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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
8
The National Lancers marked their 68th anniversary with a midday parade and an evening banquet at Faneuil Hall in Boston. Speakers praised militia service, and Lieutenant Governor Guild urged cooperation from business groups to support the force.
Ellen F Wetherell 50 Lynn socialist and suffragist threatens breach of promise suit against John C Hutchinson 84 famed abolitionist and philanthropist after alleging he owes her $1000. Hutchinson denies intent to marry and says he has supported her and others while noting prior gifts. Attorneys say no papers served yet and settlement talks possible.
Ellen F. Wetherell a noted suffragist and Socialist and John C. Hutchinson the Bard of Lynn lectured together for many years. Damages totaled 1000 dollars.
A public notice warns against obesity and promotes Kellogg’s Obesity Food as a safe remedy. Testimonials praise weight loss and improved health, with a Mrs. Mary Smith of Grand Rapids detailing drastic weight loss and asking others to write to F. J. Kellogg for a trial package.
Deputy Chief Neal of the State police heads a team chasing a roving arsonist blamed for a series of fires endangering 12 families on Hammond Street Roxbury. Children report an older man in a gray golf cap and light suit seen near the roof shed with a can during the blazes.
Mary O'Toole, 48, of Bowen Street, South Boston, is on the dangerous list at City Hospital after an alleged assault by her husband. Police report she suffered multiple broken ribs and other injuries. The piece also notes Dr. Alexander Mann, freshly arrived Boston rector, promoting his pulpit method and Boston’s warm-hearted people.
The Rev. Dr. Alexander Mann arrives with Mrs Mann and takes over at Trinity Church in Boston. He will deliver his first sermon as rector on Trinity Sunday, after being welcomed at the rectory on 233 Clarendon Street and praised for his cordial, reserve, and clear speaking style.
Sergeant Herbert Gordon of the Cambridge police faces charges after the Cambridge Board of Aldermen adopted two resolves. He is accused of improperly receiving 52 days pay in 1904 and of procuring witnesses to give false testimony against James A. Montgomery at the June 1905 Middlesex county grand jury sitting. Mayor Daly will preside tonight.
John O. Norris longtime Charlestown High School headmaster died at home on Emerson street at 10 o clock due to heart failure. Born in Melrose November 22 1843 he graduated from Dartmouth in 1866 and became headmaster in 1888. He was son in law of Mary A. Livermore and survived by his wife Etta and six children.
Ballots counted for officers of Boston Cigarmakers Union 97 began yesterday and will end tonight. Incumbent secretary Henry Abrahams leads on the 650th ballot with 316 to 303 for Charles Claus. secretary candidates Abrahams and McCarthy clash in a pivotal race.
Labor leaders announce a committee will present a statement to the city government urging action to enforce labor laws on schoolhouses. Thomas Keough of the Lathers’ Union says workers face constant rebuffs from the schoolhouse commission and demand that rights be respected.
John Russell, held at City Hospital from Charles street jail for diphtheria, escaped yesterday in his night shirt. He sprinted to T. H. Keith’s hay and grain store at Southampton and Albany streets seeking clothes to reach Lowell, but hospital staff and others detained him until recaptured after a struggle.
Benjamin Berenson of Brook avenue Roxbury says he is not the Benjamin Berenson living at 2026 Washington street Roxbury who was reported last Sunday in East Boston for an alleged assault on Abe Letterm.
Wolf's My Clothier in Hanover and Portland streets completes purchase of drum mers samples from two leading New York importers of women's hosiery and knit underwear, consolidating stock and expanding offerings.
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