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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
4
It is over two months since Colonel Charles H Cole assumed the chairmanship of Boston's Police Commission. In referring to the impressions that his leadership has left, the article notes measurable changes in department procedures and public safety perceptions.
A promotion claims a hair growth solution can be achieved overnight and invites readers to try a free mail order package without upfront duty. The notice appears in a consumer ads section.
In ten weeks in office, the chairman says results come when withdrawing his personality from board work. He notes past chairs varied, and he intends to waive his ego to enhance public service. Reporters raise pulls for an appeal from Police Commission decisions, to a regular court. He says the suggestion merits careful consideration.
July 20 report from Malden states no trace of missing State street broker Burns has been found. Pinkerton agents circulated photos and full descriptions nationwide while Mrs Burns stays at her mother's home and refuses to be interviewed.
The jury bribery and fraud trial in Superior Court adjourned after evidence and extensive testimonies. The defendant, Mrs. Scollans and others, faced cross examination as jurors prepared to receive last instructions, with notices of travel and alleged payments revealed.
Crowds at Revere Beach yesterday showed appreciation for attractions and bathing facilities. There is no undertow reducing accident risk. Amusements, Rhode Island clam bakes, and fish dinners are popular. Transportation to the beach costs 6 cents.
Former senator Charles H. Innes is praised on the birth of a third son at his home on Wednesday. The two older boys are Charles John, born June 1, 1901, and Hiller, born August 21, 1902. The article notes Innes’ admiration for President Roosevelt and his support of anti race death by own action principles.
Albany July 20 Judge Warren B Hooker of the New York Supreme Court was vindicated by a General Assembly vote of 76 to 67 on removal resolutions. He faced charges of corrupt unlawful and immoral acts that allegedly tainted the office and administration of justice.
Friends send warm wishes after the senator welcomes a baby boy weighing seven pounds, marking the family’s joyful news.
Right Rev Bishop Matthew Harkins of Providence underway on a European tour including Rome. His departure renews talk of a co adjutor for Archbishop Williams of Boston. Harkins, first choice of archdiocesan priests and New England bishops, goes to the Vatican mainly on a social courtesy visit to Pope Pius XX.
General W W Blackmar late commander in chief of the G A R will lie in state in the Hall of Flags at the State House from 9 to 12 30 Sunday A 3000 veteran funeral procession led by Department Commander James H Wolff will form on Beacon and Charles streets and march to Arlington Boylston and Copley Square This is the first in state service in the Hall of Flags for a non Governor or Senator The details include arrival of the body from the West at 8 45 p m escorted to Waterman s morgue Roxbury and then to the State House public viewing at the Hall will be arranged and coordination by G A R posts in Boston
Brockton July 20 Judge Warren A Reed of the Brockton Police Court plans an appendectomy at Brockton Hospital within a week as a precaution ahead of a needed vacation. He has no symptoms of illness.
The Nahant and Lynn street railroad formally opens at 3 p.m. with two festively decorated cars. Attendees include Mayor Henry W. Eastham, Lynn city officials, William La Croix president, Superintendent Joseph Lozier, stockholders, directors, and a Boston Post representative. The four mile double track line cost 150000 dollars, with 85000 dollars capital. Opposition led by Henry Cabot Lodge and Nahant residents eased after agreement to stock ownership by Lynn and Nahant investors.
Gen W W Blackmar former commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic lay in state at Memorial Hall in the Public Library building Chicago for hours. The bier, moving from Boise City Idaho, was later taken to Boston for burial. Among those present was Past Commander-in-Chief A G Weissert of Milwaukee.
Medford police probe incendiary blaze at an empty Union Street residence owned by John Grady. The fire started in rear shavings, quickly extinguished, with damage pegged around 50 dollars.
Colonel and Mrs Pfaff returned from Europe in May. They traveled by auto from Genoa to Paris visiting Nice Monte Carlo Milan Bellagio Lucerne Geneva and Fontainebleau. They crossed the Comichi road Roya Coe di Tenda St Gothard Brunig Faucile passes. Colonel Pfaff joined other American officers at the ceremony for Admiral John Paul Jones body removal in Paris.
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