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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1906

Page

3

Respite for Kitty Delays Death Sentence for Mare

Kitty the mare condemned for emotional insanity remains alive after City Veterinarian George H. Lee, who was to execute her, was drawn away by a horse sale in New York. Doyle says the execution time rests with Dr. Lee and could occur as soon as tomorrow.

Kitty James H. Doyle Thomas W. Lawson Will Thousehold George H. Lee Tom Lawson New York Dr. Lee Doyle North End Richard Dooley Mr. Dooley Humane Society New England Bill Watts

Piles Cure Promises and Horse Execution at City Stables

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure with testimonials and free trials amid a separate report on Kitty the mare facing execution at the North End stables. Dr. Lee prepared a death chamber while Humane Society officials and veterinarians endorsed killing the horse.

Pyramid Drug Co C. Crowley 9Th Ave Seattle Wash Pyramid Building Marshall, Mich

Bride of Two Months Seeks Missing Husband

Brighton woman Mrs Edward A Gross 29 571 Washington Street seeks help locating her husband missing since Sept 27 after a brief marriage to Lila M Shatford 26 Colebrook N H They were married in Roxbury and lived on Washington Street Gross left for work and never returned leaving his clothes and funds gone and his wife penniless awaiting aid from the Post Office and public tips.

Edward A. Gross Washingon Street Brighton Gross Bangor J. R. Downing Lila M. Shatford Colebrook Roxbury R. A. Vessey Washington Street Nova Scotia Edward Arthur Gross Lila Gross

Mayor hosts secret luncheon with city department heads

The Mayor invited heads of city departments to a three hour luncheon at the Quincy House Room 47. The event aimed to boost departmental cooperation and reduce friction, with political backing for David A. Ellis for school board and pressure on Jimmy Gallivan to seek re election as street commissioner.

Quincey House Tom” Ash Jim’? Donovan Fitzgerald Ash David A. Ellis Ellis Gallivan Jimmy” Gallivan Quincy House

Three Barges Lost in Blow Off Connecticut Coast

Severe winter weather offshore Connecticut led to the loss of three coal laden barges and the grounding of two others. The T. M. Righter sank near New Haven with the captain, his wife, and their 10 year old daughter rescued. The Virginian sank near Branford Beacon with 700 tons of coal and one saved crewman. The tug Elmer A. Keeler and others reported the incidents.

New Haven Conn Connecticut T. M. Righter H. A. Baxter Hercules New London Providence Fall River Virginian Elmer A. Keeler Branford Beacon Charles McWilliams Duck Island

Firebug Max Rudderman Held In $3000 Bond

Max Rudderman, 20, charged with incendiary involvement in a $100,000 city fire set on November 8, was held in $3000 bonds for trial by Judge Bruce in District Court. A courtroom clash arose as Chief Harris urged presenting the case to the Grand Jury.

Maiden Max Rudderman Bruce Harris

Boston Aldermen Withdraw Petition on Telephone Poles

The Boston Board of Aldermen as a whole voted to withdraw the petition of the Boston Independent Telephone Company to erect poles and wires in city streets. The Metropolitan Home Telephone Company petition remained on the table and was not acted on yesterday. The board has debated franchise grants for months and plans to reconsider Metropolitan’s after the election.

Board of Aldermen Boston Independent Telephone Company Boston Metropolitan Home Telephone Company Metropolitan Company

Smoking in bed kills Quincy city water worker

Charles Peterson, 40, an unmarried water department employee, died in a house fire in Quincy after smoking in bed. Residents at 21 Nelson Street heard groaning and smelled smoke about 5:30 am, finding the room filled with smoke and Peterson dead among burned bedclothes. The fire caused minor structural damage.

Quincy Charles Peterson Water Department City of Peterson John Sennablakpi Nelson Street

Declaration Filed in O Sullivan Suit

The declaration in the breach of promise suit brought by Mrs. Isabelle Mittard Lee against Humphrey O Sullivan of Lowell was filed in the Superior Court. Lee seeks $100,000 claiming he deceived her about being single and free to marry. O Sullivan has fled the city and could not be reached for comment as reporters questioned relatives and observers outside the home.

Isabelle M. Lee Humphrey O'Sullivan Lowell Superior Mrs. Lee O’sullivan Moran Samuel J. Elder Post Mr. Er Isabelle Mittard Lee Boston Frank Lee Mr. O'Sullivan Willie the Square Wilbur Lee Fair Plaintiff

Digestive laxative claims natural bowel action

The text praises Cascaret as a laxative that stimulates bowel muscles to move food naturally. It claims the product aids digestion, uses nutrients efficiently, and prevents waste from tomorrow's gastric juice by fully processing content before decay.

Gallivan Talks at Three Rallies in Charlestown

Street Commissioner James A. Gallivan, seeking re election on the Democratic ticket, addressed three rallies in Charlestown. He argued for nonpartisan street work, urged expansion of docks and channels to boost trade, and outlined plans to broaden and modernize the city street system to capture more regional trade for the future.

James A. Gallivan Charlestown Gallivan Board of Street Commissioners Mr. Gallivan

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