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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
5
Mounted officer Joseph J. Dwyer of Somerville police was hospitalized with severe injuries to his left leg after being thrown from his horse in Teele Square yesterday afternoon. He rode between a wagon and a car when the wagon shaft caught his leg, spooking the horse and causing the fall.
Chief Watts yesterday retrieved a $2000 coupon bond of the East St. Louis Motor Company and another bond of the Hudson Building Debenture Company found among crowds in the street. He brought them to police headquarters hoping the owner would report them, but no claimant appeared by nightfall.
Alonzo C. Brock of the Brock restaurant in Market District testifies to dramatic relief from three years of indigestion after using Cooper Medicine. He reports rapid weight gain, improved appetite, and reduced nervousness, praising L. T. Cooper’s remedy.
Testimony details phantom sub foremen and watchmen on Boston area projects paid by the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company. Whitman questions names tied to Legislature while Dresser cites monthly payrolls showing spikes in sub foremen before elections and reductions during hearings.
The District 6 executive board of the United Mine Workers in Pittsburg authorized President Patrick Feehan to call an immediate strike against the Pittsburg Coal Company for repeated wage agreement violations. If not settled within hours, over 14,000 miners would be affected.
Boston's Old Home Week features a balloon ascent by James K. Allen from Boston Common at 3 30 afternoon supervised by Mayor Tracy. Allen, famed for prior Common ascensions, survived a near sea accident after a Fourth of July flight in Providence.
Taunton July 31 May Leddy alleges Patrolman Thomas Perry said Just one sweet kiss from you darling for escorting you home as he held her hand on Cooper street causing her to shriek and flee in terror. Mayor Tracy ordered him suspended from the force amid claims of a political plot to ruin him.
Jessie B. McLellan sues John F. Moore two counts breach of promise and misrepresentation seeking $25,000 each as damages. Judge Sanderson in Boston Superior Equity Court hears motion to reduce attachment. Bond set at $25,000. attachments dissolved pending papers filing. Counsel for Moore is George A. Sweetzer. counsel for plaintiff is William A. Morse.
A two year old boy at 58 Burrill Street Roxbury started a bed fire while playing with matches. Frank Kempton was badly burned on his face head and body but doctors at City Hospital said he was out of danger.
The hearing disclosed payrolls including two legislators and a son of an official at City Hall was paid while attending Harvard Law School. Mr. Dresser admitted others on the payroll and that John H. Lee had no known involvement. The session adjourned to 10:00 a.m. for continuation.
James F. Harris aged 30 was found dying in his room at 455 Dorchester Avenue South Boston last night by landlady Miss Louise Gallagher. Dr. Boodro from Andrew Square arrived but Harris was dead. Authorities await medical examiner review before issuing a death certificate while the landlady seeks an explanation.
Kaiser Wilhelm plans an airship trip in late August to personally study the new military airship. He has filed formal notices with the military and aeronautical departments, and the voyage aims to assess its qualities amid extensive German discussion.
Provisional Governor Magoon states that duelling will not be tolerated in Havana. If current law fails to curb the practice he will issue a drastic decree to enforce restraint.
A. Shuman & Co closed at noon to let employees view the parade from Shuman corner. Gold gifts were given to staff in the procession, celebrating both ancient and modern clothing making with two large four horse floats.
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