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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
7
George Lodge and his brothers found 26 silver billets near Silver Lake, weighing about 100 pounds each and totaling over a ton worth $32,000. The discovery follows a local legend of 500 Indians moving a camp overnight before Tippecanoe.
A banquet was hosted last night at the Hotel Napoli by A G Tomasello, Beverly's mayoral guest, honoring Mayor Wallis and several city officials. Music and talent were provided by hotel manager William Matino of Hotel Napoli.
Paris March 21 Jules Verne world famed author of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Around the World in 80 Days and Five Weeks in a Balloon is in the last stages of diabetes at his country home in Amiens He is nearly blind from cataracts and has recently recovered from a severe attack of grip He is 77 years old and has inspired readers in many languages with his science and travel romance works. Telegrams of sympathy pour in from all corners of the globe.
Washington March 21 Secretary Taft released a letter to the President addressing Dr C A L Reed’s criticisms of the Isthmian Canal Commission He proposes a single head or a three person commission to oversee the canal and says a rearrangement plan will be submitted soon President Roosevelt welcomes the plan Taft notes Reed acted as Panama assessor and delivered a pointed written statement Taft blames the commission rather than individual members for sanitary delays and criticizes Reed’s remarks as too extreme.
Washington March 21. The North Atlantic fleet faces a summer plan decision after Pensacola target practice in May. Ships will move to navy yards for repairs and be distributed for work. Upon completion, squadrons may cruise in New England waters with homeport leaves, or visit English ports if the plan changes.
Washington March 21 Minister Bowen asks President Castro for an answer to his proposal to submit the U S Venezuela dispute to arbitration. The move follows State Department instructions and aims to safeguard American claimants rights regardless of Venezuelan court actions. If Castro rejects, Bowen will report to the State Department and decide next steps.
Rome reports Cardinal Gotti has directed an inquiry into Princess Rospigliosi who seeks annulment of her 1898 marriage to Colonel Fred H. Parkhurst of Bangor Maine. Church officials anticipate annulment, noting Parkhurst was Protestant and not baptized, making the prior union potentially void.
The exodus for Europe and the South continues as Boston society joins steamer and train departures. Mr and Mrs Bayard Thayer and family sail from New York on the Kronprinz Wilhelm to Cherbourg, followed by the Robbs next month. Camden and Palm Beach host arrivals and social fixtures with Beatrice Blake era color noted. Mrs Lavelle departs for Atlantic City seeking renewal after winter illness, while Nassau draws mournful visitors. Locally, Eliot Hall concerts draw crowds and a list of patronesses signals ongoing society activity.
Arthur E. Appleyard, the State street promoter, must go to Buffalo to answer a $50,000 larceny indictment from the German Bank of Buffalo which failed. Attorney-General Parker says extradition is warranted, and Governor Douglas is expected to act. Appleyard is on $15,000 bail from Judge Forsaith for fugitive from justice. Hearing held Feb. 20.
The legislative committee on taxation will decide tomorrow on a bill to curb tax title purchasers. The measure, urged by Senator Taylor of East Boston, extends redemption time from two to three years and lowers interest from 10 to 8 percent, and appears generally supported by the committee.
A Bowditch School delegation from Jamaica Plain visited Representative Seiberlich as the Senate finished business. They filed into the Senate chamber and, like the legislators, opposed women’s suffrage. Seiberlich had canvassed the juvenile Senate and remained unpersuaded.
The general bill to authorize casualty and boiler insurance operations was before the House yesterday. The Brockton disaster agitation led to the bill being sent back to the committee on insurance for further consideration.
An advertisement claims no substitute for cod liver oil exists and promotes Scott's Emulsion as the best digestible form. It notes extracts and wines miss the active principles and offers a free sample from Scott & Bowne of New York.
Freight train tunnels linking Boston Cambridge and Somerville were discussed before the legislative committee on metropolitan affairs. Boston Transportation Company seeks incorporation to build tunnels for freight and mail, lease spaces, and even eminent domain, with supervision by transit commissioners and a $200,000 state guarantee.
A lively debate split the house as Representative William P. Grady urged a reform bill to end the padrone system in the metropolitan park service. The measure would pay all employees two dollars per day.
The legislative committee on cities yesterday reported against the governor’s recommendation to raise city and town taxes above 12 per 1000, and opposed the home rule proposal for Fall River police. The governor believes the $12 limit is too low for municipalities to manage their affairs.
President Palma and cabinet visited United States warships Olympia and Missouri in Havana harbor. A reception at Minister Squiers residence drew hundreds of Cubans and Americans. City parks and buildings were illuminated and bands played American music. Havanan officials granted a half day for workers to visit the ships.
The Hon S N Parent, premier of Quebec, has resigned. The Hon Lomer Guin, son-in-law of the late Count Honore Mercier, is likely to be asked to form a cabinet in the province.
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