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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
2
A fresh exchange erupts as Boston Mayor Fitzgerald counters Police Commissioner O Meara over a Tucker meeting and alleged improper acts. O Meara replies claiming misrepresentation and vows to reveal more about Fitzgerald and the office.
A letter to the editor recalls Commissioner O'Meara's remarks on public exposure as Boston voters elected Mayor Fitzgerald after a strenuous campaign by a large margin. Bradley notes O'Meara once sought a Republican nomination for Congress but did not win.
At a Trimount Conclave session in Dahlgren Hall South Boston 43 candidates were initiated by Supreme Secretary Samuel H Tattersall and staff. The event followed an April 24 initiation of 53 candidates led by Deputy Supreme Archon Fréd A Breen. Prominent attendees included Tattersall Ramsey Donovan Irwin Kallman and delegates from Boston conclaves.
Congress may provide 900000 for new appraisers stores in Boston to replace the present rental costly setup. The site is undecided though a block near the custom house and Atlantic avenue is discussed. Officials expect a site selection after appropriation.
Robert L. Hunter of Roxbury pleaded not guilty in Central District Court to murdering Charles LaCrosse of Worcester. With District Attorney Taft absent, Chief Stone asked for adjournment to Thursday. Hunter sobered after stabbing LaCrosse and spoke only of his family.
The article details the fatal attack on Charles LaCrosse by a boy named Hunter born on Canot Street Roxbury. Police trace Hunter’s life including a recent release from the Concord State Reformatory. Twelve year old Philip E. Kelley is praised for leading the group that captured Hunter and discovering the weapon used.
Lynn June 26 Mrs Flor de Fosse of 127 Shepard Street is named probable heiress to a fortune of 9 to 12 million dollars now in trust to the French government Her lawyers Hanfield of Montreal have spent weeks in France concluding the case She told a Post reporter she expects settlement in two weeks and a very rich future for herself
The 1904 Republican State committee leaders including Attorney General Dana Malone are summoned to testify in the Proctor case. Robert G. Proctor charged with larceny of 225 dollars from John G. Bestgen of Quincy. Judge Charles A. DeCourcy presides. James B. Reynolds to testify from Washington. Proctor surrendered after indictment. bail set at 500 dollars with Daniel A. Lane and Jeremiah J. McCarthy as sureties.
Provincetown reports the death of James Fuller at age 86 this morning. Funeral arrangements are pending local notices.
The advertisement claims Apitero provides energy through digestion and nutrition. It emphasizes cereals and vegetable iron, fully cooked and ready to serve, with no waste taxing the stomach. Described as suitable for all meals especially breakfast, for brain workers and those run down.
Commissioner O'Meara rules that every policeman must repay debts or be dismissed. Patrolman G H McCaffrey of Hanover street station sought bankruptcy to avoid a judgment for damages from a false arrest. He must pay $868 within one year to settle the case.
Joseph Wolanski aged 9 son of Simon Wolanski of 1 Auburn street died after being crushed by a freight elevator at Medford street Torrey Marble Works yesterday afternoon. He and other boys reportedly rode the elevator and he fell or slipped while attempting to jump off at the second story. Mrs. Louis Palmer fainted nearby after mistaking him for her son. Relief station treated her as employees learned of the tragedy twenty minutes later.
In Newport on June 26 baby Brown, heir to $10 million, sprained his left arm and is in a splint. Crowds gather at the Brown villa with flowers arriving in large numbers as condolences flow from the public.
Ralph A. Town of 21 Spring Street Springfield, a recent Springfield High School graduate and Worcester Tech entrant, drowned this afternoon in the Konkapot River at Ashley Falls while swimming with Malcolm W. Arthur of Springfield. The river was 15 feet deep. Arthur attempted to save Town twice but could not prevail. Town weighed 170 pounds and likely cramps caused the tragedy.
President Roosevelt and Emperor Matsuhito of Japan exchanged cordial messages via the new Guam to Japan cable. The president’s greeting was sent yesterday and the emperor’s reply arrived in Washington today signaling goodwill between the nations.
A Pittsburgh area man reports severe stomach pains and skin boils linked to bad blood. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People the eruptions ceased and his blood and digestion improved, with a recommendation to others suffering from similar ailments. The ad notes Pink Pills are sold by The Medicine Company via mail order.
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