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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
2
Richard Belyea, 45, killed himself yesterday morning by turning on gas jets in his room at 20 Dwight Street lodging house. A note read Good-by, dear, good-by, darling Pray for me, Etta, darling. He claimed a Ward 16 politician had won the girl’s love from him and mentioned a Miss Crezmer.
Baron Komura departed Vancouver aboard the Empress of India for Yokohama. He declined interviews and was reported much improved. Dr. William Pritchard, who traveled with him from New York, will remain behind.
Five candidates appeared at the Quincy House to be judged for Boston’s entry in the New York beauty show. Miss Mabel Howe and Miss Barbara Manley led the women’s field, with two men also moving forward. Dr Sargent of Harvard assessed measurements and symmetry as contenders pursue the $1000 prize.
Miss Annie Reichard of Kinloch Park Missouri won the state title from 30 contestants to represent Missouri in a New York physical culture contest at Madison Square Garden. She matched ideal measurements closely and was praised for form and pleasing features in the selection.
In New York on October 3 the trial of Blanche McKee seeks a share of the $700,000 left by her father Alpheus D. Dubois. Testimony portrays him as handsome but miserly, deserting wife and baby, with details of his vanity and lack of affection for his child.
After a three days hearing before the Police Board Patrolman Watson W J Cooke of Division 1 was found not guilty on intoxication and neglect of duty and guilty of insubordination and disrespect toward a superior officer He was fined 20 days pay.
George Washington Woosley a preacher in Creston Iowa at age 60 becomes father to a baby girl, his 24th child. All children survive with eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He plans to tell President Roosevelt about the remarkable family.
Brockton reports the death of Dr. Eli A. Chase at his home 21 Fuller Street from a self inflicted gunshot. The respected physician, born April 3 1847 in Unity Maine, left a widow and three surviving children: Dr. Harry Chase of New York, Clara a Wellsley graduate, and Annie attending Wellsley College. The death followed illness and severe health struggles.
A circulating rumor suggests a police shift among captains and lieutenants soon and that Stations 3 6 and 10 will be affected. It mentions Captain O LALOR of Station 6 as a possible transfer and notes tensions at that station.
Auctioneer Walter Jackson sold all seven fifty price seats for Friday afternoon Symphony Orchestra concerts. Symphony Hall was filled as bidding started at 10 o clock for seats in row KK on the main floor eight rows from the rear. Row 22 averaged 22 dollars with 23.60 for aisle seats. Row E averaged 20 with 22 for three seats on the left. Row F averaged 19.50 as seats sold quickly. Tomorrow morning the sale of the $12 seats for Saturday evening concerts will occur in Symphony Hall.
Thomas Eugene White, 24, has won three Richard K. Fox medals for symmetry and strength as a standout at the Boston Young Men's Christian Union Gymnasium. In eight classes he trained heiresses in posture and carriage and earned prizes among 8530 candidates at a Harvard examination last year.
Typhoid fever leaves nerves highly sensitive after recovery. Dr Williams Pink Pills promise to rebuild flesh and strengthen nerves, with testimonial from Charles Worth of East Vassalboro Maine. Pills feed nerves via blood and are sold by druggists or directly from Schenectady New York firm.
An advertisement for Hood’s Sarsaparilla promotes it as a superior blood purifier made by unique methods to preserve medicinal value. It claims to cure severe scrofula salt rheum catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia and debility and asserts the product will cure you and is the world’s greatest blood medicine.
Portland, October 3. A new secret alliance of young women in the city aims to curb intemperance among their male friends. They host social events inviting only total abstainers, removing wine and punch and enforcing strict etiquette to ostracize drinking men.
The Boston YWCA on Berkeley Street runs a large employment office and a long standing training school for servant girls. Over more than 20 years it has graduated at least 1500 servants from a free program open to all nationalities.
White compared to Sandow praising his great muscular contraction. Measurements include a nine inch chest expansion and biceps at 16 14 inches with a 155 pound frame. Charles Hawkins a 29 year old artist's model with private studio work in Cleveland Cincinnati and Boston described as slender yet nearly perfect. Nicholas Spitz named boy wonder at 149 pounds and ten inches tall after two London certificates. he trains at First Street Gym Boston South, excelling in general gym work as an all round athlete.
A man held in Butte, Montana, has been positively identified as Pat Crowe. The identification was made by an unnamed worker from the South Omaha stock yards. Crowe admits his identity and says he wishes to return to Nebraska to clear himself, claiming no law can prosecute him.
Omaha Nebraska October 3 steps were taken to bring Pat Crowe to Omaha immediately. The chief of police of Butte was asked to hold Crowe until Nebraska officers can reach there. The only reward for Crowe's arrest is 2 dollars. Edward B Cudahy stated he was anxious to prosecute.
Victor Poull of Chicago escaped from the Berkshire county House of Correction for the second time in a year. He climbed a drain pipe to scale a 2 foot wall surrounding the prison yard and was serving a 16 months sentence for breaking and entering the railroad station at Ashley Falls Connecticut.
Mr and Mrs W H Leman of 12 Kingsbury Street Roxbury hosted a party last evening for their daughter Lil Wan’s eighth birthday. Many young friends attended and she received numerous gifts. Refreshments were served and a musical program followed with vocal solos by Grant Driver and Miss Margaret McElroy and piano solos by Misses Young and Connors.
An old newspaper ad touts a home remedy titled To Cure a Cold in One Day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It warns of a refund if it fails and notes 25 cents price with W. Groves's signature on each box.
Arthur Gaucher of the U S ship Dubuque married Miss Louise Peters of Medford in Medford with Rev M A Levey officiating. Gaucher, on furlough, has nine months of Navy service left and must return to duty Saturday. The couple will spend their brief honeymoon at his parents' home in Westboro.
Lillian R. Leeman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Leeman and Charles B Wickins of London were married tonight by Rev George S Butters at 24 Richardson Street Newton. Best man Harry E Towle maid of honor Clara S Robbins. They will reside at Fort Andrew Boston Harbor.
A young woman, about 24, with light complexion and reddish hair, brought an infant to Mrs. William Crager in Arch Street seeking country care after answering a Boston ad. She left after arrangements and has not been heard from. Crager recalls a 6 foot 4 inch tall woman who claimed to work in a Boston store.
A self marketing healer with 25 years experience offers unique blood cleansing medicines to treat chronic diseases. Claims to cure by absorption, avoids poisons or drugs, promises improvement regardless of disease, and offers free consultation with mail options and a booklet.
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