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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
9
Charles H. Avery, 68, a Natick Grand Army veteran, admitted guilt in four indictments for pension frauds. He begged not to die in prison, and Judge Dodge, considering his Civil War service, spared two indictments and imposed one year on each of the remaining two.
Dr. Frank H. Parker and his wife plan to depart Malden for Penikese Island where he is appointed by the State Board of Charities to supervise the leper colony. Parker will start three days after Christmas, with Mrs. Parker heading the women’s ward. They face mixed reactions but remain committed, citing ongoing study of leprosy and hope for a future Hawaii posting. The island currently hosts nine lepers and five attendants.
The Brockton Police Court records probe the possible links between John Ball and the disappearance of Gracie and Tommy Ball. A cold weather search yielded no clues as authorities pursue whether Mrs Ball’s alleged quarrel and fear of Taunton asylum return sparked the children’s disappearance. John Ball confirms a Monday morning quarrel in the week of her disappearance.
In Dorchester, the wandering Demon Rum laments prohibition and recounts his thwarted travels through Lynn Worcester Haverhill and Woburn. Dorchester precincts Ward 16 20 and 24 vote no by 1672, while last year’s yes tally reached 38865, prompting the doomed spirit to seek a welcoming town.
Gilbert and Sullivan revival opens with Iolanthe drawing large crowds. Miss Lane and Mr Murray return to boost the cast with Gilbertian humor from James Gilbert and charming leads from Miss Ladd and others. The run continues a week before Verdi’s Ballo in Maschera comes to Boston royalty.
The Rank Staff Association, Commonwealth Lodge No. 19, Knights of Pythias, held its third annual dinner at Hotel Marliave with a large crowd. Past Grand Chancellor R. R. Herriman, Samuel Goldsmith, and E. Warner Brock attended as guests. Toastmaster Samuel Daniels presided. speakers included Walter Hartstone and A. Feltz detailing Pythian history and its community service impact.
Michael Russell of the Gloucester fishing schooner Richards was reported lost after a fogbound trawling voyage. He and Angus Vertrend were rescued hours later at Seal Island then rowed to Harrie Island before reaching Meat Cove and boarding the Prince Arthur at Yarmouth, N S.
Mrs. John F. Naven of Roxbury complains after learning of her husband’s death at the city prison from a neighbor read in the newspaper. She raises distress for the three small children and questions police notification practices.
General Kuropatkin testified at the Port Arthur trial that the Japanese could have captured the fortress by assault early in the war. He said defenses were weak then, but Russian delays allowed improvised works to hold for months, a finding favorable to General Stoessel.
George Marks, 40, of 69 Clarendon Street, died in a police ambulance on the way to hospital after being overcome by gas escaping from a room heater.
Rail lines offer reduced round trip fares from New England points to Montreal and Quebec for Dec 30 to Jan 2. Fares include Boston 10.62 to Montreal and 12.07 to Quebec. Worcester 10.10 and 12.02. Springfield 10.35 and 12.27. New Haven 11.60 and 13.52, with returns valid to Jan 25 and stopover privileges. Contact E H Boynton, 360 Washington Boston.
Archbishop William H. O Connell appeals to charitable readers for help to the Working Boys Home of Boston now short of funds. A new lay board directs the home which serves homeless boys since 1883, with 350 capacity but only 100 beds due to finances. Donations of clothing and money are gratefully received for immediate relief and future operations.
The State branch of the A F of L through its legislative committee will submit nineteen bills in organized labor’s name. They include anti injunction, picketing, workers compensation, initiative and referendum, legal holidays for elections, employers liability, liquor law amendments, direct nomination, and others. Dennis D. Driscoll is recovering from a shooting incident, and officers named Martin T. Joyce Frank K. Foster James R. Crozier and Thomas M. Nolan hold secretary and chair roles.
President Roosevelt approves Edward C. Mansfield for Boston postmaster and sends the nomination to the Senate for quick confirmation. Mansfield will become postmaster after bonds of 350000 dollars and the oath, with papers to reach Boston on Saturday.
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