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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1907
Page
5
Julian P. Steunenberg son of the former governor attends the Haywood murder trial in Boise Idaho as a crowded court resumes. Judge Wood selects jurors from a panel of 100, excusing 24 for illness, age, or conflict and qualifying 11 before adjourning the session.
Dr Worcester argues that curing habits requires addressing subconscious mind not mere resolutions. He cites Jesus miracles as examples of mental suggestion and calls for moral living. Dr Garland adds that patient desire is key to healing and that education supports maintaining health.
A fragment notes extreme taxation and strict conduct, indicating a climate of enforcement where no person is allowed to resist or stand up against the measure. The text lacks clear names, places, or dates.
Miss Luella Twining of the Western Federation of Miners in Denver questions impartiality for Haywood Moyer and Pettibone. She cites Governor Gooding and President Roosevelt as biased toward mine owners and predicts strong eastern capitalist influence could sway the case. She mentions 26 murders alleged by Harry Orchard and urges a Boston Common meeting to shape the trial.
Lieutenant William B. Mclellan leads five young Somerville shooters to organize the Winter Hill Gun Club this week. The group includes Maine woods guides and veterans of the Maine National Guard with Cuba and Philippines service. H. O. Wellman is praised as one of the team’s best shots.
A canvass by striking workers reveals many firms with signed agreements will honor them despite official stance. A Master Teamsters' Association clerk warns the strike could threaten dissolution if unions prevail, with friction already evident. Secretary Stebbins avoids confirming a May vote on compelling members to aid striking firms.
In the injunction dispute the respondents deny orders or threats by them and claim assaults and violence stem from complainants. Judge Loring’s witness Tobin testified on union guidance for peace while Tierney described his guard work for Boston Forwarding. The hearing continues at 7 PM with Emery Williams Tibbetts noted as Maine figures tied to military units.
Sore and tender feet cured by the Household Surgeon. Pruegists offer a refund if Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil fails. Price 25 cents.
The Cunard steamer Saxonia departs at 11:30 for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 60 passengers plus a 4900 ton cargo of 160 000 bushels of corn. First cabin passengers include A W Armington Elizabeth Armington and multiple Boston residents. ship draws nearly 30 feet as it clears the harbor.
The Norwegian steamer Edda, wrecked after colliding with the Sagamore off East Chop, began salvage work at Squash Meadow Shoal. The Oak was used to pump the ship, a diver will patch a 12 foot hole, and a future raise is anticipated. The Sagamore lies sunk in 18 fathoms and will be stripped and blown up as a navigation obstruction.
Imports valued at 25040063 for the week, up from 2095842 last year. Exports reached 1687512, up from 1624194 in the corresponding week of 1906. Strong activity noted at the port last week compared with the prior year.
Omaha on May 13 reports Mayor James Dahlman roped visiting Japanese editors M. Takagi and M. Ogino of Tokio’s Law Journal. The editors, in the U S studying jurisprudence, chatted with local citizens when the mayor theatrically lassoed them, first Takagi then Ogino, amid jest about his cowpuncher past.
The Illuminating Engineering Society votes in New York to hold its first annual convention in Boston during Old Home Week. John Campbell of Boston, lead organizer and head of the New England section, lobbied for the meeting as plans advance to illuminate the Common, Public Garden, and public buildings.
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