Reduction of the Telephone Tolls
Attorneys for the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company expected to announce policy to curb rising rates and improve service as the highway commission prepares for hearings on the suburban toll dispute. The Post and suburban groups seek a general, equitable rate system and better service across Boston and suburbs. The hearing date is set for Thursday with decisions to affect zones and main Boston exchanges.
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The
Highway Commission
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Highway Commissioners
Joseph J. Leonard
Boston
the Post
Attorney Hall
Milk Street
American Telephone &Telegraph Company
New England Telephone & Telegraph
Post
Judges Called Lobsters and Dough Heads in Lawyer Hearing
In the Superior Court equity session, John Nathan Fleischer faces Bar Association charges for improper conduct. A witness quoted Fleischer saying judges are lobsters and dough heads, provoking laughter as testimony described unpaid debts and misused funds. The case resumed at 2 o'clock.
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John Nathan Fleischer
Fleischer
Equity
Superior Court
Bar Association
Helen M. Wall
Sleischer
Holy Name Club Plans Grand Show in South Boston
Gate of Heaven Holy Name Club of South Boston posts a two night entertainment event at St. Michael's Hall on February 21 and 22 featuring a mock trial, black-face and vaudeville acts. Henry P. Casey directs two rehearsals weekly as the club aims for its first public effort to attract strong local turnout.
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Gate of Heaven
Holy Name Club
South Boston
St. Michael’s Hall
Henry P. Casey
Peninsula
Casey
Dorothea Dix House Vaudeville Show Aids Mortgage
A large Huntington audience enjoyed vaudeville by the senior dramatic class of the Dorothea Dix House. After the program there was dancing until midnight. Proceeds will be used to cancel the mortgage on the Dorothea Dix House property.
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Huntington Chambers Hall
Dorothea Dix House
Graft Charges by Preacher Stir Natick
In Natick on February 12 Rev. G Edgar Folk of Fiske Memorial M E Church alleged graft and bribe taking by the town chief of police and selectmen in a sermon. Selectmen demanded proof or withdrawal. Folk refused to respond, saying lack of a meeting proves his case. Officials consider criminal proceedings.
Christian Scientists Lincoln Day Service Honors Lincoln
An audience of about 38000 attended a Lincoln Day service at the new Christian Science Church. D. McCracken led as first reader with Mrs. Laura Conant as second reader. The lesson sermon drew on Bible and Christian Science writings about emancipation from evils and liberty of consciousness.
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Abraham Lincoln
New Christian Science Church
Lincoln
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free Treatment Campaign
Osmo-Chemic Physicians at 18 Boylston Street announce a four day period offering free treatment and medicine to all patients who apply by February 16. Consultation and examination with X Ray Clergy Testify are free.
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Boylston Street
Will contest over clairvoyant Betsie Perkins estate
In Probate Court Judge McKim heard George G. S. Perkins and Annie Perkins challenge the will of Betsie B. Perkins the clairvoyant healer claiming she was of unsound mind when making provisions of about 35000 dollars. Witnesses including Mrs Howland described trance periods and habitual self perception of poverty while Mrs Downs noted irritability. Executor Charles P. Perkins testified income around 1000 a year and estate value near 35000 dollars.
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Betsie B. Perkins
George G. S. Perkins
Annie Perkins
Mrs. Perkins
Charles P. Perkins
Art Heist in London Netting 185000 Dollars
London reports the largest art burglary since 1876 at Charles Wertheimer Park Lane residence. Thieves cut several canvases including Gainsborough and Reynolds works from frames causing irreplaceable damage. The haul also includes 18th century French snuff boxes and miniatures, totaling 185000 dollars.
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London
Gainsborough
Duchess of Devonshire
J. Pierpont Morgan
Harry Raymond
Charles Wertheimer
Park Lane
Reynolds
Gainsboroughs
A Reynolds
Attempted suicide by gas near Lagrange street station
William J. McKenna of 17 Lagrange street South End tried to hang himself with a blanket rope and then turned on illuminating gas yesterday afternoon. The noose failed, he collapsed, and the gas fumes were found in time. He was taken to the city prison and placed in a padded cell.
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Lagrange Street
William J. McKenna
Southend
McKenna
City
Lincoln Birthday Closures Mark State Observance
Acting on the governor's proclamation most state departments observed Lincoln's birthday by closing at noon. The Senate and House held their regular sessions as usual.
Baptist Clergyman Praises Osmo-Chemie Cancer Cure
The Rev. D. C. Bixby of Haverhill Massachusetts writes in January 1907 praising Osmo-Chemie Physicians for curing his tongue cancer after prior surgeries failed. He cites Mrs Cleaves of Montague Maine and Mrs A M Emery of East Haverhill as others helped and urges doubters to refer to him and other grateful patients.
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D. C. Bixby
Haverhill
Mass
Osmo-Chemie
Cleaves
Montague
A. M. Emery
East Haverhill
Haverhill, Mass
Prominent Citizens Endorse Osmo Chemic Light Treatment
Mrs. Jessie Heaton of Natick Mass says the new light treatment cured her tumor. D B King of Worcester reports a cured skin cancer on his forehead. Chas Whitehouse of Farmington NH credits a leg cancer cure. Melville A Stone Reading Mass says digestion restored. Wm McConnell of Boston credits relief from rheumatism and catarrh.
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Jessie Heaton
Pond At
Natick
Mass
Washington St
D. B. King
Chandler St
Worcester
Dewey St. Baptist Church
Chas. Whitehouse
Farmington
N. H
Melville A. Stone
Reading
Wm. McConnell
Boston
Osmo-Ghemic System Medicine Office Notice
Permanent office hours listed for a medical system with daily times from 9 A M to 12 M, 2 to 4 P M, and 6 to 8 P M, closed Sundays. Address given as Boylston entrance, Boass, with request to send 2 cent stamp for books or literature.
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Boylston At
Boass
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