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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
3
The report claims Evelyn after a noted confession pursued attention from other men while her husband awaited a verdict at the Tombs. It details trips to Chinatown and the Bowery, dinners on Broadway, and late suppers in Tenderloin, with more incidents noted.
The Boston Board of Aldermen unanimously backed Alderman Curley in demanding the mayor transfer 650 half time workers from the paying division to the street cleaning and sanitary divisions. Curley urged budget cuts in transit and statistics, questioned city salaries, and called for consolidations to save costs. An amendment to merge park and public grounds departments and reduce seals and weights staff was referred, while Timilty’s request for department head vacancy explanations was defeated 7 to 6.
The committee on liquor law, with one dissent, rejected a bill that would ban grocers from selling intoxicating liquors. The two year debate in the Legislature included Representative Nash of Hanover, a clergyman, opposing the committee report.
The article recounts Thaw’s alleged rage after learning of Evelyn’s conduct and her past asylum visit. It notes her vow to return to the stage, with a rumored big salary offer in vaudeville or comic opera. The Thaw fortune is cited as footing a twenty five thousand dollar salary, substantial by any measure.
The Bay State Granite Company, alleged as a middleman, won two Boston contracts for granite blocks, delivering 288,870 of 500,000 and prompting a Finance Commission critique. It alleges improper bid timing, corporate formation to secure city business, and potential $2,200 plus loss on granite while oil and pipe purchases raised further concerns.
David T. Montague of Ward 10 yesterday declined Mayor Hibbard's offer to become health commissioner. He said the duties would interfere with his law practice, prompting his declination in a letter to the mayor.
Paris March 9 Mme Anna Gould and her children will sail from Cherbourg on the Kronprins Wilhelm to New York. She plans to stay in America for two months. Reports say Prince Helie de Sagan also plans to travel to the United States.
An advertisement extols Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey as a preventative aid for colds and lung troubles. It claims the whiskey supplies energy to resist illness, emphasizes its mild, pure malt quality, and notes it is sold in sealed full quarts by licensed sellers with the Chester H Graves & Sons label.
President Tuttle reports Boston & Maine conductors trainmen and firemen likely to accept a voluntary 5 percent reduction for three months to aid the company in a financial crunch. About 6000 affected. average weekly losses: 75 cents for trainmen and firemen, $1 for conductors. No strike anticipated. vote expected to favor with July 1 expiry.
Pittsburg police hunt a "gentlemanly" masked bandit who in the past 10 days has robbed men and women at dives, hotels and speak-easies. He targets those who break the law and has left victims with money and fear, with clues tied to women’s establishments.
Medical Examiner Magrath of Boston who led the autopsy testifies by request. Senator Wakelee asks District Attorney Koester to defer expert testimony until his attendance is possible. Inquest begins tomorrow night and proceeds with or without Wakelee. Anonymous letters harass the district attorney amid the Baker death inquiry.
The White Star liner Cymric from Liverpool and Queenstown arrived off Boston Light at midnight and will dock at Charlestown early this morning. Advertisements promote Dr. Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil with a money back guarantee for sore and tender feet.
London observers note J Pierpont Morgan’s social prominence as he hosts Queen and Dowager Empress and attends a Cavendish-Bentinck dinner. King Edward then agrees to act as godfather to Morgan’s grand niece Burns baby, linking Morgan to royal favor and wealth through family ties and patronage.
A testimonial dinner for Speaker John N. Cole drew past and present legislators judges clergy and citizens to Quincy House where politics were avoided in speech yet praised the speaker. Dignitaries including Representative Charles A. Dean Judge Poor Senator George Garfield and Representative Walker lauded Cole and his work for the state and industry bouquets and compliments filled the event.
Resolved that the passage of resolutions and the giving of instructions by delegates in a political party convention are consistent with the ideals of representative government in the United States.
Rep Timothy J Callahan introduces an anti Crane resolution amid the Massachusetts party split over delegate pledges. The measure, tied to Bryan Williams and the Denver convention, draws attention though House rules may block action. Taft ally Samuel L Powers says it expresses existing constitutional rights to instruct delegates.
Governor Guild will abstain from public speaking after a severe grip and rheumatism attack. He has been confined to his room since last Wednesday’s Legislature dinner and is not expected at the State House this week.
The San Francisco citizens health committee received a $15,000 contribution from the Santa Fe Railroad to fund rat extermination and city sanitation. Earlier word said FE H Harriman authorized a $30,000 gift from the Southern Pacific.
Mrs Olga Stein nee Segalovitch, accused in Russia of forgery larceny and embezzlement over 50000 dollars, was arrested in New York on an extradition warrant issued by acting Secretary of State Robert T. Bacon at Russia's request. Her operations resembled those of the late Mrs Cassie Chadwick.
President Cipriano Castro of Venezuela is anxious about American stance on American claims against Venezuela, according to advices received by Venezuelans in New York on March 9.
A published home remedy advocates a simple tonic using one ounce compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla one ounce Toris Compound and half a pint whiskey. Mix well and take table spoon doses before meals and at night to restore health and act as a tonic.
Mr Burrell W Johnson of Cambridge Massachusetts testifies to benefits from Cooper New Discovery. He suffered chronic catarrh and stomach trouble with mucus in the throat and poor appetite. After using Cooper remedies his symptoms improved and his wife also benefitted.
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