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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1907

Page

7

Prophet Smith Predicts Mayor Fitzgerald for U S President

Prophet Bill Smith of 452 Tremont Street claims Mayor Fitzgerald will become President of the United States if he stays in politics. He says he prophesied the resignation of Chief of Police James Nein of New Haven and the San Francisco disaster through a New York paper.

Fitzgerald United States Bill” Smith Tremont Street Smith James Nein New Haven San Francisco New York

Will Set Aside for Phebe A. Pickering Jenks Estate

Judge Grant of the Probate Court yesterday disallowed the will of artist Phebe A. Pickering Jenks. Ignaz M. Gaugengigl, an artist and principal beneficiary, contested the will which left about $60,000 to Jenks with $5,000 to her son. Medical evidence showed the testator was of unsound mind due to intense pain and narcotic use.

Grant

Miss Fanny Osgood Wins Net Score in Spring Handicap

Miss Fanny C. Osgood captured the net score trophy in the Woman's Spring Handicap Tournament and also won the Clyde Park challenge cup with a net score of 8&7. Miss Mollie B. Adams of Wollaston took second prize in both matches, though she struggled and relied on luck for second place.

Fanny C. Osgood Mollie B. Adams Wollaston Miss Adams

Y M C A Golf Tournament Opens May 18

Beginning Saturday May 18 at 1 pm the scratch singles tournament for the Boston Y M C A tennis championship of 1907 will be contested. The first two rounds must be played by Wednesday May 22. All entries with the tournament fee close with J P Roberts 458 Boylston street Thursday night and drawings will be posted at the courts Saturday morning.

J. P. Roberts Boylston Street

Robinson Family Saga From Nova Scotia to Boston Lifelines

The four generation Robinsons led by Malcome, 82, span Nova Scotia to New York. Benjamin C. Robinson moved from Prince Edward Island to Boston, later aiding Norcross Bros. in Worcester and remodeling the White House. John R. Robinson grew up in multiple cities and became a New York newspaper man. Melvin Stanley Robinson, seven, attends Montville Connecticut school.

David Norcross Bros Worcester Malcome Robinson Nova Scotia Port Hillford Benjamin C. Robinson Wellesley Mary Jane McKay Prince Edward Island Boston White House John R. Robinson Ossining N. Y Raleigh North Carolina New York Melvin Stanley Robinson Montville Conn

City Auditor Figures Spark Bid for Investigation

Republicans demand inquiry after city auditor reports janitorial costs for the old Court House reached 15 512.99 for 1906, up from prior years. Nolan defends staffing as eight hour law increases costs, noting shifts and cross building work while mayor defers comment.

Old Court House Nolan Repiblican Wei Collins Messrs. Graves Murchie Bell Tangs Pierce

Lang Trial to Open Today in Guan tanamo Murder Case

Edward F. Lang of the United States Marine Corps faces a murder charge in the killing of Corporal John Joseph Quinn of Manchester New Hampshire at the Guan tanamo Cuba naval base on November 13. The case opens before Judge Putnam with a 110 juror panel and possible verdict options including capital punishment, life imprisonment, or acquittal. United States Attorney Asa P. French and William Lewis lead the prosecution. Boyd B. Jones and John H. Casey defend pro bono.

Edward F. Lang United States Marine Corps John Joseph Quinn Manchester N. H United States Naval Station Guantanamo Cuba Putnam United States Bram Asa P. French William Lewis Boyd B. Jones John H. Casey

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