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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
5
Residents in Willow Court Dorchester faced alarm when a baby’s body was found at Sullivan's dump Sunday. The medical examiner ruled death due to natural causes, despite initial murder rumors sparked by a minor cut on the infant.
Providence hosts the New England Chiefs of Police Association meeting as officers are elected. President George M. Stebbins of Springfield Mass is named, with first vice president Henry A. Wing of Lewiston Me, second vice president A T Noyes of St Johnsbury Vt, third vice president Stephen Wheeler of Winsted Conn, fourth vice president James R. Crowley of Newport R I, and John M. Gray of Laconia N H as secretary and treasurer.
In Southboro the Fay School keeps watch over Henry Field the 10 to 12 year old heir of Marshall Field Jr amid rumors of a vast fortune. Principal W B Fay says Henry is one of 60 boys, healthy and bright, and that no special privileges or favoritism are shown due to wealth. The boy recently arrived from Lakewood after a three week vacation and has no grasp of his potential inheritance which may reach up to 50 million dollars.
In probate filings the Marshall Field estate lists specific bequests totaling 25.568 million dollars. The residuary estate goes to son Marshall Field Jr. and descendants with trusts until the elder son reaches 50. An $8 million endowment funds the Field Columbian Museum. The widow receives 1 million dollars and daughter Mrs Beattie of Leamington gets 1 million in trust.
Second Secretary Craig Wadsworth of the American embassy and the Rev Dr Samuel Kirshbaum, witness to a codicil Marshall Field made after his marriage, will travel to Chicago at once to probate the document.
Patrolman Patrick D. Kelley of the Cambridge police appeared before Mayor Thurston to answer charges by Chief Pullen. The allegations include intoxication unbecoming conduct leaving his route and failing to report. He pleaded not guilty to all except failing to report and leaving his route. Witnesses testified to illness and need for an opiate. The mayor took the case under advisement.
Miss Mary Magdalene McGrath daughter of Mr and Mrs M J McGrath married Frederick Flagg Murphy a Boston businessman at Sacred Heart Church Malden. Rev P J Halley officiated with Miss Agnes M McGrath bridesmaid and James A McGrath best man. A reception followed at Sprague Street Malden then a three week trip to New York and Washington before moving to 1 Gellineau terrace Malden.
You can stop the smart after shaving by bathing the face with antiseptic liquid X-Zalia. This simple health tip helps avoid irritation for those who shave themselves.
Chinatown revelers, clerks, and officials marked the Celestial New Year with incense, stalls, and open houses in Oxford place and Harrison avenue. Firecrackers and drums signaled the holiday while creditors’ notes burned away as debts were symbolically wiped clean. Merchants, tong men, and gamblers shared meals, cards paused, and brass gongs faded as peace returned for a week of celebrations and hospitality.
Forty seven applicants appeared at the federal building civil service examination rooms yesterday to seek the position of assistant custodian and janitor once held by Timothy J. Swift who has been suspended. Results likely in a month or two. the successful candidate's name to be announced.
The Globe Incubator helps a diverse group including doctors, teachers, farmers, and laborers boost annual income with chicken-raising. It promises easy operation, large profits for top chicken-raisers, and quick family use yields. A Poultry book by C. Shoe maker offers detailed guidance and life-like plates, with a money-back guarantee.
Dorchester and Roxbury social circles attended the two act farce Six Kleptomaniacs presented by the Gentle Jury Club of Grove Hall Universalist Church. Misses Lucy Romer Anna Davenport Majorie Spaulding Miriam Foster Sherley Robinson Bernice Renfrew Marion Renfrew Dora Davidson Amy Wilkinson Mildred Smith starred with Carry Brown and Claire Reynolds receiving applause. A piano duet and violin obbligato closed the evening. The show was well put on with notable costumes and scenery and may be repeated in a few weeks.
Washington Jan 24 naval officers report the dry dock Dewey averaging four knots an hour toward the Philippines. The sole troubling note is two Chinese aboard the Cesar wave dying from beri beri.
At a meeting today the Governor and council named Jesse M. Barton of Newport as judge of probate for Sullivan County and Robert A. Wray of Keene as judge of probate for Cheshire County.
Advertisement touts Hyomei as a home remedy for catarrh claiming rapid cures. It highlights a $1 complete outfit with an inhaler dropper and bottle, lifetime inhaler, and a two-bottle option for 50 cents more. The seller offers mail delivery, free sample, and medical department services at no charge.
In New York City Chinatown on January 24, a gun battle between Hep Sings and On Leongs left two dead, one wounded, and another seriously injured. Spectators watched as fires crackers masked the fighting while police broke up the melee and seized firearms.
Biddeford Maine January 2 James G Brackett longtime chief of the Laconia division at Pepperell Manufacturing Company died today at age ?. He had served for years as superintendent and was a prominent local figure.
A Meadville Pennsylvania woman with two decades of headaches and kidney troubles finds relief after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. She reports reduced headaches, better sleep, weight gain, and overall improved health after two years and urges others to try Postum.
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