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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
5
An article-style health notice blames nervous prostration in women on bodily derangements and extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonial from Mrs M E Shotwell of Brooklyn claims relief after prolonged illness and doctors' failures, urging other women to try the remedy.
Weston marks the first anniversary of Miss Mabel Page s murder. Charles Louis Tucker was convicted of first degree murder after a 22 day trial. Page was found with multiple wounds and a throat gash in 1904, originally deemed a suicide before the case was reclassified as murder.
New York March 30 Russell Sage, once seriously ill, is much improved and was able to leave his bed today.
After over two decades in service Captain Charles T. Adams of Ladder 17 is reduced to lieutenant by Fire Commissioner Wells. Joseph A. Dolan succeeds Adams as captain of Ladder 17 while Adams appeals or serves in a new role. Adams faced serious charges considered by the new commissioner with a hearing.
Captain MacDonald once mentored Adams at Ladder 17 as Charley Adams remains a trusted leader. Joseph A. Dolan succeeds him after 17 years in service with postings at several engines and ladders, promoting Nov 8 1898. he is 40. Dean to qualify today. Commissioner Wells adds six probationary members to Division 4. Transfers include McCarthy to Ladder 13 Olsen to Ladder 13 Drinan to Engine 18 Little dale to Ladder 13 Kelley to Engine 138 Goggin to Ladder 8. Wells commends all firehouses, thanks Hoseman Jackson for off duty alarm response.
Charles W. McNear a locomotive fireman of Medford won $22,500 from the Boston and Maine Railroad in a Superior Court verdict. The jury found the railroad liable for injuries suffered in a derailment at Wayland near the Wayland station on April 10, 1902.
In a Boston Municipal Court session, De Lue & Co ex exterminators sought $50 per year under a contract with Colonel Fanning of Hotel Lexington. The firm claimed duty to rid kitchens, not upper floors, while the hotel argued broader scope. The judge ruled the contract not specific enough in its terms and awarded judgment for the defense.
Joseph D. Connor a young lawyer is named registrar of voters in Brookline, replacing Patrick O Loughlin after 15 years. The move follows opposition from the Democratic town committee, signaling growing rift within Brookline Democrats and possible open conflict between party wings.
A Boston Post report says dredging work near the tunnel in East Boston is safe with only minor water leakage and ample support. Officials from the Boston Transit Commission and Bergman & Co. dismiss fears, noting construction depth and soil firmness prevent collapse.
Henry Nawn a Boston contractor at 18 Avon Street faces a clash between the mayor and the Rapid Transit Company over park square work. He insists the project proceeds, calls the dispute trivial, and doubts any lasting impact on trade or public space. He predicts the work will end by next summer and wants no removal of the current arrangements.
The bill banning corporate contributions to candidates moved to a third reading after a rapid reversal. Representative Luce of Somerville secured unanimous consent to treat the vote as not taken and helped push the measure through amid a heated exchange with Mr. Hayes of Lowell.
About 40 labor representatives from both parties met to discuss pending labor bills in the Legislature. Representative Ross of New Bedford was elected chairman and Representative Schofield of Ipswich secretary. A six member steering committee including Ross, Schofield, Brigham, Parks, O'Rourke and O'Hare was appointed to notify members of debate and ensure proper recording.
In the Senate yesterday the fisheries and game committee reported a bill on petition of George F. Sayles requiring foreign born, naturalized persons to obtain a hunting license in order to hunt in the state.
The committee on metropolitan affairs voted to bring in an adverse report on the bill to incorporate the Boston Transportation Company seeking freight tunnels through Boston Cambridge and Somerville. Transit commissioners are to study tunneling under Beacon Hill and other possible routes.
A House resolution from the ways and means committee calls for an exhibition in two years showing means and methods of treating and preventing tuberculosis. The proposal outlines the event’s purpose and administrative steps to arrange it.
The Ways and Means Committee reported favorably on a bill based on Governor Douglas's recommendation. It would require the Bureau of Statistics to publish information to help those seeking employment.
The third section of the Home Seekers' Excursion from Toronto to the Northwest derailed in a ditch at Dryden 85 miles east of Rat Portage. About 500 passengers were aboard and many were injured in the accident.
Stewart A. Felton known as Big Frank, held in Tombs on first degree murder charges for killing gambler Guy Roche in the Broadway Theatre district, was released on bail of 25 000. The shooting followed a quarrel over a woman as crowds left the theaters.
The liver of the cod fish produces oil that is a wonderful flesh builder. Emulsified into a cream like Scott's Emulsion it is claimed to produce the best possible results. Thirty years have proven this. Free sample offered from Scott and Bowne in New York.
Hayes Robbins has been named secretary of the Civic Federation of New England, an affiliate of the National Civic Federation. The organization unites three groups employers wage earners and the public on an executive committee of 30 with no dues funded by voluntary contributions.
Three strong candidates are discussed for seats on the proposed nine member Massachusetts industrial commission. Candidates include Hon Charles S Hamlin for the bar, J R Leeson a Newton thread manufacturer for the manufacturers, and Samuel Ross of New Bedford for labor. The bill reserves representation across education agricultural industry and labor with no fixed quotas. The Governor and council will fix compensation and the commission will report to the Legislature next January on steps toward trade schools.
C. B. S. Mellen, president of the New York New Haven and Hartford, told the General Assembly railroads committee that amendments to the Consolidated Company charter aim to unify and develop the 400 miles of trolley lines. He questioned the purpose of a Connecticut survey, urged fair public treatment of railroads, and warned against hastily curing one problem by creating another.
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