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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
4
William N. Cleveland nephew of former President Grover Cleveland and junior partner in Huston and Cleveland of Columbus was convicted last year as a bridge trust agent. Judge Quail of Lima sentenced him to five days in jail and a $500 fine.
Commissioner Noyes charged an inspector without consulting Chairman Sturgis or Thomas Mullen, causing strain in the Schoolhouse Commission. John Colby of Ward 12 is eyed as a possible new commissioner after visiting the Mayor’s office. Mayor Hibbard faulted Chairman Sturgis over fire escape reports. Sturgis may resign. A Finance Commission public hearing hinges on today’s meeting where Counsel Sughrue will report findings.
The Paine Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street fits out a large new summer room with extensive stock for hot weather. It features outdoor beds, Old Hickory furniture, waterproof varnish finishes, gliding swing seats, Gloucester hammocks, and willow chairs. Refrigerators and mothproof cedar chests are available, plus rugs, lace curtains, and Japan Calcutta textiles. Log cabin kits and rural summer house setups are advertised with low, ready-to-assemble prices.
Dr. Haines of John Hancock Life Insurance and Mrs. Haines describe a stormy marriage with jealousy outbursts at theatres and beaches. The Boston court records episodes from March to September including confrontations at Winthrop and Winnipesaukee, a contentious pin dispute, letters from Chicago, and ongoing separation plans as testimony continues.
William C. Wall secretary of the Douglas Club told the Post last evening that MacNamara did not place the delegation that fared poorly against the Linehanites on the ballot. He said no member of the Douglas Club was involved with its appearance.
In Frankfort on April 23 Dr Theodore Barth and his followers publicly withdrew from the Moderate Radical party during the national convention held here.
A brief ad suggests relief for tired eyes with Marine Eye Tonic. It promotes a tonic for red eyes and droopy eyelids, targeting strain and fatigue with claims of soothing effect.
The schooner Warren P. Potter en route to New York ran ashore on rocks off Copp's Island at the entrance to Norwalk harbor near high water today.
A legislative committee on ways and means opened hearings on a multi million parkway grab for the Boston metropolitan district. Supporters urge Boston to settle for over one half while opponents include Arthur L. Spring of the Boston law department and City Solicitor Peabody of Cambridge.
In line with a Wednesday meeting, President Rothwell names a five member panel to oppose the proposed merger before the Legislature. The committee includes Frank R. Shepard, William H. Lincoln, Elwyn G Preston, Herbert C. Hawley, and Franklin P. Shumway.
The Cesar departed from New York Navy Yard bound for the Philippines. On board are submarines Shark and Porpoise, to be launched at Cavite, with a voyage route around the Horn then across the Pacific.
Superintendent Emerson yesterday appointed George H. Foss of Dorchester foreman of the South End yard of the sewer division to take the place of Alfred Pitts, who will be transferred to the Brighton district.
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