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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
5
During gun practice on the Magnificent off Tetuan a six inch shell exploded due to breech defect. Eighteen persons, including four officers, were seriously wounded and landed at Gibraltar this evening.
William Adgate of 96 Crescent Avenue Chelsea pleads guilty to bigamy after a local warrant. Mary O Connell, who says she married him in 190? and bore a child, testifies that he lived with her until 1904. Adgate is held on $1000 bonds for appearance before the Superstar Court.
In Charlestown navy yard, Gus Lee faces the first court martial held there for a similar offence. The charge against the West Virginia sailor is modified to manslaughter after testimony of Richette’s fatal wounds in Porto Rico waters. Witnesses describe a lethal exchange on board the ship ending in Richette’s death.
Dr. John H. Jackson of Beverly was found not guilty by a Salem Superior Court jury on two counts of arson after a trial that concluded June 14. The acquittal ends the charges against the physician.
Panic swept the crowd as an awning at the Hotel Cecil ignited. Smoke filled the air and shoppers fled in fear of a spreading blaze while fire apparatus rushed to the scene through the crowd.
A ward row pits Tammany Club led by M. J. Jennings against Powhatan Club led by John J. Cadigan. Both claim regular Democratic status with members crossing over. Outcome uncertain as many Tammany members reportedly joined Powhatan.
In a Tremont Building room Hutchinson, ex-president of the Republican city committee, weighs party organization and mayoralty prospects. He predicts no strong issue yet and notes internal divisions, possible business candidate, and media misreadings as campaign chatter grows. He coins a caution about reporters and politics.
The Greek colony in Boston mourns the assassination of Premier Theodoros Delyannis. A memorial service is planned for Sunday at the Greek Orthodox Church on 18 Kneeland Street. Editor Sakeliarios of Parthenon calls the act baseless and notes the premier’s popularity and patriotism.
James P. Baxter of Portland Maine leads a 38 member city delegation to advocate a park system modeled on Boston. The visit came without fanfare as Baxter seeks urban green space expansion.
Edward Jacoboski aged seven of 22 Hastings Street Cambridge was truant from school yesterday and later found floating in Broad Canal near the Charles River. The family lived on Gore Street East Cambridge and were moving to Hastings Street. The boy stayed away from school.
A house and land valued at 2500 in St Edwards P Q and 1600 in bank are left to Archie Duchanne. The 36 year old, illiterate man once worked in Danville Junction Maine and later for E Smith at South Amherst Massachusetts. Duchanne disappeared in 1902 after quitting work. His father John Duchanne brought the news of the legacy in March.
Ticket sales for Harvard graduates held at Parker House news stand on June 19 and 20 from 12 15 to 1 30 pm. Prices list yard 25 cents memorial 1 50 stadium 1 59. 1905 class day committee.
Advertisement extols Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as a cure for after effects of La Grippe including catarrh and nasal congestion. Claims rapid relief from headache and throat irritation within ten minutes and markets the product as a radical cure.
Louis D. Brandeis spoke to the Massachusetts Medical Society at Mechanics Hall on graft in city life. He argued physicians lack political power versus street department workers, urged doctors to organize with groups like the Good Government Association, Bar, Merchants, and Fruit and Produce Associations to push for better city government.
The letter from Hon. M. C. Butler, ex U S senator of South Carolina, to Peruna Medicine Co endorses Peruna for stomach trouble and dyspepsia. Milburn Kenworthy of Newark notes relief after using Peruna for catarrh of head and stomach. Delays in treatment are warned as dangerous.
At 1 45 this morning Baltimore forts repelled a naval attack by a fleet led by Rear Admiral Dickins. The Atlanta Newark and Sylvia surprised the channel between Bodkin Point and Fort Smallwood then surrendered or were sunk in the bay. The Sylvia mined unseen and was chased down the bay.
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Bond revokes a guilty verdict for Thomas Powers star offender in a watch larcery case and orders Probation Officer Keefe to review his conduct since prior offenses and consider probation.
The first graduation exercises at Middlesex School in Concord are set for this afternoon. Guests travel from North Station on the 11 30 train and the program begins at 2 30 after luncheon. Col N P Hallowell will open, Major Henry L Higginson gives the principal address, Frederick Windsor speaks, and Walter A Edwards of Providence delivers the valedictory.
Mrs. Annie Lowe of 104 Jamaica street Jamaica Plain had been missing from home for weeks. Advices received by her husband report she has been located in Connecticut and is expected home within a few days.
A fragment describes severe pain in Lane and claims it is indescribable yet curable quickly by taking a remedy. The passage suggests distress and immediate relief, implying a medical or health claim though specifics are missing.
Adelia Lane of Portage Michigan testifies to Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills easing La Grippe pains after three doses with one night of sleep. Her brother uses them for a neck swelling, noting pain relief and no bad effects. Dismisses bulk cold form. Money back refund if no help on first package. 25 doses 26 cents.
Mary E Harlow of Lakeville filed in Plymouth county Probate Court for separate maintenance from her husband Walter E Harlow after claiming he locked her out of their home near Precinct on Saturday. She also sued Abby C Hathaway of 21 Porter street Taunton for 40000 for causing the separation. The Har lows previously lived in Taunton where both worked in printing. Hathaway is described as an older friend of Mr Harlow and as living at his aunt's Porter street home.
Waterbury Conn June 14 The three daughters of Mr and Mrs George Henry Gillette of 29 Camp Street were married this afternoon in the citys first triple wedding a possible New England first confirmed by local authorities.
Miss Alice Clapp daughter of Mr and Mrs Curtis Clapp of West Roxbury wed A J Crockett Boston book publisher last evening at Highland Congregational Church. Rev F W Merrick officiated and guests included Miss Mary B Adams maid of honor and George W Coleman best man with ushers Harry G Dixon Henry W Newhall Curtis Clapp Jr and J Q Litchfield. The couple plan to reside in Roxbury after a brief honeymoon.
At the Immaculate Conception Church in Everett last evening Agnes Shea daughter of Mr and Mrs John Shea of 8 Neilson Avenue married Edward Francis Fay The bride wore white crepe de chine with a diamond sunburst and carried a bouquet of bride roses The bridesmaid Helen G Shea wore a white habitai silk gown and carried white carnations The best man was Dr E J Brennan of Fall River
Miss Nancy Kennedy of this city and George G Howe of Beverly were married last evening at Central Square Baptist Church East Boston. The Rev F W C Parker assisted. The couple will reside at 2 Remick Terrace Newton after a brief wedding tour.
Edward J. Lavine of 174 Broadway Chelsea dislocated his shoulder while diving to save an unknown boy from the water at the Boston and Northern street railroad wharf on Front Street Chelsea. He carried the boy to the wharf before collapse at Frost Hospital Chelsea. The boy escaped unharmed. This is Lavine’s second rescue recently.
The Hon. Michael J. Murray of Ward 22, named as a potential Republican mayoral candidate, has taken an extended vacation and is staying at Dalton, home of Senator Crane.
Tufts College will award 54 honorary degrees at its commencement events in Medford on Tuesday and Wednesday. Notables include Adna B. Chaffee and Togoro Takahira receiving LL D degrees, along with Governor Douglas and Boston University president Huntington.
A large Dorchester gathering is planned for a testimonial at Bloomfield Hall tomorrow evening for Miss Flossie Ireland. About 1200 tickets have been sold or disposed of, signaling strong community support and expected funds. Organizers include Joseph V. Donahue A W Burr L I Maloney E A Peckham A M Cain J H Green James Green P J Webber Charles W. Warren James A. Hawkes Dr R M Miller and Harry Wadsworth.
Reginald Grey a 12 year old boy related to President Roosevelt was riding a pony near Chestnut Hill Reservoir when the animal was frightened by a passing car and kicked him in the jaw. He suffered a fractured jaw and head contusions and was taken home by a police ambulance from Station 14.
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