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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1906
Page
4
Ada Germain, 133 Main Street Watertown, ended her life today by hanging in her room after fearing she would never see her lover again. This marks a second suicide attempt following a former demented jump from the South Boston bridge last October, rescued by a man named Crowley.
Thomas W. Lawson discusses Dare Devil, his motives for purchase and sale, and plans for the stallion at a Boston letter dated December 3, 1906. He notes a faction of horse magnates tried to drive down the horse's value and asserts he will prove Dare Devil the world’s best trotter despite their efforts.
Amasa Parker Jr. announced sheriff attachments on two prize winning horses, Glorious Red Cloud and Glorious Whirling Cloud, owned by Thomas W. Lawson of Boston. The liens satisfy a claim by the Argus Company for publishing Lawson advertisements during his newspaper campaign. The horses, sent to New York for sale at auction, are well known show horses.
New York December 3 121 horses from Thomas W Lawsons Dreamwold stud farm were sold at Madison Square Garden. The lot brought 64500 dollars an average of 533 dollars per head.
Aaron B. Palmer headmaster of the Highland School Somerville filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court stating liabilities of 7559 and assets of 8585. Secured creditors include C L Gonyon Cottage City with 2250 secured by a first mortgage on the Palmer Villa and J D Montgomery Lynn with 3450 secured by a second mortgage on the same property.
The Good Government Association report shows Aldermen spent 1273.96 on carriages for the first half of the year. Names listed include Baldwin Curley Battis and Kneeland with varying amounts. several officials charged zero. Automobiles charged to Whelton Bangs and others totaled 150.
Charles Nangle 49 of 80 Comer Street died last night after 9 o clock from heart trouble just days after being elected vice president of the Roxbury Aerie of Eagles. He was a contractor and builder in good health before onset.
The school board asked leading local merchants to form a visiting committee to connect the new High School of Commerce with business interests. At a hearing George C. Mann urged revising dancing at drills, supporting separation of drills and dancing to curb disorder while retaining the educational value.
Cambridge police concluded Annie O Connor caused her husband John J O Connor s death Sunday by repeatedly striking him with a blunt weapon the autopsy was set to determine if a harsher charge will follow Mrs O Connor is jailed in East Cambridge on 1000 bond and arraigned on drunkenness and disturbing the peace charges in municipal court.
At the Ashmont Club monthly smoker in Ashmont last evening, Aldermen Bell Draper Bangs and Councilmen Willcutt and E A Green spoke as well as Republican alderman candidates Louis M Clark and John N Crook Green presided A local vocal and instrumental concert followed by the talks.
The Epicurean Club of Boston hotel and restaurant chefs met last evening with about 125 members present and voted to favor the repeal of the 11 o clock law.
The London Harness Company occupies the basement of the John Hancock building at 176 Devonshire Street and extends to 27 Federal Street. It offers an extensive line of novelties including pigskin and English hall marked silver, London fashion bags, traveling goods, Vienna coffee sets, smokers accessories, trunks, bags, and bronze desk items. Shoppers are invited to inspect their stock.
Mrs Ida M Cook of 2 B Street Lynn earned the nickname the Woman in Overalls for farming and carpentry. She completed a story and a half house for 125 hens, grows vegetables for Lynn and Boston markets, has an orchard, and is married to Frank Cook. Her son Grover is14. She wears overalls to work and disguises as a man in the field.
The Good Government Association endorses a slate of aldermanic candidates with warnings against several names. The group cites ballots, records, and ties to political machines. It attacks opponents for corruption, misgovernance, or lack of qualifications, urging defeats where indicated.
A sweep of replies from candidates for the Board of Aldermen on criticisms of the Good Government Association. Alderman Curley says he is responsible to the people, not the GGA, while Hennessey seeks a GGA endorsement he believes he deserved. Finigan says he did not expect an endorsement but is grateful. Hoar claims ignorance of the GGA. Richardson notes the GGA is not on the level. others defend or deny ties as supporters and opponents react.
Mayor Fitzgerald says the Good Government Association is not sincere and that its endorsement counts for nothing. He cites disbelief among Boston citizens across party lines in the GGA's honesty and motives.
Burial services for Mrs. Caroline Baker Cabot longtime Jamaica Plain resident and daughter of the late Rev. George M. Whitney were held at the family home at 2 Greenough Avenue with Rev. Charles F. Dole officiating. The body was cremated at Forest Hills crematory.
Secretary Shaw submitted to Congress estimates totaling 701 million dollars for the year ending June 30, 1908. Massachusetts and New England would receive substantial sums for arsenals, harbors, roads, and public buildings, including 2500,000 for Boston appraisers stores and 930,000 for Boston harbor improvements.
Washington December 3 The Fifty ninth Congress convened the last session with Senate preliminaries in 15 minutes and House session in an hour. Roosevelt transmitted seven cabinet changes and a Supreme Court appointment, but none were immediately confirmed. Names include Cortelyou Bonaparte Meyer Garfield Moody Straus and Wilfley Kent and others for posts in China Panama and embassies abroad.
Josephine Drake the Park Theatre leading lady organized relief after collecting Salvation Army donations. She sent ten dollars to Hi Davis the 75 year veteran theatrical advance agent living in poverty at 6 Temple Street West End. Drake asked Daniel Frohman to review the case for Actors Fund assistance and hoped Davis's remaining days would be brightened by aid.
Buffalo District Attorney says Appleyard will voluntarily come for trial after Supreme Court ruling. He declined to discuss how the California death of Richard Emory affects efforts to bring the Boston broker from Massachusetts to New York.
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