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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1906
Page
2
Police watched closely as tensions between Hep Sing and On Leong Tongs rose during the Boon Tong five day festival. A white Kee wai war flag with hostile symbols flew atop their headquarters, signaling potential clashes among rival Chinese clans.
The town talked of Patrolman Daniel J. Simmons and Reserve Officer Doolin after Saturday night’s incident. Compliments poured in for Simmons who was nearly killed, while Patrolmen Arnold and Samuel Burns faced questions for not aiding their colleagues. Harris, 22, was arrested for breaking and entering Bishop’s apartment on Wheeler Street.
Joseph Devine, 38, of 6 Scotts Court, Charles Town, slashed his wrist with a razor at his home last night. Morose after a period of illness he was found by neighbors and taken to the Relief station where physicians sewed the wound.
One of the year’s largest funerals was held for inventor Loring Coes in Worcester. The service featured prayers by Rev. B. M. Southgate of Auburndale and Rev. Eldridge Mix, with burial at Hope Cemetery.
Washington reports the State Department aims to renew demands for settlement of American claims against Venezuela. The Red Book reveals John Hay's ultimatum to Venezuela in March 1906, warning that refusals to consent to impartial arbitration could lead to more vigorous measures, including complete indemnification of affected citizens and US expenses.
Several deaths were reported yesterday from boating and bathing accidents along local waters. Authorities cautioned swimmers and boaters to observe safety rules as investigations continue.
A man's black suit was found about 7:30 last night at the East Boston end of the old chain bridge to Revere. Thomas McLean saw the clothes near the pier and called police. Two letters in a pocket addressed to Joseph Elrick of Chelsea were found. residents said Elrick left home after dinner and did not return. Police and a reporter visited 154 Spencer Avenue and believe Elrick may have drowned while bathing.
John Edwards of Boston died during a boating excursion near Rotterdam. Four men rode an electric launch. Edwards swam away from the group and failed to surface again. He was considered a good swimmer.
Holyoke reports its sixth drowning of the season as the body of John Fisher is recovered from a canal bed after water withdrawal. The elderly man had left his home on 4 St. Germain Street last evening and the medical examiner believes he drowned himself.
A Halifax dispatch reports multiple drownings across Nova Scotia. Alex McKenzie 24 and Leo Fraser 7 drowned in East River Stellarton while McKenzie swam with the boy on his back. 50 yards from shore. Mrs Henry Artz 50 died rescuing a girl at Middleton. the child was saved. George Langville 11 perished bathing in Salmon River Truro.
The body of William Moredock, missing from Touisset Rhode Island, was found in the Kickamuit River narrows near Bristol. Relatives believe death resulted from accidental drowning not suicide.
A. H. Ashton of Rochester New York died today while bathing in the surf at York Beach Maine He was 22 years old and physicians cited heart trouble as the cause of death He and his wife had been guests at the Hotel Hiawatha in Long Beach York Maine
The fifth annual championship tourney of the Press Golf Club of New England opens today with an 18 hole qualifying round at Woodland Golf Club in Auburndale. The top 16 gross scores reach the John I Taylor championship cup and the next 16 the consolation prize. Match play rounds are 18 holes with an 86 hole final on Friday.
A white steamer touring car valued at Duncan’s 169 Freeman Street garage was stolen in Brookline during Sunday early hours. The thief silently unbolted a closed door and windows, escaped with the car while residents slept, leaving a smashed window and no solid lead for police. The vehicle bore serial numbers 11441 and 2612 and resembles other local white autos.
New York July 15 Mrs Frances Roche daughter of Frank Work sailed on the St Paul for Europe and announced she had wed Aurel Batonyi of Budapest a Hungarian horseman. The marriage had been expected and Batonyi was in Newport with his bride. Work issued a statement saying Roche was married and sailing for Europe. Batonyi known as a show horse handler and driver attended Madison Square Garden events with Roche in the past two years.
Oyster Bay July 15 President and Mrs Roosevelt attended a service at Christ Church conducted by Rev Dr Upjohn. Mrs A L Esac, who has visited Oyster Bay seeking an interview, demanded a seat behind the presidential pew but was refused and seated elsewhere before waiting outside as the President departed.
South Boston youths sparked a disturbance aboard a Forest Hills outbound trolley on Washington Street Roxbury around 6 pm. Conductor Bernan Beard was assaulted by Fred Renihan who was taken into custody at Station 10 after Deputies Hanscom and Chisholm intervened. Police seek the other youths who fled.
Police raid at Franklin Park aimed at Tower Hill gamblers resulted in two arrests for crap shooting. Suspects named I. L. McGivern and Arthur A. Nixon fled before a patrol chase. Internal friction at Station 13 cited over failed orders and lack of park squad assistance.
A mining veteran from Oneals California credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring his weak stomach, preventing sick headache, and rebuilding strength after a rattlesnake bite. The pills claim to make new blood and rebuild nerves and are sold by druggists or mailed at 50 cents per box, six boxes for 2 50.
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