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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1907
Page
5
Mrs. Ellis of 129 Boyerett Avenue Chelsea Massachusetts endures severe pain from varicose vein ulcers but reports rapid relief and healing after applying X Zalia. The sores are nearly healed and pain subsides as the wet treatment continues to work.
Los Angeles November 7 Judge Olin Wellborn fined the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway Company 330000 in United States District Court for rebating. The judge called the fine an intermediate penalty. maximum possible was 1529000 and minimum 66006.
The court file notes a written opinion finding sufficient extenuating circumstances to avoid maximum punishment while showing intent to wrongdoing. The Santa Fe Company was found guilty on all 66 counts for rebates to Grand Canyon Lime and Cement Co. of Arizona from Nelson to Los Angeles, with rebates ranging from 35 cents to $15. The company argued the payments were damages for goods, not freight-rate rebates.
Letter from John F. Fitzgerald No 1 labor leader complains the Post misidentified him as John F Fitzgerald No 2 in reference to Boston's mayoral race He notes his NH registration and his sons Spanish American War service and states he will attend the inauguration as father candidate for mayor
A bankruptcy petition was filed in the U S Circuit Court in Providence by Boston Dry Goods Company Farley Harve Co and Jacob Dreyfus Sons claiming to be creditors of the O Gorman Company proprietors of a major department store. The petition lists the aggregate claims of the creditors.
A petition signed by the heaviest East Boston taxpayers asks for Acting District Chief John A Godbold to be appointed to the permanent position succeeding retired District Chief Keyes. Godbold, 25 years in the fire department, would be welcomed by property owners and others citywide for his appointed leadership.
At roll call last evening Patrolman Michael J. Whalen of the Lagrange street station and Patrolman Walter M. Berry of the Charlestown district were retired from the force and placed on the department pension roll.
Miss Margaret Hurley daughter of the late Michael Hurley a prominent real estate owner of Lynn will marry Captain Carlyle Macgregor Dunbar of the 20th Hussars a leading British regiment around Christmas time The engagement follows the wedding of her sister Gertrude Hurley to Captain Schreiber of the Hussars and the couple met years ago during the London season in Georgetown and other schools.
The Massachusetts Union of Chiefs of Police held its monthly dinner at the American House with members from across the state. Lowell Chief of Police Moffatt, president, presided after a reception and dinner. Mrs. E J Locke spoke on first aid to the injured for the National First Aid Association.
To the Editor of the Post, a reader argues Tom Wisgen’s large Tuesday vote reflects a platform praising Democratic principles. The writer questions Tory Democrats and asserts true democracy would end the Independence League, leaving the Democratic party to reconcile its principles.
A fragment notes weary voters listing Tory figures including Cleveland Parker Ryan Belmont Gaston Whitney and Quincy in Boston. The brief concludes with a sign off from Archer of Boston and reference to page S 8.
Harvey A. Searles, on trial for his wife Phyllis’s murder, retracted his not guilty plea today and was sentenced to life at hard labor in Thomaston jail. The dramatic verdict ended Franklin County Maine’s shortest murder trial.
The defense counsel announced a retraction of the not guilty plea, signaling a life sentence was inevitable. Dr. Sanborn, head of Augusta State Insane Asylum, testified that Searles was not insane at the time of the murder despite the defense claim.
A new contract form was filed with City Clerk Donovan in compliance with statute. The form bears acceptance by Penal Institutions Commissioner Martin and approval by Corporation Counsel Babson.
Newark N J November 7 Former Governor Franklin Murphy chairman of the Republican State committee said the party would not oppose a recount if there were legitimate grounds. He commented after Democratic State chairman Hudspeth indicated a recount might be requested.
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