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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1907
Page
5
A Danvers Post report recalls a July incident where a resident confirms bowing to Mrs. Timmons, daughter of the inventor of the Fairbanks cocktail, as reporters seek opinions on the WCTU attack on “Buttermilk Charley” in the dooryard.
A female reporter confronts a nurse and a butler about Mrs. Timmons with no clear answer. Mrs. Timmons reportedly left Washington recently and did not return for dinner. The caller notes a W C T U statement about her father, which she declines to discuss.
Four unknown robbers attempted a train hold up on a Pennsylvania freight run from Rahway to South Newark. Engineer William B. Lawrence and fireman William Gaffney fought back, the train sped to safety, and a four mile chase ended with the bandits captured by a large local response including police and volunteers.
A missionary returning from the orient sought free import entry for his household and personal effects. Assistant Secretary Reynolds said only ambassadors and their suites qualify. The missionary asserted he was an ambassador of God, but the law does not cover that claim and he paid the duties.
Elmer E. Libby, a Charleston farmer, was assaulted in his barn at 2 a m by an unknown assailant with a baseball bat and robbed of 700 dollars. Sheriff Gilman of Penobscot county was notified of the incident.
Street expert Richard T. Fox hired by a citizens committee wrote to a Boston paper to clarify his position. He will not state opinions until his investigation concludes. Fox praises wood block pavement for ease of cleaning and notes familiarity with departmental routines and district staffing. He expects limited time for suburbs.
At the annual meetings of the American Bar Association and the International Law Association in Portland Missouri the week of August 26, Alton B. Parker of New York will give the first address and James Bryce the British ambassador to the United States will deliver the annual address on The Influence on National Character and Historical Environment of the Development of the Common Law.
William J. Bryan wrote to William McKinley asking that thanks be conveyed to Jeff Davis for returning a nightshirt. The letter ends the shirt episode that drew nationwide comment.
Mary and Frances Head, sisters from Maine, live in a Vinal Avenue attic as their fortunes faded after a mining investment by a brother. Mary works as a seamstress while Frances, crippled by a fall, is nearly unable to move or see well. They are kin of former New Hampshire Governor Nat Head and hope winter store openings in Boston bring income.
The New York New Haven and Hartford railway opened a 900 by 150 foot Readville locomotive repair shop built since 1906. Construction chief F K Irwin unveiled a 10 ton crane lifting a loco. the plant can overhaul 45 to 60 locomotives monthly east of Willimantic and New London. Superintendent George Donahue to manage the nearly $2 million facility. A similar plant is planned at New Haven.
At City Hall attachments mount against the insolvent Home Realty Company. Attorneys for Harriet P. Gladding's estate seek details on how Everett E. Dunham, reputed president of the Commercial Corporation, gained possession of 48 000 of 50 000 in bonds. The debentures were issued by Home Realty as unsecured obligations.
Motorman Peter King of the Newton Street Railway is held for the grand jury in Newton court on a manslaughter charge for causing the death of Conductor Labonte on Commonwealth Avenue.
The annual clambake of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Wars 20 will be held Saturday, July 20, not today as previously announced. Congressman Joseph Y. O'Connell returns from the West tomorrow morning and plans for the event, including speaker lineups, will likely be announced Monday.
Bernard Hickey twenty from East Boston testifies before the police trial board charging Sergeant Sweeney with a grave assault in Maverick square on June fifteen. Hickey, a blind Perkins Institution student, says the officer struck him after ordering him home despite Hickey’s blindness. The board proceeds today and is not expected to rule until mid next week.
Mrs. William Thaw sold 1000 acres of Mt Pleasant coal lands in Westmoreland County to Mt Pleasant Coal & Coke Co for 2 million dollars to fund the next trial. Deeds were recorded at Greensburg. The lands, described as premier coal lands, were opposed by William Thaw in his will. The buyer plans to hold the property for future value, reportedly 10 million in ten years.
July 12. Silverware and plate valued at $2000 were stolen from Cesaris at Cedar Street branch of John Alvin Young, president of the Windsor Trust Company of New York. Footprints toward the Sound point to a launch escape, and left wine bottles suggest a celebratory exit.
Dr Peter Hoffman cites treating cause not symptoms for indigestion dyspepsia and related disorders. He recommends a home mix Bicarbonate of Soda Bislac genuine Burnt Magnesia taken after meals and at night with hot water, cautioning to obtain original sealed Bislac package.
Lawrence obituary reports John C. Sanborn oldest active lawyer in town died at his home from heart failure. He served as city solicitor in 1876 and sat in the State Legislature in 1878. Survived by a daughter and three sons.
Bernhard Dernburg secretary of state for the colonies travels to German Africa to study agricultural and commercial prospects with a focus on cotton development. He will assess markets, resources, and potential for expansion in the colony territories.
Frank A Learned told police he woke to find $800 and a gold watch missing from his Dudley Street home. He is unsure whether he misplaced them or they were stolen overnight.
Colonel John O Leary calls a meeting of the First Hibernian Regiment officers for Monday evening at 6 o clock. Officers from independent companies are invited to attend.
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