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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1906
Page
6
After the most successful season in a decade the Revere Beach amusements and large restaurants close for the off season until May 1907. Officials report 100000 day and evening visitors, Wonderland also sees strong turnout with three million total visits since May 30.
John S. Clark a 36 year old liquor salesman from 360 Longwood Avenue Boston was arrested in Pekin Illinois on larceny charges of 1300 dollars from his former employer H W Huguley 134 Canal Street. He was brought back to Boston last evening by Inspectors Shields and Pierce and jailed at Charles Street.
A mysterious fire damaged the two and a half story wooden house at 20 Chapin Avenue West Roxbury causing 2500 dollars in damage. F B Smith and his five-member family escaped through smoke and flames. Captain McBryan considers asking the fire marshal to investigate possible arson linked to recent barn fires at the Martin Luther estate nearby.
In Watertown on California Street near Fifth Avenue an unknown party drove a black steam carriage numbered 6619 into J. J. Egan’s yard Saturday afternoon and left it. Police believe the machine was stolen and abandoned after use. no owner could be identified and the Mobile Company of America carriage bears manufacturer’s number 30 037.
The Dover Street Yardmen a railroad men’s social group held their annual outing yesterday with about 150 participants. They met at South Station and rode by special car to Highland Lake Grove for a day of singing speechmaking athletic games and an old fashioned clambake.
The Calvary Cemetery directors presented a massive sanctuary lamp to the mortuary chapel sanctuary yesterday afternoon, marking a ceremonial donation to the cemetery church space.
An appeal to recognize women's contributions and rights, praising mothers and advocating suffrage. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, alcohol-free treatment for common female ailments, outlining its purported benefits and urging hesitant readers to seek medical advice from Dr. Pierce.
Italian citizens gathered for the Feast of the Seven Dolors in Boston’s North End with a solemn high mass at St Leonard of Port Maurice. Rev Father Alexander officiated, Sermon by Rev Vigilio. The Society in uniform led a parade led by Signor Michael Russo and banners decorated the line. A bands concert in North Square drew hundreds as the three day observance continues with a final procession and fireworks at North End Park.
The funeral for James A. Garland a noted millionaire club and society man was held at Mt. Auburn Chapel Cambridge with Reverend Dinzey officiating. Cremation followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery and many relatives and friends attended.
Albert T. Quinton, a Dorchester carpenter of 24 Blue Hill Avenue, was found dead off 34 Buffum Street after a night of heavy drinking. Police hunt four men seen fleeing Union Street. autopsy cites murder by blows with robbery motive.
Burton E Farmer of 469 Grove Street Worcester was relieved of his pocketbook containing $19 while helping a woman board a car in Park square last night. The thief fled as Farmer alerted the crowd and police were notified with a good description.
An editorial style ad urges girls and women aged 15 to 18 and beyond to use Trappist Fathers' Phosphated Wine of Cinchona as a tonic for anemia debility and nervous disorders. It claims rapid improvement and urges immediate use with availability from druggists.
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