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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
2
In Waltham the district Court saw a 2 year old child toddle into the prisoners dock. The father, jailed for drunkenness, pleaded guilty and was placed on probation after promising to quit drinking. The wife brought the baby to court and the child ran to the father causing a joyful reunion.
Ensign Lorenz W. F. Carstein son of ex Alderman Hans L. Carstein of Cambridge received notice that his resignation from the Navy Department has been accepted. He served on the battleship New Hampshire in the Atlantic fleet after graduating from the naval academy in 1908 and first served on the cruiser Chattanooga on the Asiatic station.
In Detroit on January 4 the bath tub trust criminal cases opened in federal court. Lawyers for 40 defendants including Cahill Iron Works faced pleas of not guilty and were granted until February 1 to change pleas. Bonds of four thousand dollars were posted for appearance.
Northampton January 4 The trial of Gilbert N Leete foreman at Knox Automobile Works Springfield for manslaughter began in Superior Court He and a Springfield companion rode May 19 to Palmer and Ware where they met three girls The car struck Mrs Eliza Miller of Ware who died later in hospital One girl was thrown from the car and others jumped out The party continued to Springfield with no aid provided to the injured woman
Ex Governor Curtis Guild Jr joins in backing Michael H. Corcoran Jr and Dr. Thomas F. Leen for the school committee. In a letter to Randall G. Morris of the Public School Association Guild says industrial education and sanitation deserve a businessman and a physician after the laudable service of Magenis and Scannell.
Frank C. Deering and Frank W. Nutter were appointed by the Supreme Court as receivers of the Saco Savings Bank, closed December 12, each posting a $100,000 bond. Two commissioners, John A. Snow of Scarborough and John G. Smith of Saco, were named to assist and pass upon claims.
The treasure ship Celtic steamed from Boston Harbor carrying riches far surpassing Kidd’s historic plunder. It sails toward the Caribbean with enough money provisions and supplies to sustain 16,000 men for nearly two weeks before assembling at Guantanamo Bay.
On January 16 the Celtic carries vast stores to Cuba for jackies including 1.5 million in cash in its holds. The list spans flour to beans and canned fruit plus 35-foot steam launches and minor gear. Loss of the Celtic if sunk would cost about 6 million to the U S government.
Commissioner O Meara announced promotions and retirements in a city fire force last night. Daniel Ritter of East Dedham Street Station retires on half pay. James P Canney rises from lieutenant to captain at Lagrange Street Station. Jeremiah F Gallivan becomes lieutenant, swapping with Canney. John E Driscoll moves to East Dedham Street Station, credited for service. Harry Berry moves to North End, and Frank M Magee becomes sergeant at Station 1.
Thomas F. Doyle of 18 Fallon Place Cambridge was fined $2 in Cambridge District Court yesterday for assault and battery on Conductor J. J. Johnson of the Boston Elevated. Evidence showed he smoked a pipe in a box car, was put off by the conductor, and allegedly struck him and broke a car window.
The Radcliffe Choral Society stages The Doctor of Alcantara this Friday and Saturday to raise funds for its scholarship fund. Lead actresses include Henriette Cadman Grace Packer Gertrude Carpenter Esther Woodbury with a full Radcliffe cast and chorus featuring many Cambridge names.
Arthur B. Sederquist and Harry F. Curtis, ex-firm members of Curtis & Sederquist and Sederquist, Barry & Co., linked to the May 26 1909 collapse with $600000 liabilities, face 102 counts of larceny in a fresh indictment. John Erry D Eustace Bigelow and Perley L Freeman named in old charges are included. Trial set for February first special session. Amelia Brownrigg of Nashua NH is the largest creditor among many women.
Brockton police court heard Officer Brown describe John Shilanski of 65 Intervale Street assaulting his wife with beef stew. He was fined $10 and charged on an old count of abandoning his wife and children amid a stew drenched scene with the three young children.
George S Champlin of Ashaway Rhode Island reports severe urinary issues with frequent painful passages. After trying a doctor’s medicine with no relief he used half a bottle of Kilmer Swamp Root sample and soon felt marked relief. He later bought a large bottle for one dollar and remained well. Notary public E R Allen confirms his oath.
A correspondence addressed to Kilmer and Company based in Binghamton New York. The letter discusses medical products or remedies and requests information or clarification regarding their preparation. The tone is formal and businesslike reflecting a customer or attorney inquiry.
Advertisement urges sending for a sample bottle from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It claims the remedy will convince anyone and asks readers in Boston Daily Post to mention the paper. Available in regular fifty cent and one dollar sizes at drug stores.
Mrs. Francis Leonard, described as an attractive young woman from Milton, was arrested yesterday in a downtown department store on shoplifting charges. Police say she admitted being inspired by past successes and ten items including seven shirt waists and gloves were found in her rooms.
Ed ward Howard Griggs opens a series of eight Thursday lectures on The Philosophy of Plato in Jordan Hall. The first talk covers The Tentative Dialogues with Charmides and the Ladies.
Mrs Lillian Ashley Turnbull traveled to San Francisco in secrecy to seek testimony for her daughter Beatrice Anita Turnbull in the Baldwin estate suit in Los Angeles. She stayed at a hotel under an assumed name and was shadowed by detectives while reportedly examining the records of the 1895 trial in connection with the case.
The filing alleges Baldwin as the father of her child and notes living witnesses who could be summoned to recount the 16 year old testimony if located. The case hinges on past sworn statements and potential new testimony.
An advertisement by Dr A Zerola of Havana Cuba offers life readings from astrology claiming to reveal past present and future. It urges sending birth date and 6 cents for a reply and promises guidance on love health wealth and marriage.
Death notices record deaths in Hyde Park East Boston Worcester Somerville and Dorchester with funeral details including dates times church names addresses and mourners. Names include Brown Bruno Coakley Dinsmore Doherty Condero Driscoll Fairfield Gibson Kennealy Marshall Perry Roach Smith Sullivan Timmins Urlass Walldorff and others with locations in Boston area.
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