Rallies at Deaths Doorway
A dramatic report notes a person’s condition as serious and recovery doubtful after a critical incident.
25 May 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
1
A dramatic report notes a person’s condition as serious and recovery doubtful after a critical incident.
Bulletin reports Mrs McKinley remains comatose after grippe and bronchitis with slight improvement late evening. Doctors say she may live days to a month. Nourishment could extend life though recurrence of severe symptoms is feared. Noted figures were kept informed as a conference set for 10 o clock tomorrow to decide further treatment.
John J. Gaffney a strike breaker under indictment for assault with intent to kill a young boy was surrendered yesterday by bondsman Louis Flanders and jailed. The case stems from a Fort Bradley incident in which a shot was fired from a window and a wound inflicted yesterday.
Edgar Weston Meikle, on trial in Essex county court, answered the people of Massachusetts that no crime was committed and his father died by his own hand. He persisted with his denial as questions pressed him about the November 7, 1905 shooting.
The subject faced the judge with steady breath and fixed replies. He answered promptly with affirmative or negative responses, adjusting only by brief interjections as needed.
The crowded courtroom saw women dominate the scene with strong reactions as Molgur testified under District Attorney Peters. A judge ordered removal of demonstrations, while Mrs. Hutchinson and Miss Gaudreau reacted emotionally to the proceedings and the fate of Edgar. An advertisement for Horsford's Acid Phosphate claimed to restore strength and sleep.
A report notes allegations surrounding Mrs Eddy involving coercion claims and accusations of diabolism and demonology by named individuals Frye Hering and others. The item outlines disputed actions and responses within a religious community context.
In Concord New Hampshire May 24 ex Senator Chandler argues Mrs Eddy has suffered long delusions and was controlled by Calvin Frye and Cornell Wilson while at Pleasant View He contends Streeter seeks to replace next friends with trustees as plaintiffs claiming the aged woman could not understand legal documents and was manipulated by those around her The remarks depict a heated guardianship dispute over Mrs Eddy's property rights and guardianship.
Mer rimack County Superior Court Judge R N Chamberlin set a next Tuesday deadline for filing affidavits and citations in the matter. The judge indicated a later ruling on the motion. During General Streeter's closing, Chamberlin questioned competency without a trial and Streeter suggested a visit to Mrs. Eddy. Streeter said two other questions should be decided first, including the protection of Eddy's property.
A suspicious origin fire broke out last night in a two story building at 185 Atlantic Avenue and 12% South Market Street threatening the lower market district. Firemen confined the blaze to the rear and first floor with about 1060 dollars in damage. Clinton Market dining rooms occupied the burned section.
In a hard fought 20 round match Solomon challenged Abe Attell in Los Angeles. Attell fought through fatigue to hold off Solomn and won on points with a late garrison finish failing to stop Attell. The victory surprised by Attell’s endurance.
The Lowell Cotton Manufacturers Association informed the Textile Council that wages will rise 3 percent in all Lowell cotton mills on Monday June 3. The council may consider a 10 percent hike. manufacturers cite different conditions from southeastern Massachusetts and doubt the 10 percent sustainment. Representatives Lamoureux and M Masters are linked to bribery allegations over the shoe machinery bill.
A report notes a refusal of 200 dollars to bail a trap set by Mc Masters, with later payment of 350 dollars to settle or compensate. The item centers on actions involving Mc Masters and a financial exchange tied to the trap incident.
The Superior Criminal Court crowded with lawyers and legislators heard editor William H. McMasters of the Commonwealth testify as the sole witness about a $180 payment tied to a vote on the shoe machinery bill. Cross examination by Joseph A. Dennison was vigorous but unfinished at adjournment.
The submarine Octopus is to make a 200 foot underwater test off Boston with a nervy crew. The naval board will depart from Boston on the tug Emery at 7. A test at 6 am aims to use calm weather and finish quickly so officials can return to Newport. The Electric Boat Company workers inspect the craft alongside its sisters the Viper Tarantula and Cuttlefish.
McMasters testifies under direct examination about Lamoureux O Shea of Holyoke and others offering votes for the shoe machinery bill in exchange for payments. He describes sums sought and paid to him and others, the involvement of District Attorney Moran, and alleged backers of the bill. He notes his own varied occupations and past political alignments.
Partly cloudy Saturday with increasing clouds Sunday and possible showers in some areas. Washington reports New England forecast showing Saturday partly cloudy and Sunday showers, mainly in the southern part.
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