16 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
1
A historical notice advertises an electricity contract option offered by the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston. It pitches four eight cent lamps lighting a stairway nightly from six to ten and claims a monthly cost under forty cents per lamp with reliable performance. Potential customers are urged to inquire by writing or calling Oxford 1150.
Two raids on medical offices on Tremont Street occurred simultaneously at 2 30 yesterday afternoon. Captain Cain and Station 4 officers visited the offices of Mrs Dr French at 175 Tremont Street and Dr E W Gahan at 224 Tremont Street. No arrests or thefts were reported. A crowd gathered outside 175 Tremont Street causing panic and business disruption in the building. Tenants complained and withheld rent until suspects were ejected. The door to Mrs French's office was broken open with a jimmy.
Thursday brings cloudy skies with occasional light rain and warmer temperatures. Brisk southerly winds pattern the day. Friday remains partly cloudy and warm with continued mild conditions across Boston and surrounding areas.
New England forecast shows rain on Thursday in New England with Friday turning fair and brisk south winds shifting to the east. In New York, rain on Thursday gives way to fair conditions Friday with fresh to brisk southwest winds.
News from New York reports an Austrian discovery named ascatco that allegedly relieves and permanently cures asthma bronchitis and catarrh. The Austrian dispensary at 22 West Twenty fifth Street offers a free sample to anyone who writes for it.
Ad copy touts Sanford's Ginger as ten times more effective for chills and grip with healthful benefits. Mentions stoves and prices at Albee 99 Bli k Street, suggesting a retail display.
The Fall River schooner James Parker from Bangor to Port Chester was salvaged off Brenton's Reef by the tug Solicitor and the torpedo boat Dahlgren. Captain Davis and crew endured a brutal voyage as Mrs Davis and two sailors were rescued by the Columbia. The ceremony followed later at Arlington Street Church with a quiet wedding before their Bermuda bound departure.
A concise political notice argues that supporting the candidate equates to backing ethical campaign conduct. It frames the contest as a test of integrity and transparent practices, urging voters to favor a candidate committed to clean campaign methods.
Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Carver daughter of Mr and Mrs John Edward Carver of 208 Aspinwall Avenue Brookline married Preston Howard Skidmore of Bridgeport Connecticut on November 9 in a surprise wedding.
In Boston the skies glowed with fire as tens of thousands swarmed streets for caucuses. Fitzgerald toured by auto with crowds lifting him to platforms while Martin Lomasney led Hendricks Club veterans into Fitzgerald strongholds. A clash between factions occurred near Faneuil Hall as all three Republicans spoke.
A four story brick building at 644 548 Main Street Charlestown caught fire at 145 AM. By 2 AM a third alarm was sounded and eight people were overcome by smoke. Cauley Hall on the upper floors was gutted and the skating rink on the second floor was in flames.
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