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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1908

Page

3

Governor Guild Rebukes State Insanity Board On Maniac Steele Case

Governor Guild criticized the State Board of Insanity for its report on the release of Maniac John A. Steele who shot Edward Cohen died and wounded Dennis D. Driscoll. The governor insisted patients should not be freed without expert examination. The board defended a more lenient view. Transfers back for correction followed. Fay Pension Bill Could Aid Civil Spanish War Veterans at 750 a year after 65 or disability. State Auditor Turner projects twelve million dollars for Commonwealth operations with eight and a half million in revenue and urges a reserve fund and uniform accounts. Pope of Leominster, a Democrat, is famed as a humorist in the House. Brigham of Marlboro, a Republican, defeated last year but allied with Lomasney to shape legislative influence.

Guild State, Board. of John A. Steele Edward Cohen Dennis D. Driscoll State Board Steele Thomas J. Fay Ward 18 Boston Finance Commission Commonwealth Turner Martin M. Lomasney William Brigham Marlboro Brigham Mr. Lomasney

Congressmen in a squabble over new House offices

Washington Jan 9 Amid scenes of confusion the House debated room assignments in the new office building opposite the Capitol. Only two bridge bills moved forward while Speaker Cannon suspended proceedings to restore order as members crowded near his desk to study floor plans displayed on easels.

Washington House of Representatives House Capitol Cannon

Mass Meeting of Tenants Planned to Resist High Rents

At a meeting of the Anti-High Rent League executive committee a sub committee was formed to protect tenants and prepare for evictions. A mass meeting is planned Saturday at 13 Poplar Street and another Monday at Schwartz Hall 15 Leverett Street to protest high rents.

Anti-High Rent League Poplar Street Schwartz Hall Leverett Street

How to Acquire a Good Complexion

A beauty doctor endorses a toilet formula for a rose tinted complexion. Mix Sartoin dissolved in hot water with Rose Water and Spirits of Cologne, strain, and apply daily by massage. The preparation is claimed to reduce cosmetics and powders. Ingredients available from druggists.

Keep Boodlers Out of Politics at Harvard Catholic Club

Herbert B. Carruth criticizes political figures he calls corrupt and urges Harvard Catholic Club to bar indiscipline from politics. He praises Catholic reform efforts in San Francisco and envisions Catholics in high office, insisting honesty stems from Catholic doctrine. He appeals for Catholics in public life to uphold integrity.

Harvard Catholic Club Herbert 8. Carruth Massachusetts Penal Commission Catholi Club Carruth San Francisco

Sea Tragedy Recalled as Captain Identified

Nantucket recalls the 1964 loss of the three masted schooner Richard L. Leaming with seven crew dead after striking Long Shoal in a heavy storm. A headless body found on Cliff bathing beach is identified as Captain Harry P. Smith of Brooklyn New York.

Nantucket Richard L. Leaming Dennisville N. J Long Shoal Nantucket Sound Harry P. Smith Brooklyn N. Y Edward Hambling E. H Vieces

Missing Man's Body Found in Malden Creek

The body of James Doherty missing since Dec. 20 from 1538 Commercial Street was found in the Charles Street creek feeding the Alden River. Discovery by John Kenney of 270 Charles Street near the New England Dye Works. Believed he wandered into the water on his way home.

Malden James Doherty Commercial Street Charles Street Alden River John Kenney Charles ‘Street New Englandd Dye Works

Park Department Union Supports Testimonial Banquet Plans

Labor notes report Boston unions coordinating events and fundraising. Park Department Union votes to attend a testimonial banquet for Aiden Seman Timilty at the Langham. The Boston Hatters’ Union hosts a guest speaker and donates 20 to the Cohen Driscott testimonial fund. Boston Newsboys Protective Union schedules a meeting on wage disputes at 80 Hanover Street. Industrial insurance agents in Greater Boston report over 50 thermals applications and a Boston national president addressed local unions. Boilermakers elect new officers with John J O Neil installed as president.

Park Department Union Aiden Seman Timilty Langham Jan Peter Reagan Bethel Conad United Hatters’ Union Boston Hatters’ Union Cohen -Driscott Boston Newsboys’ Protective Union Hanover Street Greater Boston Wells Memorial

Revere Woman Celebrates 80th Birthday With Local Union

Mrs. Jane S Gillette, age 80, long time Revere resident at 113 Fernwood Ave, marked her birthday with a gathering of the Revere W C T U at her home. The event included flowers, a decorated cake, letters from relatives across several states, and a short meeting led by president Mrs. Jennie A. Bixby. born in Brookfield Conn, she sang in church choirs from age 12 and married Nathan Platt Gillette in 1862. he died in 1899.

Jane Union Jennie A. Bixby Gillette Massachusetts Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Brookfield Conn Ashbel Rug

Baby Born During East Boston Fire At Meridian Street

A baby was born to Mrs James Beninati as a fire forced a pause in rescue efforts at 15 Meridian Street East Boston. Firefighters and residents evacuated to safety while Dr Edward Ff O Shea assisted. The mother and newborn boy, born about 3 pm, are reported well. The Beninatis live with three children above the burning dry goods store of John McWeeny.

East Boston John McWeeny James Beninati No. 15 Meridian Street Beninati Edward FF. O'Shea O'Shea Havrestreet Boston

Mrs. Gormley Dies at 60 in Sewickley

Pittsburg January 9 Mrs George A Gormley known as the original daughter of the regiment died in Sewickley at age 60 Her father General Alexander Hays organized the sixty third Pennsylvania Regiment.

Pittsburg George A. Gormley Sewickley Alexander Hays Sixty-third Pennsylvania Regiment

Student ends life near Lincoln in cornfield

The body of a man believed to be William S. Achterman of Buffalo, a ministry student, was found in a cornfield four miles west of Lincoln Nebraska on January 9. Authorities think the death may be a suicide. Further identification and details are awaited.

Lincoln, Neb William Achterman Buffalo Cornfeld

Taft Outlines Labor Law Reforms and Injunction Rules

The text records Taft urging federal law reforms on labor injunctions. He argues for notice and hearing before injunctions, quick hearings within three to four days for ex parte orders, and possible assignment of another judge to hear contested issues. He suggests senior circuit judges may designate a different judge when needed.

Contempt Proceedings and Judicial Impartiality Questioned

The text argues that contempt injunctions evoke belief a judge may be personally sensitized to violations, undermining belief in the judge's calm judicial mind and thus the fairness of trials for contempt of order.

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