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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
9
Police hunt a 23 year old, 5 ft 8 in burglar described as slight of build with dark clothes and a golf hat. He entered John Ambrose’s Bainbridge street home and fled with 100 dollars after dawn, mirroring breaks at Joseph Burke and A Y Daniels on Winthrop street. Residents fear a new raid.
Mrs. Jo seph L. Bellefleur wife of Salem's prominent dentist denies charges of assaulting Letter Carrier Charles W Getchell and interfering with the mail in Salem She says authorities will have to drag her to court though she plans to resist appearing in court tomorrow The incident prompted by neighborhood disputes and sensational local reports from May 11 in Salem Massachusetts.
Patrick Keeley, a Boston Elevated railroad laborer, seeks 15000 in damages claiming a third rail shock while turning a nut with a hammer and chisel at Washington and Rollins streets. He alleges the foreman ordered the work and that power was off when the shock occurred. The case remains on trial.
The will of Boston merchant Charles Torrey who died at 49 Commonwealth Avenue on April 10 was admitted by Judge Grant. There are no public bequests. The widow is named executrix with a $200000 bond. estate valued at about $150000, $125000 in real estate.
Newton May 11 attendees from Society of Newton, Brookline, Boston, Cambridge and Milton filled Temple Hall Newtonville to see the Albemarle Golf Club members present a three act comedy Don Quixote at the event.
A confrontation on Gates Street ends with a woman striking the man from behind. He reports three blows to the face and arm after she demanded why he looked up at her window. Police are investigating the assault and seeking more details.
Mrs. Alice Lyons of 67 Mason Street was knocked down by two fighting dogs on Mason Street. The dogs shifted their fight and leaped onto her, causing bruises and nervous prostration.
A five year romance between Kate Usherwood of 1651 Beacon Street and Walter W. Graves of Rouse's Point New York culminaled in a wedding on April 26. The couple, with friends, traveled to Medford by auto for the ceremony officiated by Rev. Clarence Eaton.
Middlesex Probate Court judge sustains the will of George F. Boardman of Melrose valued at 100000. The widow Mary A. Boardman contests the will, arguing unsound mind. Provisions place property in trust with 1200 annually to the widow and her children until age 21, when assets are divided among the widow and the children and the testator’s children by his first wife.
A Cleveland express wreck on the Susquehanna river line killed several and injured many when a dynamite explosion cascaded through passenger cars. Rescue efforts gathered speed as flames and cries filled the field, with doctors and nurses rushing victims to Harrisburg Hospital.
Tech and Amherst clash in a yearly dual meet at Brookline Field with rivalry high after last year’s Tech victory by two points. Coach John Mahan suspends several runners for inconsistent training while the meet entries cover sprints hurdles jumps and distance events.
Harvard varsity crew made another lineup change with Farley moved to the second boat and Shepard taking the stroke seat. Pleasanton shifted to the second boat as McLeod replaced him, and it was announced that Ernest George will be allowed to row this year amid ongoing study-related troubles.
Baseball news from Chicago and Detroit reports playful antics and player chatter. Mentions John F. Morrill and Tommy McCarthy, Mrs Rogers money, Rain delaying games, and captains Casey and Charlestown dispute over a scrub game.
Harvard's orators dominated Sanders Theatre in the Boylston prizes for declamation. First prizes went to Harold S. Deming of New York for The Subjugation of the Philippines and Perley Hayward Noyes for Napoleon the Little. Second prizes awarded to Lauren Carroll of New York for The Vision of War, William Howley Davis of Frazer Pennsylvania for Oration on Garfield, and Walworth Tyng of Reading Massachusetts for America's Mission.
Andover edged Manhattan College 9 to 8 in 10 innings after tying the score in the ninth. Captain Clough sparked a comeback with a baserunning play and a tied run, while Meritt and Mahoney pitched well. Clough led Andover with four hits and four runs as Schidmiler and Taylor provided key support.
Dartmouth tops University of Rochester 4 to 3 in a tight contest. Freshman Beckett fanned 12 Rochester batters and yielded hits in just one inning. O'Brien made a running left field catch, and Richardson hit a two-base hit for Dartmouth.
Burlington May 11 Vermont State University took a second win over Lehigh University 9 to 4 extending its streak to eight wins against the Pennsylvania school. Batteries Beck Whitney Tibby for Vermont Lehigh McCurtin Willey Tenz. Umpire Murphy. Timelh 30m. Attendance 300.
Lowell defeated Manchester 6 to 5 in a drawn out game highlighted by Bigbie and Armbruster in the left field. Bushey faltered in the ninth, Tierney relieved, a wild pitch and errors tied the game before Lowell pulled ahead in the 12th with timely hitting. Attendance was listed at 317.
Fall River wins 9 to 5 over Haverhill on May 11 as Carrick gains control late. Notable defensive plays came from Gusheen and Moorhead, with key hits including a three base shot from Carrick and a home run by Gutheen. Attendance around 500.
Concord defeated Nashua 19 to 2 in eight innings as Concord pitchers limited Nashua to two runs. T Murphy homer highlighted Nashua damage while multiple Concord hitters contributed with key runs and base hits in front of about 400 fans.
The Lynn team walked off after umpire anger involving Thomas Brady and Swope. Wapelite and Manager Lake were ordered off, then Swope left over a disputed ball call, yielding a forfeit to New Bedford 9 0 though the score was 2 2 in the sixth. Labell e faced abuse of the umpire and Lake argued too strenuously over a pitch decision.
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