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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
5
A committee from the Worcester and Boston City Hall circles plots a March tour to Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York to inspect markets and gather data. The plan features a bright parade, speeches, and moralizing overuses of civic funds.
Bert Wentworth, Strafford county deputy sheriff and Dover police commissioner, will ask the Governor and council today to pardon John Williams, alleging an improper manslaughter in the first degree and assault with intent to kill conviction. Williams serves 40 years on the first count and 20 on the second.
Thoroughly tired out from his trip through New England William J Bryan has completed his tour and begun his journey home He said he was greatly pleased by his reception in New England and would be glad to get home again
L Starr Co a Boston clothing firm will close early on Fridays and give employees two full days off each week in July and August to encourage vacation. The store will also close at 1 p m on selected Saturdays June 22 29 and September 7 14. The policy aims to reward staff for sales and uphold its golden rule reputation in Roxbury and Boston.
A mule in a train car with other mules went on a rampage and kicked a door out. The crew stopped the train and the animal was pulled from the car. A washout was found 300 feet ahead and the mule guided along as the train reversed. Breeder notes snail-fed mutton flavor in seasons of plenty.
In New York on May 1 the Trish terrier Bob treated and saved the life of Stalwart the patrol wagon horse. Daily four sessions of licking healed a bad fetlock cut that veterinarians could not mend. The horse returned to duty with Bob leading, joyful and feisty.
London dispatch notes a curious claim that the best mutton comes from sheep fattened on snails, a detail highlighted as not universally known. The strike against the idea remains unclear, but the remark points to culinary folklore and agricultural experimentation spreading in May.
In Egypt and across Africa 10 000 camels reportedly respond to the name Teddy a claim by B H Warner who just returned from the Orient. He says the word awakens camels and that it is the best known name in the world though its exact meaning to the camel drivers is unclear.
In Elmont New York Journal reports a farmer let his 10 000 hens and chickens drink malt causing a drunken row. He stopped feeding malt after realizing the chaos and feared for the birds but found they were not dying. The incident ends with temperance lessons and a reduced feed plan.
CHICAGO Ill May 1 The Boston language used by players drove George Huff to resign as Boston American manager Huff could not adapt to professional ball player slang Chicago teammates say Huff favored clean talk and will return to Champaign as a scout for the Cubs aiding their talent search
Mrs Norma Ellison of Chicago pleaded her age of 23 justified driving without a license in New York. The judge fined her $15 for operating an automobile without a license and suspended the sentence on the overspeeding charge.
Thomas B Griggs Brookline's oldest and wealthiest farmer marked his 81st birthday yesterday at his residence 516 Washington Street. He was born in Brookline and spent the day receiving congratulations from numerous friends.
Former United States Senator William Fe Chandler arrived in Boston after traveling from Concord New Hampshire and took suites at the Parker House. He stated the Post told the correct story about Judge Hanna and said the case hearing was moved from May 13 to May 20 and that he will be heard later in Washington. He expressed confidence in winning the accounting case for Mary Baker Eddy's property. He planned to depart for Washington the following morning.
At National league grounds this afternoon the M I W Js meet Coming Thro the Aveg Company in a baseball clash. Pat Thornton pitches with Nonn 2 Larkin behind the plate and Bert Woodlock at second base. The Rye company is expected to attend and the game starts at 2 15.
Delphin M. Delmas, counsel for Harry K. Thaw, informs the Went Club of Yale Law School in a letter that he will lecture at the Law School between May 1 and May 25.
Thomas Sisson senior partner of T. Sisson & Co. and likely Connecticut’s oldest druggist died today at age 79 in Hartford.
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