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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1908

Page

9

Old Man Dead Woman Held At Strafford County Jail

In Strafford Lake New Hampshire Mrs. Nellie Collis held at Dover jail after the death of Luther Critchett age 72 found at her home under suspicious circumstances. A roll of 200, a $50 gold watch, clothes and papers are missing. Police hint possible poisoning and plan stomach analysis in Boston.

Strafford Bow Lake N. H Nellie Collis Nellie Bergeron Northwood Road Dover Luther C. Critchett Critchett Boston

Dona h ue and Delaney Draw in Northboro Victory

May 11 in Lawrence Young Donahue of this city and Kid Delaney of Northboro battled six rapid rounds at the West End Club ending in a draw.

Lawrence

Cuticura Ointment and Soap Relief Eczema Says Montreal Mother

A Montreal mother testifies that after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment on her three daughters with eczema she saw rapid improvement and complete cure after several applications. She notes additional benefits for a birth with skin breaks and continues to rely on the remedies for family sores. She praises Cuticura highly and marks May 21, 1907.

Mme Napoleon Duceppe Duluth St Montreal Que

Lowell Woman Celebrates 103rd Birthday Milestone

Lowell May day honors Mrs Pierre Legault-Deslauriers born May 1 1805 in Saint Laurent Quebec. She lives at 10 Aiken Avenue with daughter J B de Pontbriand and is proud she can still make her bed unaided. Her youngest great grandchild is Antoinette Major.

Lowell Commonwealth Pierre Legault- Deslauriers Saint Laurent Quebec Aiken Avenue J. B. de Pontbriand

Burns Johnson bout talk in London raises purse dispute

London reports heavyweight champion Tommy Burns offers to deposit 5000 with the National Sporting Club to match Johnsons 5000, but Burns seeks a 30000 share. Johnson may adjust the side bet. Kingston votes to buy Maple Avenue lot for a two room grammar school.

Burns Johnson London Tommy Burns National Sporting Club Jack Johnson Burns Johnson Kingston Maple Avenue

Steamer Scrapes Skipper in Narrow Near Miss

Captain Austin Penney of the Rebecca reports a close encounter with a fast lone steamer off Highland Light on Tuesday night. The steamer struck the schooner’s starboard counter and tore in about 10 feet of planking above the waterline, narrowly missing a collision.

Rebecca Austin Penney Highland Light

Brown & Nichols Rout Stone School in Cambridge Baseball Clash

Brown & Nichols 12 Stone School 1 at American League grounds as Marsh dominates on the mound. Line scores list Brown & Nichols with strong hitting and solid defense, while Stone School struggles to mount offense in yesterday afternoon action.

Brown & Nichols STONE Marsh Cambridge Stone School

Tragic Roof Plunge Claims Dorchester North End Child

Two children playing tag on a roof ended in tragedy and a rescue. Johnnie Pisature 5 of North End died after plunging 650 feet to the street when a board gave way. Richard Lutz 10 of Dorchester was trapped by a dumb-waiter well and freed by firemen with minor neck injuries.

Dorchester North End Johnnie Pisature Hildreth Place Johnnie Richard Lutz Lutz Dorchester Avenue Scarmina Pisature

City payroll declines under several Boston administrations

City Treasurer Slattery released figures showing April payrolls in Boston at 994 041.76, down 64 540.74 from April under Mayor Fitzgerald. For Hibbard's first four months payrolls are 25 814.10 below Fitzgerald's 1905 period but 129 611.49 higher than 1906. Under Collins the first four months total 228 12.06 less than Hibbard's corresponding period.

Slattery Boston Fitzgerald Hibbard Collins

Maine University Dominates Boston College In 13 2 Victory

Maine University crushed Boston College 13 to 2 on Boston’s home field after a seventh inning collapse by BC. Maloney pitched well for Maine while Dow struggled. key hits included two-base shots by Chase and Manning and multiple errors by Boston College. Attendance reached 600 at the game on Massachusetts Avenue.

Boston College Massachusetts Avenue Maine University Boston Maloney A.E A.B. Stanw Ryan Bond Ifmnt Cow Cox Cca Ee Chase Low Mayo O'Kane Cobb Hopkins Dow Manning Higgins Welch Fulton Doyle Che McHale Cox Chase Stanwood Hallahan

Sophomore Promenade Enthralls Boston College Crowd

The first Sophomore Promenade of Boston College, a new social function for the class of 1910, was held last evening at Intercolonial Hall on Dudley street in Roxbury and proved a brilliant success.

Boston College Intercolonial Hall Dudley Street Roxbury Charles Logue

Boston College Social Event Acknowledges Student Leaders

The informal festivity earned high praise from BC students this season thanks to Ambrose D. Walker, the sophomore class president, and the full class's help. The organizing committee was led by Walker and included Daniel H. Sullivan, Francis T. Keville, John J. Kirby, James A. Coveney, Joseph Manning, John A. Monahan, William Pierce, Charles Logue, Frank O'Hara, and Frank O'Hare.

Boston College Ambrose D. Walker Daniel H. Sullivan Francis T. Keville John J. Kirby James A. Coveney Joseph Manning John A. Monahan William Pierce Charles Logue Frank O’hara Frank O'Hare

23 Fast Bouts At Armory A A

Armory Athletic Association held 23 boxing bouts across 105 125 145 and heavyweight classes plus three specials. The crowd set a record with decisive finishes, most bouts decided quickly after clear superiority. The night’s highlight was the 125 pound special where Harry Keeney beat Joe Murphy in all three rounds.

Armory Athletic Association Plate Hunters Harry Keeney Wakefield Joe Murphy Cambridge Keeney

Cornell Beats Columbia 13-1 in Lacrosse Opener

Cornell defeats Columbia 13 to 1 in Ithaca in the lacrosse season opener. The game was played today with Cornell overpowering Columbia in the first meeting of the season.

Cornell Columbia Ithaca N. Y

Steamer King Philip Set to Sail for Fishing Grounds

Captain Edward W. Dixon will launch the steamer King Philip from Commercial Wharf at 10 a.m. on Sunday May 3 for deep sea fishing. After fittings and alterations, the main cabin promises added comfort for regulars and newcomers. Last season $4000 was paid to 166 big fish catchers. fare is $1 with bait and chowder free. Prizes of 150 in gold await the season’s largest cod or haddock.

King Philip Edward W. Dixon

Harvard Freshmen Beat Milton Academy 5 to 1

Harvard freshmen defeated Milton Academy on the academy grounds by a 5 to 1 score this afternoon. The game featured Harvard scoring early and maintaining lead through the match. Milton Academy faced a decisive loss in front of home supporters.

Milton Harvard Milton Academy Academy Ilton Foster N.bolton Paine Knowles Marshall As DeWindt Harding I.bolton Blake Rowley Holbrook Ferguson Alch Jordan Hardwick Bush Hurd Vom Pairne Harding Rowley da Baleh Bolger Bolton Marshall Burleigh

Read & Sons form semipro baseball team for May and June games

William Read & Sons announces a baseball team to represent the firm this season and seeks May games with leading semi pro groups in New England. Target teams include Deweys Rockland Stoughton Reading Stoneham Wakefield Somerville Rockport Plymouth Cordage Derry Dover and Biddeford. Carlton G Linberg listed at 107 Washington Street.

William Read & Sons New England Deweys Rockeland Stoughton Reading Stoneham Wakefield Somerville Rockport Plymouth

Spring Men’s Suits Go On Easy Credit Plans

Local clothing house reports strong sales in men’s department with suits made from Lymansville wool and serges priced from 7.50 to 20.00 on sale. Customers can charge to name and wear while paying in weekly installments, with accounts opened for all honest men.

Lymansville Union

Coaching System Keeps Hub Boys From Today's Big Meet

The Harvard interscholastic track meet at Stadium brings about 150 runners from within 50 miles of Boston. The piece argues Boston schools lack practical coaching, praising John D. O'Reilly and urging School Board to appoint directors who understand real athletic training over theory.

Harvard Boston John D. O'Reilly America

Tufts Defeats Colby 1 to 0 in Low-Scoring Tilt

Tufts beat Colby 1 to 0 with Hall pitching a complete game, allowing only one hit while Tufts tallied its run in the first inning. Batteries Hall and Sullivan opposing Good and Dwyer, Umpire O'Brien. Time 1:38.

Medford Tufts Colby Hall R.H.E. Partesses St Coley Sullivan Good Dwyer O'Brien

Ladies Night at Met Driving Club in Boston

The Metropolitan Driving Club of Boston hosted a ladies night at its clubhouse on the Charles River speedway. The event, run entirely by women members, featured songs and recitations by club talent as part of its social calendar.

MET CLUS Metropolitan Driving Club Boston Greater Charles River Speedway

Princeton Beats Syracuse 3–1 in Stadium Diamond

Syracuse New York May 1 Princeton defeated Syracuse University in an exciting game on the new stadium diamond today by a score of 3 to 1.

Syracuse N. Y Princeton Syracuse University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helmar S. Anargyros Fifth Ave New York Donahue Delaney E. F. Ryder West Potter Drug & Chem Mass Henry B. Platt Pierre Legault-Deslauriers Beecham Ba.po.a.e Bradley Bryant Hyde Fernald Allen Bowker Eckley, Co Blair Lovett Po.a.e Davidson Stebbins Wales Byron Rowbotham Hooper Waterman Aed Washington Street Rte Bainate John Pisature Armory A. A Harvard Freshies Team Desires Games J. D. Delane O’reilly Tors
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