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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
12
The liquor board reports 964 licenses issued so far this year out of 1000. Forty nine first class licenses and nine second class licenses were granted, with 21 breweries and 947 common victuallers licenses. Transfers and non renewals, including several relocations due to a new subway, shape the current roster.
President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted about 35 naval officers from U S and foreign navies at a Jamestown exposition opening ceremony dinner at the White House. Guests included British and German admirals, Argentine officers, and Navy leaders. Music by the Marine Band plus formal reception followed.
Garrett W. Scollard, Boston city collector, warned his department to “get after the taxpayers” before a trip to Atlantic City. He praised revenue gains, urged vigilance in his absence, and named Michael W. Ahearn to run the office. Several staffers attended the ball game in yesterday’s grandstand.
Eugene N. Groff, a key figure in the project, tells the Post that reports of canceling the East Boston site are false. Plans are in preparation and moving toward groundbreaking with the outline published in the Post to be followed in full.
Last night Boston politicians packed up and registered at new homes across wards to vote where listed. Josiah Quincy at 6 Brimmer Street and Weston, Quinn Jr. at Brigham's Hotel while Dorchester resident, Curley in Ward 17, Foley in Ward 16 voting Ward 7, Donahue voting Ward 6 and planning Ward 12, Doyle resident Winthrop with Ward 12 residence, Sheenan from Ward 17 voting Ward 20.
Miss Gertrude Anna Markell daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Markell of Chelsea is to marry Daniel R Weston a prominent Chelsea pharmacist tomorrow night at Commonwealth Fall East Boston The couple are popular in Chelsea and the bride is regarded as one of the most accomplished and fairest belles among Chelsea’s Jewish community.
The Cunard liner Ivernia was delayed from 11:30 to noon in East Boston due to late baggage. The delay helped about 26 passengers on a ferry across the harbor. The ship carried the largest Liverpool-bound passenger list this season, including actor William Gillette among 120 saloon passengers.
A morning fire in Leesville, Louisiana, caused about 200000 dollars in damage destroying major buildings including the First National Bank the Bank of Leesville the Vernon News RB N Lyons Dry Goods Powell Wooks and Leesville Drug Company City Hotel and post office as flames consumed three blocks. Rose Pine suffered further losses with a block of business houses and two dwellings burned totaling about 25409 dollars.
Grief stricken relatives and friends seek the Public to aid in locating Frank McGovern a 16 year old lad of 10 Springfield street Cambridge who vanished from his home last Friday. They appeal for help in the search as authorities continue investigations.
Mrs Elizabeth McHugh reports her son left home Friday evening to sightsee around Boston. She has traces of him in Boston but no sighting since. Frantic mother seeks aid from Cambridge and Boston authorities to locate him.
Chief Inspector William B. Watts personally arrested Arthur W. Graufelt aged 30 of 17 Elm Street Cambridge after a year long scheme to convert about $1000 in money orders into cash. Graufelt worked in the Swedish money order department at the State Street office of Oceanic Steam and Navigating Company of Liverpool allied with White Star line.
George P. Bowler the alleged forger faced arraignment in the Poor Debtors Court on an $118 debt on complaint by Edward Pierce. The case was continued for a week to allow Bowler time to raise bail, with a potential $15 000 requirement to secure his appearance. If bail is raised he will be brought to court. otherwise he remains in Charles Street jail.
District Attorney Moran and Medical Examiner Magrath conferred at Moran’s office regarding the death of Charles C. Cox, a Deer Island inmate serving a larceny sentence. Cox died April 10 after reporting illness while working in the sewing room. autopsy cited natural causes, but Moran seeks whether earlier treatment could have saved him amid suspected morphine use. The case may go before the grand jury next Monday along with other Deer Island matters.
Last evening Assistant District Attorney Richardson, a declared candidate for district attorney against Moran, packed his effects and retired without incident. This morning Philip J. Doherty, longtime Moran acquaintance, will be sworn in to take the office of assistant district attorney.
Ex Senator Frank Seiberlich will continue hosting at his Forest Hills hotel as Boston drops the case against Gabriel Gugeon for improper construction. Superior Court Judge Fessenden dismissed the bill without prejudice, allowing a new action if desired by the plaintiff.
Retta C. Thomas a dressmaker files suit against Mrs Emily W Willard in her own name and as administratrix of Sidney F Willard estate for a bill of 55.91 dollars with interest from December 1 1905. She seeks payment and an accounting. The bill is returnable Thursday.
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