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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1906

Page

5

No Wardroom For Ward 24 Debate Ends In Tie Vote

Mayor faces decision on ward room location in Ward 24 after Board of Aldermen tie vote blocks change. Republicans unite to block Draper Hall site proposed by Mullaney owner. Field's Corner Music Hall in use for 10 years at 675 annually. Draper Hall offered at 375, creating a ticklish political choice.

Fitzgerald Board of Aldermen Draper Hall Field’s Corner Music Hall T. Lyman Howe P. J. Mullaney

Double Great Watch Factory Expansion Planned

Waltham plans to enlarge the American Waltham Watch Company factory by adding buildings that nearly double capacity. The project will take four to five years, with work pushed rapidly and employment rising to over 6000. Another corridor building of similar size and height will be constructed.

Waltham American Waltham Watch Company

Ubero Company Gets Setback in Supreme Court Suit

Judge Hammond of the Supreme Court allowed the demurrer in the case by Consolidated Ubero Plantation Company against Stedman Hood and others. He noted no fraud appeared in the evidence and permitted the plaintiff to amend the bill.

Hammond Supreme Court Consolidated Ubero Plantation Company Stedman, Hood and

Woman sues over hysteria after trolley drag incident

Marie G. Fennerssey sues Boston and Northern Street Railway Company for $20,000 claiming hysteria and injuries after a streetcar dragged her a considerable distance as she attempted to board. The suit was filed in the third session yesterday.

Marie G. Fennerssey Boston & Northern Street Railway Company

Miner Stricken By Fainting Spells In Roxbury

Hillis A. Miner of 3 Centre Street Roxbury was taken ill with fainting spells on Washington Street near Summer and remains in Relief Hospital in serious condition.

Washington Street Hillis A. Miner Centre Street Roxbury Relief Hospital

Fire on Third Floor Store Causes Minor Damage

Careless matches started a fire on the third floor of a wooden structure at 248 Fourth Street South Boston in Daniel T. Mullen’s store yesterday. Damage totaled fifty dollars.

Fourth Street Boston Daniel T. Mullen

Mrs Cooper Details Fatal Struggle in Court Testimony

The narrative recounts Mrs. Cooper explaining the acquisition and placement of a revolver, the moments leading to Northy’s death, and the struggle that ended with a gunshot. She describes affectionate interaction turning to coercion, a pistol drawn, and a fatal shot in the kitchen.

Diefench Cooper F. H. Gerrish Portland Wellington Johnson Augusta W. P. Giddings Gardiner H. M. Heath Mr. Heath Hamlin Attorney Heath Alice Cooper Northy Lucinda I. Hussey Mrs. Cooper

Woman Struck by Auto on Dartmouth Street

Hattie McIntire was struck while boarding a car on Dartmouth Street yesterday forenoon. The auto 11974, owned and operated by Richard F. Barry of 55 Loraine Street Roslindale, caused severe cuts and bruises to both legs and she was taken to City Hospital.

Dartmouth Street Hattie McIntire Richard F. Barry Loraine Street Roslindale City Hospital

Notable Bostonians Go Abroad Today

The Cunard steamship Ivernia departs East Boston at 5 PM with 90 first class 90 second cabin and 300 steerage passengers. Among saloon travelers are Charles H Paine and family, Mrs Paine and maid, Miss Louise Paine and governess, and other Boston residents.

Europe Cunard Ivernia Boston Charles H. Paine Paine Louise Paine Sarah Paine Margaret Paine R. E. Prewitt Charles G. Cumston

Cuticura Remedies Cited For Skin Cure

A Letter from Claude N Johnson of Walnut Kan thanks Cuticura for an advertised skin cure. He describes two years of itching eruptions, unsuccessful doctor treatment, and relief after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. He purchased the book and three Cuticura products and was completely cured. He offers publication of the note dated June 15 1905.

Itch Itch Itch Skin Cure Promises Relief

An advertisement extols Cuticura products as a cure for intense itching and skin sores. It promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent Pills with pricing and availability through druggists and Potter Drug & Chem Corp as sole agents.

Potter Drug & Chem. Corp

Miners Leader Sees Interstate Talks Amidstrike

John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and W. B. Wilson at national headquarters in Indianapolis report optimism over coal disputes. Indiana Ohio and Illinois operators discuss state level talks while Mitchell favors a joint interstate conference to seek agreement. He notes the public paying more for coal and warns of exploitation.

Indianapolis Ind John Mitchell United Mine Workers W. B. Wilson Indiana Ohio Illinois Mitchell

American Olympic Team Arrives in Naples for Athens Games

Athletes representing the U S Olympic team landed aboard the Barbarossa in Naples. Preparations began for training at the Athens Games stadium on April 22. Most injured travelers have recovered though James S Mitchell remains with his arm in a sling and Harry Hillman Jr still has a leg bandage.

Naples America Barbarossa Athens James S. Mitchell New York Athletic Club Harry Hillman, Jr The Mercury Foot Club

King Alfonso Ships to Isle of Wight for Princess Ena Visit

King Alfonso sails from Cherbourg aboard the royal yacht Ciralda en route to the Isle of Wight to visit his fiancée Princess Ena of Battenberg. The royal move signals upcoming engagement formalities and summer travel.

Madrid Alfonso Cherbourg Ciralda Isle of Wight Princess Ena of Battenberg

Horses Plunge Through Store Window in Mill Street

A pair of Coleman Bros. horses pulling a water wagon crashed through the plate glass of Alland Bros. tailors on Mill Street. Flying glass injured several bystanders as the wagon gouged a hole in the window frame. H. E. Dorkin of Somerville suffered severe injuries and was treated at Relief Hospital. The horses paused to view inside the shop before being restrained.

Coleman Bros Mill Street Washington Alland Bros H. E. Dorkin Somerville Relief Hospital Walter

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