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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1905
Page
16
Mrs Sargent hails Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as life giving and curative noting she avoided doctors since illness and rose to health. She and another speaker Mrs Lucinda Sargent of Lynn Massachusetts credit the tonic with long lasting vitality and freedom from sickness.
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as nourishing and medicinal, endorsed by ministers and doctors, claiming it purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and protects against numerous diseases. It warns against imitations and offers a $1.00 bottle with a free medical booklet from the Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. in Rochester New York.
Synopsis tracks key developments in the Winthrop mystery from the suitcase found off the yacht club to autopsy results and shoreline searches. Police chase leads including a Beachmont sighting and a Revere-Winthrop inquiry while a garment bundle with blood stains surfaces on shore.
James D. Cook of Beachmont told the Post the man he saw on a Revere Beach and Lynn ferry on Thursday morning resembles the suspect police seek. He described a large dark dress suit case with a white item protruding and said the man spoke with a queer accent. He stated police told him not to identify the man and that he would be summoned if needed.
Swarms gathered along Snake Island mud flats and the Thornton to Winthrop Beach trestle area hoping to find clothing or clues. During low tides rowboats patrolled the water and police recovered several articles of a woman's clothing likely discarded by the suit case suspect.
A youth from Winthrop named Harley vanished after claiming he lent a suitcase identical to the one linked to the Winthrop incident. Local authorities pursue clues as the search widens beyond the town.
A man claims a suitcase found in Winthrop matches one he owned. He identifies the case by size color patch and handle and recounts selling it. State police chief Shaw trusts his story while warning him not to reveal details.
Woman's undershirt and part of undershirt, heavy bath towel blood stained, light towel blood stained, pieces of gauze and cotton blood stained, three or four handkerchiefs.
Michael Costello of Haverhill was robbed by three assailants on Beach street in the early hours. They took $45 in bills and a $20 gold watch after a savage rib blow. Officer Mahoney, patrolling near Beach street Elevated station, heard a cry and saw Costello struggling as the assailants fled. a suspect was caught later.
Watertown man John Carleson aged 35 of 8 Oliver Road was identified posthumously as the crash victim killed last Friday night when struck by a car driven by T F Salkeld. His brother-in-law Martin Swanson confirmed the identity and will arrange for the body.
A New York bound steamer Indramayo returned with a crippled crew and a cargo of wild animals from Chinese and Japanese ports. Six leopards and two large snakes caused most injuries during the voyage. an elephant died of seasickness and was disposed overboard.
In Lynn on September 25 the secret marriage of Miss Cora F Newhall and Fred E Graves, both 17 and 19 respectively, is exposed. They wed June 6 in Nashua New Hampshire. Principal Peasalee urged their resignation, saying they set a pernicious example. Parents accept the union.
Sparks from a bonfire set fire to Arthur Wright's barn at 8 Chestnut street in Watertown causing about 500 dollars in damage. This marks the fifth barn fire here in a month and the only one not started by an incendiary.
The two masted schooner Osprey under Captain Treworthy from Machias bound for Boston with lumber put into Portland leaking at 2000 strokes an hour. The old vessel sprang a leak last night while off this port and was beached for repairs before resuming voyage.
The story introduces Victor Hatherley a hydraulic engineer from 16A Victoria Street and a battered wrist witness to a brutal attack. He seeks Sherlock Holmes after a hint from Dr. Watson that the police may doubt his tale and that Holmes can help uncover the motive and truth behind the violent incident.
An orphan hydraulic engineer in London recounts a dreary start to his practice. Colonel Stark, a thin, brisk man with a secretive air, arrives with a discreet recommendation and hints at a professional matter tied to his personal life.
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