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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1906
Page
4
The will of Albert J. Adams the so called policy king offered for probate reveals a vast estate estimated between 8 and 10 million dollars. Adams gave no charity with only two small annuities and a Rhode Island property bequest. One third goes to his wife and the rest to his six children.
George Miller was held without bail on the charge of killing Eva Johnson in Providence Rhode Island. Mrs Andrews who was shot at the same time Saturday is recovering.
A Roxbury court yesterday sentenced Frank De Fose to six months at Deer Island for larceny from neighbors clotheslines. The Suffolk grand jury member faced three counts, two more were added, and he entered a not guilty plea.
John Mullen was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction by Judge Ely for breaking several plate glass windows in a Washington street drug store. He received an additional two months for attacking a passerby after the vandalism, with about $500 worth of glass destroyed.
Oct. 8. Nine couples applied at City Hall for marriage licenses in Providence. Among them was Song Tong, a Boston Chinese laundryman, with Mae Whiting aged 22. Other couples include Edwin Stanley and Maud Bemis, Henry Pierce and Edith Boynton, and several couples from Lowell, Lynn, Boston, and nearby towns.
Unusual enthusiasm marks the opening of the women’s retreat at St Matthew’s parish Dorchester following the men’s successful mission. Rev Francis Gallagher leads with assistance from Rev D J Power and Rev J W Cronin. Mass and sermons are set for 6 and 8 am daily with evening services. A local shoe ad follows.
The text recounts Moran facing questions about a denial for his campaign. He warns that a day may reveal new twists while emphasizing he plans to stump if health allows. He has met Hearst and aims to sideline Williams, possibly returning to Boston or delaying until Thursday.
Moran faces public scrutiny after a Boston meeting with George Fred Williams and a disputed Bryan resolution. Reports say Moran urged Williams to obey instructions or withdraw as Hearst forces discuss campaign support and financing while MacFarland defends Moran’s stance.
A book of 180 recipes titled Gelatine Desserts for Hot Weather and many other uses for Gelatine. Published by Cox, Lt'd., Edinburgh and revised for distribution by the John M. Chapman Company, New York. Sent upon request without charge from Waldorf-Astoria.
Aged Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens, forced from Savoy street tenement after a series of evictions, has erected a small cot in a vacant Savoy place lot and slept there despite cool weather. Neighbors reported attempts to duck her with water from nearby roofs as she persists outdoors with her belongings.
The Hon. George Fred Williams recounted a talk with Moran last Friday in his Pemberton square office. He said Moran was very tired and should rest to recuperate for the campaign, with Williams planning to join Moran on the stump. Williams noted Moran’s backers lack funds and predicted Moran would not decline the nomination unless in worse mental condition. He also described Bryan resolution support at the convention and a protest against referencing Hearst.
Susan Chadbourn age 18 died at Harvard Grammar School Cambridge after heart disease struck during class. She had transferred from Somerville’s Highland Avenue school and lived with her aunt at 28 Lee Street Cambridge. Her father, Henry Chadbourn of 32 Milton Street Somerville, is a Boston architect.
Arthur Noble Rice, prominent Harvard captain and lawyer, denies engagement rumor sparked by a newspaper report. He clarifies the supposed fiancé is Arthur Stanley Rice, son of ex-Governor Rice by his second wife, and states he has never been engaged or in Japan's diplomatic service.
A fire last night at 97 Fourth Street Chelsea caused about 200 dollars in damage. The three story brick dwelling is owned and occupied by Morris Levine.
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