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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
3
Boston fire captain Joy of Engine 5 was ordered by Judge Grant to pay his wife Mrs. Mellen R. Joy nine dollars weekly for separate support after the court noted his refusal to live with her. Joy affirmed the impossibility of cohabitation.
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Representative Hull of Iowa introduces a bill to provide a $100,000 annual federal appropriation for rifle practice in schools colleges and civilian clubs. The plan covers traveling expenses for superintendents to teach shooting and run competitions, with the War Secretary authorized to loan rifles for the purpose.
Captain Bartlett rejects accompanying Shackleton and favors a solo expedition if funds allow. He notes the challenge of financing such journeys and mentions plans for a lecture tour and a sealing voyage from St John’s on March 10 before joining Commander Peary in England. He will comment after Copenhagen scientists’ findings.
Malden resident and former city auditor Henry A Wilder aged 84 died at his home 8 Beltran Street. He served 19 years in the post and was one of the city’s oldest and best known inhabitants.
New York December 17 a jury convicted five of six American Sugar Refining Company employees on charges of criminal conspiracy to defraud the government of customs dues on imported raw sugar. James F Bendernagal the Williamsburg plant cashier was acquitted after the jury disagreed. Mercy is recommended for all those found guilty.
The jury deliberated 10 hours on charges against Oliver Spitzer dock superintendent and checkers John R. Coyle Thomas Kehoe Edward Boyle and Patrick Hennessy. They face two counts, each carrying up to two years in prison and a $5000 fine.
Brigadier-General Philip Reade veteran in national legislation for flag desecration called for immediate action to guard Old Glory from improper uses. Speaking at a Boston Sons of the American Revolution dinner he warned theatres and others against using the national symbol and said he would spearhead local efforts with friends to rouse public concern.
In Montpelier Vermont on December 17 striking Northfield granite cutters refused a proposal to submit their dispute to arbitration. The strike has left 6000 workers idle in Vermont granite works.
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