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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1904
Page
7
James Donovan the superintendent of streets pledges an aggressive probe into alleged padding of city payrolls. He vows a personal roll call of all employees and warns he will discharge any deputy foreman or supervisor found to keep an illegal worker on the rolls.
News from Port Arthur reports that on October 30 Japanese forces attacked eastern fortified ridges, reaching moats of major forts defended by caponieres. Although Russian positions remained in some moats, Japanese sapping continued to threaten dislodgement. Casualties for Japan reached about 1000.
Mary A Keane an 18 year old girl was in Superior Criminal Court placed on probation after pleading guilty to perjury. Her testimony against John J Fitzgerald led to his commitment to the House of Correction for criminal assault on May 16 1904. Fitzgerald had been sentenced after the girl testified falsely about an April 8 incident. The defendant later confessed to perjury.
Dennis Regan, a 67 year old machinist from Lawrence Massachusetts, says Father John’s Medicine helped his severe lung trouble and chronic bronchitis, enabling him to work again. He endorses the product and notes he recommends it to coworkers. the ad claims a refund if it does not cure a cough or cold.
Carl G. F. Dageman of Everett seeks equity relief in Suffolk Court over his wife who owns the house titled in her name. He says he paid most of the 1500 dollar price for the home bought in 1885 and that she leased the property to a third party last February, prompting eviction efforts. He was served a 48 hour quit notice, obtained an injunction, and remains in the house awaiting a court settlement.
President Roosevelt replies to Congressman Gardner denying the privilege of naming the Haverhill postmaster. He explains a congressman's privilege differs from a senator's constitutional role and reiterates Pinkham's reappointment rests on his thorough fitness.
Hon George James of Scranton Pennsylvania reports twenty years of catarrh with hawking throat and head pain ended after using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. He states the first dose gave instant relief and a few bottles completed his cure.
A cryptic exchange has a bookkeeper whispering that the elderly man is in danger after the man thanks him for picking up a dropped pencil. The dialogue hints at potential trouble surrounding the old man.
A serialized adventure recounts the theft of the Eye of Goona from the Rajah of Goona in Delhi 1902. Harvey Crook suspects a wine shipment conceals the gem and traces leads through a London auction to a studio near Norie’s lane. Hahn operates from Southampton aiding the scheme.
Harvey Crook follows a lead from a clerk to Mr Norie’s studio behind a villa row, hoping for a chance to confront the artist and secure information or possession of a magnum of Tokay. He plans a night watch and possible calls at the artist’s rooms as Hahn is assumed to be in Southampton.
Pastor Dwight M. Hodge of 217 College Avenue Somerville voiced a conservative stance on divorce to a Post reporter. At a Universalist ministers conference he argued that while the ideal is no divorce and permanent families, reality does not reflect that ideal.
A rushed maid of honor misses Jennie's wedding train and rides with the best man in a car that breaks down. They reach by farm wagon and, after travel mishaps, confess renewed feelings and marry the same day.
Boston trade unions join the Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis in urging Mayor Collins to establish a hospital for tuberculosis. The Bricklayers Union 3 voted to sign pledges and raise funds, while the Broom and Whisk Makers Union plans to place subscription lists in shops to support a pulmonary disease hospital.
Prince Fushimi, adopted brother of Japan's Emperor, arrives in Washington and assumes his official royal status. He is welcomed by Secretary of State Peirce and guests at the Arlington Hotel. A formal audience with the President is planned for tomorrow afternoon.
A translated Armenian poem praising the night and nature. It speaks of the moon rising blue, the shepherds flute, oxen grazing, and the laborer’s rest. Gentle sea breeze, waters, birds, nightingale song, and the fragrance of roses fill the air. Attributed to Alice Stone Blackwell, Dorchester, Mass.
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