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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1905
Page
2
The Rev Mr Moore of Riverside Baptist Church announced plans for a league to pressure authorities over alleged insurance company official misdeeds under legislative investigation. He said the league would seek resignations of President John A McCall and Vice President George W Perkins and demand restoration of diverted trust funds.
In St John New Brunswick two brothers Stanley Floyd 17 of Bloomfield and Corey Floyd were struck by a train at Bloomfield Crossing on Saturday. Stanley died today after surviving the initial impact while Corey was killed instantly. The train crew reported the engine bell ringing as the brothers faced away from the track on approach.
The Rev. Charles O. Eames pastor of South Congregational Church in Rochester announces his resignation to accept two calls from Athol Massachusetts. He has served Rochester for five years after graduating from Williams College and studying at Hartford Theological Seminary.
The Rosh Hashona service closed with crowds along the Charles River in Charlestown and North End Park performing Tashlikh. Yom Kippur, the day of atonement, will be observed next Sunday as Orthodox Hebrews seek forgiveness from those they wronged. Fowl dealers report a busy week ahead as roosters and hens are offered on the eve of Yom Kippur. Attendance at services set a record with all houses of worship filled during the two days.
Washington ordered James A. Anderson of Boston removed from the customs department for his role in the smuggling of Lee Chunck Kee across the Niagara River. He is the last of three accused to be dismissed.
John Prouty aged 68 hanged himself with a rope thrown over a steam pipe and swung into the pit of the steamer Governor Allen on the Lowell to Nashua route. The act, attributed to temporary insanity, left him the only brother of the ship's captain.
James G. Maddrah Jr. on a huntsman trip treads a 50 foot hill when a large boulder shifts sending both man and rock down the slope. The rock crushes Maddrah at the bottom, his body found by his son.
Stockholm reports September elections for the second chamber of the Riksdag show a left leaning shift with socialists gaining several seats to hold 14. Voters rejected proportional representation, leaving the left with a small majority in the new chamber.
The Rev. Thomas M. Preble, 96, occupied the pulpit at the Advent Church Somerville yesterday morning. His sermon title was The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus. This marked the second time in a month he preached at that church.
Wellesley police halted more than 20 machines today after a motorist crackdown. No arrests were made, but summonses will be sworn out and serious offenders to be brought into court.
Mr and Mrs George M Stevens of 1790 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge returned from a month away to find about 1000 dollars worth of valuables stolen. Burglars entered by breaking a front window and ransacked the home taking silverware typewriter $100 two opera glasses 40 music box 50 and more including wedding presents from 38 years ago. Stevens, a retired clock maker, notes three prior robberies in recent years. A servant at Edward Read’s home on Hurlbut Street found burglars had entered to steal silverware but fled without taking items.
A band stand collapse in front of Our Lady of the Rosary church during St Michael day celebrations in Flint Village injures three boys. Edward Mullins, 9, trapped under planks and stone, suffers a broken back with prognosis uncertain.
Mrs Mary A O Hare 45 of Cherry Valley Leicester drowned herself and her 11 month old son at Olneys Pond after a period of temporary insanity. Medical Examiner Dr F H Baker Worcester ruled death in both cases due to drowning. Husband James O Hare found the bodies after a long search.
A major blaze in Tokyo on October 1 destroyed 27 storehouses and fodder sheds at the Hiroshima army post, with damage estimated around 5 million dollars. Authorities consider arson suspicion against anti peace party members.
In Indianapolis on October 1, claimants Mary Burleston Sallie Snowden and Alice Snowden say they were hypnotized by 19 year old Adolphus Snowden. After a dramatic scene they were reunited with their husbands at Folkston near Garrett.
Police raided the Park Square Hotel early Sunday morning and arrested three couples. A small quantity of liquor was seized, including about a gill of brandy. Proprietor Mr Plaisted says a spotter bought a half pint from a hotel employee and the liquor belonged to the employee.
The harbor at Shimonoseki dressed in gala fashion to welcome Miss Alice Roosevelt who arrived today aboard the Minnesota and left landings shortly after arriving.
The Rev Dr Edward Abbott of St James’ Cambridge urged his parish yesterday to hasten the election of a new pastor. He resigned months ago after 27 years in service and yesterday’s remarks confirmed his retirement. He prayed for harmony in the process.
A Bristol Rhode Island man details his rheumatism and blood disease recovery using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He explains cold exposure worsened his condition, notes swelling and numbness subsiding after two boxes, and urges others to write the Dr Williams Co New York for evidence of cures in anemia and erysipelas.
Albany October 1 The final effort to save Albert T. Patrick condemned to die in the electric chair for the murder of William Marsh Rice will be made before the New York State Court of Appeals tomorrow afternoon. Motions of this character are not usually argued orally, but the court may strain a point given the circumstances and guilt question.
Troopers on guard observed the blaze at about 1 am as flames swept through wooden buildings packed with inflammable contents. Volunteers from nearby fire departments and emergency units battled the inferno, while police investigate the fire’s cause and reportedly probe for an anti peace agitants plot.
West Newton Oct 1 Still guarding her identity the mysterious woman who has haunted the courthouse leaves as Robert Lamont Gillis is sent to East Cambridge jail for larceny of 275 from J J Magee manager of the Belle of Boston company The woman known as the party may not return Gillis says he is innocent and the company had access to the room.
The opera star announces she will use her maiden name after divorce and signs as Mile. Lillian Nordica. She arrived in New York from Havre to prepare for new roles in the coming season, a move that surprises friends.
Daniel J. Daly a longtime Boston newspaper man died after a months long illness at his sister Mrs Michael J Desmond's East Boston home 97 Maverick Street. Daly known for waterfront news and maritime knowledge began his career after school and will be buried in Old Dorchester Cemetery after services at Holy Redeemer Church Maverick Street East Boston.
Women deserted families 10 days ago, living in Folkston under Snowden’s influence. One posed as Snowden’s wife, another as his sister, a third as his aunt. Snowden denied control until doctors labeled him an unconscious hypnotist. He faces multiple charges.
Albert Dixon aged 80 a farm laborer and woodchopper imprisoned for life since July 14 1902 for murder died in the state prison hospital Providence R I from a complication of diseases ending with heart failure.
Patrolman John J. Hanrahan of Station 4 known as the guardian of Chinatown will marry Miss Mary J. Carney of Roxbury today. The Rev. Charles Reagan of All Saints Church Roxbury will officiate. Hanrahan receives best wishes from many friends.
In West Seneca a LACKAWANNA Steel plant worker Louis Kubynski was fatally shot after a mysterious warning from a relative and a stranger’s visit. Police report Kubynski refused to talk as a secret society angle is probed.
Five men were burned when a steam automobile owned by H O Jameison of New York caught fire in Stamford while gasolene was being poured. Those burned include Joseph Mechaley Walter Greeney Lester Parker Bertram Decamp and Gordon Wagner. Jameison was not in the car and the machine was destroyed.
The S H Davis & Co hardware firm at Portland and Sudbury streets marks its 100th weekly special sale with window displays. The two floor and basement store showcases appliances tools fishing tackle kitchenware and cutlery. The firm, successors to Davis Stebbins Co established 84 years ago, serves as exclusive Boston agents for Chilton paints and the Sargent house line.
James G. Clayton an African American man killed his wife and lodger James Hannon in West 134th Street. Clayton had warned his wife about her relationship with Hannon and returned home to shoot them both before being arrested and confessing.
James Jones a 42 year old mason died after leaving a dance at 86 Dalby Street Newton. He reeled from the gathering, became so hilarious as to affect his heart and fell dead in the yard. Jones lived at 12 Cook Street and was single.
A local healer advertises 25 years of treating chronic diseases with original oils and herbs. He claims to cure without knives or drugs, offering free consultation and a mailed booklet with symptom forms for both sick men and women.
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