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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1907
Page
3
Delmas portrays Thaw as driven by love and fear for his wife amid the White murder case. He recounts the night of the tragedy, Thaw’s calm conduct, and the moment of the shooting, ending with Thaw’s claimed relief that his wife is safe and the stark image of his public posture after the act.
In Delmas closing, he argues Thaw was insane and beyond responsibility, cites alienist testimony and the providence motive, ridicules the district attorney's calls for sanity. He describes a juror’s duty to doubt only to uphold humanity and urges a verdict of reasonable doubt for Thaw.
An advertisement touts D D D Prescription lotion as a quick cure for eczema psoriasis salt rheum ringworm dandruff and other skin ailments. It claims oil of wintergreen mixed with soothing agents penetrates to roots and stops itching with daily use, sold by Jaynes & Co. from five stores.
Ill and unattended Mrs McAleer living alone at 1812 Prospect street was found by authorities after neighbors urged action. She was taken to hospital and a search yielded $160 bank books bonds and valuable papers suggesting she need not become a public charge.
Boston districts would have allowed popular votes on liquor licenses across eight areas including Boston proper Charlestown East Boston South Boston Dorchester Roxbury West Roxbury and Brighton. The bill was defeated on a 96 to 96 tie after hours of debate with 16 pairs.
James Pott aged 60 of 4 River Street Cambridge slipped on the southbound subway entrance stairs at Park Street at 9 30 last night and suffered a severe fracture to his right leg between knee and ankle near the Relief Station surgeons report the injury as serious and expected to require treatment
Committee on street railways approves Boynton Road project with associates to proceed under general law provisions. The move grants rights to construct a cycle railway, advancing the project per the committee’s report.
Tickets for Boston to Pacific Coast points in Pullman tourist sleeping cars go on sale daily until April 29. Fares range from 49.90 to 62.40 dollars. Write A. Hutcheon, Manager, North-Western Pacific Excursions, 300 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., for particulars.
The late William Weston of Salem faces a contested will as contestants argue paresis affected his mind at creation. A Back Bay doctor testified Weston showed no paresis after examination before his death. Handwriting and letters from 1902 and 1908 were reviewed, with experts finding no paresis signs despite witnesses noting smoking and a hollow stare.
The Board of Assessors updated second assistant posts, showing varied factional pressure on Mayor Fitzgerald. In Ward 7 Republican William H. Clomentz replaces Walter Sears. Ward 14 Democrat Patrick J. Roche succeeds Arthur Cooper, with ex-Senator Logan backing Roche. Ward 16 John S. McDonough becomes assistant assessor. Ward 18 Republican John P. Gelishecker fills Bryant seat. Ward 20 Democrat John J. Driscoll replaces Thomas Lehan, tying to the Red Devil and Donovan factions amid O’Connell conflict.
The Henley Outing Club of Charlestown schedules its annual ball in Roughan Hall next Tuesday evening. President Michael Riley names an executive committee to finalize plans, including Joseph McHue, John Gee, Michael English, Joseph Haley, and James Whitcomb.
Mr Bernard M Wolf of Wolf's My Clothier with Miller and Rin fret left for New York on a buying trip. He said unprecedented early season purchases require frequent trips to replenish stock and allow access to newest items at lower prices, ensuring value leadership for customers.
Harvard undergraduates issued a public apology after disturbances at a Boston theatre. Officials and actors praised orderly conduct others condemned the incident, with fines imposed on several students. Industry leaders warned Harvard reputations could suffer unless authorities discipline offenders.
After a disturbance at the Majestic Theatre involving Harvard students throwing lemons and eggs at a touring company, Henry R. Watson and Robert T. Lee pleaded guilty to assault and disturbing a public assembly and were fined 40 dollars each. The remaining defendants pled not guilty and await further hearing.
A promotional notice touts Liquozone as a nonpoisonous germicide tonic derived from oxide gases. It offers a free bottle trial by mailing a coupon and promises a $1000 germ-killing claim, asserting broad health benefits and cures for various diseases with limited obligations.
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