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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
2
No. 48 invites New England families with four or more living generations to send group photos for publication in the Post. Selected images will later be sent to President Roosevelt in a neatly bound volume.
President Roosevelt appoints Judge William F. Frear as Governor of Hawaii to assume office mid August. Frear, a California native, Yale graduate, currently leads Honolulu's Supreme Court as chief justice.
Mrs Alla M Raymond of Chicago, wife of Samuel B Raymond, leaped from a victoria as two unmanageable horses hurtled down Essex street Marblehead. She struck her face and sustained multiple bruises though no bones were broken. Authorities reported the incident occurred today with frightened horses causing the scare.
The peace conference officials distributed sealed documents last night in yellow envelopes to 250 delegates and secretaries. The papers include text of several propositions presented to the conference.
The passage outlines the American Choate plan protecting private property on seas, Britain's proposed relaxation of contraband rules and non inquiry of neutral vessels, and France's preference for clear war notices. It also notes uncertainty about Roosevelt supporting Vatican participation and reports from Rome and Paris.
The 69 ton schooner Smith Tuttle bound for Boston from Phippsburg Maine ran aground at Frost Point entrance in thick fog off Portsmouth New Hampshire. Captain James O Barter's wife was taken ashore while four crewmen stayed aboard a leaking vessel valued at 1200 dollars with no insurance. Tugs will attempt to haul her off at the next high tide.
Miss Helen Darling sang the title role in Lucia at Castle Square Theatre on Tuesday, earning high praise as a lyric and dramatic artist. Her clear flexible soprano and mastery of the mad scene drew a large audience, who called her to the curtain repeatedly.
A jury verdict for all defendants was returned in the case brought by William J. Welch of Boston against Dr. H. Lincoln Chase Dr. Walter Channing Dr. Henry V. McLaughlin and Richard F. Johnson Brookline residents. The judge based the verdict on plaintiff testimony with no defense evidence.
In Dublin New Hampshire a heavy thunderstorm struck the Dublin estate of Louis Cabot. The barn and farmhouse burned with a 15000 dollar loss. Three cows were killed and several pigs perished while furniture was saved. Edwin H. Tuttle, Cabot's superintendent, was present and no injuries were reported.
Oliver M. Dennett, the broker who pleaded guilty to receiving bonds stolen by William O. Douglas from the Trust Company of America, was sentenced to not less than five nor more than ten years in Sing Sing. Douglas himself pleaded guilty to grand larceny and drew a three year term.
The Senate debates the merger bill with heated exchanges between Higgins and Cole supporters over recall votes. A final defeat of Vahey's radical amendment cleared the way for Higgins to push his plan, while Senator Lodge influences prorogation timing and Governor Guild urges action. Senator Grimes introduces a trolley holdings legalization amendment linked to historic merger efforts.
Assistant District Attorney Felix McGettrick will remain in the district attorney's office as an assistant to Moran until Moran ceases to hold the office. Moran, under pressure from McGettrick's supporters, has reshaped plans and will not appoint Karl Adams this term. McGettrick has withdrawn from the race for district attorney and will not seek the Democratic nomination.
Max Benstock was fined $15 by Judge Parmenter yesterday for violating city ordinances by using obscene language in a public setting.
An advertorial notes KMesema and Dr. Porter antiseptic healing oil promising cures for skin diseases. Druggists offer refund if the product fails. The copy emphasizes efficacy and a money back guarantee at a small price of 25e.
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