21 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
1
A Boston investigation labels a 28 year old woman as the leader of a female burglar gang. The profile lists her as 5 feet 5 inches tall, 120 pounds with light complexion and blue eyes. She wears a dark skirt and hat.
McCall claims New York Life Insurance contributed 48000 dollars to the Republican campaign in 1904. Roosevelt ordered managers to return the funds after a conference with party leaders. McCall says Democratic candidates pressed him for money in 1904 and asserts his 50000 dollar use of the firm's funds helped defeat Bryan in 1896. He says the contribution served policy holders and was justified.
A Boston police report identifies a glamorous woman nicknamed Miss Slick as chief organizer of a gang posing as telephone inspectors to raid wealthy homes. Over two days the gang stole jewelry and clothing valued at more than 5000 dollars, including many gold items, from victims in the Hub. Police warned pawnshops to watch for transfers and described two suspects as young inspectors seen with bags.
Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston invites business owners to discuss electric signs and their value. They offer signs from 10 cents a night, with options to write, call, or visit the contract agent at 8 Head Place.
Police and citizens hunted two escaped inmates Frank R Wiley and Minot St Clair Francis after a Sunday breakout from Bridgewater State Farm. Officers blocked Neponset bridges and searched trains and vacant properties through Squantum and Quincy areas while warning to shoot Francis on sight if necessary.
Mrs. C. D. Galvin of Boston reported the loss or theft of diamonds and other jewels worth thousands. She had secured the gems in a bag placed in her baby carriage after shopping and police efforts to recover them have been fruitless. She is visiting Oakland sister of R. G. Bartlett, with Carroll D. Galvin, a mining engineer, residing in Brookline.
Tommy Murphy of New York defeated ex featherweight champion George Dixon at the National A.C. in Philadelphia. Dixon weighed 122 pounds, the bout lasting 2 minutes 20 seconds in the second round before a packed crowd.
Judge Alton B Parker Democratic nominee for president in 1904 declared he did not solicit money from John A McCall president of New York Life for the 1904 campaign He repeated this after McCall testified before the insurance investigating committee and suggested Parker sought funds from him The former Democratic state chair says the charge is false and he will not be deterred from campaign duties.
Elevated structure workers began building a new section linking Bartlett Street to Forest Hills Square. The project marks the latest progress on an urban transit corridor, with crews mobilizing equipment and safety measures as operations start.
A shopper questions the value of paying $25 for worsted suits when F. Gray Company offers them at $9.90. The note contrasts quality and price, urging readers to compare costs before buying.
Three Hotel Touraine workers engaged in a violent clash in the grill room last evening. Champagne bottles were hurled as guests panicked about 200 people in attendance. Two employees were taken to hospital after the melee.
At the grill room crowded with guests a dispute over a charge check sparked a fight between waiter John McKenna and the doorman. Both men required stitches after the confrontation, McKenna receiving 12 stitches in the head.
Nationals win and tie with Brooklyn in final home games of the season. Varsity eleven debuts at Harvard with Captain Hurley unavailable. Golf championship opens at Myopia. Susie N records two-heat win at Columbus for 3 year olds with times 2 10 and 2100. Proper wins feature race at Graves End. Dixie wins Vanderbilt motor boat cup.
A shopper is urged to visit F. Gray Company at Washington and Hanover streets to buy a top coat for ninety cents on the dollar. The brief notice advertises a significant discount and location details.
A local business on Washington and Hanover Streets advertises a rain coat for 5.90 dollars instead of 15, urging customers to visit F. Gray Company for the bargain.
Dr Henry Dalton of Cambridge, famed surgeon, faces exposure of a dual life as his wives Jennie Dalton of Cambridge and a former Mrs James Bruce McClellan pursue him. In Cheyenne new lodging ends with Dalton fleeing with wife No 2 as boards demand clearance of his record and social circles lament the tangled fallout.
A short ad notes boys suits priced at 1.49 and young men’s at 4.90 at the F Gray Company on Washington and Hanover streets. It contrasts prices with “Twice as much elsewhere.”
Swampscott Sept 20 Police say new evidence linked to motive in heiress Mrs Jennie Chase death. Chief Harris and Deputy Chief Neal refuse detail but say findings may affect whether the death was self inflicted or part of a death plot. The case includes chemical analysis of Mrs Chase’s stomach and organs and will be presented to District Attorney Peters.
Forecast notes fair weather today in Boston and vicinity. Friday expected to stay fair with possible local showers later in the day or night and a warmer temperature. Winds shift from westerly to southerly.
Yesterday's temperature readings are unclear but indicate warm conditions. Washington's Forecast shows fair weather across Eastern New York and New England with warmer conditions Friday and light to fresh winds.
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