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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
2
Boston police face bold footpads and highwaymen on streets and bridges. Reports describe robberies on Commercial wharf Warren bridge Eliot street Beach street Tremont streets and East Concord street. Officials promise vigilant roll calls and widespread arrests to curb the robberies by a suspected gang.
The travelers aboard the Ivernia dismiss American water use as wasteful and outline a pleasure trip from California through the Yellowstone Valley to the Northwest and Vancouver. They expect to return to Boston by mid September to visit friend Mr. Shuman for a few weeks.
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Fitzpatrick returned aboard the Ivernia after a two month journey. He praised the Pope and Rome audience, noted Protestant visitors, admired Italian thrift, Swiss scenery, and discussed Ireland’s land purchase act and home rule in England and Ireland.
James Connelly of South Boston and Leon Spaulding of Rochester New Hampshire concluded a 6000 mile three month auto tour through England Scotland France Switzerland Austria Bavaria Holland Germany Ireland and more after arriving on the Ivernia. They began April 11 in Boston and detailed routes via Liverpool Boulogne Paris Lyons Grenoble Nice Monaco Geneva Zurich and Dublin with a temporary accident near Lyons and a switch to a foreign car before continuing to Ireland and back to Liverpool.
Herbert W. Leonard alleged highway robber who fought Watchman Joseph J. Carew and seaman John Parsons of the steamer Calvin Austin was held for the grand jury by Judge Wentworth. John McIntyre, without a home, was held in $500 bail in Charlestown Court for allegedly attacking Frederick H. Clark and stealing his watch near Warren Bridge after midnight.
The extract notes discontent at reduced parliamentary representation and marks the Orange party’s independent wing joining protests to prevent Ireland losing its voice in national government.
Senator Thomas J. Collins launches re election bid with headquarters at 818 Broadway. Support from Wards 13 14 and 15 boosts effort while backers tout his Senate record and labor measure positions as to the point and well delivered.
The Henry Siegel Company to open a mammoth department store at Washington and Essex streets prompts major street work. Teams remove old car tracks and worn paving on Harrison avenue extension to repave and upgrade the route behind the building.
Readable lines describe a four week abroad voyage starting Saturday for Mr. Spaulding's brother. The writer notes a pleasant journey over fine roads meeting many people and encountering American tourists in larger towns.
Emily Sale a Manchester barmaid and John Walwork a saloon keeper are detained on the Ivernia after she confesses to eloping with him. Both will be deported to England after investigators find discrepancies in their stories. Walwork admits a wife and family. the couple had $87 on landing.
George G. Crocker, chairman of the Boston Transit Commission, returns from abroad and says Boston's rapid transit is better than in some European cities. He notes London's 30 year underground, steam power, and the "Tuppenny Tube" on the Thames, while praising Boston for lighter, better ventilated cars.
A burglar entered 195 Babcock Street Brookline by a hall window while Simeon Taylor his wife slept. He ransacked the bedroom taking 175 in cash and jewelry valued at 500 before escaping. The crime was discovered hours later when the family woke.
Arrangements are set for the Russian and Japanese peace envoys to depart New York Aug 5 on the Chattanooga and Tacoma and reach Oyster Bay for a luncheon with President Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower. The Russian party proceeds to Portsmouth for negotiations.
Edward Page father of Mabel Page who was slain by Charles L Tucker is reported dying at his Weston home after a second paralytic shock. His married daughter in Back Bay Boston has stayed with him since the attack.
President Roosevelt greets Baron Komura and Minister Takahira at Sagamore Hill during a luncheon and interview focused on the Washington peace conference. The envoys, who arrived on a special car, decline to discuss details publicly and depart after a cordial visit.
A large audience at Faneuil Hall heard D Aberson of New York urge following Theodor Herzl as Zionist salvation. American and Zionist flags decorated the platform while many wore mourning ribbons. A Zionist chorus drew strong applause. Memorial services for Herzl are planned for next Sunday night at Faneuil Hall with public attendance invited.
A St Joseph man recalls swift relief from nervous tremors stomach trouble and cold sweats after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People He claims one box stopped his symptoms and his appetite returned He endorses the remedy and invites others to write for a personal response from the Dr Williams Medicine Co in Schenectady New York
The 9th Regiment veterans met at Wade's Hotel Nantasket, with dinner at 2 p m and a business meeting. Officers elected: President B Kelley Cambridge vice president J Pettee Roxbury secretary C Carmody South Boston treasurer M O'Brien Salem. executive committee members and several ladies attended.
President Francis J. Clarke of the State A. F. of L. addressed the Cigar Factory Strippers Union educ hour. The Cooks Waiters and Bartenders Union elected M. J. Mattimee president and Joseph E. Layock secretary treasurer. Reports say the Cigarmakers may parade Labor Day if the Typographical Union joins. Boston Brass Moulders report a shortage of brass moulders. Louis Masola, a New York labor leader, invited to address stonemasons Union 9. Upholsterers Union mass meeting featured Clarke, Driscoll, Foster, and Kneeland.
Reader letter from D E Archibald station agent Glenwood Mass thanks Dr Henson for healing wife and himself with magnetic treatment. Archives recount patients in Wakefield Jamaica Plain Dexter Me and more cured without pain or operation. Consultation at Quincy House 9 am to 6 pm Sunday 10 to 4.
Tokyo dispatch reports a Japanese force landed at Alkova eight miles north of Alexandrovsk on July 24 with minimal resistance. Marines seized landing points, troops moved inland, enemy set fires at Numina, Alexandrovsk remains unburned, and Japanese flags fly from government buildings with no damage to ships or crew.
District Attorney Jerome will demand the proprietary books of Ess-Ess Public Company, which prints the Smart Set, from Nel W. Mann. He seeks to determine if Justice Deuel is paid by Ess-Ess Publishing, with Town Topics records showing 1902 1000 dollars 1903 1200 dollars 1904 the same amount and 1905 about 600 dollars to Deuel.
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