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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
3
The Finance Commission officials stated on the record that they remain unsatisfied with the bank account investigations of ex Mayor Fitzgerald. The inquiry continues with a December 31 deadline looming, and the panel defended its timing amid public perception of bias.
Everett voters oppose the Boston Elevated Road project, with 46 voting against and 5 in favor after a meeting of the Board of Aldermen. The July 20 ballot reflected strong opposition to the proposed elevated structure through the city.
Judge Dodge of the United States District Court yesterday reappointed as referees in bankruptcy for a term of two years James M. Olmstead of Boston for Suffolk county Charles W. Bosworth of Springfield for Hampden county and Charles F. Aldrich of Worcester for Worcester county.
Toledo businessman J. S. McGee reports that one bottle of the A J M prescription, prepared in Toledo, cured his years long foot affliction with cracking skin and foul odor. He endorses the remedy and offers to answer questions by mail.
Bath patrons report smoother service as Bathing Resort Superintendent Kelley implements a numbered check system to guard closets. Attendants monitor keys and close observation prevents theft by scalpers, despite added staff costs. system reserved for busy days due to expense.
The Sagamore Beach gathering of the Christian Endeavor Institute was cited as endorsing prohibition candidates. delegates say no political discussion occurred at meetings and the society as a group avoids politics though individuals may act independently.
Charles J. Glidden leads the American Aerial Navigation Company, formed to run airship or airplane trips from Boston to New York with stops at Springfield and New Haven. Trials begin, with 7 hour travel goal and initial two to three passengers, rising to 20 as service scales. The firm seeks a large plant for dirigibles and hydrogen gas operations.
Elderly cyclist Major EE Weed, 67, left Portland on a transcontinental bicycle trip toward San Francisco. He stopped at the Post building in Boston for photos, weighing 82 pounds of gear, and plans to lecture about his journey across Western cities. Weed, a former newspaper man and Civil War veteran, has logged about 60 000 miles since taking up cycling in 1892.
A milkman alarmed by a kerosene smell thwarted an arson attempt at 1657 Cambridge Street Cambridge. The back half of the house was smeared with kerosene and match heads scattered to ignite the blaze. Milkman C H Titus alerted Patrolman McFadden and authorities are investigating with the fire marshal involved.
Eighteen reservemen were added to the police force at roll call with four transfers announced. The new appointees include Michael Alesi, Charles Brennan, Timothy Carroll, Martin Connolly, John Farrell, Grant Farwell, John Gallagher, Charles Griffin, Thomas Mahoney, Augustine Marks, Arthur Marston, Albert Morris, David Nash, Francis O Neill, John Reardon, Charles Steppe, Thomas Sullivan, and Charles Wildes. Transfers shift several officers among divisions effective 5:45 p.m.
July 20 report notes Mayor T. M. Murphy drafts an ordinance to fine overspeeding air ships at $500 and seeks to proclaim town jurisdiction over air space above a specified distance. The town has not seen an air ship, but enforcement would cover the air straight upward.
William C. Howard, 26, a private at Fort Rodman, was arrested in New Bedford for the July 12 murder of Edward Dewhurst, a Dartmouth mill weaver. Howard, betrayed by a jealous bride of ten months, faces a preliminary hearing in Police Court tomorrow morning.
Howard admits killing Dewhurst at Hazelwood Park on July 12 1905 but says it was in self defence after Dewhurst flashed a revolver. He fired three times, the man fell about 20 feet away, and Howard and a local Acushnet girl left. The case baffled police for three years until Mrs Howard exposed her husband’s part.
Savannahians report Charles Singleton, who proclaims himself a top chicken thief, severed a finger with an axe to avoid forced road work for the automobile course.
Salisbury police trap fast drivers on Hampton road as General Edward G. Champlin pleads not guilty to speeding in a thickly settled district. Judge Cate delays ruling and fines for W. C. Allyn are revoked. Champlin’s case set for August 8 with a brief to be filed.
The advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the leading remedy for women's illnesses for over 30 years. It claims effectiveness against inflammation ulceration spinal weakness backache irregularities indigestion nervous debility and related symptoms and urges readers to seek the product rather than substitutes.
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