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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1905
Page
5
A Charlestown woman Mrs Rollins A Munroe credits she provided police with the firebug description and name, aiding state police in tracking a former Boston and Maine railroad worker linked to a string of arsons near Union Station and the spur track area.
Secretary Elwyn G. Preston of the chamber of commerce resigns to become treasurer of the R. H. White Company. The resignation takes effect May 23 after approval by 12 of 14 directors at a board meeting led by President Henry M. Whitney. No successor name is chosen until the May 23 chamber meeting.
A young Italian immigrant, Emmanuela Pannachio, died after returning to work to send money to her ill parents in Italy. She fell ill with a lung condition, was hospitalized, and died Thursday night at Relief Hospital. Funeral is at St Leonard’s Church.
Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder promises relief of catarrh hay fever colds headache sore throat and tonsillitis within minutes after inhalation. The puff diffuser covers nasal passages and the product is sold for 50 cents.
Snyder Oklahoma fares after a deadly tornado that killed over 100 and devastated buildings. Relief efforts report poor drainage and flooded graves, with an organized relief committee led by E. Dollen seeking donations. J R Abernathy, noted for a prior wolf hunt with President Roosevelt, assists in relief.
Fifteen year old Thomas Mc Gee of 50 Bennett street halted a wild runaway mule as it thundered down Washington street Brighton near Bennett Grammar School. He leaped onto the rear of the wagon and freed the frightened animal before any children were harmed.
Nan Patterson walked free on her own recognizance after 11 months in jail. District Attorney Jerome and Recorder Goff announced the end of the case as a cheering crowd of about 2000 watched her leave with her father and counsel. J. Morgan Smith and his wife were discharged, with Smith later fined for contempt of court. Patterson sent aid to Smith’s penalty.
Salem May 12 Robert F Straine a promoter well known in Boston and New York Vermont and other places was arrested here by Deputy Sheriff Tierney on a judgment against him for 143 in Suffolk County Court He was also charged in Boston with larceny of 2100 from Mrs Elizabeth Very and held to await trial with bail set at 2000
A veterinary style claim promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as the easier, quicker cure for nervous headaches. It promises relief in minutes with no side effects and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Ruth Record of Claremont New Hampshire testimonials a 20 minute relief preclaims. 25 doses cost 25 cents and never sold in bulk.
Dr A P Norris of Pleasant Street Cambridge is the sole chemist to pass the civil service exam for the Cambridge inspector of milk and vinegar position. The office vacancy follows P P Sharples resignation. Norris, born in 1874, educated at Harvard Grammar School MIT and Harvard Medical School, has been active in chemistry and medicine and is a member of several scientific associations.
Several investors including five new suits were filed in the U S Circuit Court as Foster Turner reels in claims against Haight & Freese tied to Mrs Weiss of Needham who had a receiver appointed. Funds in the safe appear to cover Mrs Weiss’s original claim and part of new claims while marines at Charlestown Navy Yard seek return of invested money.
President Peter W. Collins of the Boston Central Labor Union spoke at St. Mary s Episcopal Church Upham s Corner on the relation of trade unions to the public. Boston Garment Makers Union reports contractors keep vest makers at work 16 to 18 hours daily despite the 10 hour law. A strike may occur at shops on North Washington Cross and Hanover streets if conditions do not improve.
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