16 May 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
1
The United States England and Germany competed in a major transatlantic event. A record time of 13 days 20 hours 36 minutes was set for the 3000 mile crossing, marking a historic performance by the trio.
Mrs. John P. Rollins found a penciled note warning of arson at 15 Warwick Street with a skull emblem. Police investigate after two incendiary fires nearby and district fire officials deem the threat of seriousness.
Eleven yachts from three nations prepare for the 3100 mile cross Atlantic contest to the Lizard. Favoritism centers on the Atlantic captained by Charley Barr, with Endymion noted for its strong record and endurance across diverse seas.
An advertisement claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate quiets nerves, relieves nausea and sick headache, and induces refreshing sleep for anxious women seeking calming relief.
A health advisory praises Sanford's Ginger as essential for travelers and households, urging everyone to keep a bottle for daily wellbeing and preventive care.
Wealthy Back Bay man William F. Clapp, Harvard educated and son of Samuel G. Clapp, wed salesgirl Helen Riese of Watertown in Providence. Miss Riese, 27, formerly at Jordan Marsh, is daughter of Augustus Riese of Watertown. Clapp, 23, belongs to Boston’s oldest families and resided at 284 Marlboro Street with the Adamses before their Europe trip last winter.
James Bartlett and William Merritt, crew of the Newfoundland schooner Excelda, were rescued by the French schooner Leon Emile off Scatterie after five days in a dory and seven days on an ice field sixty miles from shore. They survived freezing conditions with limited food and fuel.
A cloudy start for Boston and vicinity gives way to clearing skies and cooler temperatures on Tuesday.
A concerned family condemns harsh treatment at Norwood town jail. Residents report ongoing confinement abuses, demanding oversight and reforms after a series of disputed custody and safety issues. The article notes local officials have not yet responded.
NORWOOD May 15 C E Belcher and family including Gertrude remain in the town pest house after a fire forced them from their home. Gertrude sick nearly to death fights for life as quarantine stays in effect. Parents blame officials while insisting on a proper residence and freedom remains denied. The story continues on page four.
In a five hour session at the attorney general’s office Parker for the prosecution and James H. Vahey for the defense debated exceptions to the broken knife and stickpin evidence in Charles L. Tucker’s case. They discussed how to frame objections for the Supreme Court and expected to resume talks, aiming for agreement without court intervention.
The American Federation of Labor chaired by Samuel Gompers calls on organized labor nationwide to fund the Chicago teamsters strike now in its sixth week. Employers push for a quick end while unions predict wider labor support and possible expansion of the walkout.
A Tokyo correspondent says cannonading was heard at sea from 8 to 11 am on May 11 in 33.45 N 129.20 E and a Japanese torpedo boat was seen. He notes Russian warships consumed 120000 tons of coal last month, with coal sources unclear, and claims a Russian wireless station in French territory linked to St Petersburg via Saigon. A Saigon despatch updates the fleet sailing north of Hankoe Bay on May 14. Hong Kong reports Hamilton King aboard the Pitsanuloke saw 14 Russian warships 24 miles north of Kamranh Bay.
New York story reports Justice Vernon M. Davis at a Phi Delta Phi Club dinner states Nan Patterson lied in her trials for murder. He argued for Rand, saying the pistol was held by Patterson and possibly bought by J Morgan Smith to extort money from Cesar Young. Davis asserts the public believes the pistol was discharged by Patterson, and the second jury would have acquitted if she told the truth. Washington reports J Randolph Patterson, Nan Patterson’s father, has congestive lung issues after returning from New York.
Advert reads that Father John's Medicine saved her life and heals throat and lungs. It claims faithful use cures consumption. The testimonial emphasizes life-saving relief from a serious illness.
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