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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1907
Page
8
An advertisement touts Moxie as a refreshing drink that strengthens nerves and aids fatigue from housework and social duties. It claims women feel better, sleep better, and eat better with regular use, urging readers to order a case at $2.59 or 25 cents per bottle.
Secretary Root declared there was never any danger of war with Japan over the San Francisco school segregation issue. He spoke at the American Society of International Law meeting on the Japanese treaty and the San Francisco School Board resolution. The Drago doctrine and debt-collection roles of navies were debated by Williams Barnes Sr, Theodore P Son, William N Penfield, and Drammond Kennedy.
The Bijou Theater overflowed with patrons last night as young professionals performed Sidney Grundy's The Prince of Liars to aid the Dorothea Dix Home. Notables like John Craig attended, intermission fundraisers sold confectionery, and Thomas F. Reddy managed seating for a large audience.
Lawrence April 19 The monster parade celebrating the Essex county divisions of the A O H drew about 2000 men in line despite rain. Bands and drum corps plus a grand ball at City Hall drew around 4800 attendees, with Michael F Hennessy and wife leading the grand march. The Columbian Orchestra supplied the concert music.
Former U S Senator William E Chandler arrives in Concord, New Hampshire, as leaching counsel for George W Glover in the Mary Baker Eddy case. He meets with ex Mayor Nathaniel Martin and De Witt C Howe at the Eagle Hotel and hints at possible action within a week regarding Mrs Eddy’s alleged imprisonment and transfer of property. Dr Eddy, Mrs Eddy’s adopted son, is expected to join Monday to discuss his claims of mortal fear of malicious animal magnetism and his access to Eddy’s publications.
Miss Ella Beatrice McHugh known as Beatrice Thompson filed in New York Supreme Court to annul her marriage to Richard W. Ellis alleging she was drugged with intoxicating liquor before the ceremony. Officiating clergyman was Rev. Charles S. Norris and the ceremony was at Mrs. Fanny Walker’s home. Attorney William Greenthal said McHugh met Ellis at the Walker residence while seeking her maid and stated she was drugged during the stupor and married.
Lowell April 19 Medical Examiner Irish said Harvard Medical School poison expert Professor Whitney had not sent any report on John Green's death by nightfall. Irish noted such investigations take time and Whitney will notify him when completed to decide the next step.
Chairman Viaux asserted no substitute bill exists for the measure raising the building commissioner's salary from 5000 to 7500. He said the committee on cities holds the original commission drafted bill, aimed at attracting the best candidate and improving appointment incentives. He noted Commissioner Rooney is capable, but supported a salary increase for the appointment.
A letter from Fannie Countess Von Moltke of Frankfurt defends Mary Baker Eddy against recent reports. The note asserts Eddy did not write a disputed 1906 letter and urges publication of the defense in Christian Science outlets.
Government files suit in U S Court Boise City to set aside 215 patents held by Barber Lumber Company involving timber lands in Boise county. Lands total 40,000 acres worth over 1 million dollars. Alleged fraud in securing title cited.
Captain James Lynch aged 45 and his wife 35 of the coal barge Fannie Preston were found drowned in the Thames river near Norwich Connecticut. They had visited another barge before their rowboat capsized during the return trip. Lynch's hat later found on the water aided the search that recovered the bodies. The couple resided in New Jersey.
New York April 19 The judgment for 42346 dollars against Richard A Canfield former gambling house proprietor by John Delahunty was set aside today by the appellate division of the Supreme Court. The order to take effect unless Delahunty stipulates to reduce the judgment by 22500 dollars.
Mrs. Janet Reid Sheldon Stillings, sister of ex Yale football player Dick Sheldon, filed a libel for divorce in Media Pennsylvania. She alleges cruelty and threats by Dr. Lee Chamberlain Stillings who denies abuse. The move comes as she is in New York and papers were served yesterday.
The Christian Herald of New York contributed 50000 to the American National Red Cross which, with other gifts, totalled 55000 and is wired to China for famine relief. The United States has now forwarded 220000 in relief funds.
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