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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1906

Page

2

Woman sues for 25000 in breach of promise case

Miss Bessie Cohen files in Middlesex Superior Court accusing Emanuel Goldsmith of a fake marriage after a 15 month relationship. She alleges a mock ceremony, a ring arranged for, and Goldsmith’s disappearance with funds. she seeks 25000 in damages.

Bessiie Cohen Emanuel Goldsmith Bessie Cohen Myrtle Street West End Middlesex Superior Court Feulton Street Miss Cohen Post Jr.Krupp Goldsmith Boston New York

For Two Years He Could Not Sit Nor Sia Still

A patient endured two years of constant pain and restlessness, unable to sit or stay still, suffering severe itching and lacerations that worsened under medical care. The report notes distress and ongoing treatment.

Sia

Cuticura cures eczema claims and dental ad mix

A Philadelphia mother praises Cuticura remedies for her two year eczema cure in a promotional letter from 1905. The notice also advertises Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills and a Boston drug company, with a dental ad for Harvard Dental in Court Street.

A. J. Cochran, Jr Columbia Avenue Philadelphia Drug & Chem. Corp Sole Props Boston

Catholic Students Club Forming At Boston University

Boston University plans a Catholic club modeled on Harvard's. A meeting at Isaac Rich Hall Law School today at 4 p m will feature speakers Mayor John I Fitzgerald Assistant District Attorney Michael Dwyer Congressman John A Sullivan Byron V Kanaly former Harvard athlete Hon John R Murphy Rev John J Farrell and Dan Hurley Harvard captain and club president Christopher Muldoon to preside.

Boston University Harvard New England Isaac Rich Hall Law School John I. Fitzgerald Michael Dwyer John A. Sullivan Byron V. Kanaly John R. Murphy John J. Farrell Cambridge Harvard Catholic Dan” Hurley Christopher Muldoon

Pennsylvania Railroad raises wages by ten percent

The Pennsylvania Railroad board today approved a 10 percent wage increase for all employees earning less than $200 a month. The raise takes effect December 1, citing cost of living and current prosperity. About 125000 workers are affected across the Pennsylvania System east and west of Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pennsylvania Pittsburg

Chicago switchmen avert strike on 23 Chicago roads

The threatened strike by Chicago switchmen set for the 23 roads entering Chicago has been postponed as union officers and road managers negotiate. Both sides favor arbitration offered by the managers and see no immediate strike prospect.

Chicago

Floyd Barely Wins in New Hampshire Governor Race

Returns from eight small northern towns in New Hampshire put Charles M. Floyd Republican ahead by 49 votes for governor with Floyd at 40 780 to Jameson 37 703 Tetley 2 162 and 875 scattered. Legislature may decide if no majority. Republicans expected to lead on joint ballot, Democrats gaining seats in both Senate and House.

Concord N. H Charles M. Floyd Floyd Jameson Ocrat Tetley Prohibition

Mrs Peary Vows To Join Husband On Arctic Return

Mrs. Robert F. Peary arrived in Portland from New York expressing strong belief in her husband’s Arctic goal. She plans to stay until she receives a message from Commander Peary and would accompany him as far as possible if he resumes his expedition.

Portland North Pole Robert F. Peary New York Arctic Land of Ice

Malden Mayoral Race Heats Up With Dr McCarthy Candidacy

Malden on November 7 sees Dr. Charles D McCarthy announce his bid for mayor though his name won t appear at caucuses nomination papers to be filed immediately Arrangements are set for an early meeting of supporters Mayor Warren and G Lorin Richards also seek re election or candidacy and Richards plans to run

Malden Charles D. McCarthy McCarthy Charles G. Warren G. Lorin Richards

Probate Judge Harris Resigns From Plymouth County Post

Judge B. W. Harris of East Bridgewater resigns as Plymouth County Probate Court judge due to poor health. He has served since 1887 and is 88 years old.

B. W. Harris East Bridgewater Governor Guild Plymouth County Harris

Welsh Foley Marriage Ties Malden to Dorchester

Frank J. Welsh a Malden business man and M Louise Foley of Dorchester were married last evening at St Peter's parish Meeting House Hill. The Rev Peter Rowan officiated with g Fred Welsh as best man and Miss Anna Foley as bridesmaid.

Frank J. Welsh Malden Michael Welsh M. Louise Foley Dorchester John P. Foley St. Peter’s Parish Meeting House Hill Peter Rowan P. R G. Fred Welsh Anna T. Foley

Wrecks Off Charlottetown Coast Claim Several Lives

Four vessels driven ashore near the northern island coast amid strong gales and currents have become total wrecks in six days. The Olga, Savindo, Turret Bell, and Viking are wrecked within 20 miles of the coast. six men are dead and others perilously injured. Rescue efforts saved one boat with 12 aboard, including one woman, but the boat was destroyed.

Charlottetown Turret Bell Cable Head Orpheus Campbell's Cove Olga Black Bush Savindo Priest’s Pond Port Elizabeth Campbellton N. B Australia Melbourne Viking Svendal Miramichi Liverpool Point Prim

Entire Norwegian crew perishes in New Brunswick storm

The storm in Northumberland Straits hampers rescue attempts for the stranded bark Adeona. Eleven crewmen are believed dead after attempting to abandon the vessel in a long boat last Monday. A beach finding identified Walter Holt, about 25, among the bodies. the steward's name remains unknown. Lighthouse Keeper Richard recalls seeing men leave the bark in the long boat.

Richibucto N. B Northumberland Straits Adeona Walter Holt Richard

May Buy the Ray System in Rhode Island Negotiations

Providence R I November 7 negotiations are said to be pending for the sale of the stock of the four Ray system street railway companies to the New England Securities Company. The latter, linked to the New York New Haven and Hartford and intended to take over the street railways acquired by the New Haven road, would hold a key to the system between Worcester and Providence.

Providence R. I New England Securities Company New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company New Flaven Road New Haven Road Worcester

Counsel Denies Knowledge of Street Railway Negotiations

J. H. Benton Jr local counsel for New England Securities Company denied knowledge of any negotiations to buy the Ray system of street railways in Providence Rhode Island He said I have no knowledge of any such negotiations and if I did know I could not discuss the matter professionally I have not heard anything

J. H. Benton, Jr New England Securities Company Ray Providence R. I Securities Company

Ex Judge Payne seeks divorce from society wife

Chicago society is abuzz as ex judge John Barton Payne wealthy clubman and noted lawyer files suit for divorce from Kate Bunker Payne a prominent society leader Incompatibility is named as the cause with Mrs Payne's social ambitions at odds with her husband who favors study and quiet over drawing room gaiety

Chicago John Barton Payne Kate Bunker Payne

Witte Reported Sentenced to Death if Return to Russia

Moscow reports circulating that the League to Combat the Revolution has sentenced former premier Count Witte to death should he return to Russia. The charge is linked to the murder of Deputy Herzenstein in Finland last summer.

Moscow League To Herzenstein Finland Count Witte Russia

Gompers Confers With the President on Labor Bill

President Roosevelt met with Samuel Gompers and AFL officials to discuss the Pearre anti injunction bill and labor matters. Four government legal officials and four labor representatives will review and report back with conclusions. Also debated eight hour law applications to Panama Canal labor and broader labor administration questions.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Federation Gompers Panama Canal United States Frank Morrison James O'Connell The International Association of Machinists

Italian Boy Witness Oath Testimony Amuses Court

A bright 10 year old Italian boy testified in a $5000 damage suit in Superior Court. On cross examination his quirky definitions drew laughter as he described an oath as horses eat and warned of hell if he lied. He was excused after a brief coaching in the corridor.

Superior Court Hades

Daniel F Gunn Buried After Sudden Death at 37

Daniel F. Gunn longtime Charles street jail executive clerk died suddenly aged 37. He was buried yesterday from St Columba Church Brighton with a solemn high mass. Widow attended with her brother Timothy W. Coakley. Interment at Holyhood cemetery Brookline. Gunn active locally in politics and Brighton society.

Daniel F. Gunn Charles Street Boston Cambridge St. Columbkille Church Brighton Timothy W. Coakley Mary L. Crowley Brookline Cross and Peter Kelley Mayor Fitzgerald Sheriff Seavey Florence J. Sullivan Joseph A. Dennison Daniel H. Coakley Fitzgerald Holyhood Cemetery Gunn

Flower basket greets new Superior Court clerk

Francis A. Campbell, clerk of the Superior Court, received a elaborate floral basket from the clerks in his office at the courthouse yesterday. The gesture celebrated his election to the office and wished him a successful term.

Francis A. Campbell Superior Court Campbell

Wolf's My Clothier Overcoat Demand Reaches Peak

At Wolf's My Clothier on Hanover and Port land streets the overcoat demand is described as unprecedented and continuous. The shop displays large piles of overcoats as evidence of preparations for what is billed as a banner overcoat year.

Wolf's Hanover Portland Streets

Holy Name Club Dance Promises Big South Boston Event

The first annual reunion and dance of the Holy Name Club of Gate of Heaven parish will be at Gray's Hall in South Boston on Monday evening. Expected attendance reaches about 700 with clergy and business leaders from the peninsula district. An 8 to 9 pm concert by an orchestra precedes dancing late into the night led by floor director John Ke. Meenan and assistant George J. Morrissey.

Holy Name Club Gate of Heaven Parish Gray’s Hall South Boston Peninsular District John KE. Meenan George J. Morrissey

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Mr. Goldsmith Tremont Street Dartmouth Harvard’ Dental Co Court St Bowdoin Sq R. R B. W. Grove Booklovers Boston Post P. O Mass New Hampshire Mrs. Peary Husband Land of Ice Foley Ple. I New England Securities Co Fiood J. Wood CO Lowell Pearre Suf Washing's de Te Waite Gate of Heaven Wpuritan Puritan Dental Rooms Washington Stree J. S. Waterman & Sons Incorporated Emeral Us Dudley Street Tel. Roxbury Meridian Street Kelley William J. Kelley Webster Street Church of the Assumption J. NE SONS Tremont St
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