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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
7
Dr. Charles Harrington secretary of the State Board of Health states there is no typhoid epidemic risk from rumored Boston water infection. He notes no outbreak danger for a long time and cites two bacteriologists dedicating full time to examination work.
Frank G. Holcomb, 84, of 15 Wildwood Street Winchester, appeared before Judge Schofield in the Superior Criminal Court charged with conspiracy and larceny in the big business chance case. He pleaded not guilty and was held in bail set at 2500 after being indicted with Charles H. Stuart.
Boston officials confirmed the overlay was reduced to 2 1/2 percent the lowest in city history except for one prior year, allowing the tax rate to stay near 15.90 per thousand instead of the anticipated 16 per thousand. If funds and overlay had remained higher, the rate could have reached 16.20 per thousand. overlays cover abatements and non collections and are set after tax revenue is calculated, typically 3 to 6 percent. Under Mayor Hart's second term the overlay was cut to 2 1/2 percent amid Democratic protests.
Jacob Kuparstrem of St. Apolliniere Quebec, once a pecker, seeks $900 he says was taken by his brother in law Charles Schiefstein of Lynn. Kuparstrem had saved nearly $1000 to return to Russia. Schiefstein allegedly urged use of small post office orders to avoid crossing with cash. He faces Friday court with $1500 bail.
In Holyoke on August 15 a dog owned by Michael Connors saved Mrs. Margaret Bresnahan from drowning. She leaped into the canal, sank twice, and was pulled to the bank by the hound. She was revived and returned home.
Dodge-Spear stock and fixtures sold to Houghton and Dutton Co for 93400 after a bidding contest in Boston. The merchandise value exceeds 250000, with stock described as fresh, modern, and extensive across floors from trunks to fabrics. Public sale opens Monday with heavy anticipated turnout and expanded staff to assist shoppers.
James W. Gilmore of Melrose sues Grace Gilmore his daughter by a former marriage through his wife Grace M. Gilmore. He seeks to restrain her disposition of property in Montana sold to her for nominal sum on April 23, 1907. He claims ownership of 1780 sheep 770 lambs and real estate valued at 12000 and asks title to be declared in him and the transfer rescinded.
William A. Witham longtime prison official and superintendent of the West Rutland prisoners’ camp died this morning after a brief illness. Born in Rockland Maine in 1845 he served in the Civil War and helped run several institutions before leading the Rutland camp since 1904. He leaves a widow and two brothers at Charles Town State prison. funeral to be in Rockland on Sunday.
Nantucket officials and summer residents clash over auto exclusion on the island. At a Town Hall meeting, state highway commissioners said they could not authorize the selectmen’s action, prompting plans to arrest operators and seeking a high court ruling on legality.
Edgartown August 15 The Rev C P Gifford of Buffalo New York was chosen president of the Baptist Vineyard Association at the annual meeting. Other officers include Vice Presidents W W Main Boston G C Hatch New Bedford George Knight Brockton secretary David H Lockrow Melrose Highlands treasurer Rev Charles C Earle Roxbury and directors for three years Stephen Moore Newton C N Bentley Cambridge C L Jeffrey Boston H I Gale Wellesley.
Ida Bursey, linked to leaving her eight month old on Willow Beach, Nahant, will be charged with abandonment not attempted murder. Dr. Sarah Crawford notes no aid-application records under that name. The infant, who escaped drowning, is with a private North Cambridge family.
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