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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1906
Page
2
A Salem evening described by Mayor George H. Pinnock as Cupid seemingly on strike with no public kissing or hugging observed on Washington and Essex streets. The mayor cites a moral edict yet notes ordinary nightlife as couples stroll and townspeople pass, while a few laugh and study the moon.
Massachusetts representative Weeks will respond to Hepburn in a debate on the Naval Academy housing issue. Hepburn said officers responsible for naval vessel accidents were not subjected to court martial.
Fire at the Bradley and Hubbard Manufacturing Company on Hanover Street caused losses today. Captain John F. Donovan of the 4th hose wagon was overcome by smoke and rescued with assistance.
The first span of the Elevated extension to Forest Hills is up and the second span should be in place by daylight. Work runs from Bartlett street past the Dudley street terminal along Washington street to Forest Hills using a travelling derrick. Hoisting occurs at night to avoid daytime traffic, with girders attached by a triangle-beam rig leaving daytime work to finish connections.
During a high westerly wind yesterday the fishing vessels Briganza and the Viking, lashed together at the north end of the wharf, broke away and drifted into the stream. They were quickly picked up by the tug Ross and towed back to the harbor.
The Boston Common Council approved an annuity for Mrs Minnie B Cheswell widow of Fire Chief William T Cheswell funded from the fire department appropriation. The amount will not exceed 300 and is payable while she remains unmarried. The session also considered legal clarifications and other municipal measures including street and highway funding and a call to reexamine a Jamestown expropriation vote.
Joseph McMullen Jr a former Dedham street patrolman faces Superior Court trial for assault and battery on Dennis Griffin in a cell on July 4 Griffin testified McMullen beat him through cell bars breaking his head with a club Griffin’s wounds were treated by Dr McQueeney and Griffin was discharged later The case resumes next morning with witnesses including former prisoners and a police lieutenant testify to the incident
Judge Bennett defends corporal punishment as sometimes necessary for children while Miss Sarah H Simpson argues against striking, favoring reasoning and self control. The debate highlights differing views on discipline, self respect, and teaching right from wrong.
Plans from May to next week describe a force in conjunction with Juan Schaick of the provincial interior to begin a movement against bandits. The text suggests the bandits could try to escape south of the Ta’al volcano but lacks clear details.
The case of Giovanni Zocola, an alleged perjurer charged by the United States, is postponed as it proceeds through the grand jury process. The proceedings involve his testimony and government actions related to the matter.
Washington May 3 The Department of Justice will begin an immediate investigation into rebates given by railroads to the so called oil trust. The Garfield report to the President on the Bureau of Corporations will guide the probe focusing on rebates and possible anti rebate law violations. If proven, prosecutions will be sought in local grand juries across affected areas. Garfield toured key regions from New England to California and the South gathering evidence.
Lawrence J. Ducey former chief inspector of Cambridge police collapsed at home on Lee street at 1 30 p m from heart disease after returning from City Hall. He had served as a longtime Cambridge official and campaign chairman. Survived by a widow and four children William John Sarah and Kathryn.
The Duke of the Abrugzi arrived in Mombasa with four officers and six guides and will begin tomorrow an expedition to Mt. Ruwenzori hoping to reach the summit.
New antiseptic tablets touted as superior and economical for nasal catarrh sore throat mouth cleansing and breath freshening. Endorsed by Mrs Mary Nicholson of Rome New York and Miss Hattie Reinbold of Mellon Pennsylvania. Price 50 cents per box hospital size one dollar. Sold by I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
May 3 The Chinese regiment, led by British officers, which was to defend Wei Hai Wei until Russia abandoned Port Arthur, has disbanded and its officers have returned home.
The Noddle Island Assembly of the K of L endorsed the Bottlers and Drivers action against non union shops and voted to aid the Freight Handlers in their wage raise demands.
In London on May 3 Christie’s sold plain large pearl ear rings once worn by Marie Antoinette. The jewelry descended through two duchesses and a grand duchess and fetched 2760 dollars.
Kingdon Gould speeding at 60 miles an hour in an auto wrecked the machine near Manasquan New Jersey and was thrown about 30 feet from the car. The report notes injuries but gives few details about the extent or recovery.
A ten year old girl from Conemaugh Pennsylvania improved dramatically after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for St Vitus dance or chorea. The remedy reportedly restored weight and strength, and aided blood formation and digestion. The pills are sold by druggists or mailed by the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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