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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
1
Acting Mayor Frederick J. Brand signed the order accepting the George F. Parkman bequest of 5 million dollars for city parks, overturning Mayor Hibbard’s opposition. The bequest had passed the Common Council and would shift administration from the mayor to a new board proposed in the Legislature.
In Worcester on March 8 a deputy sheriff raid targeted Dr Roy M Garfield’s offices. Furnishings worth thousands were seized as Mrs Hattie Cumner Foster Bell Page asserts ownership of paintings watercolors bric a brac and china in the den tist’s rooms. The raid was led by private secretary Miss Alice Myers.
A replevin suit seeks return of Dr Garfield office adornments claimed as gifts from Mrs Page. The case involves Mrs Page 52, her multiple marriages, and her wealth from Main Street blocks. City officials and a deputy sheriff seized items with Miss Myers assisting in selection.
Convicted bankers now prisoners at the Western Penitentiary in Pittsburg report an apparent discrepancy exceeding $26,000 in penitentiary accounts.
The Boston City Council unanimously approves accepting George I Parkman’s bequest to fund maintenance and improvements of the Common and other parks. The act, proposed by Councilman Goodwin, transfers the residue of Parkman’s estate to the city treasury for investment and enduring use. The matter was pushed despite White’s calendar objection and follows a history of altered authority under the current charter.
A diary style record from Thompson's Spa at 219 Washington Street notes yesterday's thermometer readings with several illegible and unclear digits. The fragment mentions values around 36 to 45 degrees and sporadic times, suggesting a brief set of temperature observations despite gaps in the text.
After years of litigation in Boston courts, the full Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled against Dr. Horace Chase in a case over his wife Jennie P. Chase fortune. The Phillips family of Swampscott will inherit the estate valued near one million dollars at her death. The decision followed a jury verdict that Mrs. Chase’s adoption of Chase’s son was tainted by undue influence.
The expedition plans include 15 000 doses of medicine dominated by quinine and supplies to ward off diseases in equatorial Africa. A compact 15 by 10 by 8 inch aluminum case holds surgical instruments bandages and chemicals for water purification. An American firm made the outfit whose offices are in London with a New Jersey plant and a history supplying explorers.
President Taft entered a box at a local theatre to watch The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary. The audience gave a five minute standing ovation as the orchestra played America with Taft and his party including Mrs Taft and guests lingering after the performance. Mrs Taft hosted a box party at the Paderewski recital earlier in the day.
Howard G. Reynolds reports the Boston Automobile Show on Huntington avenue drew thousands of enthusiasts. Perfect weather and superb exhibits boosted attendance as visitors packed the hall, with eager buyers and curious onlookers alike enjoying the largest collection of autos and accessories this season.
Auto dealers report record demand as warm weather spurs outdoor demonstrations in Mechanic's Building surroundings. Every exhibitor fields at least one test car on Huntington Avenue drawing large crowds and brisk on street sales.
Reports describe the opening day at the Boston Auto Show with crowds and exhibits drawing attention. The event highlights vehicle displays, new models, and industry announcements across multiple exhibitors.
Reports from Memphis describe eight killed and many injured as a tornado devastates Brinkley Arkansas and an ensuing fire threatens to destroy the town. Earlier in Little Rock a four mile southeast sector was hit with two dead and several injured.
In Montgomery, March, President Eliot of Harvard argued against intermarriage among races and urged each race to maintain its own identity. He praised segregation in the South and supported Booker T. Washington while criticizing Catholic influence on Northern politics. He warned that many voters in the North lack knowledge of liberty and urged immigrants to adopt efficient government over lavish spending.
A brief forecast notes fair and warmer conditions in Washington with a system bringing rain or snow to New England. Tuesday should turn warmer in the west while east winds spread moisture, leading to rain or snow on Wednesday.
Dr. Henry P. Walcott chairman of the State Board of Health is summoned by Governor Draper for information regarding infected beef. The request seeks details on sources spread and public health implications.
The governor defends his actions amid alarm over infected beef in Massachusetts. He notes he ordered a state board of health inquiry, urges law enforcement, and calls for a full report before further steps. He argues most beef is government inspected and defends ongoing investigation.
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