14 Jul 1906
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1906
Page
1
District Attorney Moran’s latest investigation into alleged railroad passes to lawmakers, especially committee on railroads members, drew strong comment. The Post checked if laws were violated and queried railroads, with responses from Cook, Grosvenor, Sherburne, and Morse confirming they had not accepted free transportation.
In Paris a violent duel wounds Under Secretary Sarraut with a sword wielded by Deputy Pugliesi Conti following a chaotic session in the Chamber. Government figures Clemenceau and Thomson acted as Sarraut’s seconds while Millevoye and General Jacquet supported Pugliesi Conti.
Actress Mrs Leslie Carter married William L Payne in St John Episcopal Church Portsmouth New Hampshire today. The couple arrived in touring cars. Carter used the name Caroline L Dudley and stated it was her first marriage. Payne is listed as a 33 year old student from New York.
Announcement from Manila reports the engagement of Miss Annie Ide daughter of Governor General Ide and Congressman W Bourke Cockran of New York. The wedding is planned for Washington next fall and ends a rumor about another proposed match. Miss Ide is from Vermont.
The side wheel steamer Adelaide captain Nickerson smashed rigging of one yacht and endangered others in Jeffries Yacht Club fleet. Whisper suffered a bow strike and capsized near the paddle wheel. Faust launch Tama narrowly avoided disaster. George F. Fitzpatrick towed the Adelaide away. Whisper loss about $150.
Boston officials say Sir Beresford Hope sought for forgery has likely escaped and may flee to Canada via New York. Newport stopover suggests planned port of departure. authorities coordinate watches at English ports and sea-vessels arrivals. Back Bay elect face disappointment as Hope’s schemes to bank on them fail.
A drunken fight at 19 Washburn Street ends with Samuel Sweitzer dead and Dennis McSweeney gravely injured. Elizabeth Bloom, McSweeney’s daughter and the wounded witness, is jailed at Station 12 with a split head and heavy contusions. Police guard McSweeney as investigators determine if Sweitzer’s death was a suicide or the result of a deadly struggle.
The Post reports Senator William Taylor tours Massachusetts to assess support for District Attorney John B. Moran's gubernatorial bid. His Brockton inquiry, Moran's home base and former Governor Douglas's city, aims to reveal movement strength and impact on the Democratic outlook with impartial fact finding for readers.
In Brockton the Democratic leaders show restraint and abstain from public friction as Moran seeks the nomination. Party figures avoid aggressive moves and prefer quiet handling of Moran's campaign within the local party structure.
Brockton reports show Massachusetts Democrats avoiding friction with District Attorney John B Moran while aiming for party unity. Voters praise Moran, echo calls for graft cracking and public morals enforcement, and discuss a Boston matter about Hotel Touraine liquor sales near a school.
Saturday brings fair skies across Boston and vicinity. Sunday turns partly cloudy with local showers possible, with temperatures warming into the weekend.
Boston Americans were defeated by the St. Louis Browns 8 to 1. Nationals dropped a tight one to Pittsburgh 3 to 2. The text notes other sports items including a yacht prize in the EYC cruise, Glidden tour standings, Cornell coach Courtney resignation, Pittsburg golfer facing a Canadian in nationals, Kiliochan setting a Rockingham Park record, and a $25 000 handicap at Brighton track.
A teaspoonful of Horsford's Acid Phosphate stirred into a glass of cold water with sugar makes a refreshing summer tonic. The note highlights its simple preparation and appealing flavor for warm weather.
Scene is a well furnished third floor flat at 19 Washburn Street near Dorchester Street. Mrs Bloom says the man died by self inflicted knife wound after leaving her and her father alive, but police are skeptical and will not press charges until a full inquiry is completed.
Mrs Bloom and Mr John King testify as neighbors present during the fatal stabbing of Sweetzer. Dennis McSweeney denies knowledge of the death while recovering from wounds and describes a brutal fight that left him with a fractured jaw and head injuries. Police report Sweetzer died of a heart stab wound and lay in a bloodied piazza. Dr Meyers warns the injured man’s chances are slim. Continued on Page 2.
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