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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
5
Testimony centers on a 1000 dollar bribery offer in the Massachusetts Legislature. Witnesses describe meetings with Senator Foster and others, with allegations of payoffs to influence a stalled anti fraud bill. Police later pursue an Orchard Street murder case in Medford amid daily developments.
Gloucester May 14 Senator Harry C Foster residing in Magnolia is married. His political career began in Gloucester's Common Council, he served as Alderman and as Beverly district representative for two years. Defeated for State Senate by Captain A P Gardner, now Congressman of the sixth district. Foster later won the State Senate seat without opposition and is serving a second term.
Foster, Gloucester’s anti Lodge leader and Bates ally, seeks a third term this fall. His summer homes with the governor hint at ties, as Foster is tipped for a Harbor and Land Commission post if he loses. A Meyer confidant and promoter of jobs, he earns the nickname Glad Hand Harry for his broad political reach.
Ex Congressman Fitzgerald says he has nothing to say now and will act once Mr Raymond finishes testimony. He asserts a drastic remedy lies ahead and offers no further comment.
William M. Morgan Tremont building lawyer says he was subpoenaed at request of George J. Raymond and is mystified by the order. He tells a Post reporter he has never worked with Raymond and does not know Senator Foster.
F N Joslin of Malden says he was never approached regarding a summons to appear today and denies hearing anything about the bill.
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