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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
3
Retiring Suffolk County jurors in the criminal term sent written thanks to Judge Raymond and Governor Guild. The jurors praised the judge for fair summing up and clarity, and the judge replied with appreciation for their faithful, efficient service and well wishes for their future.
George Fred Williams sails homeward to lead Williams faction in a fight to control the Massachusetts Democratic State committee. Feeney Ma yor Fitzgerald and delegates Thomas Bartlett Moran and Williams are touted for key posts as the Bryan Douglas ticket looms.
An ad claims Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Malling Oil soothes sore and tender feet. It offers a 25 cent price and promises refunds if the product fails to deliver the relief expected.
Poor insulation of electric wires caused a fire in the Superior Court office forcing clerks to flee. Clerks Volk McDonald and Hart helped evacuate and then extinguished the blaze. An investigation into courthouse wiring may follow. Clerk Campbell had pressed for insulation improvements for months without sheriff Seavey or Superintendent Stebbins's assistance.
Worcester December 27 Attorney Harrison W Bowker reports Jesse L Livermore the Wall Street magnate and former Worcester boyhood chum gained about 3 million dollars during the Roosevelt panic by placing large selling orders at optimal moments He left Worcester for Boston young and later moved to New York where his market sense is considered uncanny He is now worth about 6 million at about 30 years old.
Providence reports a man believed to be William Biron of 219 East Wighty Street New York shot himself in his stateroom on the toy line steamer Untucky off Point Judith at about 4 AM. A 38 calibre bullet to the head was the method. despondency from ill health is given as the likely cause.
The grand jury case over Codman street land dealt minimal drama as witnesses lounged in hallways. Superintendent Doyle and District Attorney Moran clashed briefly outside the grand jury room with Moran rebuking reporters and Doyle defending his conduct and family. Moran retreated to his office.
The Young Men's Catholic Association opens a series of smoke talks at 41 East Newton Street tonight. James A. Treanor of the Minor School will discuss The Territorial Growth of the United States From the Original Thirteen Colonies to the Present Time. The address aligns with the Early American History series now under way.
William James Bryan, appointed by Governor Broward to succeed the late Stephen R. Mallory, arrives in the state capital. Born October 10, 1876, he is the youngest man chosen to the U.S. Senate since Henry Clay and stands tall and athletic with a strong character.
Mayor Wardwell is close to signing a bill to establish a new Cambridge police district and a station house at North Cambridge. Police circles debate who will command the station and which three patrolmen become sergeants. The department plans to abolish the Deputy Batchelder post, with a choice among Lieutenant Pike, Lieutenant Gordon, or Batchelder for the station command.
Lew Dockstader will, with Globe Theatre management, present a special minstrel matinee for Boston orphans next Tuesday afternoon. No tickets for general public. only group attendants admitted. Catholic, Episcopal, Jewish, and charitable groups coordinate with Knights of Columbus and Iris Lodge relief efforts for hundreds of children.
New England men sue in New York District Court to challenge the discharge of negro soldiers from the Twenty fifth Regiment after the Brownsville raid. Oscar W. Reid seeks 122.26 pay from discharge to end of enlistment, hoping to set aside the dishonorable discharge. Lawyers Ward Mellen Woodbridge. Boston supporters unaware of the development.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable laxative option. It claims gentle cleansing of internal organs, natural action, and no debility or need to increase dose, urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
Wards at 67 03 Franklin Street Boston offers blank books for 1908 in various sizes and descriptions. The listing notes availability for all standard formats and emphasizes quality paper and bindings for personal and business use.
Senator Frank J. Linehan of South Boston collects $5.40 from a Finance Commission encounter after a coin flip with Secretary Farley. Linehan and Atlas Construction manager Frank J. Conroy testified on Deer Island wall contract fees, with $4.60 due and a $1 bill match. The round ends with Linehan netting $5.40 and Conroy losing 40 cents.
A hard working man built a splendid farm worth thousands and owning it clear. The Home Makers' Department will recount how he did it in next Sunday's Post. The department appeals to readers anxious to own homes with practical steps.
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