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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1907
Page
5
Maria Shepard, a niece, files to contest the will of Dr. A. Warner Shepard worth over 500000. Her counsel argues the will was improperly drawn and that the doctor was melancholic when he made the bequest giving the widow life use of the estate.
Miss Maria C. Shepard, about 30, works as confidential bookkeeper in a business house at 61 Washington street and resides in North Reading where she is well known.
Newton, Nov 11. Alderman Doherty claims he faced threats to silence his opposition to salary increases for city department heads. He argues the raise is unfair to other city employees. The board approved the proposed increases 18 to 6 amid heated debate.
Chick Fox, in charge of the Knox hat corner at the Wm. H. Richardson Company in Boston, leads the popular new department. The store emphasizes aggressive fall offerings and Chick’s known jovial, businesslike approach as he oversees hat sales and supports his friends across the shop.
Washington November 11 Captain D. H. Mahan is detached from command of the Indiana and will become commander of the Navy Ward at Puget Sound on December 2.
Hundreds of Knights of Columbus members and Catholic leaders pack Chickering Hall as Archbishop O Connell and Father Pardow launch a four part lecture series aimed at expanding Catholic influence in Boston. Pardow argues for reason within the church and opposes secularism efforts that remove religion from public life.
Promotional blurb describing a travel book by E Burton Holmes. Highlights include 4000 photographs taken on-site and a journey spanning 22 000 miles through thirty countries and cities. Emphasizes vivid narration, humor, and engaging incidents.
The Burton Holmes Travelogues prove a phenomenal success earning Mr. Holmes worldwide fame. Large venues in Chicago and New York sell out as audiences flock to hear his talks and view travel photos. The travelogues in book form offer fuller description and more illustrations than the lectures.
An advertisement promotes the Burton Holmes Travelogues as a world tour in ten volumes with 4000 photographs and 30 color plates. It pitches them to students, homemakers, and busy men and invites readers to view specimen pages and full descriptions at no cost.
Boston Bridge Commission urged action to reinforce the tilting Harvard Square to Stadium bridge for the Harvard Yale game crowd on November 23. Alderman Woods warned the bridge may not withstand thousands crossing without a temporary structure, risking a serious accident.
Recount of 16 Boston wards completed by 9:30 pm with no major changes. Hisgen gains four votes in Ward 9 to 732 while Guild keeps 749 votes. Republicans had hoped Ward 9 would yield an extra delegate.
The autumn scene ends and District Attorney Moran swaps a disk-shaped greenish hat for a modern derby. The change shocks onlookers as Moran tilts the hat to the right, saying it’s his right to wear it as he pleases. The updated headgear supposedly prompts many to react with surprise.
John B. Moran disclosed at the State House that he paid $400 to BE. T. McGettrick of the Moran committee to finance his bid for re election as district attorney of Suffolk County.
The annual meeting of the Cape Cod Association elected officers including President Willard T. Sears Vice-president Francis D. Cobb Treasurer John O. Shaw and Secretary William Cobb in a routine year end vote.
Michael McCabe, a miner at the Draper colliery near Mahanoy City Pennsylvania, is trapped 800 feet underground after a blast damaged a pillar. A shaft error left him in a blind passage as a 60 foot wide breach opens to the surface in front of his home. Mine officials fear rescue may take up to a year.
Fire at the Walter C. Fish residence in Lynn damaged the home of the General Electric Company Lynn works general manager. Mrs Fish and his daughter were rescued after smoke filled all rooms, the blaze starting in the laundry and discovered while they slept.
Five national women's organizations met at the Hotel Westminster to form a central National Educational Association. The alliance aims to advance educational work for women and mothers, with Mrs. Sara Platt Decker named chairwoman and Mrs. Philip N. Moore serving as secretary. Dean Laura Gill of Barnard College leads the programme committee. The July meeting will be in Cleveland. Other members include Mrs. Ellen H. Richards, Mrs. May Alden Ward, Mrs. Hannah K. Schoff, Mrs. Mace Mullen, and Mrs. Goulston.
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