers elected: President S. H. Hudson, and several vice presidents including Elisha P. Maynard and Arthur L. Spring.
An old advertised claim markets Pazoo Ointment as a guaranteed cure for piles with a refund if it fails in 6 to 14 days. The copy emphasizes drastic relief and chemical assurances, typical of period medical ads.
A 35-foot power fishing dory owned by Luigi Camilla drifted ashore off Georges Island after engine failure. Captain Mereen aboard the Guardian spotted the crew waving a red flag and towed the craft to safety, bringing the eight men aboard for care and later home.
New York January 19 reports the American Tract Society’s annual release citing signs of Japan embracing Christianity as a war fruit. It notes Tokio requests for permanent administrative support and government schools creating a million new readers yearly in need of Christian literature.
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