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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
1
Rome dispatch reports an encyclical from the Pope urging Catholics to engage in public affairs with liberty of action while clergy are advised to abstain from party strife. It aims to counter socialism as clerical participation in elections rises.
Judge Wheeler of the U S District Court issues a writ of habeas corpus for Mary Rogers. Hearing set for next Wednesday in the U S Circuit Court. stay of execution possible and appeal to the Supreme Court remains available, potentially delaying action for months.
London report says in Manchuria the great battle opens as Oyama completes an enveloping move. Experts believe the Russian army is trapped and Japanese forces close the cordon driving in Russians. Heavy fighting and losses noted with Japanese occupation of key positions.
Dispatches from Marshal Oyama report a steady Russian withdrawal and a Japanese drive along parallel roads east of the Cheyang range toward the Heresy River swamps. The battle on a 60 mile front leaves 30 Japanese dead and 185 wounded, with heavy Russian losses and villages burned.
Frances H Braynard of Cambridge left nearly all her estate to Sherman Hospital matron Asenath J Sawyer while excluding her son Charles Bray nard. Probate Court disallowed the will, Sawyer appeals, recounting Braynard's fall and alleged neglect before her death at Sherman Hospital Medford.
Digby Nova Scotia June 19 A coroner report cites Mary Hope Young and Kingsley Melanson as central figures in the May Young case. The jury urges thorough investigation into Kingsley Melanson’s possible involvement while clearing her of direct killing. A second examination is planned.
Elmer F B Young the notary at 235 Washington Street disclaimed any relation to Mary Hope Young of Boston who is held by Nova Scotia authorities over the killing of her 6 year old adopted daughter near Plympton. He said he will depart for Nova Scotia Thursday to assist in the inquiry.
Mrs W H Feeney of Roxbury filed a complaint at police headquarters against Lieutenants Libby and Curry for discourtesy Sunday night. She says Superintendent Pierce received her yesterday and asked for full details, with her statements sworn before a justice of the peace. Pierce will notify her by Thursday on the Police Board action, and she aims for full satisfaction or court action.
Next Sunday's Post announces admission to the Gallery of Wonders with a cutout offer for a copy. Readers are invited to spend happy moments viewing the five pictures combined in one collage.
In Chelsea the Board of Aldermen hears a charge of junk dealer license graft. President Cheney left his chair to seek revocation while Alderman O'Brien and Bartlett cite payments up to 75 dollars to obtain licenses. The issue is set to be discussed again next Monday.
Deputy Neal reports a morning fire in a lunchroom at 316 318 West Broadway, run by David A Prendergast, suspected to be set with newspapers as the ignition source. State police pursue leads after noting an open hatch and possible intruder traces as investigations continue today.
An old advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a cooling thirst quencher that dispels a dragging feeling during spring and summer hours. It markets it as a refreshing invigorant suitable for warm seasons.
The American schooner Atlantic skippered by Barr won the auxiliary yachts race from Dover to Heligoland in 40 hours 26 minutes 24 seconds. The sail-powered class went to Susanne owned by O Huldschinsky of Germany in 40 hours 43 minutes 40 seconds. Therese was second, Navahoe third, and Sunshine fourth as fog halted Emperor William aboard Hohenzollern at Cuxhaven.
Raymond L. Adams of Woburn a Harvard man and BU Law first year student has purchased the yawl Fanita once owned by George Gould. Built 25 years ago the yacht still shows speed from its racing days. Adams plans cruising with friends from Harvard Technology Law School and Woburn. The Fanita will have a permanent Marblehead mooring.
A brief health note claims eating distress after meals can be prevented by small doses of Sanford’s Ginger, suggesting it as a remedy and indicating it gives relief after meals.
Tense clash on Block Island Rhode Island as 200 Rose supporters confront Champlin loyalists. Special constables hired to guard a town meeting about a 173 500 dollar bond were routed and the meeting adjourned without action on the debt.
J W Maloney who represents Mary Rogers under sentence to be executed Friday received a call from Judge Wheeler granting a writ of habeas corpus. Maloney said the hearing on the writ will be Wednesday at Windsor in the U S Circuit Court. If not discharged, an appeal may be made.
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