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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1905
Page
5
The article explains indigestion causes and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, effective remedy. It claims the tablets aid digestion with vegetarian essences pepsin and dias tase, resisting irritation from dieting, and asserts broad acceptance and a 50 cent price in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Emperor William’s gift of social ethics models and books from the St. Louis World’s Fair was presented to Harvard. Dr Theodore Lewald delivered the artifacts to Harvard as Professor Hugo Munsterberg accepted them, noting a new alcove in Emerson Hall for the collection.
Paris Feb 28 Frank J. Marshall of Brooklyn and D Janowski of this city drew in the sixteenth game of their chess match tonight. The score stands Marshall seven Janowski four with one draw.
Professor Pickering of the Harvard Astronomical Observatory dismisses new sun spots found by Professor Brashear of Allegheny as trifling. He calls the spot smaller than prior ones and of absolutely nothing significant.
Charles H. Niehaus, a New York sculptor visiting Cincinnati, had an X ray examination after his false teeth slipped part way down his throat during a hearty laugh at the hospital.
Russian defenses in Manchuria come under heavy Japanese assault. Da Pass fell after stubborn fighting opening the road toward Fushun and Tie Pass. Front lines stretched from Kandolesan to Laolinzan as Japanese artillery, reserves, and cross river crossings pressed the Russians.
Dr Hillis argues the greatest life problem is broken hearts and sin forgiven through restitution. Evangelist Dawson joins, asks why we are here, and notes a divine discontent driving toward a better life.
Daniel J. Dwyer spoke at Charles Town High School on archeological Ireland, arguing Ireland contributed to world civilization with sculpture metalwork and architecture from early times. He cited Irish records and medieval artifacts, illustrated by slides, to refute a claim Ireland was uncivilized before English contact. The audience applauded.
Charles Haney appeared before Judge DeCourcy in the Superior Court on larceny charges for silverware stolen from a Broadway South Boston residence. Placed on probation, he was rearrested for alleged desertion from the U S Navy. Co-defendant William MelIntire implicated in the break in, with stolen silver wedding gifts valued in the hundreds recovered from a pawn shop and returned.
In Philadelphia on February 28, over 200 ministers gathered at the Church of the Holy Trinity for a prayer meeting as part of a vice crackdown. A second meeting under the Northwest Women's Christian Temperance Union prayed for civic betterment and authorities.
John A. Riecker pleaded guilty to manslaughter for fatally shooting his wife Helen in their Sullivan Street home on December 28 1904. He was sentenced to not less than 12 and not more than 15 years. The defense said liquor fueled the frenzied act after a heated argument over the wife’s restaurant job and alleged influence by the proprietor.
Dr Daniel A Harkins told the gathering he has no apologies to offer as the school committee opposed a move to appear before the Legislature to fight abolishing the current board. A motion to suspend rules failed 18 to 7 and another on appointing John H Dunn as military instructor also failed. The board then amended section 225 to bar employees from directing pupils to engage in newspaper or magazine prize contests based on vote coupons.
Baltimore February 28 It is understood that it will be only a short time before all soldiers are withdrawn from Fort McHenry whose ramparts inspired the star spangled banner. The post probably will become a quartermaster's station.
In a joint proceeding by four plain tiffs against the Boston Elevated Railway Company an agreement was reached among the parties. The case concerns personal injuries from a collision of two cars on September 3 1903 at the corner of Broadway and Dorchester Avenue South Boston. Margaret Lowell and John C Lowell represented the plaintiffs. The session was held in the Superior Court.
Experience is a costly teacher said to prove the value of G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and G. O. Taylor Pure Rye Whiskies. The ad claims absolute purity and recommends licensed dealers and physician endorsement. It advises checking the cork label for the proprietors signature and buying sealed bottles.
Cambridge police investigate a daylight burglary at 57 Gorham Street, occupied by Mrs. E Cravath and Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Thieves forced a lower window, searched rooms, and took silverware, watches, jewelry, clothing, and an overcoat, along with a partial inventory of stolen items listed.
The juvenile annex of the South End Public Library opens today at Shawmut avenue and Brookline street in the former Every Day Church. The lower room will seat at least 60 youths at tables while the upper auditorium hosts adults. Station A on Union Park street is discontinued and merged into the South End branch.
Florence E. Garceau was awarded 25 dollars against the Boston Elevated Railway for an assault by a conductor on March 12, 1903, on a Broadway Somerville car as she and her daughter Caroline attempted to alight near Arthur Street. Caroline lost her suit in the third jury session.
Miss Amy B Gould daughter of CG Willis Gould married at night in Cambridge at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Samuel L Cathcart with Rev Arthur P Pratt assisting. Best man William S Grant. bride Mayo of Brookline attended as a bridesmaid.
The hello girls and hello boys of the night telephone staff enjoyed a sun shine party at the American House yesterday afternoon. Dinner started at 1 o clock followed by dancing until 5 with jokes and speeches that extended the event near 4. The committee included Guy R. Perkins as chairman Andrew M. Driscoll secretary Michael L. Flynn financial secretary Mary S. Corish treasurer Evelyn S. Warrell Clarence F. Carlton Tena Toomey L Edna Montagu George J. McGuire Anna A. Ryan and Frank C. Holmes.
Mme Katherina Breshkovskaya told a large Steinert Hall audience that Grand Duke Sergius’ death stems from all Russian classes. She traced sedition back to emancipation and predicted final freedom and a Russian republic. She said the nobility was turning to the common people and expected near-term liberty.
A Cambridge jury awarded Ida M. Buffam of Malden 3500 against Mrs. Lillian I. Cutter for alienation of the affections of Ida’s husband Arthur C. Buffam. The case, ongoing for days, had originally sought 6000.
The Kansas House passed a resolution for an investigation into a binding twine combination. The Senate also voted to probe insurance companies operating in the state amid allegations of a trust violation under the state anti trust law.
Final arrangements for St Mark's Ashmont reunion and festival are complete. The event at Bloomfield Hall on Geneva Avenue is expected to draw a large crowd. Miss Mary C O Connell organized an entertainment featuring clever young performers.
Five thousand attendees filled Mechanics Hall for the Boston Postoffice Clerks Mutual Benefit Association’s 18th reunion. The hall displayed national colors and a portrait of Postmaster George A. Hibbard as dignitaries led the grand march. Guests included Eugene A. Reed and other postal officials.
The Japanese party held at Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner last evening, under Ladies' Auxiliary 15 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, drew about fifty couples in Japanese costumes. Grand march led by Miss Annie J. Keefe and James Landry with guests including Suffolk County Ladies' Auxiliary President Mrs Mary A. Cavanaugh and other officers from Worcester and Roxbury.
At a Charles town meeting of the John Boyle O Reilly Literary Association members voted unanimously to attend the Clan na Gael celebration at the Majestic Theatre on March 5. The group aims to keep green the memory of Robert Emmet's birthday.
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