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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
2
Harry Kiley a 13 year old risked his life to save Mollie Garvey 14 and Johnnie Kelley 12 who were pulled under while attempting to reach a boat. He swam to them dived and brought them to the surface then held them until help arrived.
John Morgan a Roxbury bartender and his attorney David A. Ellis prepare for a Circuit Court hearing on August 21 over allegedly illegal certification of naturalization dated June 20 1904. Morgan out on 2000 bail furnished by Andrew Washburn denies involvement of the Curleys and hints another figure may emerge in court.
Medford dated Aug 7. Mrs Lydia F Miller 65 of Lansing St California sues Lurien Ball 74 Malden ex postmaster for 3000 on breach of promise claiming love letters and hope of marriage Ball a Malden pioneer says romance ended and jokes about the case while his invitations from 1850 amuse him. Mrs Miller’s daughter Dr Eva Greene comments on the affair.
Dennis Geary aged about fifty frightens fellow lodgers at 49 Chestnut Street Chelsea by sitting upright in his chair after dying. James Clifford, another lodger, witnessed Geary while no one else knows his story.
The Nautical Training School of Massachusetts reports Commander Low cable from Gibraltar announcing the Enterprise reached the port on the 7th inst. All crew reported well on board.
David Holly a Boston colored pugilist was arraigned in Philadelphia on a desertion charge. He said constant injuries kept him from boxing and he offered to halve any money owed with his wife, after being reported in arrears of 155 dollars. He was discharged upon promising to settle.
The census bureau reports Boston spends about three times Baltimore per capita amid a 154 city study. New York’s per capita debt stands at $113.25, Newton leads at $125.58, while Boston and Portland operate municipal ferries.
Eight brides arrived aboard the White Star liner Canopic with five weddings held at the Italian Church of the Sacred Heart in North Square. Prospective grooms hail from Boston and beyond as several brides await delayed lovers. Remaining couples involve Anna Marcantoguicci and Cesare Carlone, and Dominica Corbo with Tomasso Colangelo, among others, while Anna Karavasios awaits her Greek fiancé.
A grand jury indicted 14 members of the Philadelphia Ice Exchange on a single six count charge of conspiracy to raise ice prices. The district attorney plans joint prosecution and the trial is set for September 5.
Residents protest a dozen South End dance halls as licenses expire August 1. Mayor Fitzgerald plans strict renewal delays after public opposition and posts to take great precautions before renewing licenses. The mayor will hear hall complaints today.
Boston ice dealers warn of severe shortages as two hot days spike demand and melt losses. Union Ice Company treasurer predicts ice runs to empty, with four houses left in Milton and six in Wilmington, mass. Other firms forecast scramble as 900 tons sold Monday and 160 tons from Milton the day prior. Milk firms report heavy intake and high daily output but expect tight summer supply.
An old wrapper text promotes a ginger aromatic blend with French brandy, claiming forty years of trusted unity and strength and advertising availability by druggists and grocers, warning against cheap substitutes and urging OWI or trade mark attention.
American rider Danny Maher fell from Hornhead in the Brighton stakes at London August 7. He was badly shaken but walked to the paddock amid a cordon of seven mounted and 650 foot policemen. He later recalled nothing of the incident and his shoulders were badly bruised. doctors expect about three weeks before he can ride again.
A crowded northbound Madison avenue car ran down a steep incline for 10 blocks colliding with a moving van at Ninety-ninth Street. The crash wrecked both vehicles and injured at least 20 people, six seriously. Brakes failed, causing the accident. Rev. F. C. Piper of Niagara, Ontario, was among the injured.
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