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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1908

Page

5

Wife-obsessed man fires four shots at waitress in Pearl Street doorway

Michael J. Savage fired four shots at Mrs Mildred B. Fisher as she entered Colonial Glazed Company's rooms at 31 Pearl street. He claimed information about his wife. He was arraigned for carrying a dangerous weapon and assault with intent to kill. Police captured him after a chase. Gardner Clish witnessed the first shot. Fisher believed the shots aimed at her.

Mildred B. Fisher de Das Michael J. Savage Colonial Gluned Company Pearl Street Fisher Savage John VV Foley Division 2 Nathews Street Gardner Clish Brookline Fifield Richardson Company

France Suffered Small Share From Panama Canal Payout

Paris reports that 227 976 creditors of the old French Panama Canal Company shared in the $40 000 000 payment by the United States for the De Lesseps project. Phillipe Bunau Varilla, Panama’s former minister plenipotentiary, confirms the number.

Paris Panama Canal United States de Lesseps Phillipe Bunau-Varilla Republic of Panama

Divorces Granted to Elopees in Norfolk County Case

John R. Perry of Brookline and Martha Linder Belches of Brookline received divorces from Chief Justice Aiken after a one hour trial in Dedham. The elopement to Europe linked to the marriages prompted testimony from Walter Pratt and others, while both spouses were absent or minimally represented in court.

Europe Alice M. Perry Wilson Stevens Belches John R. Perry Brookline Martha Linder Belches Aiken Norfolk County Dedham Walter Pratt Perry Wilson Belches Pratt Howard Liverpool Belches Quebec Montreal

Congress Anger Over Sleuths Filming Members of Congress

Congress roars as sleuths’ actions provoke anger with calls for punishment of the President’s officials. Senators split along lines with Republicans urged to act, Democrats delaying to allow Republican action, while some fear political injury from ongoing investigations by secret service.

Ment Senate Capitol Congress Secret Service

Democrats Win Board Debate Over Aldermen Picks

Leaders from two factions claimed victory after yesterday’s aldermanic race discussions. Some said at least ten Democrats would win, while others predicted a Democratic majority based on their judgments.

Lomasney allies announce slate of ward contenders

The Friends of Martin Lomasney unveil their slate featuring Thomas J. Giblin Ward 2 Daniel A. Whelton Ward 8 James M Curley Ward 17 James P. Timilty Ward 18 James J Byrne Ward 20 Daniel J Daly Ward 20 J Frank O Hare Ward 14 Timothy J Sullivan Ward 15 John J Broderick Ward 23 and William H Doyle Ward 19 for city races.

Friends of Martin Lomasney Thomas J. Giblin Daniel A. Whelton James M. Curley James P. Timilty James J. Byrne Daniel J. Daly J. Frank O’hare Timothy J. Sullivan John J. Broderick William H. Doyle

Mrs. Pierce Released From Sanitarium After Hearings

Mrs. Thomas Pierce of New York and Boston leaves Dr Edwin Everett Smith's Sanitarium in Wilton for Battle Creek after a Norwalk Probate Court hearing. The court ruled a self committed patient may leave after three days, while an inebriate must stay a year, a point contested by Pierce's lawyers.

South Norwalk Conn Battle Creek Mich Thomas Pierce New York Boston Edwin Everett Smith Wilton Metropolis Adele Ritchie Norwalk Pierce Westport Jacob C. Rogers Mr. Rogers Mrs. Pierce Miss Ritchie

Alienation suit filed over elopement marriage

Arthur T. Mark sues his wife Minnie Sawyer's father Herbert H. Sawyer in East Cambridge alleging the father estranged the couple after learning of their secret wedding in Providence last March. The suit follows rumors of a possible annulment action by Mrs. Mark.

Providence Arthur T. Mark Minnie T. Sawyer Watertown East Cambridge Herbert H. Sawyer Mark Sawyer

Secret Home Cure Promises Alcoholism Reversal

A promotional claim describes a tasteless odorless discovery given secretly in tea coffee or food. The text urges mothers wives or sisters to try this at home costing nothing and promises to save the alcoholic without public involvement.

Silent temperance remedy hailed for swift results

An advertising blurb extols a whiskey cure hailed by temperance workers. It claims the remedy works silently and surely, reclaiming drunkards without their knowledge, often in a single day, while watching family members witness the change.

Siegel Bargain Promises Holiday Savings

A promotional urging readers to visit Siegel’s Bargain stores over the weekend to enjoy the United Purchasing Power offers. The message emphasizes holiday shopping benefits and urges customers to consider reading more items as proof.

Siegel Iriday United

Wonderland Toy Store Demonstrates Holiday Games

A large Holiday display on the third floor showcases new games in the Wonderland Toy Store. Ring Toss Aunt Sally Wall Toss and a variety of card and slipper items are offered with prices from deset to two dollars.

Cravenettes Wonderland Aunt Sally

Free Trial Coupon for Gold en Remedy Sent by Mail

A plain wrapper mail offer invites readers to fill in name and address on a coupon then mail it to Dr. J. W. Haines at 8199 Glenn Building Cincinnati. The ad promises a secretive easy use and claims the remedy will be a Godsend.

J. W. Haines Glenn Bidg Cincinnati

Railroad Union Meetings Set Next Sunday for Elections

Several divisions of the Brotherhood of Railroad Station Employees scheduled meetings next Sunday to elect officers and transact important business. Division 9 will hear President A. E. Barnes, and Division 8 will receive remarks from Deputy Grand President Hiram Leet.

The Brotherhood of Railroad Station Employees Ratee EE A. E. Barnes Concerd Division 8 Hiram Leet

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