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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
5
The Post defends the Grace Darby case and refutes sensational charges about Taunton Insane Asylum. Officials deny confinement in cells or food deprivation and explain a necessary extraction of a decayed tooth after expert dental consultation. They assert humane care and public support for the institutions.
Dominic I Murphy secretary of the Panama Commission is named consul to Bordeaux France to succeed Albion W Tourgee. He sails for Panama tomorrow after 30 years in Washington and a career that included Hopkins Murphy Hopkins and pensions commissioner. His two sons include Don F a Georgetown student and Joseph J editor of the Republic of Boston.
The funeral of Judge Albion Winegar Tourgee the American consul in Bordeaux who died Sunday was held at the English church today. The bier bore American flags and after a brief service the body was transported to Paris.
Rutland Railroad issues an eight page illustrated summer guide showcasing the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain shores with a supplement listing hotels and boarding houses. Available by sending 10 cents to George E Marsters New England passenger agent 298 Washington Street Boston.
George and Frank Groginski two horse dealers at 2000 Washington street were fined in Superior Court for defrauding a man of 50 dollars. Police reported multiple similar cases where customers were asked to call a former owner for a horse’s character then misled by a connected stable. Some buyers recovered their money. the elder defendant had previously paid a 50 dollar fine.
George W. Russell of Worcester who served 20 days in the House of Correction and paid a $200 fine in a federal case over oleomargarine laws, asked Commissioner Fiske to take the poor debtor’s oath. Russell had completed his sentence about a month ago and was brought from Deer Island. the hearing, with Assistant District Attorney Lewis representing the government, was postponed to today.
Judge Grant in the Probate Court appointed a conservator to manage the Phelps estate removing Miss Della Phelps from control on a petition by her brother Charles A. Phelps who charged the estate declined in value due to her management.
May 23 Chicago report says peace prospects in the teamsters strike collapsed after a final negotiation at City Hall. Express Drivers' Union business agent James B. Barry demanded reinstatement of all men except violent offenders, while the express companies rejected any reinstatement, sealing open conflict.
The article traces Grace Darby nine, a ward of several guardians and institutions from Westford and Manchester to Ipswich and Taunton. Philanthropist Elizabeth Hardy first sheltered her, then rejected Grace for laziness and misconduct, prompting further placements and repeated escapes across New England.
Grace Darby, long a state pauper, moved through Lancaster school Tewksbury almshouse and Waverly school before being sent to Taunton asylum for mental disorder. Dr. Copp notes her beauty and maturity yet mania barriers her life beyond the asylum.
Mr. John B. Schoeffel witnessed the launching of his power yacht The Profit from O Sheldon Co Neponset yesterday afternoon. About 60 guests arrived by train tally-ho and private conveyances to view the ceremony and champagne was broken on the bow. The 90 foot vessel features twin screws double gasoline engines and a design prioritizing comfort with spacious cabins. After the launch the Schoeffels hosted guests in the yacht cabin and plan summer cruises.
Frosts on May 23 in the Great Barrington area caused significant losses with E. E. Manville facing nearly $300 in damaged fruit and vegetables. Early strawberries suffered heavily and some crops looked almost worthless. J. H. Walsh also reported frostbitten fruit from an early market crop.
May 23. A large doe grazed on Frank Maxwell's Mechanic street lawn and then departed. Several deer were also sighted on East Mountain in Shelburne Falls.
Worcester representative Mark N. Skerrett pushes a House vote on a five person commission to investigate Massachusetts insane asylums. The move follows an adverse rules committee report and amid new disclosures from Taunton trustees and Dr. Galvin about hospital practices and alleged inmate mistreatment.
At the Hotel Touraine on June 1 President Harry Pulliam will convene the National League board to weigh charges against Barney Dreyfuss owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The New York vs Pittsburgh game last Friday allegedly saw McGraw label Dreyfuss a crook and accuse him of controlling umpires.
A woman was found dying on the sidewalk at Wallace street and Broadway in Somerville about 9 PM. Patrolman Hopkins rushed her to the police station where a doctor attended her, but she died shortly after. She was identified as Mrs. Charles Johnson of 585 Broadway.
A careless cigar smoker started a fire in the P. J. Connor junk shop at 1000 Harrison Avenue last evening, causing $250 in damage. No injuries reported.
John Knowles Paine, longtime Harvard music professor and composer of The Hymn to the West, resigns effective September 1, 1907. He helped build the Crimson department of music and his departure will be deeply felt by the Harvard faculty.
Newton May 23 A committee of Aldermen Hunt Ellis and Brown appointed by the Mayor to compile a list of citizens eligible for the office of city treasurer vacant by Mayor Seth A Ranlett s death and to present names at City Hall next Monday for consideration Deputy Collector Frank A Newhall is filling the position temporarily.
The Boston and Maine railroad offers thirteen descriptive New England books, two maps, and six portfolios. Prices range from 2 cents per book to 74 cents for the complete set with stamps, plus a forthcoming hotel and resort book for 190.
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