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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1905
Page
4
Mrs. Mary Griffis of Albion Pennsylvania reports recovery from consumption and liver hemorrhage after using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. She recalls being a skeletal invalid at 64 she is now in good health, praising the product as the greatest medicine for weak and aged people.
Advertisement claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey prevents consumption and lung diseases and treats indigestion. It is endorsed by physicians and temperance groups, urged as a tonic by thousands, with a warning to buy only genuine bottles at $1.00 and to look for the Old Chemist label.
The Democratic executive committee signaled a campaign focused on reciprocity with tariff policy guiding the choice of the state ticket. Osbourne Howes, head of the reciprocal trade group, will lead the plank drafting for the convention. John R. Thayer to preside and keynote. governorship not discussed.
Roxbury politicians including Hampden Club members plan a monster parade tonight. Red fire will light the route as candidates ride, with a Democratic Ward 17 Representative hopeful leading on a white horse.
Malden Sept 21 Chairman Fred R Robinson of the Board of Aldermen announced he will not seek another term. He has served one year on the board and could have faced Ward 5 voters without opposition if he ran again.
In Philadelphia on Sept 21 the I O O F delayed action on dividing the Patriarchs Militant from the sovereign lodge and put off decisions on affiliating with the Manchester Unity and on building a sanitarium until tomorrow as the committee reviews the state of the order.
Windows of Spelman Hall shattered during Linehan rally as Ward 18 crowd clashed with police from Station 6. Lieutenant Frohock led police efforts to keep order, while Daniel Lydon of the Ward 18 Democratic committee opened the meeting amid chaos. Alderman Linehan defended Dock Trust records and attacked rivals as speakers urged political stances.
Voters in Ward 15 packed the rally for House candidate John H. Toland last night. Thomas J. Kenny presided with speakers Reuben Rush ex Senator McIsaac John Cannon and Councilman P H O Connor Toland is said to be the personal choice of Congressman McNary.
Mayor Whelton grants Timothy L. Conley and followers permission to use the wardroom the night before the election for Glynn campaign activities. President Corley plans open air meetings by Tammanyites under the same circumstances. Both sides had filed applications. decision made on priority of application.
Three three year olds from 9 Willard Street in the West End wandered hand in hand into Court Square to dodge crowds. Ikie Kiernan led the trio as a badge bearing Coal Teamsters and Helpers Local marked him as spokesman. Officers at Station 2 fed them apples and papers until their mothers claimed them at 3 o clock.
Over 200 patrolmen detailed by William H. Pierce for duty at the State primary in Boston on September 26. One hundred ninety eight will convey ballot boxes voting lists and documents from the election commissioners office in the old Court House Court Square to polling places. An officer of rank will visit polling places in each division to protect voters.
Auburndale Sept 21. George J T Ivister 25 believed insane attempted to create disturbance at Norumbega Park and was promptly arrested. He lives at 28 Ware Street Somerville and had recently been released from the Danvers Asylum.
A 24 member party from Waltham organized by Arthur L. Cole boarded a chartered Pullman in Waltham, bound for Hemet California. The group includes Cole and family, friends, and acquaintances led by Miss Marion Cole. The train left amid cheers from local residents.
The Rev. John J. Downey pastor of St. Margaret's at Beverly Farms died after a short illness. Born in Boston 41 years ago he was active in Boston charitable work. He led the Working Boys' Home and served at St. Cecilia's Back Bay before moving to Beverly Farms less than a year ago. He was known as a forceful speaker with notable energy and executive ability.
Agnes Stanley sues Bernard W. Stanley for libel of divorce in Waltham Massachusetts. The suit accuses cruel and abusive treatment and names a Boston firm as court process server. The couple share daughter Maud aged 14 and have property ties on Whitney Avenue.
Important cases from the first Police Court session include Herbert C. Deans charged with breaking into David Rosenfeld's shop at 42 Summer Street on Sept. 14. Deans was shot in the thigh by Patrolman Cordiner and appeared on crutches. George H. Shea, of Charlestown, sentenced to four months for hugging and kissing Nellie Sprague, appealed. William C. Orrell receives four months for wife beating. Charles Mullen handles theft case with three months. John H. Green held to October term grand jury for forged check. Melville C. Davis, alleged cohabitation, has hearing set for today.
In a Superior Criminal Court session Judge Pierce imposed fines and sentences. John Dawson received 75 dollars for keeping a betting pool room. Walter L. Pike was imprisoned 18 months in the House of Correction for breaking and entering. Harry Rolfe paid 100 dollars for illegal liquor sales. Samuel A. Super fined 10 dollars for selling impure milk. William Epstein had a case placed on file for doing business on the Lord's day. Charles Fulp and Joseph Bourette, held on 2000 dollars bail awaiting sentence. Frank Rizzo remained on trial for mayhem.
Albert F. Hayden as assignee of Edgar A. Tennis sues James F. Shaw and others for 32000 in a case over the 1896 sale of the Philadelphia and Bristol passenger railway. Tennis says Boston parties sought to obtain the road to build an electric link to New Jersey and promised 100000 if foreclosures were avoided. Foreclosure occurred, Boston group did not appear, road bought for 1000, leaving Tennis to seek damages.
Druggists nationwide offer refunds if Arnold's Balsam fails to cure bowel complaints. The guarantee covers purchase price and is stated in bold marketing copy appealing to consumers seeking relief and confidence in the remedy.
The U S Circuit Court grand jury indicted Ignatius Lawton Patrick Murphy Peter Looney Thomas O Malley Patrick E Needham and others for fraud in citizenship certificates. Additional indictments list John Keane Patrick J Harrington Patrick J Conway and more as alleged conspirators in naturalization and perjury. Counterfeiting, theft of postal cards, and mail regulation violations were also charged.
The Harrington Silverman libel suit opened in Municipal Court before Judge Adams. Fred Smith testified he drafted, at Silverman’s request, the petition containing the alleged libel. A line later crossed out in the document was admitted by the judge amid a tiff over admissibility. The case hinges on that line. Court adjourned until 2 p m today.
West Newton story of Margaret Morrison, a domestic who stole clothing from F. W. Sprague II, police court clerk, admits wrongdoing in court and is fined $20 by the judge. Morrison asks why she did it and says she just wanted them.
Matilda Roome of New York sues to recover stocks in the Boston Gaslight Roxbury Gaslight South Boston Gaslight and Bay State Gaslight companies bought from J Edward Addicks the gas magnate She claims the firms refuse delivery due to an attachment against Addicks dated June 29 filed by James A Clark
A verdict for the defendant was returned yesterday in the case brought by Union Trust Company receivers against Stephen Jennings of Cambridge to recover on a $7000 note dated January 13, 1908, which Jennings contended was settled in January 1904.
An inquest into the death by suicide of Burpee Jodrey aged 22 at Newtonville was held by Judge Kennedy. Testimony came from Mrs. Isabelle Baird who housed Jodrey at 8 Washington Terrace, along with John Beal and H. W. Orr. Jodrey, despondent, shot himself in the right temple and died two hours later.
The passage notes Walter A. Webster announcing his candidacy in Ward 22 and rallying wage earners and working classes to support his campaign.
Ten year old Charles R. Fraser died after being run over by a surface car of the Boston Elevated Railroad at Meridian and Trenton streets in East Boston. He stumbled during a game of tag with schoolmates and could not be stopped in time. He attended Chapman School and lived with his father at 349 1 2 Meridian Street.
Captain Albert Flygore of the schooner Blanche returns from a halibut trip in the Arctic circle in Davis Straits. He met a 500 mile long ice plateau eight feet high and brings back a nine foot polar bear skin with claws, shot on an iceberg. He plans to present it to Kermit Roosevelt.
Mr and Mrs Franklin P Shumway of Melrose issued eighteen hundred invitations for their 25th wedding anniversary celebration to be held tomorrow night. The couple married in Portland Missouri and later lived in Boston before moving to Melrose.
Mr. Kenney, once ordered to give up work to survive paralysis, reports quick relief after taking Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He recovered after seven boxes and has worked steadily since. He lives at 101 Aubin Street, Amesbury, with the Merrimac Hat Company. The remedy is sold by druggists or directly by the Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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