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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
3
In Rome on May 6 the Vatican reports about 100 feet of the quadrangular garden wall near the Vatican Museum fell recently and the entire surrounding wall now threatens collapse. The Pope was told the destruction would endanger a premier Renaissance garden and a severe loss to the art. he asked for a funding figure.
An unsigned feature extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood enriching tonic for women nearing forty. It highlights a Detroit testimonial from Mrs Hannah Lozier and cites uses for anemia headaches nerves and other conditions. The ad promises a free booklet Plain Talks to Women and lists pricing and availability.
The Lamoureux bribery case against a Legislature Representative remains uncalled as of yesterday. Judge Fessenden presides in Criminal Court, with rumors circling about counsel Joseph Dennison or a key government witness delaying proceedings. The case likely won’t be taken up before tomorrow or Thursday.
At a Boston Merchants Association meeting, directors unanimously passed a resolution arguing the anti monopoly bill could criminalize legitimate business. They also protested bills granting civil service exemptions to Spanish War veterans substitutes and fire department members.
Mortimer H. Singer, LaSalle Theatre manager in Chicago and partner in Askin-Singer, wed Cecilia Spiegel in Chicago on Saturday. They headed to London via Touraine and stayed to see The Time the Place and the Girl's company at Tremont. At 24, Singer is touted as a young, prosperous theatre executive with season earnings over 150000 dollars.
New York May 6. Bishop Burgess of Long Island rules out a Garden City Cathedral wedding for William Ellis Corey and actress Mabelle Gilman. Preparations proceed in secrecy at a Fifth Avenue hotel as guards stand watch. Corey’s family opposes the match yet the couple moves ahead with plans and a lavish trousseau.
The Boston Post invites New England households with living representatives of four generations to send photographs and family notes for publication. Include one member from each generation and notable family facts, with photos well sealed and addressed to the Four Generation Editor.
The funeral for Mrs. Caroline Smith of Somerville, murdered Saturday by her nephew Albert L. Smith, was held at Jones' undertaking rooms. Rev. William Bradley Whitney led services. Mourners included George Smith, Herbert Dayton, E. Byrne, and Mrs. Byrne, a sister. Body to be interred in Houlton, Me.
Construction crews push the new Prison Point bridge rapidly with a major granite pier in the Boston & Maine railroad yards already reached and iron spans in place toward Charlestown.
The Glover will case ended in the Needham Superior Court as Judge Hardy directed the jury to report sustaining the will after more than six years of legal actions. The will leaves $6000 to twenty relatives while the remainder funds establish the Glover Home and Hospital in Needham. Inventory lists $18,500 real and $17,407.25 personal property as of July 1905.
The ladies of St Finbar announce a social tonight at Wells Memorial building 987 Washington Street. All Knights of St Finbar are invited to attend this event.
The Superior Criminal Court heard an unusual trial when Edward J. Griffin defended himself against larceny charges for cloth owned by the Boston and Maine Railroad. Robinson and Halloran pleaded guilty. Griffin, unrepresented, cross examined witnesses and persuaded the jury to acquit after brief deliberation.
A missionary event at St Josephs Church in the West End will begin next Sunday with the late mass. Rev Dr Fallon OMI will lead, assisted by order members. It is a regular parish mission, not limited to any society. The first week focuses on women, the second on men.
New York reports Dorothy Russell, daughter of famed star Lillian Russell, will wed again after a prior divorce from Abbas Einstein. Arnold Rothstein, son of a wealthy wool manufacturer, is said to be favorably regarded as the next husband choice. Mamma Lillian is involved in the stage production.
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