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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1906
Page
4
The article discusses the Supreme Court's planned action on the Tucker case, detailing comments about death sentences and the conduct of executions. It describes efforts to ease prisoners’ minds, offer preferred meals, and readiness for the electric chair for Tucker or any condemned prisoner.
Miss Cora Goode of Chicago writes to thank Mrs Pinkham for the remedy that helped her health improve. She shares gratitude and urges other women with similar ailments to seek the treatment she used.
A Bryn Mawr Lawn Fennis Club resident in Chicago praises Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for treating female troubles. She shares personal relief from painful and irregular periods and urges others to write for advice, noting Mrs Pinkham’s supportive counsel.
The Supreme Court will decide today whether Governor Guild must submit the Tucker petition for commutation to his executive council or may rule on it himself. The private 2 pm session at Suffolk county court house under Chief Justice Knowlton will not hear arguments.
A valuable touring car owned by Dr. James D. Robertson of Boston was destroyed by a fire on Mystic avenue near Combination Park in Medford about 8 PM. Driven by William Gallagher and with three passengers, the blaze resulted from a gasoline tank explosion. The local fire department arrived quickly and used chemicals to extinguish the flames. property loss estimated around $2000.
In New Haven on May 27 Francis M. Blodgett, a Yale freshman, shouted Get off my toes you lobster at a police officer. Judge Tyner ordered Blodgett to pay $15 in Police Court yesterday.
East Boston plans a Fourth of July carnival parade to outdo past efforts in Noddle Island. The Paris Street gymnasium meeting, attended by city officials and prominent residents, elected Daniel W. Gallagher president and Robert B. Sexton secretary. A committee will confer with Mayor Fitzgerald on funding, with another meeting planned to review the committee report.
In Tiflis on May 27, bombs were thrown at Governor-General Timoseieff and Police Chief Martinoff during a drive. Neither leader was hurt, but a Cossack in their escort was killed. The city fears an armed outbreak as agitation rises.
The crime occurred in town center near the Grineznoff assassination scene. General Timoseleff and Chief Martinoff rode to the coronation Te Deum at the Cathedral when two bombs were hurled. one failed to explode. Martinoffo killed a terrorist. the other escaped. Timoseieff’s coachman was wounded.
The quote argues that success comes from the blood and a healthy little red corpuscle. It links vitality to performance and mood, suggesting a deficient corpuscle makes a person nervous lazy sleepy and off their feed.
An old advertisement extols Apitero as perfect brain food supplying vegetable iron for blood and growth. It claims Eze cereal is beneficial and easy to digest, suggesting serving with milk or cream for a month before stopping.
Alfred Barker son of George B Barker of Florence Street was bitten by a Scotch collie while playing in front of his home in Melrose today. The dog was muzzled but still attacked. Dr Clark attended and treated the wounds.
The Somerville Board of Aldermen refused to confirm Melvin F. Underwood as commissioner of electric lines and lights after Mayor Grimmon appointed him. His pay was raised by the mayor to about 1277 dollars a year, roughly 23 dollars less than the position would pay if confirmed. The mayor says he will not appoint another successor and will let Underwood run the department with general oversight as aldermen express concern.
Arrangements for the work horse parade are complete with Arthur Perrin as chief marshal. An extended display is promised with numerous aides and a dedicated telephone line Back Bay 216 at the reviewing stand. Water service and beverage provisions for horses are arranged, with assembly on Commonwealth avenue at 8 am and steps off at 10 20.
Jarius Mann the veteran city messenger of Somerville became the first person to obtain a loaded revolver license from Mayor Grimmins. The license follows the new city law requiring dangerous weapons to be licensed by city authority where the holder resides. Mann is now in his 82d year.
Members of the Boston Council Knights of Columbus depart by noon train for Jersey City to visit Jersey City Council. They will attend a Tuesday banquet and Decoration Day programme of excursions and entertainments. The party is led by Grand Knight Daniel P. Toomey with Deputy Grand Knight Charlies P. Gavin and Treasurer Charles F. Lyons.
Joel S. Orne a high rank Mason and prominent in patriotic societies died at his home 429 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge at 6 last evening at age 80. He had run a Cambridge drugstore in Lafayette Square for six years and is said to have the record for long single-location service among druggists. Born in Cambridge August 12 1826 he began work as a druggist at 13 and later opened the Lafayette Square shop with his brother.
A 12 year old girl from 1 Alpine Street Roxbury is seriously ill at home with eye injuries after a cat scratch. A doctor said a cat claw may have scratched the iris, risking loss of sight in her right eye.
Medford May 27 The Boston Elevated line converted new semi convertible cars for summer use yesterday by dropping windows and removing a protective board. The change is heavy and the cars are expected to be popular with the public.
May 27 report says Senator Depew is a mental and physical wreck, affecting the Privileges and Elections Committee vote on the Smoot case. His absence could tie the vote, as he would reportedly vote against Smoot if present, with a messenger noting his inability to vote intelligently due to his condition.
Edmund Langley longtime educator and one of the founders of the Emerging College died at his Glade Springs home May 21 at age 67. He served 66 years with the college and was closely allied with the late James G Blaine. The obituary notes his faithful toil and lifelong devotion to education.
The barge Camden, last of three in tow of the tug Covington, broke her towline off Block Island in fog and has not been located as of tonight. Covington searched the area near Block Island while the other barges returned to port. The Camden was bound for Lynn with coal.
The article cites London physician Dr. Abernethy and a medical writer asserting the stomach governs health, digestion, and waste removal. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and related remedies, listing plant ingredients and endorsements from medical authorities, with a note on issuing a free booklet by mail.
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