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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1909

Page

2

Notorious Forger Robert E Harvey Arrives in Boston in Custody

Robert E Harvey famed as a major swindler arrived in Boston from Oak Park under police escort and was jailed. He confessed a long crime record after extradition, including forging a $10 000 check on the First National Bank of Boston. He previously used names like Rev Charles Gibson and Warren Glenn.

Robert E. Harvey Boston Oak Park Chicago Sheehan Gaddis Illinois Harvey Charles O. Gibson Lansing Mich Hartford Md California Montana Albany First National Bank of Boston Robert E. Hall First National Bank New York Hall Warren Glenn

Union Before Country Denies Naturalization in Westville Case

Judge Wright of the Federal Court refused naturalization papers to William Strong of Westville, a United Mine Workers member. When asked which to follow if the union and U S laws differed, Strong replied the union.

Danville, Ill Wright Federal Court William Strong Westville United Mine Workers of America United States Strong

Probe sanity of girl lashers case in Police Court

Jessie McClennan was arraigned for assaulting George Sweetser and Llewellyn Pulsifer with a whip. The judge declared her guilty on admission but delayed final action pending a sanity examination by Dr. Jelly. The case was continued for a mental report to be presented this morning.

Jessie McClennan George A. Sweetser Llewellyn Pulsifer Murray Jelly Sweetser Pulsifer Miss McClennan Dr. Jelly

Hariman Sultana Ready for Sea Voyage Toward Panama

E H Harriman’s yacht Sultana is being fitted in Panama for a sea trip. The captain said plans call for a departure to New Orleans on Saturday. From there Harriman and a party of friends are expected to travel to Panama to inspect canal work.

New York E. H. Harriman Sultana New Orleans

Splendid Lens Work Shown In Boston Camera Club Exhibition

The 19th annual Boston Camera Club show displays 100 photographs with top prizes awarded in portrait landscape marine snow animal and genre categories. Winners include Charles Peabody Cambridge and R W Marshall Boston with multiple. The exhibit runs daily 10 to 4 at 50 Bromfield Street through March 27.

Boston Camera Club Charles Peabody Cambridge FE. L. Pitman Natick R. W. Marshall Boston F. R. Frapkie C. B. Webster Grandfather's Mill G. E. Fisher Walter KX. Means of Malden Stony Brook A. Murray Roslindale P. W. Riley Cygne H. S. Adams Buster Brown and Butter Ball Bromfield Street

Thriftless Tar Passing in Boston Harbor Aid Report

The Boston Port and Seamen's Aid Society reports a nearing death of a spendthrift sailor and notes they hold about 14 399.18 in bankbooks and cash for sailors. During the year 9850 seamen visited the Home with varied lodging and meal support including 1161 full board cases and 623 trust loans totaling 2815.05 with unpaid 1487.46. Eighty two men from 15 shipwrecked vessels were assisted and 212 jobs were found for sailors.

Joseph P. Hatch Boston Eighly

Editorial stance on tainted beef sparked controversy

The Brockton Enterprise notes it has not yet read the first paragraph where a newspaper publicly endorses tainted beef or asserts it is acceptable to sell under any conditions.

Brockton Enterprise

Infected Beef Sale Letter Critics Governor Draper

A reader from Lynn comments on the infected beef sale case urging enforcement of existing meat laws and criticizing Governor Draper and Dr. Peters. The writer defends the Post's reporting and calls for action to preserve Massachusetts’ moral standing, sending support to the editors.

Draper Dr. Peters Commission of Crime Post Massachusetts L. L. Martin Lynn

Bad Beef from Maine to the Editor of the Post

A Boston letter writer describes Maine practices condemning and burying diseased cattle, critiques tuberculine testing, and warns of possible lax inspection enabling shipment to Massachusetts. The writer argues Maine methods are safer than Massachusetts public markets and urges stricter state control.

Maine Massachusetts Peters State Board of Health Boston

Trouble for Draper in diseased meat controversy

East Boston Free Press reports Governor Draper faces political danger over lax handling of diseased meat as the Boston Post exposes State Cattle Bureau practices allowing slightly infected beef. The Governor defends tainted meat, urging enforcement of strict laws amid calls for federal inspection and better protection for Massachusetts citizens.

East Boston Free Press Draper Boston Post State Cattle Bureau Massachusetts State Board of Health Commonwealth Congress

Fight for the People Against Tainted Cow Milk Practices

Dr. W Bryant Guy from Boston urges reform in milk production arguing cows are kept cruelly in milk farms fed cheap foods and confined for long periods. He claims tuberculous disease stems from such conditions and calls for public action to protect consumers, dated March 16.

von Behring W. Bryant Guy M. D Boston

Becker Wins Gold Medal In Spring Golf Tour

C. L. Becker of the Woodland Golf Club won the gold medal for the best qualification score in the fifth annual spring golf tournament at Pinehurst. He posted a 77 leading John E. Porter of Allegheny Country Club by two strokes. Be tied for third were B. Silliman of Detroit and Walter Fairbanks of Denver Country Club.

Pinehurst N. C C. L. Becker Woodland Golf Club John E. Porter Allegheny Country Club BE. Silliman Detroit Walter Fairbanks Denver Country Club Florida

Luckenbach Tops Bid for U S S Inca at $1800

Edward F. Luckenbach of New York bid $1800 to purchase the U S S Inca, a converted yacht built in Boston in 1898 and formerly used by the Massachusetts Naval Militia, with openings held at the Navy Department.

Washington Edward F. Luckenbach New York

Oliver Succeeds Knox as U S Senator for Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania Legislature in joint session declared George Tener Oliver of Pittsburgh elected to the United States Senate to fill the Knox term. Oliver will be sworn in Monday and serve until March 4, 1911.

Harrisburg Penn Pennsylvania George Tener Oliver Pittsburg United States Senate Philander C. Knox Oliver

Witness Slugfest Clouds Gibson Divorce Proceedings

In a Gibson divorce trial John Sloan admitted fatherhood of the oldest child but denied Mrs Gibson as mother naming Mrs Hattie Freeman as the mother. A confrontation with Freeman led to a brawl injuring Sloan's eye and a court warrant request against Freeman. The morning session presented all evidence in the case.

Gibson John Sloan John FE. Gibson Sloan Hattie Freeman Canton

Obituaries from Springfield to East Boston

Notices of deaths for Carlton Apollonito Agnes Doran Catherine Foppiano Michael Kepple and George Angell with funeral plans and locations in Boston area churches and cemeteries. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services and send condolences or flowers as noted.

Apollonio Springfield Ohio Carlton Apollonito H. A Winchester Mass Ysso Nigrth Chauncy Street Sacred Qjeart Church North Square Kepple East Boston Michael J Alice Kepple Preston Maverick Street Sriday Church of the Assumption George T. Angell Copley Square Boston van Nessa Roblin Mt. Auburn Cemetery

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