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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
4
Herman H Klaasens secretary of the Newport Co operative Association for Savings and Building is sought by police on embezzlement charges. He has been missing since Saturday. Auditors report a $4000 check he received and cashed is unaccounted for.
The Newport association lists prominent citizens among its members. Directors vote to cover a missing check used by a Newport woman to wipe out a mortgage. Klaasens, ex artilleryman and later a broker’s clerk, was secretary for a year. he recently married a local woman.
A Brenner designed Lincoln anniversary medal was struck in 100 copies before public release. The government will issue a new cent to mark Lincoln's quarto-centenary as the current design is not yet complete.
The Young Men's Democratic Club at 362 Bowdoin Street Dorchester will host talks by James Donovan and ex Senator Frederick J. McLeod. They will outline upcoming city and state party work, marking Donovan’s first address to the club once aligned with Congressman O Connell.
The California Fig Syrup Co announces a full statement on its laxative product’s purity and manufacture. It claims unique methods ensure ethical quality and that figs add taste while medicinal properties come from beneficial plants. Buy genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
Washington dispatch reports Charlestown navy yard will repair the battleships Illinois Missouri New Jersey and Vermont. Missouri and New Jersey coaling at Hampton Roads, Illinois and Vermont to remain until after Taft's inauguration. fleet to Guantanamo for spring maneuvers with target practice beginning May 15.
Andrew C. Plunkett six years old died at his parents home in South Boston from injuries after a heavy van ran over him on F street. Police seek the vehicle driver as horses knocked him down and wheels passed over his body. The boy died after being carried home by his father who rushed to the scene.
The California Senate passed a census bill to count Japanese residents to decide on a possible general Asiatic exclusion act. The measure, already approved by the Assembly, awaits the governor’s signature and empowers the state labor commissioner to conduct the census.
New York report details Hetty Green arranging her daughter Sylvia's wedding to Matthew Astor Wilks in Morristown New Jersey. Green offered only a promise of a dowry and quips about future disposal of her vast fortune, while Sylvia endured pre wedding anxieties and Green clashed over a cab fare.
The Roosevelt Sketch Contest ends Saturday at 6 pm. The Boston Post will print the 250 winners in next Sunday's edition. Readers may submit unlimited sketches on coupons printed in the daily Post.
New York February 24 Miss Caroline Minturn Hall daughter of Mrs David Prescott Hall of Boston becomes engaged to the Rev Hugh Birckhead rector of St George Church New York He is a Columbia University graduate of 1899 and succeeded the Rev Dr William Rainsford as rector Mrs Julia Ward Howe is her grandmother and she summers with Howe near Newport in Rhode Island.
New Haven Connecticut February 24 Louis J Heneze a Yale senior was today sentenced to 80 days in jail for reckless driving on Washington s Birthday.
Milo Gray, who served nearly 13 years of a 15 year term, was pardoned today by the Governor in Concord. Gray killed his wife at Benton late in 1895 and was convicted of second degree murder.
The transcript shows the defendant repeatedly urging his attorney to net the State and answering despite objections. He displayed great heat at times, but did not contradict himself on any point. With cross examination just beginning, the State next focuses on the killing and Carmack editorials, likely to extend through tomorrow.
In Nashville on February 24, state prosecutors alleged Colonel Duncan R. Cooper, the chief defendant in the Carmack murder trial, had owed $100,000 as a defaulter during his tenure as clerk and master of chancery in Maury County. Cooper denied the charge amid heated courtroom exchanges and dramatic scenes throughout the proceedings.
Colonel Cooper admits lack of business skill and confirms family members in his office while acknowledging errors. He says no dishonest acts occurred and resigned to enter the Legislature. The state recalls old Polk defalcation records claiming investments with Cooper in a Mexican silver mine, walnut log, and Nashville American deals.
Mayor Hibbard met in his office with Miss Mary A. Fisher a discharged Board of Health stenographer who charged department discipline. Health Commissioner Fred O. North joined the conference. Fisher seeks vindication and says more than half the Board of Health staff should be discharged. She may receive $60 unpaid salary.
William B. Smart longtime Boston Post assistant assessor and political writer died suddenly at his Dorchester home in his 73rd year. He served as water commissioner 1885 to 1887 and led election returns tabulation for two decades. Born in Claremont New Hampshire in 183? he joined the Post in 1862 and covered City Hall and State House affairs. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM with interment in North Harwich.
The half price sale at Richardson's, 388 Washington street, continues today. Benjamin-made clothing including business suits, winter overcoats, ulsters, raincoats, storm coats, dress and tuxedo coats are offered at honestly half price to thrifty shoppers.
Mrs Maud Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America was operated on today in New York by Dr Howard Kelly for appendicitis. She had been ill for two to three weeks but continued duties until Friday. Doctors say the operation should restore her health fully.
Inspector Burr and Special Officer Irwin of Station 5 departed for Washington to locate Minnie Williams wanted on a charge of larceny amounting to 2500 dollars from a traveling salesman.
A historic ad promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as pure willow charcoal with honey to stop impure breath and aid digestion. The copy claims breath cleansing, laxative effects, and that a box costs 25 cents with a free trial mail offer from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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