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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1904
Page
4
We announce the Emerson Shoe for women to complement our sixteen years of selecting perfect stock and building superior shoes for men. Our aim is to match the renowned Incomparable Emerson for men with women’s fashion and grace, earning quick favor among our many customers.
Judge Lowell summoned J Franklin Knisely state manager and George E Stillings president and Guy C Stillings secretary of the Preferred Mercantile Co yesterday. They had been arrested on charges of mail fraud and a later complaint against Postmaster Hibbard concerned delivery of held mail. Newspaper men testified that company representatives spread a post about Hibbard’s arrest for contempt, which officials say was merely a notification of the complaint. Further steps are expected in the case.
Eastbound Grand Trunk freight collides with another train near Eastwood Ontario. Engineers Kirkland and Heron, Conductor Falls and Brakeman Benedict die. Fireman Cameron badly scalded with life despaired of. Open switch cited as probable cause.
A Vladivostok despatch to a news agency states that two Japanese torpedo boats and a Japanese steamer were sunk by mines near Port Arthur in recent days. A Japanese Nitaka class cruiser was badly damaged according to these reports.
Convicted by a jury in the Superior Criminal Court of raising stock certificates and disposing of them to M. W. Harris & Co., Fred A. C. Gardiner was sentenced by Judge Holmes to state prison for eight to 10 years. The court called him an adroit operator and a menace to the community. Everett Abbott testified for the defense but under cross examination admitted the scheme. George F. Reynolds also drew a sentence to the reformatory for straw bail after perjury charges related to falsely claiming property on Melrose Street valued at 6500.
Camden Me Sept 28 J E Boardman was arrested this afternoon charged with shooting Harold Heal a 23 year old tenant Heal was conversing with Boardman on a street when a bullet struck Heal in the head He was unconscious but expected to recover the shooting occurred at 130 pm and Heal is identified as Boardman’s tenant
More than 300 Pike descendants gathered for the fourth annual Pike Family Association reunion at the American House. Speakers B. B. Pike A. W. Pike and C. L. Pike praised ancestor John W. Pike who left England in 1635 and settled in Newbury Massachusetts. The evening featured songs and a festive mood as attendees hoped to meet again next year.
Alfred R. Shrigley appeals to the Massachusetts Supreme Court on behalf of Ir. Shirley Boyd, owner of a registered auto fined ten dollars for obscuring the registration number with mud and gaseline on Tremont street last June. The case details the constitutionality challenge to the statute requiring visible license numerals and the jury verdict of guilty affirmed by the trial judge.
The schooner Nathan Lawrence from Barnstable Mass was towed into Jacksonville Fla in a waterlogger condition. It was abandoned en route from Georgetown S C to New York with a lumber cargo. Decks badly damaged masts gone, cargo below deck reportedly safe.
A Chicago man testifies that Dr Schiffmanns Asthma Cure relieved his severe asthma after ten years of suffering and that he has remained cured for nine years. The ad notes the remedy costs one dollar and a free trial package is available by sending two cents for postage to Dr R Schiffmann Box 894 St Paul Minnesota.
Mr. T. W. Lawson is described as confined to his house for a day or two with a cold. An assistant secretary, Mr. R. J. Burton, states the illness is more of an inconvenience than serious and that his tonsils hinder speech, with a return anticipated soon.
Boston physician Dr J A Greene offers free consultations and medicines for nervous and chronic diseases at 34 Temple Place with home treatment by letter. He announces free illustrated public lectures at Tremont Temple on nervous debility for men and women, with free admission, and emphasizes no charge for advice or materials.
Uneasiness grips Stockton Me as the bark Willard Mudgett, 153.9 feet long, 82.4 beam, 21.8 hold, 773 net tons, sails from Newport News Sept 10 for Bangor with coal. Last reported Sept 18, 30 miles east southeast of Fenwick's Island. A hurricane followed, likely sinking the old craft with ten crew aboard. Captain William Blanchard owned the vessel, valued about $10,000. Partial insurance exists. The ship was built in 1874 at Stockton, Maine. only the captains are confirmed onboard.
City Judge C. E. Woodward aged 40 hanged himself at 9 o clock in his private office. He left a note citing enemies and those who aided him who now turn against his family. He had served 10 years with Washington County bar and was city judge since December 1902. His despondency centered on feared wrongs to himself and family and a likely nonreappointment next December. The body was warm when found and his wife and two children are left.
Tremont Temple hosts a free private illustrated lecture to women by Dr J A Green of 34 Temple Place Boston. The event promises health and beauty hints women should know and will be held Thursday afternoon September 29 at 8 oclock.
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