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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
7
Police uncovered a wandering bank in Amesbury, a recluse resident on Spring Street found with rolls of bills tied to her waist and concealed in clothing. Officers estimate the total value at about $1000 amid a recent robbery investigation.
A meeting at Mrs. John H. Sanborn’s Newcome street home aims to start a broad effort against the brown tailed moth in Haverhill. City clubs, Mayor, Parks Superintendent Frost and Schools Superintendent Holmes attend to boost the drive.
The 27th annual meeting was held at the institution corner of Davis Street and Harrison Avenue. President Candage and officers reported a year ending Dec 31 1904 with 26586 total lodgings and meals. 155 gospel meetings were held. 50,571.14 receipts and 49,499.55 disbursements. 26,486 persons sheltered and 41,494 meals served. Directors elected: Candage, Fowle, Beal, Hastings, Barker, Brooks, Douglass, Emerson, Gordon, Searing, Stearns.
Simon Swig urged bills to remove departments from politics. One bill would grant police officers tenure during good behavior and another would elect the streets superintendent by popular vote. Support came from Mayor Eldridge and others. Senator Reed opposed. Brigham noted existing law. Hearing closed.
Dr Lyman Abbott cites a fanciful calculation that if Adam lived 6000 years and saved ten dollars daily he would still not match Cornelius Vanderbilt’s fortune at his death. He argues wealth grows most by capital and criticizes taxation on possession as costly to government.
The Franklin Square House fund stands at 94444 dollars 35 cents with five days remaining to raise the 100000 target. Prominent subscribers include John C. Haynes Eben D. Jordan Charles H. Bond A Shuman Samuel P Mandell R H Stearns Co Colonel Albert A Pope Albert Metcalf James M Gleason and others. A unnamed woman contributed 35000 and a banker gave 3000 while a Newton citizen provided 5000.
Funeral services for William A. Brehaut, late proofreader of the Post, were held at his brother's Roxbury home on Codman Park. The Roxbury Presbyterian Church pastor officiated as relatives and city newspaper colleagues attended. Interment followed at Forest Hills.
Advertisement claims babies and older children recover with better nourishment and that Scott's Emulsion is the ideal product. It offers a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne of New York as the suppliers.
The Legislature's committee on federal relations held a continued hearing on Governor Douglas's proposal to repeal the duty on hides and coal. A. F. Schenkelberger of Boston rebutted ex-Congressman Joseph H. Walker's criticisms, noting Walker's conflicts of interest with calfskin makers and defending the repeal. Other witnesses from the shoe trade and chamber of commerce discussed free coal and related duties.
Cousins Pat Bowen and Jim Donovan rise in Ward 9 politics through humor and ambition. Jim becomes street superintendent while Pat climbs aldermanic ranks, both navigating friendship, weight of office, and calls for reform in City Hall. The piece traces years of loyalty, rivalry, and constitutional monarchy talk amid urban governance.
Harvard's juniors voted at a class meeting to hold a prom like dance in the Union on March 6. The event aims to boost Union attendance and showcase the University Club's facilities as one of the nation's finest clubhouse venues.
Alfred Rowe of 123 East 128th Street must increase daily food funds for his wife to at least 75 cents. Magistrate Mayo in Harlem Police Court ordered steak twice daily with coffee fruit two vegetables and a suitable lunch. Mrs Rowe had survived on 15 cents a day for a year.
At a Common Council meeting Mr Noyes of Ward 1 introduced an order demanding the Mayor furnish reasons for failing to approve or veto the first vote on acquiring or establishing a municipal gas and electric light plant. He likened the Council to a corporation and urged the Mayor to provide the legal advice if action was blocked. President Dolan referred the order to the Mayor.
A note recalls the full name of a familiar laxative with bromide and quinine components. The mnemonic serves to help readers remember the medicine's complete designation.
The 87th birthday of Hon. George S. Boutwell Massachusetts oldest living ex Governor is quietly observed at his Groton home. He has served as Secretary of the Treasury United States Senator member of Congress state legislator and Governor. A founder of the national Republican party he was first commissioner of internal revenue and participated in Andrew Johnson impeachment proceedings. He remains vigorous in body and mind and is called Massachusetts grand old man.
Elizabeth McCormick, only daughter of Cyrus H. McCormick, died at age 12 in Chicago from appendicitis. The death ends the line of the famed inventor and harvest tools magnate.
President Dolan announced the council committees for the ensuing year with the redistricting panel headed by Dolan and including 21 aldermen across wards. Other key groups covered Appropriations Building Police Street and Election, with members listed for each panel. council adjourned until February 9.
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