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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1902

Page

5

Suffolk Grand Jury Hears Blondin Case

The Suffolk county grand jury nears indictments against Joseph Wilfred Blondin for murder. State Attorney Stevens and assistant McLaughlin presented a circumstantial case linking Blondin to a Boston killing, with a trunk transfer chain from Green Street to Chelmsford and a discarded trunk in a wood lot. Witnesses included police, medical examiners, and a pawnbroker. The jury is expected to report findings Saturday.

Suffolk County Middlesex County Joseph Wilfred Blondin Stevens John D. McLaughlin Boston Rhoades, Dunham, Proctor and Letteney Inspector Chapman City Police Chelmford Expressman Dean Green Street North Station Sullivan Merrimac Street Blondin Suffolk Chelmsford Smith Lowell Road Post Middlesex Exsiman Dean Nion Lexington North Union Station Biondin Lowell

Lighted lamp blaze saved woman as fire rips through Salem Street home

At 10:50 pm Patrolman Leonard of Station 1 smelled kerosene fumes on Salem Street and found No 12 ablaze. He dragged Mrs. Alice Salvoni from the burning room after her clothes caught fire, saving her life as residents upstairs warned to evacuate. Mrs Salvoni was later booked for drunkenness while her husband proved he was away.

Alice Salvoni Salem Street Salvoni Fleet Street Leonard Station 1 No. 12 Alexander Salvoni

Charlestown Improvement Association Hears Lamp Dept Cuts

Last evening the Charlestown Improvement Association debated reducing street lights and park lighting in Bunker Hill Park. Speakers condemned the lamp department policy and described disorder by youths in the park, with lights in the pavilion and police services reportedly cut.

Lamp Charlestown Bunker Hill Park Sullivan Hancock Uare Oakes General Blood P. F. Tague P. W. Sprague M. J. Mitchell Public Library W. Dolan Preble J. A. McDonald Pratesch Court Police Department

Aguinaldo Palace as Prison Highlighted in Hearings

Senor Buencamino testified before the Insular Affairs Committee about the Philippine address to Congress advocating independence. He described Aguinaldo’s residence, a palace used as a prison costing $500 Mexican monthly, with a physician, servants, and food allowances, and noted American humanity kept him alive. He opposed colonial rule and rejected government bias in testimony.

Washington Senor Buencamino Committee On Insular Affairs Jones Aguinaldo Worcester White House

Veterans Indignant Over Corbett Discharge Notice

John J. Corbett a 60 year old water department inspector for 19 years, incapacitated for 10 months by paralysis, received a notice to appear before the Mayor to show cause why he should not be discharged. Civil service law requires a hearing for veterans, and city officials and G A R members may intervene if needed.

John J. Corbett Water Department Collins Corbett City Hall A . Martin

Harry Perkins Acquitted After Short East Boston Trial

Harry N. Perkins was found not guilty in East Boston District Court on the charge of shooting at Buster Fowler and wounding Joseph Sullivan in the ankle near an island in May. Testimony from Rev. L. B. Bates and Dr. Titton supported his good reputation. A settlement between the families led to dismissal of the case.

Boston Harry N. Perkins Buster Fowler Joseph Sullivan L. B. Bates Dr. Titton Sullivan

Colonial Club Dorchester Illuminates Grounds With First Show

The Colonial Club of Dorchester lit its grounds last night drawing several thousand visitors to the lawn in front of the club house. It marked the first illumination of its kind and earned the club praise for innovation. A band concert accompanied the event.

Colonial Club Dorchester

Mont Pelee Seen Unchanged by Prof Heilprin

Professor Angelo Heilprin, president of the Philadelphia Geological Society, reports from Fort de France that Mont Pelee shows no lava flow or major topographic change. He and companions describe arduous climbs, a new crater crevasse, intense heat, and vivid volcanic activity but no catastrophic eruption.

Fort DE France Island Martinique Angelo Heilrin Philadelphia Geoogical Society Navnal Geographical Society Art de France Mont Pelee Eilprin Ant Pelee Heilprin Ess Leadbetter Acier Vive Basse Pointe Mr. Leadbetter Sita Lake Palmiste Fallaise Adter George Kennan Mr. Kennan Robert T. Hill United States St. Pierre Jaccaci Arete Kennan

Tip Cart Strikers Grow Frustrated With Stalemate

Tip cart drivers reported little progress in settling their strike yesterday as both sides stood firm. Strikers received offers of help from allied unions while charges surfaced that city employees tried to recruit non union workers due to street sprinkling contracts. Conferences with Deputy Superintendent Woods postponed decision, to be referred to the superintendent.

Woods

Team Drivers' Council Endorses Strike Support

The Team Drivers' Council met last night and stayed in session late to discuss the strike. It endorsed the workers’ position, voting moral and financial support, and emphatically backed the Lathers' Union schedule.

Lathers’ Union

Dutton Co Signs Wage Schedule With Local 112

The A C Dutton Company of Malden signed yesterday the schedule of wages issued by Lumber Teamsters' Union Local 112. This will include over 150 men.

A. C. Dutton Company of Malden Lumber Teamsters’ Union

A Great Reduction Offer At Boston Medical Club

A Boston Medical Club advertisement announces a limited chance to join their chronic disease cure program for only $5.00 a month. The offer ends June 15 with June 1 as the cut off for continued participation, highlighting their advanced facilities, accurate diagnosis, and powerful X ray equipment as reasons for success.

Boston Medical Club New England

Boston Bride-to-Be and Suitor Arrested for Drunken Misadventure

Mrs. M B Lovering of Boothbay Harbor Maine and Frank Hannivan of 18 Norway Street were detained by Boston police after a failed attempt at eloping ended with them being booked for drunkenness. The pair, described as mismatched lovers, were found wandering together near State and Atlantic avenues after a night of impulsive plans and questionable judgment.

J. W. Howry Boston Kansas City Mr. Howry Hawthorne House Winthrop Beach H. Kirk Howry St. Botolph Street Greenwich Mass Howry John H. Kirk Logan New Mexico Pueblo Denver Alliance Billings Mont John Howry Toledo West Hawthorne Michigan Massachusetts Station 5 Dedham Street M BE. Lovering Boothbay Arbor Frank Hannivan Norway Street Lewis Lovering Medford State Street Hannivan Commercial Wharf Atlantic Avenue Loveritaps Ardent

Maidenbauer Sargeant Married at Malden Church

Miss Ida Frances Sargeant daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sargeant of 155 Clifton Malden married Dr John George Maidenbauer a Buffalo New York physician. Rev Edwin H Hughes officiated at Centre Methodist Church. A reception followed at the bride’s home 1 Clifton street. They will reside on Maple Street Buffalo New York.

Centre Methodist Church Malden Ida Frances Thornt Wilbur . Sargeant Clifton Street John George Maidenbauer Buffalo N. Y Edwin H. Hughes Maple Street

Arrest of John Nolan for larceny at Hampden Street

John Nolan of 33 Hampden Street was arrested by Patrolman West of Division 5 last night on larceny charges for taking 73 dollars from George W. Strange, a lodger at 176 West Springfield Street while moving furniture yesterday. The money was recovered on Nolan.

John Nolan Hampden Street Division 5 George W. Strange West Springfield Street Nolan

Peruna Advertisements From Medical Examiner Notes

Miss Blanch Grey of Memphis praises Peruna for restoring strength after fatigue and irregular meals. Chicago’s Mrs Schneider reports recovery from systemic catarrh after Peruna, claiming overall health restore. The ad asserts Peruna cures catarrh systemically via nerve-centers and offers a free health book and doctor advice.

Miss Blanch Grey Alabama Street Memphis Tenn X. Schneider Chicago Ill Peruna Hartman Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio Hartman Sanitarium

Boston Society Cards for Coronation Fete

Invitations were sent out yesterday by the committee in charge of the celebration of King Edward's coronation in Boston. The fete will be held in Mechanics' Building on Thursday, June 27.

King Edward Mechanics

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Th Hamptering Remedy Co New York Wilson Jewelry CO Tremont Row Hay EK. W. Grove Suffolk Grand Jury Upficen Dandruff A. R. Bremer CO Mfrs Chicaco Aguinaldos Jam Harry Perkins Prof. Heilprin MT. Pelee A. C. Dutton B. M. Club Lynn, Mass Hattie Bender Rae Harris Morey Natick George Stark Everett Samuel Chase Peabody, Mass Boylston St Tremont Maidenbauer Sargeant The United States Treasury R. Llewellyn Jordan U.S. Treasury Department Columbia College West Point Llewellyn Jordan Tion Alexander P. Graham Purdy Charles Atkens George As of Boston Houghton Dutton Grocery Department Chase & Sanborn Heinz
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