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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
6
Edward S Gilmore longtime part owner and manager of the Academy of Music died at his New York City home. He hailed from Springfield Massachusetts where his brother now runs the Gilmore Opera House.
The case against John W. Hastings, former vault clerk at the U S Sub Treasury Boston, for recovering $3000 the government lost two years ago, is dropped after two prior trials ended in a hung jury and an acquittal. United States District Attorney French did not prosecute further.
Samuel J. Elder of Winchester is rumored as a candidate for United States Attorney General under Taft. A Yale graduate and partner at Elder & Whitman, he is a leading Virginia lawyer and a pledged Taft delegate from the eighth district.
John McMullen was arrested in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin on a charge of causing the wreck of the Duluth Limited on the Chicago Minneapolis St. Paul and Omaha line near Augusta Eight persons were slightly hurt He allegedly confessed to his sweetheart who then notified authorities.
Amoy November 5 The admirals and staffs of the fleet hosted a shore dinner for the last time with Prince Yu Lang officiating. Admiral Emory praised China’s warm reception and thanked Prince Yu Lang for personal attention. Gifts included inlaid blackwood furniture pomelos tea and silk embroideries for each officer and Buddha porcelain for Admiral Sperry. Dr George Mark praised for arranging the visit.
Malden’s Company L Fifth Regiment Me Vee Ma formally opened its new Mountain avenue armory in a ceremony described as the largest of its kind. A 25th annual banquet followed with prominent state military figures and William Schofield as toastmaster.
Thomas Arthur of East Boston resigns from the board of trustees. Mrs. Lawrence J. Logan of South Boston remains, with Mayor Hibbard aiming to keep her on the board. Rumor says Richard Walsh of Dorchester will fill the vacancy, backed by W. Prentiss Parker. Walsh is linked to James Sweeney, a new trustee, in law matters. Arthur cites ill health but sends best wishes for recovery.
William Tofte aged 56 of Lacrosse Wisconsin died after slipping from the tannery exit and falling into a barrel of liquid. He allegedly swallowed a large quantity of the squid and died two hours later at his home.
Local notices report J and P Coates mill in Pawtucket to resume full-time work on Saturday. Attleboro police adopt new caps. New Bedford surveyors map uncharted harbor rocks. An Old English Festival aids the public library in Attleboro. Rhode Island teachers begin their annual institute in Providence. Rev Beane receives a new pastorate in Worcester. Calvin W Miller, a B and W streetcar lineman, is electrocuted at work near Framingham.
In Pekin the American squadron has left Amoy and officials offer no details. The absence of a full fleet fuels a sense of humiliation, while the foreign board’s brief reply to Admiral Sperry on the Dowager Empress's birthday draws attention to perceived throne indifference.
The Andover Seminary board heard arguments against moving the seminary from Andover to Cambridge. Alumni favored the change while speakers urged preserving the original aim to counter Unitarianism and maintain close student professor contact. A second hearing is scheduled for December 3.
Woburn officials ousted Joseph E. Stewart after 15 years as Woodbrook Cemetery superintendent amid accusations from New England Monumental Co and others. Hearings cited mismanagement that allegedly harmed the city, including disposal of old headstones and re arranging burial lots. Stewart called the charges spiteful and denied any wrongdoing.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians outlined plans for its diocesan charity bazaar in Mechanics Building on November 12 138 14. A Hibernian Night parade with about 5000 in line will form on Arlington Street and proceed along a short route to Mechanics Building. National President Cummings chaired the meeting with Middlesex President Donnelly as secretary.
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