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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1905
Page
5
Councilman Cook's order calling a special committee to investigate the public buildings department was ruled illegal after adoption. Cook plans a new bid for June 1. Superintendent Montague defers comment and says he will let the matter run its course.
The protective committee led by Whitman Amory Field and Abbott issued a report to policy holders stating the society is solvent but management failed to fulfill sacred obligations. They urge a board elected by policy holders, use of surplus for policy holders, strict investment safeguards, and limits on officers. An assessment of 1.5 percent of policy face value ($2 per $1000) is requested to cover expenses, sent to Arthur Amory, treasurer, 161 Devonshire Street.
Patrolman Joseph A. Loughlin of Station 11 was severely beaten by four young men at the Field's Corner transfer station last night. He suffered scalp wounds treated by Dr. Riley and was sent home. Streetcar workers intervened when the assailants tried to free a prisoner.
May 19. A horse attached to a coupe owned by Louis Leggett, carrying Mrs Leggett, her daughter, and another woman, ran away on Willow Street. The horse struck a tree, wheels locked, coachman subdued the animal. All occupants escaped unharmed and were taken to the Leggett home on Bracebridge road by Police Captain Ryan.
Chicago May 19 Johann Hoch known as the Bluebeard was found guilty of first degree murder and given the death penalty. The jury deliberated only two hours convicting Hoch of poisoning one of his many wives.
Report says Marie Welcker-Hoch was killed for money and to wed her sister. Hoch, tied to 44 wives, is suspected of numerous murders akin to H. H. Holmes. Officials believe nine wives died suspiciously, with arsenic found in Mrs Wilcker-Hoch after exhumation.
Benny Yanger, Chicago featherweight, quits a May 19 fight with Philadelphia’s Harry Lewis after claiming a forearm break. Doctor confirms shattered small bones. The 15 round bout at Eureka Athletic Club saw Lewis holding the advantage while spectators felt Yanger quit to avoid a likely defeat.
Harvard freshmen won the interclass rowing regatta on the Charles with a 9 minute 19 second time, just three seconds from the record. H. B. Webster of the senior crew nearly drowned when his oar broke as the mill stream rushed, but he dove into the water and was rescued by Captain Filley. Freshmen led throughout with sophomores second, juniors third, and seniors last by one length.
Women in the Grove Hall district of Dorchester were frightened last night by a peeping Tom seen looking into several homes. One witness described the man as of medium height with a dark complexion.
Immigration Commissioner George B. Billings prepares a reception for an alleged anarchist seeking asylum in the United States. Vittorio Jaffel, branded as an accomplice in the 1900 Bresci murder, was barred at Naples and may attempt entry via Boston on the steamship Romanic. If detected, he will be detained for investigation.
Dr. Godfrey Ryder attending Mrs. Livermore reported her condition worsened from earlier in the day. The May 19 bulletin notes she remains critically ill and under medical care in Melrose.
William J. Barry, 40, of 15 Langdon Street, fled through a rear window at 308 Albany Street when police arrived seeking a woman. He jumped about 12 feet, dislocated his right hip, and was taken to City Hospital.
Albert Gordon Prince long connected with the city’s prominent Prince family died at 93. He was brother of a former Boston mayor and a respected merchant. His nephew Dr. Morton Prince arranged cremation at Forest Hills Cemetery today.
David L. Parry of Indianapolis, head of the National Association of Manufacturers, argues that the administration will not pursue a foreign purchasing policy for canal supplies. He says American goods are as cheap and superior, and predicts American manufacturers will supply most products for the canal.
Czar Nicholas the Emperor of all the Russias and head of the Greek orthodox church worldwide has promised six thousand dollars through Bishop Raphael to support church funds. The pledge signals aid from Russian leadership to Greek church relief efforts.
Washington May 19 The War Department received a cablegram from General Corbin with General Wood s report on the Jolo engagement listing additional dead including Samuel Weaver of Company G Twenty second Infantry Erick Howell Daniel Newport and Eary E Sansoucie all of Twenty second Infantry killed in action in addition to those reported May 17
Lieutenant Smith of the Court Square police station tripped on stairs at 175 Union Street Brighton. He sustained a broken small bone in his right leg and a severely sprained left ankle and will remain homebound for some time. John H. Carr of the Structural Ironworkers' Union spoke to Stationary Engineers' Union 16 last night. The union voted to require all iron work under their charge be done by union men.
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