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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1905

Page

5

Mrs. Fentress Sues For $20000 In Equity

Mary E. Fentress widow of Captain Fentress files a bill in Suffolk Court seeking to enjoin Edwin B. Cox administrator of William E. Cox from destroying papers and to compel delivery of accounts. She claims $20,000 entrusted to William B. Cox as trustee should be paid to her and asks for an accounting and a trust established. She alleges she has no other support and that Cox left instructions for the fund not shown to her. The administrator denies the claim and an order of notice is issued returnable Oct. 12.

Mary E. Fentress Captain Fentress United States Navy Suffolk Court Edwin B. Cox William E. Cox Brookline William Cox William B. Cox Fentress Cox

Striking Cemetery Workers Return After Overnight Stand

Weston settlers report seven of nine cemetery workers quit to protest mingling with Italian laborers. Superintendent Cooper offered immediate return, warning they would be barred if they refused. The dispute ended with all workers back on duty within a day and peace restored.

Weston Cooper

Peoria School Chief Faces Indictments

Newton C. Dougherty city superintendent of schools and Peoria National Bank president has 13 indictments returned, including 10 for embezzlement and 3 for forgery. State's attorney plans to add 40 more as the Peoria Clearing House votes a $300,000 loan to the bank.

Peoria Ill Newton C. Dougherty Peoria National Bank Met Peoria Clearing House Tional Bank

Trott disappearance continues as Greenwood is released

Fred M. Trott remains missing after vanishing from Peak's Island on Tuesday. Charles Greenwood, detained on suspicion of knowl edge, was released this afternoon. Trott's relatives are in Boston and the submerged motor boat found in the harbor challenges the motor boat theory. Police investigations continue.

Portland Fred M. Trott Peak’s Island Charles Greenwood Trott Boston

New Canso Cable Completed Across Atlantic

The Commercial Cable Company's fifth Atlantic cable from Canso to Waterville Ireland was completed with the final splice 180 miles off the Irish coast. Signalling speed is expected to be 15 percent faster than similar length cables. Costs ranged from 1000 to 6000 dollars per mile. the deepest depth reached was 2600 fathoms.

Canso N. S Commercial Atlantic Waterville Ireland Irish

Forged Siegel Co. Solicitations Warned by Police

Bogus solicitors claim to represent the Henry Siegel Company and forge its signature on grocery orders to take money in advance. The scheme has operated in South Boston, South End, West End, Charlestown, Everett and Somerville. Police urge anyone who dealt with such solicitors to report details immediately to aid the investigation.

Henry Siegel Company Metropolitan Police South Boston South End West End Charlestown Everett Somerville Henry Siegel CO

Widener Elkins Syndicate Buys Ohio Interurban Roads

Columbus official notice confirms the Widener Elkins syndicate of Philadelphia has purchased the Columbus Buckeye Lake Newark and Columbus Newark Zanesville electric roads. The Appl eyard interurban deal remains incomplete and unresolved as of today.

Columbus, O Columbus Buckeye Lake Newark Columbus, Newark & Zanesville Widener-Elkins Syndicate Philadelphia Appleyard

Bargain Fashion: Mens Shirts Pajamas and Neckwear on Sale

A sale ad offers colored hand laundered bosoms in light medium and dark shades with cuffs attached or detached. Men’s shirts from 85c to 4.00 and 1.10 for negligee styles, Madras fabrics, plaited fronts, and fall colors. Also 55c Misses suits and 1.25 neckwear with silk patterns. sizes 14 to 18 years. Stock includes four-is-hands and half-dollar neckwear lines at Essex Street door.

Essex Street Panama

Saturday Shoe Sale Offers Many Men and Women Shoes

Saturday sale highlights extensive stock across men's and women's departments with prices like 2.00 for several styles. Beck Velour Calf and Patent Colt Skin boots feature heavy and light weight soles and varied heel heights. School and dress shoes in Vici Kid and Box Calf offered in limited sizes with special prices.

Weekend sale roundup offers rods skates and clothing

An extended sale listing highlights Rainbow steel fishing rods priced well below typical costs. Roller skates in two and four wheel varieties, children’s strap models and protective items are shown. Also advertised are revolvers for home protection and a range of sweaters, football pants, and khaki gear. The notice promotes bicycle models and assorted outdoor wear with pricing and weekly Saturday emphasis.

Ford Henry Siegel Newport Whitely

Strongest Policeman in Boston Named Patrolman McEachern

The article extols Patrolman A. V. McEachern of Station 14 Brighton as Boston’s strongest officer and notes New York’s claim to a rival title for its own Ajax officer.

Boston A. V. McEachern Brighton New York Whitman McEachern The New Yorker

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