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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1908

Page

3

Governor and Mayor Clash Over City Commission Plan

Governor urges a dual check system with a Finance Commission and Mayor to govern Boston, challenging pre election promises. Mayor-elect Hibbard stays silent as lawmakers debate commission reforms, while Senator Bell brands the idea as an unwanted commission move by the Legislature.

Governor Guild Boston Mayorv Finance Commission Massachusetts Luibbard Hibbard Tilton S. Bell Dorchester Boston Common Council Board of Aldermen Senator Bell

Reverend Hillis Improves After Severe Cold

The Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis pastor of Plymouth Church Brooklyn was stricken with a severe cold on Wednesday and his condition was much improved today.

New York Newell Dwight Hillis Plymouth Church Brooklyn

Why I Lost My Job

A worker explains not knowing why job loss happens, blaming worry and illness for decline. He describes personal recovery after using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and urges others to seek stomach health to restore performance and employment prospects.

Kevery Stuart F. A. Shuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall

Elected Without Dissent at Democratic City Committee Meeting

President William P. McClellan was re elected by a unanimous vote at Faneuil Hall with minimal turnout. The absence of key party leaders and factions signaling strategic abstention marked the convention as unusually deserted and moodily restrained.

William P. McClellan Democratic City Committee Faneuil Hall Democratic Party Fitzgerald Presen Ward 9 Jim Donovan Martin Lomassey William S. McNary Centro William F. McClellan Thomas Curley

Receivers Appointed for Seaboard Air Line System

The Sea board Air Line system is placed in receivership by Judge Pritchard in Richmond Virginia. Receivers named are R Lancaster Williams of Richmond and S Davies Warfield of Baltimore.

Richmond Seaboard Air Line Pritchard United States Circuit Court R. Lancaster Williams S. Davies Warfield Baltimore

Maher Named Judge in Augusta Municipal Court

Benedict Maher was nominated by Governor Coup to fill the vacancy in the Augusta Municipal Court caused by the death of Judge Albert G. Andrews. Also noted are events in Dedham and Ven and a note on Wellesley College applications.

Augusta Benedict Yr. Maher Coup Albert G. Andrews Dedham HE. Hunting Rudd First Congregational Church Rudd Rich Street

Burglars Break Into Store Next to Hannah Connolly Home

In South Boston burglars forced entry through a cellar wall into a vacant house adjacent to 315 West Broadway and gained access to the store and its property valued at 75 dollars. Meanwhile Uginski, age 24, of 7 Baker Street, drank a water and sulpho napthol mixture and fell violently ill in an apparent accident. police are investigating the incident as possibly accidental.

Hannah Connolly West Broadway Boston Uginski Baker Street Willian Whitehall Third Street Frank Sutton

Rocky Ford Bank Faces High Liabilities and Loans

A partial and garbled local item notes Bank of Rocky Ford facing liabilities near 40 000 dollars and loans tied to farm credits. The fragment mentions a Belleville director and a state treasurer, with historical ties to 1835 and Governor Fifer. The text then shifts to St Petersburg January 2 marking an event around the surrender anniversary and a trial of General Stoess, ending abruptly.

Rocky Ford Col Jay State Bank of Rocky ‘Ford Turoy Qelanchola Ase Belleville Tous Fifer St. Peterssurg Stoess Oesse

Winthrop Appropriates 139000 for Water Works Purchase

At a town meeting in Winthrop last night the sum of 139000 was appropriated to pay for the water works purchase from Revere about three years ago. The town authorized issuing bonds to that amount at 4 percent interest, running from 1909 to 1938, interest to be paid semi annually.

Winthrop Revere

Moran Begs Action on Grand Jury Probe of Prizes

District attorney Moran orders broad grand jury review of committees that bought prizes. Clerk John Dever and assistant Wilbur Doyle summoned to testify. David H. Greenhood excused due to mental condition. Daniel H. Coakley questioned after Brighton gathering.

Battis Grand Jury John Dever Wilbur F. Doyle Dever Greenhood Moran David H. Greenhood Daniel H. Coakley Brighton Coakley

Hood's Pills and Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertised

Readers are urged to take Hood's Pills for quick relief and Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood, sharpen appetite, and restore strength. Testimonials from Mrs. Sarah A. Hale of Colebrook and J. H. Knoedler of Treverton praise relief from the grip and related ailments after use.

Hood Sarah A. Hale Colebrook Conn

Castellanes in Fight with Prince de Sagan

Count Boni recounts a barbed confrontation near a church altar with Prince Helie de Sagan. The clash followed accusations of insults and a Christmas present remark, leading to a threatened strike and a claim of self defense. Helie denies provocation and vows to pursue the case in Criminal Court. He notes family ties and prior Paris gossip surrounding his engagement prospects with Mme Gould despite opposition.

Count Boni Helie Prince Helie de Sagan Count Jean de Castellano Boni Castellanes Marquis de Castellane Prince Helie Mme. Gould Count de Castellane Paris Duke de Dino Maitre Barboux Arts Castellane Helie de Sagan Gould

Fearful disaster almost occurred on a Boston east bound train

A derailment near Westboro halted the Chicago express No 49 after a dining car toppled and ripped track, injuring F E Harvey and badly wounding others while passenger Winthrop L Lewis escaped with a severed arm and numb hand. Conductor William Higgins reported speeds of 50 to 60 mph before the crash.

F. E. Harvey Chelsea Harvey Winthrop L. Lewis Boston William Higgins South Framingham Westboro Station Higgins Water Street

A Little Discretion Prevents Wasting Diseases

Doctors and patients alike praise Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey as a mild, tissue-building tonic for consumption and emaciation. The advertisement touts its concentrated malt extract form, aging, and ease of use, claiming it helps prevent wasting diseases when taken at reasonable intervals. Licensed dealers and grocers supply it.

Graves Maryland

Fright at Doors Fades as No Further Danger Seen

Voices rose and people rushed for exits but the panic subsided when observers noted no additional threat. Police checked the area and crowds returned to normal activity as reassurance spread.

Gers

Army officer placed on retired list for disability

Major Joseph T. Crabbs of the quartermaster’s department was retired from the army today due to disabilities incurred in the line of duty in Washington D C on January 2.

Washington, D. C Joseph T. Crabbs Quartermaster's Department Army

St Regis: Leader Among New York Hotels Since 1904

The St. Regis, opened in 1904, is described as the leading New York hotel on Fifth Avenue at Fifty-fifth Street. It offers luxurious, safe, restfully furnished rooms with renowned dining, set amid elite residences and access to Central Park and transit. The hotel emphasizes consistent, fair fixed charges and exceptional service.

New York St. Regis Fifth Avenue Fifty-fifth Street America Central Park S Regis

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