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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1907

Page

4

Divorce hinges on custody of six year old Jack

Dr John H Jackson and Mary Jackson case ended with the court taking the matter under advisement awaiting Probate Court action on Jack s custody The cross examination revealed tensions over care and family ties with Spokane cited as the child s intended home The judge ordered temporary custody pending Probate Court decision and directed steps to keep the child within the state until custody is settled

John H. Jackson Mary Jack Jackson Mr. Forrest Mrs. Jackson Jacksons Dr. Jackson Spokane Mr. Davidson Boston

Weston Ahead of Record Reaches Dedham at 11 P M

Weston continues his cross country walk, covering 56 miles first day and 72 1 2 miles yesterday. He arrives in Boston at 5 03 and reaches Dedham at 11 00 P M after passing Beverly Ipswich Lynn and Salem. Crowd applauds and officials escort him to the Parker House as he plans to push toward the Connecticut line next. He notes daily clothing changes and sea salt foot baths to stave fatigue. Local dignitaries greet him and Governor Guild chats with him at the Parker House.

Porteland Weston Chicago Post Lynn Turnpike Boston Charlestown Parker House Beverly Ipswich Dow Connecticut Line Governor Guild Osler Lynn

Weston Makes Stop in Dedham on Portland to Chicago Trek

Edward Payson Weston, 70s, walking from Portland to Chicago, arrived in Dedham with about 40 supporters. He rested at King Philip House for a night before resuming the long journey, confident he will break his 40 year old record.

Dedham Edward Payson Weston Chicago Portland Walker King Philip House Weston

Dam breaks flooding Leominster area after dam failure

A dam on the L L Richardson farm failed near Leominster around 10 pm Wednesday, washing away Union Street and part of Lancaster Street. The breach inundated Pine farm meadow land and the Kelly Beverstock and Cameron estates, destroying thousands in property as blocks of cement and debris rolled downstream. Ground keeper Gilman had warned of leaks from Monday night. Mrs. Harry Goodsall, adjoining the Richardson property, first spotted the leak.

Mt. Wachusett Harry Goodsall Richardson Farm

Clan Mackenzie Holds A Halloween Ball At Odd Fellows Hall

Clan Mackenzie No 2 of the Order of Scottish Clans hosted a Wallowe en ball in Odd Fellows Hall drawing over 300 couples. The concert featured Scotch songs music and dances with bagpipes. Peter McF Miller and Thomas J C Bell oversaw the floor and dancing while T D Matheson led arrangements. Chief James Urquhart Past Chief John A Fraser and others welcomed guests as the hall's decor impressed attendees. The event was regarded as one of the clan's most successful gatherings.

Clan Mackenzie No. 2 Order of Scottish Clans Odd Fellows’ Hall Peter McF. Miller Thomas J. C. Bell

Governor Guild Attacks Whitney At Rallies Over Business Record

Governor Guild assails Whitney for promoting public corporations while running firms with profit, no strikes, and no court actions in 48 years of newspaper ownership. He cites Whitney's 1896 gas price pledge and 1902 transfer to Massachusetts Gas Companies as evidence of failed promises and risky ventures.

Governor Guild Whitney Boston Massachusetts New England Gas and Coke Company Massachusetts Gas Companies

Moran Refuses Vahey Talk Over Telephone Case

Senator Vahey defends his position in a letter to the Post saying he cannot discuss the case due to professional secrecy. He clarifies he is not aiding any political campaign and that Senator MacLeod’s interests require protection. He says he did nothing to incite controversy and regrets the attention.

Vahey The Post Moran Messrs Hurlburt Coakley Macleod Suffolk County Dennison James H. Vahey

Among the Churches of Greater Boston

Maverick Church in East Boston reversed a relapse decline through a bold outreach campaign led by prominent churchmen. Stereopticon lectures and cross church volunteers boosted attendance with weekly crowds often over a thousand and 200 boys joining new clubs as local leaders rally behind the revival.

Maverick East Boston

Massachusetts Federation of Churches Annual Meeting in Cambridge

The Massachusetts Federation of Churches convenes its annual meeting at Cambridge on November 25. A new public meeting of business and discussion will be introduced to engage outsiders, with speakers from Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Five denominational secretaries will discuss readjustment in home mission work.

Massachusetts Federation of Churches Federated Cambridge Rhode Island New Hampshire

Feast of All Saints Observed at Immaculate Conception

The Catholic Church marks the Feast of All Saints with a 10 o'clock solemn high mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Harrison Avenue. Rev. Edward M. Corbett will preach. At 7:45 p.m. the office of the dead is chanted by the Boston College High School boys’ choir in honor of All Souls. Rev. Charles N. Roby will deliver the evening sermon.

Charles N. Roby, J Boston College

Confessed to Killing Wife After Manslaughter Conviction

James Wardell, 24, who was convicted of manslaughter in aiding his wife to commit suicide, confessed to Judge Foster that he deliberately killed her. He said he then shot her dead body to fake a self-inflicted wound with a revolver.

New York James Wardell Foster Court of General Sessions

Coon’s Wonder Marvel Treatment Promises Fast Chronic Cure

Willis H. Coon offers the Machine De Marvel and a 30 day free trial claiming cures for deep seated chronic diseases within 24 hours. He pledges a $1000 reward if results are not astonishingly beneficial and lists patents in several countries as proof of legitimacy.

Coon France England Germany Austria United States Willis H Suite Syracuse N. Y

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