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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
10
A biographical sketch of Leander James “Lucky” Baldwin detailing his rise from a California digger to a millionaire horse breeder and casino-like financier. The article covers his multiple marriages, breach of promise suits, near-fatal shootings, battles with banks, and later decline to poverty as public notoriety surrounds his name and fortunes.
In Lowell on June 19 Thomas Ed, aged widower, appeared in probate court amid allegations he has long hunted weddings and cut wedding notices from papers. A guardian is sought for him as neighbors recall his churchgoing, odd gait, and plans to share a Chelmsford property with a wife.
W A Clark Jr youngest son of a millionaire mine owner married Miss Mabel Foster in a private affair witnessed by relatives and a few friends. Clark born in 1877 in Deer Lodge, studied at Columbia and Virginia, and now practices law in Montana and the US Court. He owns substantial property in Butte and is described as Western in outlook.
A historic survey ranks Boston as the nation’s second richest city by general taxation of personal property per inhabitant, with New York first. It notes San Francisco at 120 million dollars in taxed property, driven by Pacific mining wealth, followed by Baltimore Chicago Detroit Providence St. Louis New Orleans and Indianapolis.
The Czar signaled the birth of his daughter by issuing a ukase that punishes riotous students. Some are exempted from forced military service while others have their punishment counted as part of their regular service.
Judge Charles Almy in the Cambridge District Court room heard testimony about Hamilton Storrs Bigelow’s death after being struck by Chemical Engine 1 at Broadway and Quincy Street. Witnesses described the engine’s speed, the driver’s actions, and bystander reactions before the inquest adjourned.
Charles R. Saunders is expected to be formally appointed as election commissioner to succeed George P. Sanger after resigning from the Legislature. The move, delayed by his legislative status, could be announced today or tomorrow with Saunders likely named chairman, boosting pay by 500 dollars. Saunders has four years in the House and prior service on the Common Council and resides in Ward 11.
Laverio Derago and Nicola Ottavio, two Italians implicated in a June stabbing on Putnam street Charlestown and the Boston side of the Esplanade town bridge, were arraigned in court on a ten thousand dollar bail request.
The Clinton Board of Health issues an order requiring all residents to be vaccinated at once. The directive cites nearby outbreaks and reservoir contamination as reasons, noting rising risks and urging prompt compliance despite unclear case counts.
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