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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
4
John J. Geogan is counsel for Miss Ethel Sturtevant who is under arrest in Lebanon New Hampshire for the shooting of her lover and his alleged accusation. He was hired by Joshua Sturtevaht the girl's father, a former resident of the town.
Archibald Wakley, artist and Royal Academy exhibitor, was found murdered in his Bayswater rooms this morning. The skull’s front was battered in. no weapon or clues to killers were found. authorities suspect burglars but have no leads.
Readings from letters reveal plans to launch a $100 million venture modeled on the Ubero Plantation Company. Frederick C. Hood identified letters from W. D. Owen praising the plantation, while an uncle was advised against investment in a larger scheme. Expert witness J. Smith testified net Boston Obero Company receipts were $555,853.48 with $900,000 subscribed and $500,000 spent, mostly unaccounted for on the Mexican plantation.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a vegetable tonic and nervine for women. It claims cures for uterine drains and weaknesses, displacements, irregular menses, and nerves, without alcohol, and offers free medical advice by letter. A Kentucky testimonial highlights improved health and vigor after use.
The Great Council of the Improved Order Red Men of Rhode Island met in Newport with 160 past sachems present. Elected officers included Great Sachem Calvin D. Wilbur Providence senior Sagamore J Harry Brown Paetuck senior Sagamore Frank W Pearce ticket chief of records Lewis Alley keeper of wampum Charles Philips East Providence representative Erne L Murray Pawtucket.
Paralyzed local resident Jaso W. Whit aged in Hinghams Olde Phabtanes district died after an incident near a street corner. Officials report a fatality involving a merchant from Hingham, with details still unclear.
Debate over a $1,000,000 sewer loan continues with no clear plan. Mayor Fitzgerald may accept a compromise near $800,000, while two Republican aldermen push for $500,000 or less and refuse any higher amount.
An old pamphlet advertises Apitero biscuits as a ready to serve cereal and vegetable iron product. It claims digestion releases energy, no waste burdens the stomach, and that the food suits all meals especially breakfast for brain workers and those with thin blood.
At the 67th anniversary of the Children’s Mission at Arlington Street Church Grafton D. Cushing of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children urged that all charities come under state supervision. He said charities may stay independent but be welded under state oversight to curb abuses. The event featured hymn_singing by wards aged 2 to 15 and a related gathering for the Young People’s Religious Union anniversary.
At the Arlington Street Church the Lend a Hand Society held its 35th annual meeting and elected Rev. Edward Everett Hale as president and Rev. R. B. Tobey and Rev. C. R. Eliot as vice-presidents. Other officers include Mrs. Bernard Whitman as secretary and treasurer, with a slate of directors. The treasurer reported receipts of 7716.99 and disbursements of 7241.16, leaving a balance of 475.63.
Rockland May 24 The St Cecilia s Ladies Aid Society will hold its sixth annual May ball in the Rockland Opera House tomorrow evening. The event is directed by Mrs Edwin Mulready Mrs Alfred Donovan Mrs Thomas Kelley Mrs William Hurley and Mrs George Mansfield with floor director Miss Agatha Donoghue and assistants Josephine Mulready Etta Casey Nellie Barry and Agnes Gallagher.
Thomas Harding a 14 year old errand boy became trapped as his leg wedged between the flooring and a moving elevator in a Milk Street building yesterday. He suffered severe bone crushing injuries and was attended by medical staff.
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