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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
2
Suffolk district attorney John Brown Moran in care of a physician pursues mild physical culture stunts to aid his re election bid. He denies punching a bag and explains limited talking and smoking a single cigar daily while recovering his voice and health.
Town meeting voters paused the four hundred thousand dollar library building article. A seven member committee was appointed to review the proposal to authorize trustees to contract for erection on Washington Street and to borrow the funds.
Frank M. Tenney won a $2750 verdict yesterday in Superior Court in his suit against the Boston Elevated Railway Co. He alleged he was thrown from a wagon on December 7, 1902, at Lowell Street due to a collision with a company car.
The Sunday Post launches a weekly educational Know Boston competition starting May 26 with seven photos per set. The third image of week two is shown and readers must identify locations or buildings in Boston and note interesting facts. Answers must use the coupon in the Sunday Post and arrive by 10 a.m. Thursday.
In Concord New Hampshire May 28 citations were filed by counsel for the plaintiffs and by counsel for the Mary Baker Eddy trustees in Superior Court. The motion seeks permission to intervene and be substituted as plaintiffs to obtain an accounting of Eddy's property.
William Slauenwhite, a Fireboat 44 boseman, was reinstated by Fire Commissioner Wells after a brief hearing following an April arrest for theft from burned buildings on Central Wharf. The lower court found him guilty, but the district attorney dropped the case on appeal to the Superior Court. Slauenwhite would also face a suspension for leaving post duty, deemed sufficient punishment. The commissioner hoped the episode serves as a lesson to him and others in the department.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Hanscom, stricken ill on duty Monday night, remained very ill with dangerous condition likely to become critical. Relatives note some improvement in past 24 hours but his illness is believed to be a recurrence of an old liver and kidney issue. He was moved home around noon and early this morning was reported comfortable.
Mrs Katherine Fitzpatrick 65 died in poverty at 51 Perkins Street Brockton with 500 in cash and 2500 on deposit in Dedham bank. A sister in South Boston is sought to claim the money while the dead widow had been janitress at Shoe City Wheelman's Club for 14 years and relied on charity. Death attributed to paralysis. found by a pedlar and confirmed by Dr C J Dacey.
Miss Helen R. O'Donnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward O'Donnell wed Thomas F O'Brien manager of the American Newspaper Association at St Matthew's Church Dorchester A nuptial mass officiated by Rev Charles E Lane with relatives Rev John V Cronin and Rev Philip J O'Donnell assisting A reception followed at 95 Milton Avenue The couple plan a honeymoon to Washington Jamestown and other southern cities and will reside on Josephine Street Dorchester.
Alderman Curley opposes a 10000 loan for Meridian street bridge repairs in East Boston arguing the Boston Elevated should cover the cost as heavier cars strain the structure. The measure was rejected 7 to 3 in the board amid other city scene notes and a later event with a society at the menagerie.
In Ward 17 political tensions rise as Alderman Curley’s faction weighs a successor. Fred Sheenan, the ward’s current councilman, is favored by the Tammany leader. Teddy Glynn vows to oppose if Sheenan runs. Curley seeks street commissioner while Tom Curley dates a Senate bid, with McEttrick undecided.
James Nugent aged 50 collapsed in the saloon of M. J. Murphy at 1206 Tremont street Roxbury yesterday afternoon and was dead on examination. Dr. S A Callahan attributed the death to heart failure. Nugent resided at 263 Cabot Street.
The 25th annual reunion dinner and officer election of Roxbury Horse Guards Veterans Association was held at Armory Hall Bacon Building Roxbury. Officers elected include Commander M C Finnick vice commander Frederick Bleiler treasurer William Thomas secretary Major C B Faunce quarter master Oscar F Cox. Annual outing planned for Peddock Island June 30.
Richard Carle gathered all the chorus girls from the Hurdy Gurdy company for a celebratory night at the circus. He acted as chaperon guiding them through the side show and grand tour with ample pink lemonade peanuts popcorn and lemon drops to set the mood.
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