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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1909
Page
5
Letters from Lawson's agent ignite a buying drive as abutters pledge funds toward land purchase. Lawson aims to sell to settle his wife's estate while neighbors debate open park preservation and civic duty amid stalled contributions and shifting offers.
Reports from Cincinnati claim the shortage of Charles L. Warriner, former Big Four treasurer, may top 1 million and could reach 2 million. Warriner was arrested for embezzling 54 500 and later said the total would exceed 100 000 as estimates grew.
Warriner claims extortion by unnamed blackmailers over loot but railroad officers will pursue only the defaulting treasurer. County Prosecutor Hunt will present the case to a grand jury next week with warrants against Warriner and a listed primary participant. No evidence ties two women to the alleged scheme.
Edward Shaughnessy, 23, of Newton Upper Falls, serves as special baggagemaster for the President, in charge of Mr. Tat’s baggage on a 13,000 mile national journey. A three year veteran of the Boston & Albany, he previously led the first express through the New York subway.
William Scheerer a 250 pound professional strong man famed for appearances in major U.S. cities is dying in Elizabeth General Hospital from hydrophobia. He endured a night of agony unable to drink water as throat muscles refused swallowing and he lashed out, needing restraints while begging for poison to end his pain.
Louis Tracy unveils A Son of the Immortals as a thrilling serial debuting in the Sunday Post Magazine next Sunday. The popular author promises adventure and intrigue to readers seeking a new serialized tale.
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