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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1907
Page
4
Community readers weigh in on whether Mayor Fitzgerald should seek another term. Submit brief letters presenting a clear yes or no stance with concise arguments and supporting points for publication.
Letters to the City Election Editor reveal sharp split over Mayor John F. Fitzgerald. Proponents praise his record and warn rivals, while critics accuse graft and slow work on the bridge project. Citizens from Dorchester to Jamaica Plain urge re election or removal amid wartime era civic tensions.
At the annual meeting of the Unity Yacht Club the officers were chosen: Commodore W M Jordan, vice Commodore F E Dawes, rear Commodore T W Harrison, secretary H T Smith, treasurer John A Collicott, and house committee J K Collicott E J Turner with further members named.
A promoter of energy cites stomach health as key to vitality. He advocates Cooper's New Discovery and shares an anecdote from A. G. Latubys of Detroit about restored appetite, sleep, and work motivation after stomach trouble improved.
It is estimated that nearly half a million bottles of the famous Cooper medicines were sold during Mr. Coo pers recent demonstration in Chicago. We are agents. The Jaynes Drug Stores.
Thomas Giblin denounces his opponent for claiming to be an American Democrat and warns against such talk as he reacts to Charles’s nine years in the street commissioner post. Giblin appeals in Ward 1 and 2 rallies in Columbia Hall East Boston with backing from Alderman Finnegan and Senator Linehan.
Mrs J Co Miron, dispossessed from her Webster Lake home by Deputy Sheriff Clare on her husband’s orders, returned from Boston and said she retained counsel and would pursue legal action, with a possible divorce suit forthcoming.
Charles Edgerly of this town was struck and killed tonight by a string of freight cars at Newmarket New Hampshire. He was 2 years old. Two children survive him.
General William A. Bancroft of the Boston Elevated Railway outlines that the company would build car tracks to the moon if possible to ease congestion but notes temporary tracks on Newbury Street would take longer. He cites two weeks’ notice for a public meeting, a hearing, Railroad Commission approval, and expects the bridge to be finished by November 20 if Sunday closure restrictions allow.
City observers report strong opposition from businesses along Hereford and Newbury streets to laying temporary tracks that would block Boylston street bridge access. White Auto Company manager Hathaway warned of potential hazards and vowed to mobilize lawyers to oppose the plan.
Questions to Mr. Howe from Counsel Feeney for Mr. Linehan ask his view on the Deer Island wall job. Howe calls it a good piece of work when finished and says Conroy is a good superintendent. Constable Reid reports searching for Thomas J. Hallion, tied to city contracts, since November 7, with a summons left at 195 West Fifth Street, South Boston. William J. Hallion did not respond when called by Attorney Sughrue.
Washington officials announced there will be no attempt to block Signor Caruso from landing in the United States. Rumors he would be kept from setting foot on American soil arose after his New York Police Court appearance last year. Officials said the law covers only misdemeanors committed abroad.
Mrs Bella Castelvetro, daughter of Cleveland real estate dealer N M Platt, told a New York policeman she had taken poison but repented and did not want to die. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital and treated for opiate effects and expected to recover. A well known figure in local music circles, she married Cleveland dentist Dr Floyd Finch four years ago, moved to New York two years later, and divorced a year ago.
The Metropolitan Club closes its fall series with a Wednesday matinee on the Charles River Speedway. Entries include multiple horse classes from A through KX with pacing and trotting events and stars such as Bobby Patchen Rexina Edith J Al Ray and General Lee among others, races expected at speed.
Taylor the Tailor announces a new men's tailoring establishment at 327 Washington Street Boston led by manager William J. O'Neill. He leverages direct-from-manufacturer sourcing to offer economical yet quality woolens in the season’s wood brown styles with courteous service to attract New England customers.
Dedham news reports the Merchants' Woolen Mill, part of the Thayer system under the American Woolen Company, will shut its plant tonight for six weeks. About 300 workers will lose their jobs during the shutdown.
Congressman Samuel W. McCall of Winchester says Theodore Roosevelt will not seek a second term and Governor Hughes of New York will be the presidential nominee. He notes Massachusetts may pledge to Hughes and that New England could favor him at the national convention.
Congressman McCall avoided confirming any plan to be a delegate at large as rumors swirl. He warned the coming national convention could surprise many with strong runs by Cannon Taft Hughes Fairbanks Foraker and Roosevelt’s status unclear. He praised Hughes as a top contender especially in New England and Massachusetts.
Simple services for Charles E. Perkins former president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad were held at his Westwood home. George C. Harris and Howard Elliott attended representing major railroads and the American Bell Telephone Company where Perkins was a director. Cremation followed at Forest Falls Crematory and ashes laid to rest at Milton Cemetery.
An advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Cure relieves chronic piles quickly without surgery or doctor's bills. It cites customer testimonials, offers a free sample, and states a 50 cent price per box with mailing details for the Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.
Charles D. Wyman a Boston business magnate died unexpectedly on a train en route to Seattle. He headed Stone & Webster properties in the Puget Sound area and held leadership roles in multiple electric and rail ventures including Whatcom County Railroad and Light Company Pilgrim Hotel Ponce Electric Ponce Railway Puget Sound Electric Railway Terre Haute Traction Light Company and served as director for several other electric and transit concerns. His remains will be shipped to Boston for burial.
Three children found overcome by smoke from a fire at 131 Stamford street were rescued by Officer George Twombly of Station 3 who carried them to safety. They are the children of Mr and Mrs Michael Dellehan.
Every seat was filled last night at the Most Holy Redeemer Church in East Boston for the opening night of the men s mission conducted by the Jesuit fathers. Rev Father O Kane S J preached on the Examination of Conscience and Confession.
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