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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1911
Page
16
Lodge supporters deny coercion and bribery charges in the election of the Senior Senator. Representative Norman ite states Montana Legislature sought an investigation but asserts Lodge was elected by Republican votes, countering claims of Democratic involvement.
Post readers head to the Continental for bargain suits overcoats cheaper than other New England shops. Safe advt highlights savings and value on attire today.
Mayor Fitzgerald removed all objections to naming a successor after trustees Putnam and Ginsburg reviewed the Finance Commission findings. They stated Dame wished to resign and did not want a hearing, and the Mayor ordered arranging with the Civil Service Commission for a replacement.
We suggest you ask for it at clubs hotels or cigar stands if not found at first we will be glad to sell you a box directly.
Canadian and American express companies announce a plan to implement through service with uniform rates between U S and many Canadian offices. The change ends double charges when two firms handle a shipment, promising major reductions and a single charge from origin to destination once approved.
The Boston Health Board named Arthur L. Gavin and William D. Collins as dairy inspectors for its milk supervision system. They come from Ward 16 and Ward 15 respectively and were chosen from five nominees with Civil Service approval. they start duties Monday.
New York January 20 Andrew Carnegie announced a further endowment of 10 million dollars to the Carnegie Institution of Washington bringing total gifts to 25 million. He noted the institution cleared a British ship captain of blame after proving Admiralty charts were astray and praised Mount Wilson Observatory discoveries including 60 000 new worlds. A 100 inch telescope is under construction for the Wilson observatory to enable more celestial findings.
Rudderless and leaking the schooner Centennial was towed in by the revenue cutter Woodbury at Rockland Maine after straying from New York to Eastport with coal. The ship was kept afloat by the crew until rescue arrived and will be hauled to Camden marine railway. Also the British schooner Greta bound for Pawtucket was towed in after reporting ashore at Cross Island.
A blaze in Clarksburg West Virginia destroyed the Traders Hotel and adjacent theatre. Fire departments cannot control the fast spreading fire as the town suffers extensive damage with losses estimated at $500,000. Panic forced many women from the hotel.
Mrs. Emilie Askew Emerson accepted service in the Emerson divorce case brought by Captain Isaac E. Emerson the drug manufacturer. Papers were served to Mrs. Emerson while she was ill in bed and remain under seal with no hearing date set.
The naval appropriation bill, about 130 million dollars, will be reported to the House next week. An item allocates 25 000 dollars for experimental aviation work and 75 000 dollars to build a crypt at Annapolis for John Paul Jones.
The defence in the Laura Farnsworth Schenk murder case presented testimony that her husband John O. Schenk had been ill for years before the alleged poisoning. Railroad man Charles Hughes and family physician Dr. A B Best testified as to his condition and the defense expected to close its case soon.
The defense sought to call Dr. Robert Sloppy of Pittsburg to impeach detective nurse Eleanor Zoeckler who testified she was offered 1900 by Mrs. Schenk to poison her husband. The State objected and was sustained. The defense then called Hughes about prior symptoms. Dr. Best linked symptoms to lead and arsenic poisoning. Mrs Schenk will not be placed on the stand and closing for tomorrow is uncertain.
Foreman Robert Goodnow at the Draper mills faces constant police guard after black hand letters threaten his safety and report of petty vandalism. Acts include cutting the main factory belt, delaying machinery, striking belts in Logan shops, and breaking small parts. Threats target Goodnow’s home and the Draper family amid alleged ex-employees with grievances.
Danvers reports Mrs. Eugene M. Grant 60 wife of the local Universalist pastor died by inhaling illuminating gas during a period of breakdown. The Grants moved from Connecticut eight years ago. His resignation to take effect April 1, to Wilton New Hampshire, is noted. She leaves a husband a son and three daughters.
A bold advert promotes a pants sale at the Continental with claims of great values and significant savings. The spot urges readers to take advantage of the offer.
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