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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
7
Joseph Armstrong may not appear at the Eddy case hearing before Commissioner Fernald. Attorney William A. Morse said a physician’s certificate could be filed stating Armstrong is too ill to attend. Morse noted no definite decision yet as Armstrong has not received a summons.
In a Boston hearing, attorney Morse says Armstrong may appear or submit a physician's certificate proving illness. Armstrong, a noted Christian Science healer, is a key witness in Mrs. Eddy's financial case. An attempt to locate him at Mrs. Eddy's residence and his office yielded no information. The summons will trigger one of two developments once served.
In Concord New Hampshire Magistrate Cook adjourned Eddy case hearings after ruling on depositions. Dewitt C Howe will argue Thursday that simultaneous depositions should be allowed aligning with legal usage. Glover and Chandler clashed with Hollis during spirited exchanges at the session. Glover plans to have his daughter testify August 12 before the masters.
Thomas W. Lawson, the copper magnate, celebrated a double joy as his daughter gave birth to a healthy nine pound girl at 5:30 this morning at the Winchester home. He proudly held the infant, declared himself younger than ever, and laughed at the idea of aging from becoming a grandfather.
A trunk carried by a man and a woman arriving from Monte Carlo attracted a baggage master’s attention. It contained the cut up body of a woman. The trunk owners were arrested after they had requested forwarding to London.
Winchester plans Traders Day with a business boycott of shops tomorrow. An estimated 260 merchants and companions will join an excursion to Bass Point Nahant, closing all stores for the event.
A Worcester dispute over a 1906 regatta leak widens as Wachusett Boat Club sues former president Thomas J. Harrahy for about 600 dollars. Summons issued target Meagher Mars and associates, with several witnesses sought. trial scheduled for Friday may be postponed amid sensational disclosures.
Allan Kennedy a city painter died in an accident on the Cove street bridge when the draw opened trapping him between moving and stationary parts. He was under treatment at City Hospital and succumbed at 2 30 p m. He lived at 35 Lynde street.
Arthur W. Lord of Reno Nevada returns to Waltham after 15 years away from home. An engineer by trade, he struck gold in the West gaining a snug fortune starting with a small nest egg and steadily growing his wealth.
The municipality of Wexford unanimously voted to grant the freedom of the city to John Redmond. The act follows the resignation of Sir Thomas Henry Grattan Esmonde, last county representative, over disagreement with Redmonds policy.
Aug 6 New York Captain Jameson of the Amelia reports aboard a fruit steamer two days out from Port Antonio when the lookout flagged unusual activity dead ahead. He steered to avoid a combat between four whales and two man eating sharks, stopping six times and turning wide to continue.
A political clash unfolds as Harding resists full disclosure to the grand jury while Moran accuses him of blocking investigations. The district attorney schedules witnesses Pierce Harding Hormel for further questioning and warns of perjury penalties.
A boy named Frankie, taken from a Chardon street home by Mrs. Jennie McFarland, spent a day with her at 35 Hollis street. A signed note claimed the father would call, but no one arrived as police review the case.
Nahant August 6 Hyman Cooks 21 eldest son of Herman Cooks of Dorchester drowned at Stony Beach while cramping during a family outing. He had been visiting relatives from Monday intending to stay several days and was employed by Soule & Davis on State street. He planned to study medicine this fall.
In Toronto on August 6 the United States cricket team defeated Canada by 80 runs in the international match. The win highlights the Americans' strong play as they dominated the contest, securing the victory under clear conditions at the Toronto ground.
Attorney General Malone received a check for 13907.35 for distribution among First Coast Artillery officers and men who served in the Spanish-American War from the call to muster into government service.
Malden August 6 Rev John Norberry pastor of the Pentecostal Mission Church and a squad of assistants spent a long day painting the church. Politicians visited as Senator Charles L Dean and Councillor Alfred E Cox contributed five dollars each toward church expenses.
The article reports a potential clash between Mayor Fitzgerald and City Collector Scollard over publishing a voter tax delinquency list. Scollard plans the list, the Mayor opposes citing harm to the city and questionable benefit. He notes office holders have paid poll taxes and scoffs at rumors that the list targets prominent politicians.
A Boston bankruptcy filing lists liabilities of the Charles Holmes Machine Company at 48 453 dollars with assets of 94 313 dollars. Secured claims include E F Partridge 12000 and Harriet E Holmes 11200 on 299 Marginal Street East Boston. Unsecured creditors total 24569 56. Asset details include real estate 31000, stock 18000, machinery 2641, patents 25000, debts due 20000, fire loss claim 5000, and bank deposits 273 54.
A rigid inquiry tags a rear barn fire at Rayninaam owned by Mrs. Florence A. Tracy wife of Taunton mayor. Her mother and two children a niece and nephew slept inside as the blaze spread along the barn. The alarm was raised by the grandmother who rescued the children and called the fire department.
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