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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
4
Bennington Vermont residents report supernatural activity at the murder site linked to Mary Rogers. Local tales describe strange noises and a phantom pair haunting near the bridge and river, with townsfolk avoiding the area after dark and some claiming to hear a woman's voice.
A sufferer describes years of rupture pain and failed trusses before claiming a self contained cure. The writer promises a mail order cure by returning a coupon and instructions to recipients who request details.
In Superior Civil Court East Cambridge yesterday Dr. Prior of Malden Hospital gave testimony for Mrs. Frederick C. Hatch in a suit against Everett city. He used a skeletal leg illustration to explain the knee injury from a fall on October 22 195, when a wire netting across Springvale avenue allegedly caused severe injuries.
Washington January 6 Mr Miyaoka chargé d affaires at the Japanese embassy formally denied a Vancouver report that the Japanese government is recalling to Japan the army reserve men now in the United States.
Creditors of Charles L. Yorke proprietor of the Boston Tavern filed a bankruptcy petition in U S District Court seeking to have him adjudged bankrupt. The petitioning creditors are Childs Sleeper Co of Boston claiming 6559 Swan Newton Co of Boston 4138 and Hyneman Bros of Boston.
City finance officials meet at City Hall with Mayor Hibbard to discuss running the city on non partisan lines. The Finance Commission spent over three hours in executive session reviewing the bridge printing and fire departments and possible salary reforms.
The Boston Baptist Social Union meeting heard Rev Cortland Myers condemn modern church life practices. He attacked church multiplicity, urged following the people for maintenance, and warned ministers not to simulate death to save a denomination. He urged guarding a church in its best life and avoiding odious sectarianism.
In the second session Judge Murray sentenced Lizzie De Mayo, a young Italian girl, to two months for larceny of items from several department stores. She claimed innocence and was sent to Juvenile Court for the companion arrestee. She had funded the purchases with money she said she had. The court found her guilty and she appealed.
The Mechanics building hosts a large poultry show from January fourteenth through the week with over 5000 specimens from across the United States and Canada. Exhibits include Brahmas, bantams, hundreds of pigeons, pheasants, turkeys, waterfowl, rabbits, guinea pigs, canaries, and about 200 cats with several champions from major shows.
A persuasive pamphlet by Prof. T. J. Midgley touts a natural 24 hour habit to stop chronic constipation. Readers are urged to quit pills and laxatives, trust the Midgley method, and request a free book by mail. Letters from cured patients are highlighted to bolster credibility.
Supervising Deputy Grand Regent Leon R Eyges will install the newly elected officers of Alpha No 1 January 7 in Winthrop No 5388 January 16 in South Boston Maverick No 169 January 30 in East Boston and Sagamore Council in Brookline. A large suite accompanies Eyges for the ceremonies.
A will dated March 33 1903 leaves 25000 to Anna V Carpenter if she remains unmarried or widowed. If she remarries while alive, the fortune shifts to Lizzie Noonan’s children. Sadie Nicholson, the private secretary, inherits 15000 while friend Ella McManus of Lynn receives 20000.
The Home Furnishers Association of Massachusetts will hold its annual meeting and banquet on February 5 at Young’s Hotel. Governor Curtis Guild Jr and Boston Mayor George A. Hibbard are expected speakers along with other guests. The committee includes Henry L. Kinkaide, Jackson Caldwell, B. A. Atkinson, C. L. Phillips, Henry B. Scofield and F. T. A. Wilcood.
North Andover resident Patrick Dillon died yesterday at his home 270 Osgood Street aged 65. He had lived in the town for 40 years.
Benjamin F. Gibby sues Richard H. Long of Framingham for services as legislative agent related to the anti shoe machinery bill. Allan G. Butrick of Worcester is cited as attorney. Nantucket reports a body washed ashore with head and arms missing. papers in clothing may ID the deceased. Lowell notes the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Francois Xavier Dostaler.
Assistant City Clerk John T. Priest is expected to be chosen by the City Council to replace the late Edward J. Donovan. Other names discussed include Martin Lomasney Ward 8 contender, William Cuddy, Joseph Lomasney, ex Mayor Daniel Whelton, James Donovan, and Deputy Water Commissioner Norton. The post carries a $5000 yearly salary for three years.
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