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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
5
An advertisement touts X Zalia as a direct nasal treatment for catarrh and throat inflammation claiming immediate head relief and permanent cure with repeated use. It cites a Boston company and a physician testimonial, listing numerous ailments allegedly helped and offering a book and a soap product to accompany the remedy.
Attorney Charles H. Stebbins of Stebbins Storer Crockett plans to contest the will of his father C. M. Stebbins in Denver after a previous probate trial ended without a verdict. The elder Stebbins left $700000 to fund a home for illegitimate children, while his children received nothing. The case recalls remarks about his past behavior and mental state. C. M. Stebbins organized the Western Union Company.
Judge Lowell ordered a post ponement in the Ubero Plantation Company hearing to determine if stockholders favor a reorganization or a sale of property rights. Opinions will be obtained by postal ballot. The reform plan aims to give shareholders 50 cents on each dollar paid and to raise new capital, with $50,000 already subscribed.
Victor R. Person and Otto A. Bergtrom of the Swedish Gymnastic Club Posse were convicted in Superior Criminal Court of selling beer without a license at a June 17 picnic in Caledonia Grove. Twenty-five witnesses testified only one beer was sold, while two police officers swore purchases were made. analysis showed 3.28 percent alcohol. Sentencing pending after earlier $50 fines.
In probate court Judge McKim denied a petition by Christopher Riley to remove Eugene J. Feeley as administrator of the Bernard Riley estate. The motion argued Riley is the deceased’s nearest relative.
Charles T. Dolan of 159 Roxbury Street, chairman of the city music commission, was honored in a funeral at St. Francis de Sales Church Roxbury. A 200-voice choir sang the responses amid solemn high mass led by Rev. P. J. Daley with a clergy staff. Pallbearers included Dolan family members and local colleagues. interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
The body of Rev Fr Frederick J Holland 8 J lay in state at St Mary's Church Endicott Street after death Tuesday. A low mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock with Fr Joseph Gorman officiating. Interment is planned in Worcester at the Jesuit cemetery.
Henry H. Rogers fights a $3 million claim over Rockefeller accounts in a Boston Gas deal. Receiver Pepper seeks misappropriated funds from Rogers and Whitney related to New England Gas and Coke Company control of several Boston area gas firms. Rogers denies knowledge of the $3 million transaction while organizers argue for private hearings and await the master’s report.
Patrick Leary of 263 Portland Street Cambridgeport was ordered held in 1000 bail until Sept 22 after admitting to United States Attorney that his brother Daniel arrived 11 years ago. Leary testified in Cambridge naturalization proceedings. Daniel Leary’s arrival was dated April 19, 1901.
Michael Hardiman, 31, injured on Sept 12 at Washington street subway, fell 37 feet landing on a pig iron bar. He died from injuries and was placed on the dangerous list after a compound fracture of the tarsus.
Under Mayor Collins will not yet public the widow is named sole executrix. John J Collins the deceased mayor's brother in law and attorney will act for her. Estate valued around 75000 with life insurance between 20000 and 30000 and stock in the International Trust Company. Mayor also held large equity in his Brighton Corey road home.
William E. Hart, 11, of 406 Grove Street left home yesterday afternoon to seek adventures abroad. A Newton Upper Falls policeman found him today and returned him to his parents, ending the wander.
Judge Fox grants a temporary injunction in the Wiley C Burns case restraining Corey Milliken Co from disposing of money stocks and bonds Burns placed with them. Burns vanished around June 1 leaving no property except what Corey Milliken holds. Pinkerton agency is offering a nationwide reward. The case proceeds on its merits later.
The Cunarder Ivernia, under Captain W. T. Turner, docked at East Boston after a rapid voyage of 382 miles on Sept 19. On board were 2004 passengers including 191 first class 226 second class and 1587 steerage. Notables aboard included Robert Treat Paine Jr and Mrs Paine and many clergymen and professionals. Customs inspectors appeared with new dark blue caps bearing a golden eagle and inspected the ship, instead of the scarlet caps planned.
Cambridge mayor Augus tine J. Daly placed John F. McPherson on file after finding him guilty in conduct unbecoming an officer for knocking down J Samuel Ralph during a Riverside Press fire. Captain Culver Vose faced assault charges but the Vose case was dismissed after McPherson admitted the reason.
Mr and Mrs Dawson who operated as Marion clairvoyants at 31 Elm Avenue Brockton are sought by police after a patron handed them 60 dollars for luck and they left town with a carriage early Tuesday. Crowds gathered at the rooms but the business has not reopened.
London observers report fashionable women smoke cigarettes after tea, finding the ritual quiets gossip and elevates thoughts. The claim is that smoking leads to loftier ideas and that women who smoke do not engage in scandal.
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a portable health aid to ward off dozens of ailments from constipation to headaches. It claims the candy tablets exercise the bowels, prevent serious illness, and offer insurance for daily life, urging constant carry in a vest pocket or purse and warning to buy only genuine Sterling Remedy Company products.
About 100 attackers scaled walls at Riga central prison, cut wires and freed two political prisoners. In the ensuing clash with police and night watchmen, two prisoners were killed and three guards seriously wounded. A policeman was killed during the pursuit.
William P. Shew, 38, of 305 Ninety-seventh Street New York, was arrested by police for larceny of $50 from William L. Marsh of room 107 Equitable Building. Shew presented a forged contract claiming Marsh signed for directory advertising. Marsh alerted police who had him issue a check. Shew was apprehended after requesting payment. Chief Watts suspects a Boston attempt at the same scam.
Governor Douglas denied referring Everett P. Willis of Taunton to the pardon committee. Everett, in a 15 to 20 year sentence for an Aug 20 1897 jail break attempt, aided his brother Herbert A. Willis who was serving a life term for murder. Officer E S Darling was seriously wounded during the attempt and Herbert Willis was killed.
A conference in Arcade Hall Park Square represented by 34 branches unanimously recognized Patrick M Longan’s rival Murphy as State president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Massachusetts. The meeting, called by Thomas B Murphy, elected Henry D Carbury secretary and James A McTiernan sergeant at arms. A committee was formed to create a State organization.
At 2 30 Sunday afternoon the joint degree staff of Divisions 14 and 49 Ancient Order of Hibernians will exemplify four degrees for a large class in Red Men Hall at Washington Street and Chestnut Hill Avenue Brighton M J Coyle to act as patrician Invitations have been sent to the State board of officers and county presidents of Suffolk and Middlesex
Claudie Gool, eight year old blind girl from Jonesport Maine, arrived on the 9 15 train and disappeared. She was located yesterday morning at the Kindergarten for the Blind on Day street in Jamaica Plain and taken to the home by a representative.
Helen Stoner recounts her family's tragedy with Dr. Roylott and the Roylott estate. Holmes weighs the dangerous clues including a cryptic death cry and staged distractions as they plan a covert visit to Stoke Moran to uncover hidden truths.
In a tense London scene Holmes contends with Dr. Grimesby Roylott of Stoke Moran who declares his stake in Miss Stoner and warns Holmes away. The exchange ends as Roylott bursts out wielding a bent poker and vows not to be thwarted. To be continued in tomorrow's Post.
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