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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
7
A reflective verse-poem honors the fallen and unseen, praising the law, the humble, the wounded, and the brave who fail. It questions who truly counts as life's victor, contrasting fleeting world acclaim with quiet, steadfast martyrdom through history.
In Medford at the corner of Chestnut and Parkland streets, 53 year old Polish princess Mrs Rocklinski Otis was found dead at the foot of a stairway by her husband Samuel Otis. Death, due to an apoplectic shock, was certified by Medical Examiner Dr Durell. The family had lived in Medford about 20 years.
Harvard freshman track team invited Boston preparatory athletes for practice yesterday in the Stadium and defeated them 80 to 24. The meet featured Captain Watson’s decisive sprint topping rivals Goodwin and Wright.
The article describes an easy to make apron with a yoke band for support and a simple sun bonnet ideal for sunny days. Materials suggested include percale madras or gingham with 512 yards 30 inches wide for a medium size. pattern price is 10 cents.
Twenty five pounds of dynamite and fifteen pounds of powder exploded in an old freight car in Newton Lower Falls freight yards. The blast shattered the car and scattered contents while workers had left for the day. Firefighters arrived but fought the blaze from a safe distance. A guard was posted to monitor for further developments.
A Baltimore & Ohio fast flyer between Kenova and Pittsburg derailed at Pleasant View on the Ohio River division. The baggage car jumped the track and the locomotive and five coaches left the rails, two rear cars overturning. Twenty injured, two fatally. Judge William A. Ohley of Charleston among the seriously hurt. A special train from Parkersburg carried six physicians to the scene and returned with the wounded by 8 o clock.
Relatives and friends of William Modiste of 82 Ivanhoe Street appeal to the Boston Post to locate him. Mrs. Modiste, his wife, reports that he left their home last Wednesday after a farewell kiss and has not been seen or heard from since.
Benjamin P. Nichols a printer assistant assessor and Republican city committee secretary faced trial in Superior Criminal Court charged with attempting to buy Alderman Clarence Warren's vote on January 1 1906. The case paused with no jury verdict as Assistant District Attorney Doherty and defense counsel John F. Mac Donald argued.
On inauguration day January 1 1906 Nicholas allegedly offered $50 to sway Alderman Gates for Hall. Warren testified he would not accept any vote for sale and warned bribery. Nicholas testified Warren denied taking money. Grand jury involvement followed amid cross examination and reputational witnesses.
Lincoln was remanded to the state prison at Cranston after failing to post a $15,000 bail. A Superior Court hearing is expected in Providence on May 15.
In a large gathering of friends and relatives yesterday Miss Marie Rich Sayles, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Shipman Rich, Brookline, married George Otis Rockwood of Rochester New York. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Dr Hanford Edson and Rev John Sinclair.
Friday sale notices indicate a range of unadvertised items at the Baby-to-Miss Annex selling spaces. Numerous lots appear typical for weekly auctions, drawing buyers seeking bargains and rare finds amid the bustling market scene.
A large police presence begins the annual voter list collection directed by Commissioner O'Meara. Progress was rapid with many residents pre preparing lists for officers. In Ward 8 the Kingston and Homestead lodging houses yielded 70 names, all bona fide residents. Comical exchanges arose as officers questioned households in Nashua Street and even spoke with children to verify male occupants.
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