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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
5
In Superior Court Judge Brown overruled a jury verdict finding ward Hale guilty of fraud and granted a new trial. Hale’s attorneys argued he was not present for part of the first trial, while on bail and unrestrained he left the courtroom, warranting a second hearing at the next session.
A home made mixture described as a powerful kidney tonic and blood cleanser. It uses Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla with a dose after meals and at bedtime. Promises to improve rheumatism skin eruptions and other blood disorders by purifying the blood and energizing the kidneys.
Boston women rejected Mrs Lillie Devereux Blake's claim that the American eagle is a female bird. Experts cited historic specifications showing the eagle bears 13 arrows and holds an olive branch, implying a male symbol. Public letters from Boston residents defend a male eagle while some women dismiss the debate as foolish.
Captain George H. McVey, cleared of blame for the Larchmont disaster, writes his mother that he will abandon the sea and enter the grocery business in Providence within about ten days.
Probate Judge McKim orders a guardian for Alexander J. C. Modlich decorative painter of Church Street aged 45 due to spendthrift habits. The petitioners William and Arthur Modlich and sister Mrs. Swendler secured the action after testimonies on his dissolute use of about 50 000 from each estate. Final guardian choice to be decided by counsel Bartlett and Swasey. Frederick C. Allen was initially considered.
Coal Teamsters and Handlers Union 68 reaches a one year wagon and working agreement with coal dealers. A special union meeting at Wells Memorial building will ratify the terms this afternoon, with union officers keeping details confidential but reportedly pleased with the concessions.
Boston Boilermakers and Tron Ship Builders Lodge 9 plan a 4 PM meeting at 4 Eliot Street to discuss strike progress. The wage scale and working agreement committee is drafting a contract for submission to Davis Farnham boilermakers of Waltham. Affected shops include the only facility operating in Greater Boston as 386 boilermakers are called to work.
London observers hear Professor Alexander Graham Bell recount his work on the photophone and its limited use in England while noting his wish to perfect a flying device his wife might use. He recalls quitting early bedtime to pursue invention and mentions his wife and mother were deaf. The piece also covers a local stage show with Genevieve St. Clair and Tom Atwood, and a prize for Brown and Russell in singing and dancing.
Twenty three would be actors faced a roaring audience at the Columbia Theatre last evening. The crowd howled and hooted as performers battled nerves and stage fright in a local talent showcase.
Edgartown May 3 The trial of District Judge Widmund Eldredge on indictments charging larceny and conspiracy to steal while he served as Selectman of Cottage City concluded today in Dukes County Superior Court. After closing arguments by District Attorney J J Swift and defense counsel William A Morse the jury retired with sealed verdict instructions and was to return a decision by 6 am tomorrow if reached.
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