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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
2
The Reverend Eli Keller D D of Allentown Pennsylvania commends Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a restorative and preservative. He notes using the tonic at eighty and urges temperance, sharing his belief in its health benefits and his own long active life.
An old advertisement extols Duffy Malt Whiskey as a safe, government approved tonic and preventive for pneumonia, consumption, coughs and nerve fatigue. It claims fame among ministers and doctors and warns buyers to insist on the genuine product from Rochester, NY.
J Morgan Smith and wife were arrested in Cincinnati on telegraphic orders from New York DA Jerome amid new indictments connected to Nan Patterson in the Cesar Young murder case. Smith resisted surrendering two sealed envelopes found on him as he was taken to police headquarters.
James Gaw of 88 Auburndale Avenue was reported missing yesterday and a search launched. He returned to his Auburndale home today explaining he was away on vacation after reading his disappearance in the Boston Post. He had been visiting Weymouth.
Edwardson known as Pretty Minnie, 36, of 310 Princeton Street, admits mishap over $160 with George Tangley. Tangley files charges after an incident at a North End resort Wednesday night and has her under arrest.
Philadelphia March 30 The telegraphic department of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will abandon the telegraph for handling trains at seven points on the Central division of the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington branch. The telephone will replace it.
A New York grand jury indicted J Morgan Smith Julia Smith and Nan Patterson charging conspiracy based on a letter allegedly written by Julia Smith to Cesar Young demanding money for the Patterson girl The arrest of Smith and wife in Cincinnati could affect the Patterson murder trial set for April 10 Deputies sought requisition papers for Albany Governor Higgins approval is sought Nan Patterson unaware of the arrests at this time
Robert Olsen, known by several aliases and recently released from Wheeling penitentiary, was jailed on charges of taking diamonds and jewelry worth about $1500 from James L. Putnam of 32 Commonwealth avenue two years ago. Olsen allegedly fled with a “pal” while Putnam and family were at the theatre. jewelry later surfaced in pawn shops.
The deadlock ends as a $397,415.60 appropriation bill clears four hours of debate. Mayor Willard plans to sign today, restoring weekly salaries for about 700 city employees who had waited.
James Vahey father of James and Thomas Vahey Tucker's counsel was buried from St Patrick's Church to St Patrick's Cemetery. Services were attended by lawyers, Board of Trade delegates, and Catholic societies. Rev Father Cullen celebrated a solemn requiem Mass with appropriate fetiows at offertory and a solo by Miss Eyelish of Jamaica Plain.
Melrose on March 30 reports a potential probe into the charity department. Alderman Elms accuses lax investigation of aid applications and improper assistance, prompting board members and officials to push back, with Chairman Gogin denying the charges.
Alderman Elms announces readiness to back statements with facts and says he will seek an investigation if the Charity Board chair refuses. He pledges to provide material to support claims when the time comes.
The Lenten drama Pilate's Daughter was presented at St. Alphonsus Hall Roxbury under Mission Church auspices with repeats on April 3 10 and 13 The play by Rev F L Kenzel follows the Pilate wife dream warning tradition and ends with martyrdom cast includes many Single Women of the Holy Family members and is directed by Robert M Hurley
About 300 members of the Wine and Spirit Dealers' Association of Massachusetts attended the annual banquet at the Revere House last night. President William A. Miller served as toastmaster introducing the speakers amid a successful dinner and evening of entertainment.
Sarah W. Bossie, mother of a large family, has been cited into court by her husband Jacob Bossie a cigarmaker of South Boston. The complaint alleges she abandoned her children to yacht outings and shows photographs with men not Crescent Club members. Edward O. Achorn is counsel. no answer from the respondent yet.
In a Middlesex courtroom the Bailey couple testified about an encounter with McShane in their home hallway. They said McShane sought a private talk implying a personal favor for a friend involved in the alleged illegal voting case. Mrs Bailey supported the account and added she believed McShane influenced the door being shut.
The advertisement for Dr. Shoop's Restorative claims it treats heart trouble by addressing the heart nerves rather than the organ itself. It offers a free full-dollar bottle to strangers, explaining the remedy strengthens nerves and improves heart function, with orders sent via druggists.
Patrolman Eaton watched behind a door at 1725 Washington street South End last night and arrested John A. Wolvin of 696 Massachusetts avenue for stealing 12.50 from a money box in James G. Tooampours cigar shop. Wolvin reportedly lifted the cigar box and pockets were empty at arrest. A larger sum was found near the patrol box outside.
In Waban March 80 a brother-in-law, H. E. Bosson, says Charles Knapp is thought to be in a sanitarium convalescing from mental trouble after vanishing a month ago. Knapp, Boston Union Selling Company representative, resided in Auburndale, a Newton and Boston club man, and left his Woodlawn Park Hotel wife behind to tour the tropics.
Frank Gately Morris Keitz and William Treston from Boston were arrested in Lynn on suspicion of running the shell game. Citizens had complained of the scam and police found cough drops in their suitcases, with their paraphernalia reportedly disposed of before arrest.
A scene from Signor Bimboni s Haiducul will be produced for the first time in America on April 11 by the conservatory pupils under instruction at the music school.
Mr William A Newman of Sagrada Missouri describes an eight year grip with deafness hissing headaches and stomach pain. He credits Williams Pink Pills with rapid relief and complete recovery after trying doctors and other remedies. The pills supposedly purify blood and expel grip poison. available at local druggists.
Rumors from Liverpool on March 30 indicate Cunard Line may clash with rival steamship companies, signaling the possibility of another rate war in transatlantic shipping.
Burlington Vermont reports a 75 degree noon reading followed by a thunder storm and heavy rain. The warm spell ends the maple sugar season in the northwestern part of the state.
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