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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
4
The Supreme Court, through Justice Harlan, confirms Senator Burton of Kansas faces imprisonment after conviction. The decision underlines that no officer, regardless of rank, is above the law as all government officers are bound to obey it.
News from Boston reports S A D Puter alleged by the government to be involved in Oregon land frauds and similar schemes was captured in Alameda California after escaping two months ago from Secret Service Agent Burns at the Fenway post office station.
In Boston two thousand bystanders watched as Puter drew a Colt revolver on his custodian near Massachusetts Avenue. He fled across St Cecelia Street, leaped fences, and eluded capture until Burns intercepted him at Fenway post office. Authorities say he planned to sail for China after visiting Alameda. His room reportedly contained multiple firearms, including a rifle and heavy revolver.
Professor George B. Hanna an assayer in charge of the government office in Charlotte was found dead in a closet at the assay office. A native of Massachusetts he had lived in Charlotte for over thirty years and was noted for religious work and expertise in handling gold.
An old coffee drinker can quit coffee and switch to Postum Food Coffee without loss of pleasure. Well boiled Postum with cream rivals fine Java in flavor, pleasing connoisseurs. Within ten days to two weeks after quitting coffee, the body transforms as nerve poison is removed and nourishing liquid replaces it.
Captain John Ryan, aged 60, longtime Newton police officer, first joined at 15 in 1861. He served three years in the Twenty eighth Massachusetts Volunteers, reenlisted, earned an honorable discharge, then joined the Seventh Cavalry and served four more years. He was wounded four times in 44 battles.
Edward W Abbott a Cambridge young war veteran born March 27 185? ran away in 1864 enlisted as a drummer boy in Company BE Sixth Regiment United States Volunteers discharged July 1866 member of G A R Post 30 Cambridge.
Open to any person eligible for membership in any officially recognized Civil War veterans organization. The editor replies that all such veterans may enter the contest.
The G A R editor laments missing photos and sketches of many old Civil War veterans. Younger contributors, up to 60 or more, respond well, but the old column needs more recruits.
Cary and Clark of East Boston apply to the Board of Police for a license near the residence of Judge W H J Emmons on Meridian Street. Judge Emmons says he does not know if the location is within 600 feet and cannot speculate until the board reviews the case.
The G A. R. editor notifies contestants to send photos along with sketches of war records. Photos should show veterans as they look today, not at enlistment. If a contestant has no photo, they may visit the office for a free photo session.
Ice a quarter inch thick covered ponds in Rutland Vermont as a heavy frost swept central and northern regions endangering fruit trees with damage feared widespread.
Mrs. Sarah EB Hurd widow of Dr. E P Hurd and mother of Dr R C Hurd died yesterday in Newburyport aged 66. The longtime city figure was well known for her charitable work and community involvement.
Senator Burton learned of the court ruling by telephone at the Raleigh Hotel where he rests. He said he would adhere to his policy of saying nothing until the case is finally determined and hinted he may seek further legal steps after the 60 day re hearing window. Justice Harlan in the opinion affirmed that public servants are bound by conduct rules and these obligations do not impair their duties.
Washington May 21 The legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill passed the Senate within three hours of its first heading. It carries total appropriations of 29,815,259 dollars with an increase of 345 over the amount reported to the Senate.
Trustees warn the public about a man 25 to 26 years old posing as a hospital treasurer or agent soliciting funds for the Boston Floating Hospital. No authorized fund raiser exists. gifts should go via checks to treasurer George C. Lee Jr at Lee Higginson & Co 44 State Street Boston. Report any approached individuals to Mr. Lee.
Calais Maine May 21 Schooner Island City loading with slaves for Rondout New York filled at her berth today Repairs will be made without discharging
Fannie McWamee of Lake Geneva Wisconsin writes about hair health noting a lifelong concern with crown area thinning. She seeks advice on gradual secret remedies and possible products to improve hair fullness and strength.
Large crowds visit the Jordan Marsh art gallery daily to view T Russell Bates portrait John Paul Jones on the deck of his flagship. Bates, praised as a top pupil of Walter F Lansial, has works in Faneuil Hall and a Massachusetts DAR memorial window. Public interest grows as government negotiates for purchase and reprints are offered at nominal prices.
Berlin May 21 semi official statement says Germany does not hinder Russia or Britain but must be consulted on the Bagdad railway. German interests in the railway are paramount and neither Russia nor Britain may dispose of it without the German company’s approval.
Worcester May 21 Mrs Cyrus J Brownell on King street tends a room filled with pythons black snakes rattlers and hundreds of others She handles them during shedings or when her husband cuts canker from their mouths She was once afraid but learned to manage them She is mother to four children and her husband breeds the snakes for skins and other uses She now cares for them in his absence.
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