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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1905
Page
13
A startling statement from a wartime division leader urges burning 5000 churches to concentrate worship in one large church. He argues many congregations are dead or obsolete and that fewer, larger churches would conserve resources and better serve the cause of Christ.
Announcement states two new Allan Line steamers to serve Canadian trade with a speed of 2 knots per hour, part of negotiations to placement in the route.
British consulate in Monastir receives a package with a human ear. A letter says the ear came from an Englishman named Wills, who was captured by brigands months ago and is threatened with murder unless a $5000 ransom is paid by October 14.
The Circuit Court of Appeals now in session is expected to hear the case of James McInerny a Roxbury politician charged with destroying the record of his own naturalization Other major cases to be heard include Dr Robert J Thompson and Patrick Gallagher on alleged counterfeiting and federal Custom House fraud cases which set records for court time here
In Boston Superior Court Judge Bond hears a civil suit by Alice Edmonds and her husband George Edmonds of Everett. Alice seeks 100000 dollars for injuries from a turnstile at Park Street station of the Boston Elevated Railway and George seeks 25000 for loss of his wife’s services. Edmonds says she was struck in the back by the turnstile arms on November 17 1902 and remains partially paralyzed with nervous illness and hallucinations.
Milwaukee Oct 9. Mrs Lizette Schandein is alleged to favor sensational literature and low moral plays. Her son in law Dr Louis F Frank testifies before Judge Carpenter in the suit by Emil Schandein and Mrs Frank to break the will which leaves most of the estate to Mrs Jacob Heyl. Doctors Becker and Dewey discuss how arterial sclerosis could affect brain nutrition and moral judgment in a woman of Schandein's age.
Probate Judge Grant hears questions about the 1898 will of liquor dealer Or nisime Matheu, found missing after his March 1899 death. Lawyer John E. Crowley produces a copy noting the document left all estate to niece Fanny B. Nault, excluding brother Clement Robedon and sister Mrs Mareau. Opposing heirs argue the testator may have changed his mind or destroyed the will. decision pending.
Francesco Marendino of Brooklyn was summoned to the Kings County grand jury after his six year old son Tony was kidnapped for 12 days and released. Authorities suspect he paid the ransom and shields the blackmailers, while Marendino refused to testify about information given to police.
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Judge Ely of the Municipal Court declines to issue a warrant and releases Councilman Daniel Donnelly after ruling evidence insufficient. Patrick J. Grinley dies from a street fall after a meeting near Donnelly’s Way street shop. Police say medical examiner cites brain congestion and lung edema from acute alcoholism. Donnelly leaves court on bail with friends.
A heated clash within the Italian community centers on who should inaugurate a Boston Italian Chamber of Commerce. The state charter petition stalls as the corporations commissioner requires a hearing or agreement from both factions. On October 8, a group including Gabrile Stabile and Anthony Musolino signed for articles of incorporation.
Nobile and editor Frank M. Zottoli of Il Pensiero join John Musolino Custom House broker in urging the home government to recall Count Tosti after the ongoing situation. A leading Italian merchant pledges to be first to sign the petition.
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