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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
5
The Rev. Mr Winslow repeats a claim about a conversation with Mrs Freeman sister of Mabel Page regarding a Canadian stickpin. Mrs Freeman refuses further comment and asserts she believes Charles L Tucker killed her sister. Wiggles of doubt appear as Amy Roberts and Miss Hubbard question the pin's existence and wear.
The Junction Club of Roxbury Crossing plans a reception for Ike Bradley 112 pound English champion who arrived yesterday. The event at Kossuth Hall 109 Tremont Street tonight will include several political leaders among the guests at the hurdy gurd y party.
A large gathering of master horseshoers met at Arcade Hall Park Square to raise money for San Francisco relief. The meeting succeeded in gathering a sizable sum, which will be sent immediately to aid the afflicted group.
An article extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery made from Hydrastis Canadensis and other roots. It praises glycerine preservation over alcohol, asserts full ingredient disclosure, and claims broad healing virtues for stomach, liver, and mucous surfaces with no harmful side effects.
The State House hearings proceed with newspaper access barred as the committee questions about bribery charges tied to the bucket shop bill. Speaker Cole indicates the inquiry aims to illuminate facts, while dismissing potential jail for contempt for Mr. Lawson.
The writer describes a Boston representative Shaw receiving an envelope with a $100 banknote to influence a bill. Shaw allegedly presented the matter to the House and the chamber voted to place the $100 on the state bank credit. The letter is dated Boston May 20.
Charles L. Tucker, facing the prospect of only three more Sundays on earth, spent a jail visit with his father discussing the latest case developments. The father described Tucker as hopeful and feeling well, buoyed by recent disclosures and optimistic that the governor will heed a plea.
A petition bundle with more than 100,000 signatures for commuting Charles L. Tucker's sentence will be sent to the State House today and held for Governor Guild after Saturday's court hearing. The Kimball building will host ongoing signatories to add names as they come in, with the outcome hinging on the judges ruling.
A Boston reader asks the Post to start a relief subscription for the parents of a condemned man in the Tucker case. The writer, Linn Boyd Porter, endorses a clemency petition and sends $10, hoping Governor Guild grants a full pardon or aid from a large number of petitioners.
The Mayor announced he sent a letter to Governor Guild urging veto of the aldermanic bill. He argues frequent changes to electing the Board of Aldermen confuse citizens, empower ward politicians, and harm city finances, calling for public demand and adequate reasons before any change.
A local political piece outlines potential nominees for the new city excise board and police commissioner post under Governor Guild. Names include Major Patrick F. O Keefe, Malachi Jennings, Michael Curran, Dr Plummer, ex Senator Richard Sullivan, Charles I Quirk, ex Senator Peter F Tague, and Henry V Macksey. The article notes a Republican contest for chair with Guy A Ham and mentions Judge Emmons and Major Briggs as possibilities. The new structure takes effect June 1 with the police board dissolved and the police commissioner gaining supreme powers.
A $12,000 blaze at the Kiesel Fire Brick Co. plant on Fleasant street sparked multiple fires across Rochester. One man suffered probable fatal injuries after jumping from a burning loft. several homes and a railroad ties pile were damaged or destroyed. Fire origin blamed on Sparks from an ice train engine. losses include $12,000 in logs and $6,000 insurance.
In Tonawanda on May 20 a woman wearing black approached Charles Brown's home and gave his two children a boy and a girl aged 4 and 3 an ounce bottle of carbolic acid to drink. The children tasted the contents, were severely burned, and remain in critical condition as a maid rushed to aid. Neither bottle carried a label.
John B. Moran declines to discuss the meeting held by Democratic leaders at the Hevere House last Saturday. The gathering was alleged to aim at heading off Moran’s gubernatorial boom and to map plans for the renomination of General Charles W. Bartlett. Moran may run as an independent if no regular nomination is secured.
The full membership of Division 20 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians attended the 9 o'clock mass at St. Mary's Church North End and received communion together. Rev Father Renaud officiated. Earlier at 7 30 mass the Young Men's and Boys Sodality of the church also received communion as a group led by Rev Thomas J Gannon.
The revenue cutter Algonquin has been ordered to monitor the Mona Passage and Mona Island for Dominican revolutionists said to have moved from St Thomas toward Santo Domingo. The move aims to track potential disturbances near Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
The passage argues that mental work relies on blood quality and quantity, with "brain fuel" defined as red corpuscles that keep veins and arteries well supplied. It emphasizes that thinking draws blood to the brain and depends on this vital fluid’s amount and quality.
A promotional note extols Apitero as a perfect food supplying vegetable iron and energy, surpassing beef or eggs. Informit cereal is praised as tasty for all ages from baby to grandpa and best served with milk or cream, distributed by grocers nationwide.
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