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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
3
Chin Lee and Annie McCarthy discovered a Chinese marriage in New York not meeting Boston requirements after their arrest at 48 Beach Street. They were arraigned in the local Police Court and it was learned they had wed earlier under Commonwealth law. The defense seeks dismissal when the case returns later in the week.
Eight dozen Mormon converts arrived on the Republic with 52 detained as the board of inquiry questions them about finances and polygamy. Twelve were released. forty remain in Long Wharf rooms awaiting decisions on possible deportation, with investigators suspecting funds and travel were aided by church officials.
A sensational health pamphlet urges women to help alcoholics quit by discreet home methods. It promotes secrecy and low cost, claiming simple steps can end drinking without public intervention.
Palmerio Masucci of Berkeley Street was arraigned before Judge Murray on the charge of attempting to pick the pocket of Alice Maxwell of Everett. He was sentenced to six months in the house of correction.
The Winthrop lodge of Elks schedules a gala day on Wednesday Sept. 2 at Point of Pines with Elks from New England expected. Miss Annette Kellermann will perform diving and swimming. A fat men's five mile race and a 50 yard dash for ladies are on the program alongside a Rhode Island clambake band concert and dancing.
New York August 24 Congregation Chevra Tilum congratulates Rabbi Barnett Wolinsky of Brownsville on his marriage to Mrs Shinny Ak Shonisky. The 69 year old rabbi, who looks younger, wed a few days ago after his second wife died two years ago and his previous wife became a widow a year ago.
Several earth tremors were felt in Powhatan Amelia and Chesterfield counties last night and this morning. Officials attribute the quakes to a slip in the rotten granite formation.
Frank H. Hitchcock chairman of the Republican National Committee tours Boston and New England states with Senator Crane. He reports strong New York Maine and Vermont outlooks and outlines a national finance plan with a committee chosen by the national chair and disbursements to state chairmen. Potential members include Eben S. Draper and Senator Schuster among others.
In West Medford on Main street Stanley Hall aged 6 was struck by an inbound electric car fender knocked him off his feet and he died two hours later at 10 30. The child youngest of three lived at 108 Allston street and was kissed good bye by his father Thomas Hall who heard the impact.
The piece reports Moran urged to remain in Denver as support coalesces around Hughes backed by ex Senator Patterson and Denver leaders while Evans backs the rival. Moran critiques public service corporations citing tramway failures during storms and calls for reform, prosecutorial action, and broader party realignment.
In Newburyport on August 24 George W. Spear of Rowley faced a local court test of a claim that he gave a poisoned bone to a neighbor's dog. Spear cut meat from the bone and ate it while a chemist noted mould spots and possible arsenic marks. The bone, weathered from exposure, led Judge Simpson to halt further proof as Spear insisted on eating more. Spear, arrested last week by Police Chief Savage, was held in $100 for appearance next week. the bone sent to Boston for analysis. Complainant: John O'Brien of Rowley.
Miss Helen Maloney left her father's home in Spring Lake New Jersey with her mother for a short trip. The destination was kept secret but Philadelphia appears likely with a possible later visit to New York.
Marie Lic tus daughter of Lic tus refused to marry William Klein after she told Klein no matter the race outcome she would not wed him. John Lictus 40 and Klein 21 did not race as planned in Pittsburg Penn.
District Attorney John B. Moran predicts Bryan victory amid reform momentum. He says the 15 year push against corporate and lawless influence in politics is awakening Colorado and toppling Republican corporate rule.
A fire that began yesterday afternoon in the Stamboul quarter was put out at midnight. Many wooden houses burned in high winds, with over 2000 buildings destroyed. Casualties include several firemen women and children. The homeless may reach seven thousand.
At the Emperor's express desire the Royal Opera will revive on September 1 and 2 with gala performances of the Assyrian ballet Sardanapalus, rewritten to reflect recent discoveries on the sites of major Assyrian cities.
The wife of Major General Charles Edward Luard was found murdered today in a desolate wood near Seven Oaks just outside London. No murderer is yet found and authorities suspect robbery as the motive, with valuable rings taken from the victim’s fingers.
Major-General Luard, retired Royal Engineers officer, found his wife shot to death near Ightham Knoll after a short walk to fetch clothing. Mrs Luard, about 58, had been shot twice at close range, a terrier guarding the scene. A farm hand reported hearing shots after the general left.
Richard L. Hand reports on the Metropolitan Street Railway case and finds none of the 28 charges against District Attorney Jerome proven. He recommends dismissal of the charges and opposes removal. He notes a restaurant dice act, while not criminal by itself, is a crime if the proprietor knew of it, which there is no evidence to prove.
The United States navy team, the 1307 winner, led after the first day of the army matches at Camp Perry Ohio. Fifty teams of 12 men competed in 200 yard rapid and slow fire and 600 yard slow fire. Massachusetts, runner up last year, held second place tonight as riflemen prepare for 800 yard slow fire and 200 yard skirmish run tomorrow.
Miss Mabel Crane of Boston is chosen as solo dancer for the Alice in Wonderland production to run three weeks beginning next Monday at Onderland. She has appeared with Drury Lane in Sleeping Beauty and Mother Goose at the Colonial and will join Charles Frohman’s Fluffy Ruffles next season.
At a meeting of the Massachusetts Association fly committee the need for broader study of the common house fly is stressed as crucial for an effective campaign. Officials plan a statewide circular outlining known habits and approved eradication methods while noting Boston regulations work well but rural areas pose practical challenges.
A portion of the public believes Corporal Cooper and Private McGwinnell accused of killing the La Coloma boatmen will be sent to Newport News for dishonorable discharge as their sole punishment.
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