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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
3
George M. Reed met his long-lost half-sister Nora at the Star Hotel in Columbus. She revealed two other half-sisters, triggering an unexpected family reunion after Reed, who left home at age 12, had been unaware of his kin for 18 years.
In New Orleans on May 16, 16 year old Maud Starck Oliviero told her husband over the phone that she was drinking carbolic acid. He heard her cries two miles away and rushed to her. she was dead on arrival.
A Ne day tale from a neighbor caused Mrs Adam Makowski of Shenandoah to laugh heartily at a joke and suffer apoplexy. She was 40 years old.
In Indianapolis on May 16 a divorce was granted to a woman who moved to Leavenworth to be near her convict husband Paul Brown the Elkhart bank wrecker serving an eight year federal sentence. She alleged his peevishness and ingratitude led to the breakup after she gave up everything to help him. The sole evidence was Brown's official felon record.
In Evansville Indiana on May 16 a mother offered a quarter to her 12 year old son George Paul who, in a rush, fired a rifle and the bullet passed through his brain causing his death.
In Wakefield on May 16 three Indian squaws puffed at "T.D." pipes while passing through the town toward a Winchester camp. A Selectman remarked at the heavy smoke and nearly pulled a fire alarm to stop them.
Newton tale reports Mrs. Charles H. Goodwin facing a disturbing the peace charge after a back yard chicken coop project at 6 a.m. woke neighbors. Judge Kennedy notes no law bars work at that hour, citing labor norms, while the dispute centers on unruly crowing and calls to remove chicks.
In Chardon Ohio on May 16 women dubbed whitecaps severely beat Pearl Gray who had been exonerated by the school committee for alleged unbecoming conduct. Her attackers claimed husbands watched from a fence and threatened to finish the work that night. Gray returned home under guard.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous disorders and pallor by enriching the blood. It cites Mrs Harriet E Porter of South Medford Massachusetts sharing relief from dizziness neuralgia and near paralysis after using the pills. The notice promotes the remedy for anemia rheumatism after effects of grip and headaches and offers a home treatment guide free upon request. Pills priced 50 cents a box six for 2 50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
Miss Millie Block of Meade Kansas was jailed in St. Louis on May 16 for traveling with Frank Forest and riding trains as a tramp. Detectors identified her when she tried to roll a cigarette, revealing her sex despite wearing men’s clothes and Forest’s boots.
In Hoboken New Jersey on May 16 a four story window incident left 4 year old Albert Klein uninjured after tumbling with his cat in his arms. The cat died after being struck ground and had to be shot minutes later.
John W. Wood Jr an instructor in mechanical engineering at the Rindge Manual Training School Cambridge will likely be the head master of the school. He was nominated for the office in last evening’s Cam meeting.
Nomination for H Warren Foss as Kelley Grammar School headmaster referred to table for one month. Annie R Hooper named assistant musical instructor and Richard Benson named English High School teacher. Bernice K Bartlett nominated Kelley school teacher. Committee reports histories of Ireland unsuitable for grammar and high schools.
In New York on May 16 700 sailors from the Japanese battleships Tsukuba and Chitose explored Manhattan while half their crews enjoyed a day ashore. Vice Admiral G Train of the Imperial Navy met Rear Admiral Coghlan at the Brooklyn Navy Yard as the sailors visited Grant's Tomb and attended a luncheon at the Twenty second Regiment Armory and the hippodrome. The remaining 760 sailors stayed aboard and will go ashore tomorrow.
In a fog bound trip to West Point General Kuroki rode R A C Smiths private yacht Privateer. A tow of coal barges forced the vessel to slew and the crew ordered full speed astern. Kuroki praised the seamanship and remained uninjured.
Yesterday the Posse Gymnasium senior class completed the school year and dispersed returning to their homes. Most live in Massachusetts and include Elinor Andrews Manchester Edith Bailey Wellsboro Penn Virginia Chanler Chicago Ill Moody Bedell Boston Rebecca Funk Louisville Ky Blanche Gardner Dalton Ga Edith Hamilton Knightstown Ind Ann Loftus North Adams Annie MacDonald Chatham N B Helen Moore Milbury Eleanor Quinlan Jamaica Plain Georgian Wade Milan Tenn Harriet Felker Newburyport Mary Lynch Roslindale Hilda Osterlund Cambridge. They excelled in calisthenics basketball and fencing.
Police scoured near County road and Malden street but found no more stolen dynamite though residents insist more remains. City officials demand explanation for leaving a large chest unguarded and seek action by the district attorney. Daniel J. Coughlin held permits to use dynamite on County road ledge through the Board of Public Works. Police will bring the youths to court.
In a lengthy interview from prison Orchard discusses autonomy in confession, denies forced coercion by Captain McPartland, and stresses self control. He reflects on West, Thaw trial, and Haywood jury while avoiding birthplace and church details. Governor Gooding confirms Orchard had no immunity expectation and warned against signaling mercy.
A Boston committee led by Meyer Bloomfield invites residents of the North, West and South Ends to enter a backyard and alley flower contest by mail before June 7. Prizes totaling $190 per district will be awarded for plant and flower displays, considering effort, beauty, taste and display. awards are distributed in the second week of August.
In Boise Idaho on May 16 during the Haywood trial the defense used its first challenge to excuse Allen Pride a farmer who had dined the deputy sheriff serving jury papers The panel grew harder to seat with many potential jurors prejudiced and 57 jurors remain in the pool The morning session was halted by Judge Nugent funeral proceedings.
The Carpenters' District Council of Greater Boston rejected a proposal to change how business agents are elected. A leading Hebrew master carpenter signed a wage and hour agreement after eight months on the unfair list. Ninety men are involved and a speedy settlement is hoped. Assistance to striking team drivers was referred to locals.
Representative Martin M. Lomasney defeated an adverse committee report to substitute a bill repealing the West End Elevated act. The measure aimed to end 1500 feet of elevated structure plans in the West End, amid a heated fight over locations and board approvals. The Elevated has spent about a half million on property in the path, and the question of the board’s authority remains in court.
Police arrest Max J. Kittredge 25 of Somerville on conspiracy to steal 300 dollars from Wolf Moskowitch on Salem street. Station 1 officers surrounded the case with mystery last night and expect further arrests from Hanover street station.
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