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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1906

Page

10

Fearful Embalming Inquiry in Trance Death Case

Police and Medical Examiner to probe whether Richard H Archibald died of natural causes or was embalmed while in a trance. His sister feared burial alive and urged no embalming. Undertaker Hogne and Dr Cote support death before embalming. autopsy ordered.

Archibald Richard H. Archibald Massachusetts Avenue Flarrison Avenue Jl Pond Street Ife Kenney Honore J. Cote Warren Avenue McDonald Cote Board of Health Manning Undertaker -Hlogne

Actor Mackay's wife leaves hotel triggering rumors

The Boston Post reports Charles Mackay of Castle Square stock company vanished amid questions about his health and a rumored separation. His wife reportedly left him, staying with her father Lynn Boyd Porter while Porter declined to comment. Hotel Navarre staff say Mrs Mackay stayed there with two suitcases.

Charles Mackay Castle Square Stock Company Mackay Mr. Mackay Lynn Boyd Porter Albert Ross the Navarre Lillian Kemble Star of the Stock Company Miss Kemble

Harvard Mirth and Mendacity Stir London Critique Debate

Harvard students dismiss Jack London’s claim they know little politics, while Yale Magazine publishes his defense of first hand insight. Professors note Harvard’s strong political study, clubs invite leaders for questions, and locals say London had limited Cambridge exposure.

Harvard Jack London Yale America London Cambridge

Island of Rich Sediment Forms Around Fort’s Fish Trap

A fish trap set years ago by Eli Fort, a South Dakota character, became the nucleus of a large island of sediment. The island, now inhabited by Fort, covers seven acres.

Sioux Falls S. D Eli Fort South Dakota Fort

Chelsea Aldermen Tonight Face Report on City Contracts

Chelsea residents await a pivotal Aldermen session as the craft investigating committee’s report prompts debate over alleged contracts with the city. Five named members may resign, while witnesses claim bid corruption and calls grow for district attorney action.

Chelsea

Fr Daly to be transported to Roxbury for funeral services

The body of Rev P J Daly pastor of St Francis de Sales Roxbury who died in Atlantic City N J Friday is to arrive at South Station at 7 am today The funeral mass will be held Tuesday at 10 am at the Roxbury parish Others in Greater Boston held masses praying for the repose of his soul Yesterday noted priests urged parishioners to join in prayers

P. J. Daly St. Francis de Sales Church Roxbury Atlantic City N. J South Station Father Horrigan New Jersey Greater Boston

Mayor Fitzgerald Extends Nonpartisan Boston Officials Luncheon

The Post reports Mayor Fitzgerald invites Boston Republicans and other officials to a luncheon to discuss city matters. The event is portrayed as nonpartisan, with Republicans voting to accept or decline individually. The invitation follows a precedent set with local business groups, aiming to benefit the city.

Fitzgerald Boston Cole Heets

City Hospital Treats Ten With Fractured Limbs After Ice Falls

Ten patients lie in the City Hospital wards from ice accidents within 24 hours. Names include Hyman Strousberg age 48 of Dover street with a compound fracture, Edward Foley 26 of Parker street Roxbury, and Patrick Sweeney 45 of Shawmut avenue with two fractured bones. Others suffer leg fractures and injuries from falls on Washington and Dover streets.

City Hospital Hyman Strousberg Dover Street Washington Street Edward F. Foley Parker Street Roxbury Williams and Washington Streets Thomas Murphy Binney Street Zack Bay Weymouth Kneeland Street Harrison Avenue James IF. McCarthy West Street Boston Broadway Station 5 James Lynch Cottage Street Kyde Park Andrew Doyle Hawthorne Street

Tributes for Mrs Livermore Honor Lifework of Reformer

The Bulfinch Place Church last evening honored Mrs Mary A Livermore temperance reformer suffragist and lecturer. Rev T J Horner Melrose recalled her long pastorate and praised her disciplined preparation as the source of her power and the impact of her life.

Mary A. Livermore Bulfinch Place T. J. Horner Melrose

Hackett Case Witnesses Sharply Divided At Readfield

Augusta Maine March 18 The Mattie Hackett murder case from Readfield August 17 last draws county officials witnesses and others at the Cooper trial. Mrs Bertram Raymond may testify before the grand jury unless advised otherwise by her attorney Pinkerton Detective R I W Martin of Boston involved in the Cooper case will also appear. County attorneys doubt an indictment will be returned next month as earlier eyewitness claims fade and identifications become uncertain.

Augusta Mattie Hackett Readfield Cooper Bertram Raymond Winthrop Pinkerton R. I. W. Martin Boston Hackett Mrs. Raymond

Mrs Bennett a Fire Heroine

Mrs Margaret Bennett of 5 Newman Place saved her home last night by grabbing a burning lace curtain and bedclothes with her bare hands after her children started a fire with matches. She extinguished the flames before the fire department arrived, suffered minor burns, and had them dressed by a nearby physician.

Margaret Bennett Newman Place

Lassoing Dogs In Cambridge Station In Comical Mixup

Cambridge Central square police station hosts a bizarre scene as many dogs mingle with drunks in cells. Patrolmen follow an aldermanic edict to muzzle or kill stray dogs, with 24 hours to claim them before execution. two have already been shot.

Cambridge Central Square Green Street Board of Aldermen Cambridge

Clan-na-Gael Plans Improvements for Mexco Celebration

The directors of the Clan-na-Gael Association arrange comprehensive improvements at Oak Island Grove for the Mexco celebration. Chairman Thomas J. Collins, treasurer C. Mahoney, secretary P. A. Collins lead the effort.

Clan-na-Gael Association Oak Island Grove Mexco Tron Thomas J. Collins C. Mahoney P. A. Collins

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Undertaker Mystery Porter Columbia Road Dorchester Securiy A. B. Hart Post Cuba Istabrook & Faton Alderman Alderman W" A, Obrien Alderman Young Minority Report Alder Man O'Brien Moloney David White Thomas E. Ruggles Brown, Chelsea Charles H. Black Chelsea Bridge White Strout Daly Mrs.livermore Houghton @ Dutton Prince Albert Coat and West Beacon St Shoe Department Mrs. Bennett Boston Sunday Post Gibson Pictures The Champion Gibson Portland and Sudbury’ Sts Houghton Dutton Arctoics Tremont Street
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