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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1907
Page
12
New York April 1 Mrs Evelyn Thaw was served with a subpena to appear before the lunacy commission tomorrow. The district attorney noted the move may require her to testify, while Thaw’s side hopes the commission finds him sane to end the trial quickly. Jury members petition for higher daily pay amid delays.
In New York on April 1 the Memphis Trotting Association sues over the 1904 Memphis race for the Gold Cup won by Major Delmar against Lou Dillon. The case centers on alleged drugging and a contested board review, with testimony from trainer George Spear and Lou Dillon’s trainer Millard Sanders. The trial opened with Smathers denying any improper action and continues tomorrow.
In Rome on April 1 leading American prelates say Archbishop Ireland will likely become a cardinal on April 15. They cite his letters on the France church crisis and suggest he may appear “in pectore” on the Vatican list. The pope notes many candidates but vows consideration of American Catholic progress.
In San Francisco on April 1 eighteen hundred laundry workers demand an eight hour day and higher wages as they strike for better pay and hours.
April 1 New Orleans Aboard the Marietta and Commander Fullam the U S steamer Saldol from Trujillo and Joseph Vaccaro from Ceiba report that U S Marines guard the American consul and patrol towns to prevent looting The flag flies from plantations as the Marietta asserts protection of foreigners and warns warring commanders to behave
The Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at Huntington Chambers Hall where about 75 delegates approved a Massachusetts effort to fund a memorial column for each of the 13 original states in the Continental Hall project in Washington. Massachusetts raised 1500 more for building, while 2000 covers each column. State regent Mrs. Charles H. Masury was reelected and presided. A national congress prep is planned for April in Washington.
Madrid April 1 The reports that Maria Christina the Queen mother was seriously ill are without foundation. An inquiry at the palace today found the illness greatly exaggerated. She was merely suffering a slight feverish catarrh from which she has nearly fully recovered.
William Hunt, Essex farmer, was sentenced by Judge A A Hall in Chittenden County Court to 18 months to two years in Windsor State Prison plus costs. Hunt had pleaded guilty to manslaughter after his two horse team struck John Early at Essex Junction in January, dragging him 400 yards before Early died from over 30 fractures. The defense argued intoxication.
The trial over Annie Bradley includes love letters from U S Senator Arthur Brown to his wife Dolly Madison Brown. The notes express deep affection and plans for a life together, with reminders of their son and past separations.
A private Christmas missive from Mrs Bradley to Senator Brown expresses longing across distance and hardship, noting love remains despite a troubled life. The note mentions happy children and seeks to bring joy to the recipient. It contains affectionate terms and reflections on personal trials.
New York April 1 Dr Guy B Fierng arrested four weeks ago on charge of manslaughter after the death of Susan T Greene in Bogon was given another hearing before a magistrate. The adjournment was set for April 22 because the district attorney was not ready.
Edwin C. Brown was held on $500 bail by Judge Wentworth after a Sunday Tremont Street arrest. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued to April 6. Counsel cites liquor effects while authorities question sanity and plan an alienist evaluation before the next court appearance.
The April grand jury began work after instructions from Judge Bishop. Main case is Antello Gaetano charged with killing Michaelangelo Mammalito at Sharon. The jury-waived Superior Court session also opened with 50 cases on the docket including 19 libels for divorce, eight contested.
The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling in favor of Ernest Luce, an agent for Consolidated Ubero Plantations, awarding $3729.89 in commissions and expenses plus $153.96 interest after an auditor’s favorable report by Lewis G. Farmer.
In Probate Court yesterday Alberta B Miller petitioned for a separate support allowance from her husband Leon ard W Miller. The couple married December 26 1905 and lived together ten weeks. Judge Mc Kim advised she must pursue redress in Norfolk county due to their Hyde Park residence.
Richmond report: Bishop John C. Granberry of the Methodist Episcopal Church south died at his Ashland home on April 1. He led church work in the southern conference and served as a key religious leader in the region.
The court holds the shoe machinery bill unconstitutional as it prohibits dealings in patented tools and abridges freedom of contract, noting there is no demand for the legislation.
The Senate plans to proceed with a third reading of a bill banning the United Shoe Machinery Company from tying up manufacturers to block other shoe equipment. Five dissenters from the judiciary committee filed their reasons and asked the Supreme Court to rule on the bill’s constitutionality. They include Senator Joseph Donovan and lawmakers William Turtle E B Bishop Samuel Elmore and John Quinn.
A national peace congress will meet in New York City from April 14 to 17 to support the aims of the Hague Conference. Prominent speakers include Bishop Vincent Archbishop Farley Bishop Potter Rabbi Hirsch and guests from America and abroad such as Secretary Root James Bryce Baron dEstournelles de Constant Andrew Carnegie Judge Gray and university presidents.
Officers tracking William Steadman who escaped from Ellsworth county jail on Thursday night found a stolen horse bridle and blanket from Charles Wooster of Hancock and the thief rode away on horseback.
The full bench overruled the defendant's exceptions in the suit of Benjamin Banks against Hammond Bra man. A verdict of $8500 was upheld for the 80 year old plaintiff who was struck in Mt. Auburn Cambridge on May 17 1903, breaking his leg and injuring his back.
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