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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1904
Page
7
The Hon George F Williams criticizes the 1904 Parker bid and Democratic leadership. He argues the North and South must realign, with Bryan's program of public ownership and direct legislation favored. He condemns financial influence, urges Southern support for a progressive platform, and predicts a new party alignment.
A man, claiming his mother was dead, sought a loan by offering her body as security at an Denver undertaking shop. He confessed the loss and blamed a broken wagon, asking the undertaker to advance funds. The undertaker rejected him and the man fled.
Delia Colby, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherwin Colby, was found dead in the Contoocook. She had recently worked in Manchester and for a minister's family there. She left Tuesday saying she would go home, but her movements after Manchester station are unclear. Her baggage was found at Horse Hill station.
The wife of Provenora Donaldson of the University of Chicago was found hanging by a rope today in the basement of the residence. Officials believe she ended her life amid a period of mental turmoil affecting the family.
A man named Richard returns to a mansion in a sunlit autumn scene where memories rise of a past engagement with Mary. He plans to move to Brazil as a private secretary, while Mary insists that tomorrow would mark their wedding day, reviving the long-awaited Indian summer promise.
Gracie recalls Maud making a hit as a beauty in London while Lucy notes the fog obscures her real appearance. The exchange captures playful gossip about a society figure during a foggy visit.
Mrs Slimdiet jokes ten minutes after a sale scene as a papier mache radiator fails to rent the worst room in the house. The quirky line captures a brisk, comic moment and hints at a bustling furniture setting.
In the Peabody will dispute Samuel J. Elder appeared before Judge Morton asking the court to take the matter into its own hands using stenographer notes to guide a decision. George L. Maybury for the contestants opposed the motion as argument stretched. The judge chose to consider the request and report later.
Fire Commissioner Henry S. Russell announced four promotions in the city fire department effective this morning. Three promoted from trial squad to regular service raise pay from 720 to 900 dollars annually. Promoted were William T. Hall to Engine Company 9 John E. Howard to Combination Company 3 and Francis J. Linloff to Ladder Company 1. Joseph M. Donovan was promoted to driver and assistant chief of District 7.
Election commissioners will on Sunday start recounting votes in the different wards, prompted by Henry E. Bellew and Francis A. Campbell candidates for the Superior Civil Court clerkship. Petitions for recounts must be filed by 5 o'clock tonight.
The hearing on the will of Mrs Rebecca A Aylesworth of Cambridge was postponed after questions about signature validity raised by lawyers Bartlett and Anderson. Judge Lawton set December 7 for the hearing. William P Holcombe who drafted the last will testified to three earlier wills and said he was notified that Mrs Aylesworth was found dead on the morning of her death.
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