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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1907

Page

3

Zealandia strike breaker arraigned for assault on woman

Frank Rafferty, 36, chief on the Zealandia, is due in court on a charge of assault with intent to kill Margarite Kingston of Roxbury after a pistol shot wounded her at the Continental Hotel in Essex Street. Kingston identified Rafferty and he was arrested at the scene.

Zealandia Frank Rafferty Brooklyn Homer Margarite Kingston Arnold Street Roxbury Rafferty Miss Kingston Eliot Street Continental Essex Street Washington John Fogarty Frank Lagrange Street Dugan

Japanese Fete at Milton Aided Radcliffe Library Fund

A Japanese fete on the Dr. Harris Kennedy estate in Milton supported Radcliffe College library equipment. Grounds featured tea houses, a theatre, gardens, and booths with Radcliffe students in costume. The event included vaudeville acts, Japanese music, a cherry blossom dance, a New York troupe concert, further theatre entertainment, and a stereopticon lecture by Dr. Kennedy.

Milton Radcliffe College Library Harris Kennedy Blue Hill Avenue Ouchi Murata Akimoto Hakaiwa Radcliffe New York

Supreme Court rules ship catch can be attached for captain's debt

For the first time a full Supreme Court bench holds that a fishing schooner's catch can be trusteed to satisfy a captain's personal debt. The decision in the suit by a fish dealer against Captain Augustine of the Georgianna concludes the captain, in exclusive possession and control, owns the schooner and its voyage, not merely acting as vessel agent.

Supreme Court Augustine Georgianna

Strike Breaker Rafferty Shot Woman In Boston

Police found an 82 calibre revolver on Rafferty after a confrontation with Miss Kingston in Boston. Rafferty, 36, a strike breaker cook and former waiter, sought help from Riley, a strike boss, who did not assist. Kingston, 27, a longtime downtown cafe head waitress, was wounded. surgeons cannot probe the bullet for days.

Smith & Wesson Rafferty Riley Boston Zealandia Miss Kingston

Unidentified Woman Found Unconscious in Charlestown

A woman of about 55 with gray hair, 5 feet 7 inches tall, wearing a gray dress, white shirtwaist, and black Eton jacket was found unconscious near High street Charlestown and taken to Relief Hospital. Her condition is critical and no history is known due to no conscious periods.

High Street Charlestown

Donovan nicknamed possible sheriff candidate in Democratic race

The rumor names Edward J. Donovan city clerk as a likely Democratic sheriff nominee. Donovan, who faced John F. Fitzgerald for mayor, is said to be seeking re election next January. The report, denied by Donovan’s friends, ties Mayor Fitzgerald and M. M. Lomasney to a deal.

Edward J. Donovan Donovan John F. Fitzgerald Mr. Donovan City Hall Fred Seavey M. M. Lomasney Lomasney Fitzgerald Ward 8

Young Foley Wins $6000 After 10 Year Legal Fight

In South Boston the Foley family learned the Supreme Court upheld a verdict awarding $6000 to Michael Foley, then 11, for injuries from an Aug 9, 1896 accident on a running board of a car. His mother, describing poverty, welcomed the payout as help for the family.

Michael Foley Athens Street Boston Supreme Court Superior Court Young Foley Dorchester Street Dorchester Avenue E Street Boston Post Foley

Sinfonia Fraternity Convention Honors At Jordan Hall

The Sinfonia Fraternity of America held its convention at the New England Conservatory of Music with two operettas staged by the conservatory opera school at Jordan Hall. The Son and the Stranger featured Albert J. Stephens as the Mayor and Hermann as his son, among others. The Sleeping Queen cast included Nita E. Stephens as the Queen and Elisha P. Perry as the Regent, with Percy J. Burrell directing and the Conservatory Orchestra supplying the music.

Sinfonia Fraternity of America New England Conservatory of Music Jordan Hall Mendelssohn Balfe Conservatory Opera School Albert J. Stephens Hermann Heinrich Schurmann Kantz Anthony Reese Ursula Jessie Miriam Swartz Lisbeth Grace Helen Swain Martin James F. McGrath Nita E. Stephens Agnes Nellie P. Brushingham Phillipe D’aguilar Elisha P. Perry Ray L. Hartley Percy J. Burrell Conservatory Orchestra

M'Ardle Chosen Chief Marshal for Charlestown Parade

Patrick J. McArdle of 91 Chelsea Street Charlestown was last night named chief marshal of the Bunker Hill Day military and civic parade in Charlestown. The popular local young man faces the honor amid a large turnout and public enthusiasm.

Patrick J. McArdle Chelsea Street Charlestown

Local Civic Figure McArdle Longtime District Resident

June 17 notes show Mr. McArdle has resided in the district for many years and is a member of the North End Council, K of C Division 1, A O H, and the local M C O F council.

McArdle North End K. of C

Mix It Yourself A Remedy For Indigestion Success

The piece promotes energy and success linked to a healthy stomach and offers a remedy plan. It cites Eastor Compound, Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic, and Tr. Cinchona as a valuable prescription available from a druggist for indigestion and stomach trouble.

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