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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1909

Page

15

Registered Physicians Face Trial In Larceny Conspiracy Case

Two doctors, Dr. Frederick Williams and Dr. James Doyle of Tremont Street, were arraigned in Municipal Criminal Court on multiple counts of larceny and conspiracy. They allegedly conspired by giving false diagnoses to obtain money from patients.

Frederick Williams James Doyle Tremont Street Municipal Criminal Court

Boston con stable Shapiro testifies on medical scheme

Shapiro testified he came to the defendants office to build a case against them but was pressed by Dr Williams who claimed he would go blind unless treated. He paid $2 for a guarantee cure costing $35 and was then handed a bottle with instructions to take it. Other witnesses recounted similar threats of blindness and improper eye treatments. Dr Abbott’s tasting test amused the court as the trial extended to today.

Shapiro Boston Williams Doyle New York Dr. Williams Abbott Taunton

Sought details on a child death Ward of the State

Melvin F. Elwell of Marshfield Hills sought help from the Post to learn how his eight year old daughter Annie died. State records show she died Dec 27 in Amherst after whooping cough while boarded out. burial consent could have been arranged if the father had notified the State society.

Melvin F. Elwell Marshfield Hills Charity Mr. Elwell The Post State House Annie Amherst J. F., Fee Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To

Bogus Cable Fraud Warns Local Public

Authorities warn of con artists posing as relief workers and private collectors in the afflicted city. Bogus collectors target Sicilian and Calabrian communities and others, promising private cablegrams to extract funds. Police expect arrests as officials note private cables are restricted and only government or press channels issue them.

Wage Earners’ Loan Association State Street

Massive fish cargo tops T wharf yard in 24 vessels

More than half a million pounds of mixed fresh fish were on hand at T wharf yesterday in 24 vessels. Receipts totaled 504 500 pounds including haddock 185 500 cod 2 000 hake 79 500 and pollock 150 000 plus 7 500 dollars in cash shared among several fleets. Prices ranged from 31 4 cents for haddock to 2 cents for markets and 11 4 cents for pollock.

T Wharf Haddock Pollock Flora S. Nickerson Emily Cooney Athena Bats A O'Sey Mary T. Fallon Flora J. Sears Fanny E. Prescott Walter P. Goulart Takata Ida S. Brooks Thomas I. Carroll Ede Ellen C. Burke M. Thompson Te Mary RB. Greer Clara G. Silva B. Thomas Mary Edith Boston Simms Long Wharf Yarmouth Modoc Rob Roy Devine Mildred Robinson Monhegan

Boston City Club Hosts Gala Night at New Home

The Boston City Club celebrated New Year’s Eve with a gala gathering saluting its new home. Edward A. Filene presented a life sized portrait of first president Geoffrey B. Lehy, while Apollo Club performers entertained and speeches highlighted civic aims and inclusive fellowship.

Boston City Club Club Edward A. Filene Geoffrey B. Lehy Apollo Club Geoffrey D. Lehy

Shipping News Miniature Almanac Almanac Item

Shipping news digest lists arrivals cleared and sailings with multiple steamers schooners tugs and barges including Manitou Antw erp via Philadelphia and others with cargoes of lumber coal and vessels bound for Baltimore Boston Key West and other ports. Contains times for sunrise and high water and day length and notes several vessels departing and their destinations.

Manitou Pollard Antwerp Strathearn Dpurdin Buenos Ayres Montevideo St. Lucia Boston Simms Yarmouth N. S Lady Sybil Wrayton Halifax Kershaw Bond Norfolk Old Colony Geers New York Jones S. Whitney Grove Do Ransom B. Fuller Allan Portland City of Gloucester Ober Gloucester Mase Georges Creek Easter Portsmouth Baltimore Albatross Hieckman Plymouth Francis C. Hersey Baker, Lyne Blackburn Frost Philadelphia Geneva Bjookland Fernandina Fla Sadie C. Sunmer McLean Apalachicola Fll Pendleton Sisters Smail Georgetown D. C Canopie Azores Gibraltar Naples Genoa Alexandria Egypt Lancastrian London Bostonian Manchester Eng Urania Annie E. Banks Kolon Machias Wind West Esparta Port Limon C. R Indian

Charles W. Wolcott Stricken in Dedham

Charles W. Wolcott, 70, a Dedham accountant with offices at 70 State Street, was stricken at his place of business with apoplexy and left dying at the Relief Hospital. Wolcott is among Dedham’s best known residents.

Charles W. Wolcott Dedham State Street Wolcott

Italian fruit peddler reports theft of $2900 buried in stable

Sam Cento of Quincy Illinois said he buried his money in a hole in a stable after distrusting banks. He reported the theft of $2900 and attempted suicide upon discovering the loss.

Quincy, Ill Sam Cento Cento

Snow Favors Mass City Department Suspensions

City suspends 946 workers across paving engineer sewer and related divisions, with paving at half time and others fully suspended. Officials blame Superintendent Emerson under Mayor Hibbard while claiming savings could lower next year’s tax rate. Labor groups plan to seek reinstatement as snow is hoped to ease the layoffs.

Emerson Hibbard Guy C. Emerson City Hall

Sedate Common Council Dinner Noted By Toast Master

The Common Council’s dinner at the Verever House last night was decorous and wineless. Mayor Flibbard absent by note. speeches limited to five minutes. Augustus McClennan of Ward 12 received a gold watch chain as toast master.

Revere House Flibbard Augustus McClennan Ward 12 McClennan Theodore Sorenson East Boston John J. Attridge Charles L. Carr Timothy Sullivan

Roosevelt warming up for Africa trip with range practice

President Roosevelt said he is coming along strong after a brief practice at a bullseye range near Cherrydale Virginia. He, his son Kermit, and General Rixey spent the day in practice rounds as preparation for his African hunting expedition.

Roosevelt Washington Rixey Cherrydale Potomac River Kermit Rikey General Rixey

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