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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1905

Page

4

Hungarians Wreathe Washington Statue in Public Garden

A Hungarian dedication in the Public Garden marked the 195th anniversary of Hungary's liberty with a wreath on the George Washington statue. About 2900 attendees heard remarks from Secretary D. Wise and John A. Sullivan praising patriotism, liberty, and Hungary’s drive for independence with leaders Kossuth and Apponyi cited.

Hungary Washington John A. Sullivan Feaven Francis Kossuth Albert Apponyi J. Gy. Green Arnold Klein Post Kossuth

Erie Express In a Ditch at Winfield Station

Erie passenger train No. 7 plunges 20 feet down an embankment near Winfield station while running at 60 miles an hour injuring 12 people. Twenty seven passengers aboard. Mrs. Mary Cairo of Chicago with two children escaped injury yet she is severely crushed and may die.

Hammond Ind Erie Winfield Station Mary Cairo Chicago

Funeral of Mrs Fuller in Lynn as police push case

A small funeral for Susie A. Fuller was held in Lynn with Rev. R. L. Greene officiating. The body will be buried in Augusta after relatives attended as investigators continue gathering evidence on the death linked to ex husband Seth J. Whittier. A second watch was recovered from a pawnbroker and Whittier hired attorney Peter A. Breen, who said the defense will argue natural causes.

Lynn Susie A. Fuller Seth J. Whittier R. L. Greene First Methodist Church Mary S. Wood Anna Whitten Augusta Peter A. Breen Breen

Quinona Restores Nervous System Says Boston Man

David A Howell of 2143 Washington street Boston reports two years of nervousness and poor sleep. After three bottles of Quinona his nervousness disappeared appetite returned and he feels a hundred percent better. Quinona claims to improve blood and nerve strength and overall vitality with a one dollar large bottle. Drugstores carry Quinona and The Quinona Co offers free medical advice at 1 Hartford st Boston.

David A. Howell Washington Street Boston Quinona Co Hartford St

Peeping Tom Appears In Newton Centre Disturbing Residents

H. L. Morrison of Lake Avenue reports a man peeping into windows in Newton Centre after dark for two weeks. Residents hear scratching at windows and see eyes watching inside, prompting chases that end as the intruder vanishes before capture.

Newton Centre H. L. Morrison Lake Avenue

Boston Theatre Concert Delights Sunday Audience

A Boston Theatre concert last evening drew a large crowd with a one act playlet by Robson and Miss Juliette Farish. Performers included Pinard Walters Gladys Irving the Epps La Belle D Esmond Latimore Leigh and Savoy Comedy Four. Harry LaMarr presented A Giddy Old Maid to cheers. A new programme will be announced next Sunday.

Stuartilliam Boston Theatre Robson Juliette Farish Pinard and Walters Gladys Irving Epps la Belle D’esmonds Latimore Leigh Savoy Comedy Harry LaMarr

Body Found After Week On Piscataqua River Shore

The body of Angus Hunt, a laborer, who fell from a railroad trestle over the Piscataqua River last Sunday, was found today near the riverbank above the bridge in Portsmouth New Hampshire.

Portsmouth N. H Angus Hunt Piscataqua River

Spotless Town Inspires City Nickname Across Melrose

Melrose residents embrace the moniker Spotless Town after an alderman backed a police reform plan. Mail to Neil Casey, Spotless Town, Mass, arrives in under a day via regular routes. Real estate brokers note benefits as the fame spreads beyond Melrose.

Melrose Boston Neil Casey Spotless Town Mass Revere Sidney H. Buttrick

Mystery Calls For Autopsy

Mary Maghar about 40 years old died at Somerville Hospital after a sudden illness at 79 Thurston street. Medical Examiner Durell performed an autopsy. the deaths cause was brain trouble and kidney disease.

Mary Maghar Somerville Hospital Durell Frank Brerk Thurston Street

Douglass Drama Presented in East Boston Hall

The Hon. John J. Douglass presented his original drama My Old Kentucky Home yesterday in Fitton School hall East Boston drawing an audience of about 2000.

John J. Douglass East Boston Old Kentucky Home

Shakeup Hints In Metropolitan Park Police Force

Auburndale March rumors speak of a broad police shakeup with at least ten new officers. Transfer plans loom before the canoeing season opening April 19 as Superintendent Hatherley expects smoother enforcement. The amusement association may back police efforts to improve conditions.

Auburndale Metropolitan Park Hatherley Spooney Amusement Association

Break-in at East Somerville Drug Store

Burglars entered the drug store of Eugene B. Carpenter at Broadway and Mt. Pleasant in East Somerville during the early hours yesterday. Entry damaged the back door panel and door bolt. nothing was stolen but the panel was removed and the prescription room bolt bent before the intruders fled.

Eugene B. Carpenter Broadway Mt. Pleasant Street East Somerville

Positive proof from Boston resident endorses Deans Kidney Pills

C M Snow of 324 Harrison Ave Boston Mass testifies after four years that Deans Kidney Pills restored his back pain and urinary issues. He recalls prior pain when bending and lifting and notes complete improvement after use. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Midburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan s and take no other.

Boston C. M. Snow Harrison Ave Mass Dean Foster-Midburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan

Powers Named as Attorney General Candidate Hint Circles Talk

Republican circles circulate a tip that former Congressman Samuel L Powers of Newton may run for attorney general. A complimentary dinner was given for Powers at Hotel Brunswick, with the suggestion of a possible bid discussed during the event.

Samuel L. Powers Newton Powers Hotel Brunswick Herbert Parker

Powers Seeks Return From Congress as Banner Discusses Attorney General Post

A Powers man quipped that they will not let Mr Powers retire from politics though he left Congress willingly to resume his law practice. Talks swirl on the attorney generalship with Western lawyers naming Dana Malone Scott Peters and Powers as prospects.

Powers Congress Parker Dana Malone Greenfield Essex

Funeral honors for General and ex Senator Joseph R. Hawley

Brief private services were held in Washington for Joseph R. Hawley with Rev Dr Harding officiating. Attendees included Generals Black Greely and Senators Hansbrough Wetmore and Platt Bulkeley. Public viewing followed before the body proceeds to Hartford for further services.

Washington Joseph R. Hawley Harding St. Paul's Episcopal Church General Black A. W. Greely Hansbrough and Wetmore Platt and Bulkeley Connecticut John M. Wilson Admiral van Reypen Hartford State House Asylum Hill Congregational Church Hawley Platt Bulkeley van Reypen Charles E. Hooks

General Miles Visits West Point to See Cadet Son

West Point report says General Nelson A. Miles visited the academy to see his son Cadet Miles of the first class. The occasion underlines military lineage at the historic post.

General Miles West Point N. Y Nelson A. Miles Cadet Miles

Boys wander long trail to redcoat pursuit ends home

Jerry Kennedy nine and Harry Moody seven set out in search of the Lexington trail following colonial redcoat routes. They wandered for about 75 miles Saturday, were found exhausted and mud covered at Somerville by a Moody relative. The Cambridge police aided in the search as the boy finally returned home after 60 hours away.

Redcoats Concord Lexington Jerry Kennedy Harry Moody Moody Boy Somerville Kennedy Cambridge Jerry Moody Mrs. Kennedy Western Avenue Father Kennedy Post

Chelsea Eyes Veto on City Salary Increases

Mayor Edward E. Willard faces a veto on proposed salary hikes for the Chelsea police and fire departments, city registrars of voters, and the electrician. Tonight's City Hall meeting will reveal the outcome with standing room expected. Critics warn higher salaries threaten tax rates as Alderman Bartlett notes the added staff hikes the appropriation by over $5000 while a playground sale funds school renovations.

Edward E. Willard Chelsea Police and Fire Department Registrars of Voters City Electrician City Hall Bartlett Chelsea

Plea to fund Nantasket Beach reservation measures

A 1905 circular from Nantasket Beach reservation supporters urges the Metropolitan Park Commission and Legislature to approve a $150,000 appropriation for takings and improvements. It argues that combining beach and cliff ownership creates a unique, valuable coastal asset and urges timely action to secure shore rights and shore road links.

Albert A. Pope M. F. Dickinson John G. Blake Eugene N. Foss Otis Weld Richardson Edwin L. Sprague Nantasket Beach Nantasket Metropolitan Park Commission Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Legislative Committee Jerusalem Road United States Riviera France New York Newport Ars Park Commission Boston Metropolitan Park District Massachusetts

Boy Kills Playmate When Rifle Appears Loaded

In Philadelphia on March 19 Warren Carr, 16, was shot dead by James Hawthorne, 17, during outdoor play. Hawthorne believed the rifle was empty and fled after the incident. the other boys present thought the gun was unloaded. The tragedy remains under investigation.

Philadelphia Warren Carr James Hawthorne Hawthorne

Tufts President Capen Survives Sunday Illness

Medford March 19 President Capen of Tufts College enjoyed a fairly comfortable Sunday as doctors report his condition remains serious but without immediate complications. He has battled pneumonia for about a week.

Medford Capen Tufts College

Fox terrier saves hotel by barking at fire incident

J H Emslie at the Hotel Beacon credits his fox terrier Jessie with waking them and aiding a quick response. The dog barked, revealing a closet fire in the corridor. Mr Emslie extinguished the blaze with buckets of water before firefighters arrived.

Fox Terrier J. H. Emslie Hotel Beacon Ji Beacon Street Jessie Cranford MR. Emslie

Man Travels 109 Miles to Find Lost Dog Felix

G W Cahoon of Keene New Hampshire arrived in Cambridge at midnight to locate his dog Felix a pure white bull with a brown left ear. He cites a newspaper ad at 49 Hamilton street offering the dog for sale and vows to continue the search despite failing to locate the address. He plans to resume the hunt today.

Keene N. H Felix G. W.W. Cahoon Cambridge Whch Hamilton Street Tye Station 2 Mr. Cahoon

Mare Stolen From Stable In South Boston Heist

The stable of Frederick J. Bush at 60 Alger Street, South Boston, was entered Saturday night. A chestnut mare weighing about 1000 pounds, age 11, 13 hands high with a white star and two white hind feet was stolen along with a democrat wagon and two sets of harness. A known ex-prisoner, said to be the mare’s driver, was seen heading toward Cambridge late Saturday night. One harness set was recovered in Cambridge the next day.

Frederick J. Bush Alger Street South Boston House of Correction Cambridge

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