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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
4
Benjamin F. Holt a Lexington milk dealer was sentenced by Judge Wentworth in Somerville police court to days in the House of Correction and a $50 fine for selling milk with excess water. Holt appealed both sentences.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Cascaret as a pocket cure for heartburn indigestion and constipation. It claims no gripe laxative action and describes how Cascaret stimulates intestinal muscles through nerve action. The tiny six tablet box costs ten cents and bears CCC 743 stamping.
Cambridge citizens led by Harvard University officials oppose a Cambridge Bridge Commission plan for a temporary wooden bridge from Boylston street Cambridge to North Harvard street Allston at 380 000 dollars. A reinforced concrete alternative with direct river line would cost about 100 000 dollars and improve the landscape with four pillars, opposed by those who prefer to raze the temporary structure after a few years. President Eliot and others argue for a concrete solution while the public debate sees questions of wharfage at Brighton Abattoir and river access affecting the design. The dispute highlights local authority over river crossings and urban planning in Cambridge and Allston.
In a sun parlor wedding on Kenneth Ridge estate of Daniel W. Sully, Beth Sully married actor Douglas Fairbanks with Rev. Percy Grant officiating. Guests from France, Germany and New York attended as the "cotton king" Sully has his daughter wed into show business amid parental opposition and a soap business partnership proposed.
Edward Stanton a consular passenger aboard the United Fruit steamer Bound Brook arrived at Long wharf from Port Morant Jam. He said he was a crew member of the Bath schooner Mary B. Walker wrecked near Panama five weeks ago with all hands saved after considerable suffering before reaching aid shore.
Acting on Dr. Emerson's report the North Attleboro Selectmen will investigate how Chief Henry W. Tufts sustained a severe leg fracture after being knocked down amid a fire scene near Church street where gasoline was tossed. He was treated at Emerson Hospital for an ankle injury and a heavy club blow is suspected.
Needham and Newton patrons petitioned to keep the old fare on the Newton and Boston railway. One petition asks the company to allow a 5 cent fare for workers commuting Needham to Newton or vice versa, while another seeks commission action to maintain the old rate or set a 5 cent universal ride on the line. Needham Selectmen have shown interest and taken action.
Salem July 11 Arraigned in the district court today charged with the death of Jeremiah Kavanaugh at Wenham by striking him with an automobile William Smith the chauffeur pleaded not guilty. The case was continued till tomorrow bail fixed at 1000.
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