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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
5
The jury for Thomas J. Scollans, linked to late 1890s teaming frauds and juror bribery, began duties under sheriff guard. Witnesses described payments and meetings at Scollans office and nearby buildings as investigators outline the scheme.
Governor Douglas faced a new claim for back pay for Spanish War volunteers after a meeting of the adjutant general and the attorney general. Kentucky already collected for its national guard, and Massachusetts faces an estimated 80 000 to 100 000 for six regiments and the naval brigade. An offer to collect the claim for a percentage is reported, with a plan expected soon to secure the funds.
The Gilchrist Company and its Benefit Association invite all employees to the annual outing on Saturday July 22 at the Point of Pines. A Boston Letter Carriers Band will accompany workers joining a 1 15 PM store departure with a 1 45 PM train connection. Activities include a Gilchrist Filene baseball game, evening banquet dancing fireworks and various attractions. The association boasts a large thrifty membership of Gilchrist employees and strong finances.
In Stoughton on July 19, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hannigan of Brockton were thrown from an automobile during a ride with their three children. Mrs. Hannigan sustained serious injuries but protected the baby in her arms with no harm to the infant. The boy sustained a lip cut while the parents and another child were uninjured.
At the Norfolk Probate Court Judge James H. Flint allowed the will of Amos H. Brainard Hyde Park manufacturer with no contest. The widow Lucy T. Brainard posts 150000 bond and beneficiaries include Amos D. Brainard Genevieve Marian and several grandchildren with specified cash or securities legacies and the remainder split between wife and surviving children. A compromise among parties was agreed at preliminary hearings and not made public.
Boston revolutionists push a petition to the Japanese minister Takahira to intercede for freeing Russian political exiles on Sakhalin. Plans include meeting Sergius Witte and briefing him on Russia’s crimes and the Hebrew issue. An open letter will rally Americans to oppose Russia’s massacres.
Senator Chauncey M Depew has returned from Aix les Bains to Paris and will sail for New York next Saturday The senator said he would not cut short his vacation despite Equitable Society matters adding a note of tension about his return
Simon J. Donovan, a Back Bay Fens dredging contractor and father in law of Congressman Sullivan, refused to discuss paying fodder bills for workmen. The Good Government Association offered no official comment as its president cruised and secretary vacationed, leaving questions about city costs unresolved.
A persuasive pitch promises quick relief from periodic or chronic headaches with a harmless remedy. It claims the product will only alleviate pain without any other effects and asks readers to consider trying it.
Gen A Jacobs of Lima Ohio endorses Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills claiming fast relief from headache neuralgia backache rheumatism menstrual pains stomachache and other pains. Sold with a guarantee that the first package helps or money refunded. 25 doses costs 25 cents. Never sold in bulk.
The Boston Common Council considers abolishing the present bath trustees and replacing them with a single paid commission. Councilman John J. Conway will propose an order to dissolve the board, citing continued refusals to open the old Ward 5 bath house and delays at the Cabot Street facility amid a $65,000 damages suit.
In Kansas City Missouri a husband sought divorce claiming his wife’s habit of frisking his pockets violated his privacy. Judge Slover ruled he would not deny the divorce because of the pocket searches and upheld the wife’s ancient privilege while granting the divorce on other grounds.
In St Louis on July 19 Al Jieroff confessed love for Jessie Barnes and attempted suicide with carbolic acid. He drank from an ink bottle after doctors doubted self poisoning, prompting stomach pumping and his removal from immediate danger.
Alderman Linehan challenges Burroughs to prosecute him over bribery accusations linked to the East Boston track proposal. The dispute centers on the National Dock Trust Company and alleged corruption with Mayor Collins' stance and Nolan of East Boston backing the measure.
Amid a heat wave in Boston suburbs, young women buy portable baths to spray and rinse outdoors on their lawns. The trend reflects limited access to bathing facilities and a practical response to rising temperatures.
John C. Eckleston, 38, of Philadelphia, arrested after midnight for climbing the White House iron fence. He carried letters offering government method suggestions and letters from a U.S. senator proposing him for a Rosario consulship in Argentina. He was overcome by heat last Monday.
Patrolman William J. McDermott of Station 11 was found guilty of neglect of duty and fined three days pay after failing to pull duty calls on July 12 and to report by the end of his shift on July 13. Patrolman John H. Ferguson of Station U had his case dismissed by the Police Board.
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