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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
3
Dr Loring B Packard resident surgeon of the Boston Relief Hospital married Miss Gertrude Robinson of Highland street Sharon daughter of a minister who died recently. The wedding was described as a quiet affair and their future plans unsettled.
Morris Grosh proprietor of an ice manufacturing and storage plant at Lockland ten miles west of Cincinnati was found frozen to death this afternoon in the plant's storage department.
William H. Lewis retires after six years in government service from Assistant US Attorney to chief of the naturalization bureau. He leaves with ten other bureau chiefs following Congress failure to provide an appropriation.
An unknown man was struck by the Bar Harbor express from Boston near the Melrose street bridge at about 9 tonight and was hurled 100 feet, killed instantly.
Police Commissioner O'Meara issued an order stating that a new state law overrides existing Boston automobile rules. Only four legislative acts take effect today, with others postponed until next December, and police are directed to enforce the four immediate questions.
Boston officials outline temporary police policy on July 1 applying state law over city and park rules. Prosecutions will follow Sections 7 14 16 17 of the act while city ordinances and park rules are suspended. Street and park controls deemed largely invalid by the auto law, with focus on certificates and licenses during the gap.
The jury reached a definite conclusion after a six hour session in the Mitchell and Maher conspiracy case. Ex Mayor Fitzgerald’s testimony drew harsh scrutiny as District Attorney Hill warned of accountability for others linked to alleged contract dealings. Judge Sanderson charged the jury and the court adjourned with the crowd thinning.
In a heated courtroom exchange District Attorney Hill accuses Fitzgerald of lying and links the mayoral investigation to a grand jury hearing. Attorneys Coakley and Mitchell challenge memory lapses and defend Fitzgerald against charges while debating contractor dealings and city contracts.
A grand jury witness denounces the government and vows to expose others tied to the Maher contracts. He claims no new details from the testimony and memories of the disputed transactions remain unclear, describing the case as one of the worst.
A Ladies' Magazine note claims a home shampoo using canthrox and hot water costs 1 cent versus $1.00 at a beauty salon. It describes applying the solution to hair to produce abundant lather, quick drying, and soothing scalp benefits, advising readers to purchase canthrox in its original package.
The Hebrew congregation Agudas Hachim of Chelsea receives a permit to erect a synagogue on Lots 60 to 71 Fourth Street and begin rebuilding work immediately.
Insufficient power again hindered the Wright brothers at Fort Myer. Orville Wright's first flight ended in slight damage after about 30 seconds, with experiments halted for the day.
Mr. Wright stated the aeroplane would be ready for another trial tomorrow and that increased power would be employed.
The aeroplane glided down the starting rail at 6 48 and flew around 15 feet high along the drill grounds. It operated much better than yesterday. Near the field's southern end Orville tipped the left wing and lifted the right for a graceful turn but soon after a few feet the craft seemed to lose its balance.
Orient Heights plans a big Fourth of July with a bonfire to start the day early Monday. Five prize games, outdoor sports in the afternoon, two band concerts and fireworks at night will cap the celebration.
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