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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
5
Readers urged to use Peruna to cure chronic catarrh with testimonials from S I Nance of Robeson Fork Tennessee and Chicago figures. The ad touts three month cure times, emphasizes safety and natural ingredients, and invites letters to Dr Hartman for free advice.
Miss Catherine Fullerton reported a bold day robbery in Rutland square near Columbus avenue. A man grabbed her pocketbook containing 82 cents and railroad tickets, struck her, and fled toward Columbus avenue. A ice-delivery youth restrained the thief at the corner and he was later arrested at Police Station 6.
A terse advert notes inexpensive remedies for eczema and skin diseases claiming relief at drug stores for 50 cents. It emphasizes gentle treatment and avoiding harm to the skin.
The assailants identified include Peter O Leary of 3 Main Street Charlestown. The prisoner gave his name as John Dawson of New York, 27 years of age.
In Lexington on March 1 in a pending dispute over electing town leaders, the Supreme Court may decide the rightful Selectman. John F. Hutchinson and George W. Taylor face a vote next Monday as legal action tests the January town meeting. Horace G. Allen represents Taylor’s party interests.
In Municipal Criminal Court yesterday Fred Forster was charged with larceny and fugitive from justice in Illinois. He is held on $1000 bail until March 6 as Chicago police plan to take custody.
D N Bel Tour ist Agent at 20 Washington Street Boston offers personally conducted Boston departures for Pennsylvania railroad trips with all expenses paid. Stops include March 11 departure and April 8 and 22 dates with stopover privileges and side trips.
John Walsh of Somerville aged 0 was found in Cambridge Superior Court this week on a burning charge. Judge Ossenden ordered a term of three to five years in State prison for the offense. The incident occurred on Higwene avenue opposite Cherry street in Somerville.
Malden on March 1 Richard C Murfey a well known hotel man died at the How ard House this morning. He had been connected with the Evelyn House Malden for three years and formerly managed the City Hotel Chelsea and worked at the American House Boston.
Mrs Morgan wife of Gunner Morgan speaks in Penn on March 1 praising the American people for their support and insisting the public will judge her husband’s service. She notes initial anger at Admiral Sampson and now expresses satisfaction that his record rests with the nation.
Mrs. Morgan speaks on behalf of her husband amid a navy career dispute. She emphasizes his rise from the ranks and argues sixteen years of service have yielded as much social status as possible, noting his successful exams for promotion.
A movement in York, Pennsylvania, aims to organize all independent telephone lines under one management. The new company will be capitalized at 27000000 dollars with plans to eventually include lines across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia and potentially the entire United States.
A Boston University College of Liberal Arts event drew many guests from New England colleges including Harvard Yale Brown M I T Tufts Wellesley Amherst Williams and Vassar. Elaborate decorations filled Jacob Sleeper Hall and Convocation Hall hosted senior junior and freshmen tables with numerous hostesses matrons and ushers managing arrangements.
Gage 08 and several alumnae attended the Pi Beta Phi fraternity gathering. Guests included Lieutenant-Governor Bates and Mrs Bates, college officials Dean Williams Huntington and Mrs Huntington, and Professor and Mrs Foy among others.
John F. McDevitt of Roxbury found a $1000 Cohen Bros. check at Leverett Street and refused cash to ensure the rightful owner could recover it. Bank officials planned to cash it until he alerted them. Cohen Bros. were glad the finder returned the payment instrument.
A delicate young woman advised by her doctor to take a half teaspoon of Scott's emulsion after dinner once daily grew robust quickly. The text notes that small doses vary by stomach tolerance and should not be overdone, with a sample offer from Scott & Bowne of Pearl Street, New York.
March 1 report notes W A Williams John Valentine John W McLain David Raven D C Morrow A C Hank and Jones McLain of Van Meter Penn advertised for wives. Postmaster says mail to them is overflowing. will seek Washington help. Letters arrive from across the country especially New England. none has chosen a wife yet. McLain received a letter from a spinster in New England.
Assistant District Attorney James W. Osborne said he expects to receive a supplementary report on mercury levels in William Marsh Rice's viscera, and that the evidence already gathered will convict Lawyer Patrick of the Rice murder. He cites Valet Jones's corroborated confession as chief support.
The committee on election laws will discuss caucus legislation next Wednesday at the State House. Bills cover primary elections in Boston and statewide applications with both parties holding concurrent caucuses and presiding vote administration by Election Board officials. Senator Sullivan of Boston backs a California-like primary plan now in use there.
House reports include a Brookline petition for turnstile registration in town meetings and a Lexington town meeting action withdrawal. Bills passed to be engrossed include a $300 yearly state prison entertaining fund and timing extension for the Stoughton and Randolph street railway. Weeks opposed a bill allowing special administrators to prosecute actions. the rule suspension approved Lowell money lender licensing petition. Rules committee recommends admitting E O Clark and others for a Connecticut River bridge between Springfield and West Springfield.
In Senate action, bills prohibit fishing for five years in Lake Quinsigamond between Sept 1 and April 1. Money from unlicensed dog fines would go to cities and towns. Resolutions seek 1000 for Alewife and Wellington brooks sanitary study and 25000 for the Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary. Reports received include a Boston land sale for a Roxbury playground, and leave to withdraw a tax collection bill.
George Grafton Tompkins, noted swindler and Odd Fellows worker, was found guilty in the District Court of larceny of $2.10 from Franklin Jacobs in Fitchburg and sentenced to four months in the Dedham House of Correction. Four more cases are pending and will be pressed after his sentence.
Edward A Leasure who served under Dewey at Manila was sentenced to fifteen years at hard labor for manslaughter in New York.
A Boston committee on education heard Representative A D Peck present a bill to create a Franklin Institute department in Boston. Trustees appointed by the Mayor would run the institute and build a new Franklin square building with plans approved by fund managers. The bill allows a library reading room hall shop and lab in the building to promote education. Peck discussed the fund’s history and various proposals including a school of applied arts and urged postponement while the fund’s plan is prepared.
The committee on election laws discussed a proposition to use a single cross in future elections rather than marking each candidate separately. The bill was introduced by Representative Dowse of Malden.
Clarence N. Rowley appeared before the judiciary committee in support of a bill that would allow future lawsuits despite a release signed by customers. The action targets bucket shops and their practice of releasing customers from claims.
A committee on liquor law considers a bill by Mr. Davis of Amesbury to make intoxicated and disorderly patrons at cider or native wine shops in unlicensed towns prima facie evidence of unlawful sales. The measure includes a screen law and set penalties.
Authorities warn the Val de Travera in Neuchatel and Jura is at imminent risk as a mountain of over 1,000,000 cubic yards of rock and earth moves toward the valley. The danger endangers the road railway line and nearby towns. Human power cannot avert the catastrophe.
Inspector Durin arrested Honore Doucette on larceny charges as part of a crackdown on a series of carriage robe and overcoat thefts. Doucette posted 300 bond and will face District Court in Haverhill. His father Peter Doucette is charged with receiving stolen property, tying them to a wider theft mystery.
The British steamship Indiana, en route from Venice to London, was beached off Worthing after a tug helped her ashore and her crew was landed at New Haven. The German steamship Washington ran aground at Wolkestone in a gale with a narrow escape, and both vessels likely collided earlier.
Tufts College alumni gathered in Boston for a 100 strong banquet at Parker House with toasts and songs to their alma mater. Professor Leo R. Lewis presided and introduced President E. H. Cages who spoke on the college’s prosperity. Several professors and officials, including Winthrop L. Marvin and J. S. Kinsley, attended.
Patrolman Lowney located a 45 year old man unconscious on Ashburton Place near Somerset Street yesterday afternoon. An ambulance took him to Massachusetts General Hospital where he died. Body sent to North Grove Street morgue. He stood 6 feet 7 inches and weighed 140 pounds and carried a small chest with carpenter tools. Officials believe death resulted from natural causes.
Philadelphia March 1 Luther reports eight of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Companys thirty nine collieries are closed due to water shortage. If supply does not improve more mines may cease operations as the water famine grows more alarming.
At Claysville Pennsylvania this afternoon Constable John Neeley shot and killed one burglar and captured another after a desperate fight. Neeley was badly hurt.
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