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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1907
Page
4
Nomination papers for Henry M. Whitney and Charles W. Bartlett were filed with the secretary of state shortly before 5 pm to shield them from any adverse Ballot Law Commission ruling on the Springfield convention held October 5.
Whitney papers filed by 1802 voters nominate full Whitney slate except attorney general candidate James L. Doherty who declined. Independent Citizens papers nominate Whitney alone by 1037 voters. Bartlett papers, labeled anti merger, filed by 1248 voters after designation change. Withdrawals fill vacancies. final ballot status to be decided at 5 pm Thursday.
Jim Donovan former street commissioner turned sheriff candidate opens headquarters in the Old South building and notes broad support from friends across the city. Fred H. Seavey pursues a quieter campaign with courthouse employees rallying behind him, and observers predict a deep, high stakes contest in Suffolk County politics.
Miss Henrietta Benson of South Boston and Newton Patrolman Joseph H. Leaver wed at the residence of Lieutenant and Mrs. William P. Soule in Newtonville. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. R. T. Loring of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Testimony describes police actions to keep order at the Whitney delegates gathering in Court Square Theatre. Witnesses recount ticket takers, box office manipulation, temporary booth setup, and claims of multiple ticket lines and unauthorized access as a convention unfolds.
In Provincetown on October 14 Mrs Ardelle Adams escaped severe burns by throwing herself onto a bed and covering with bedding after a lamp toppled and clothing caught fire. Her niece Mrs Della Hall aided by smothering the flames with a heavy rug. Adams suffered serious burns but is expected to recover.
William D. Wright of 8 Rutland Street was hit by Automobile 12442 owned by Edward Burdett and driven by Samuel Rolf at Huntington Avenue and West Newton Street. He suffered a fractured skull and jaw and was moved to City Hospital where he was placed on the dangerous list after the chauffeur surrendered at Station 16 and was released.
Newton F. Stanley a prominent automobilist and Miss Della A Conant were married at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Waban. The ceremony was performed by the Rev James C Sharp.
A U S Marine stationed at San Francisco writes from the U S Training Station praising Pyramid Drug Co’s remedy for piles after a 15 year struggle. The letter urges others to request a free trial package by mail and notes a 50 cent full bottle from any druggist.
In Middlesex Superior Court at East Cambridge Alfred B Schoales sues Cambridge blind musician Harry W Welch for 10000 alleging Welch alienated the affections of Schoales divorced wife Sarah J Schoales. Schoales testified and children witnesses described visits. Welch denied and the case was continued.
The article reports on a state labor convention with delegates debating the report and committee allocations. It notes E Gerry Brown as a rising figure and lists committees led by Emmett Walls and others, alongside President Edward Cohen's address urging higher dues open shop opposition and union-made goods emphasis. It also covers treasurer Dennis Driscoll's report proposing public labor boards, anti injunction measures, and widespread redistribution of Samuel Gompers’ address.
New York Oct 14 William G Rockefeller assistant treasurer of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey is expected to be called to the stand when the Standard Oil hearings resume tomorrow. Hampton G Westcott vice president of Standard Oil of Kentucky testified that the company sold through putative independent firms and later took over many of them. Westcott said Kentucky office sent monthly reports on freight shipments and oil sales including consignee names and amounts to the statistical department.
John H. Whitehouse and Harry Hirsch admitted breaking and entering and stealing money from prepayment meters owned by the Boston Consolidated Gas Company at 20 Daniel street Boston. Judge Brown sent them to the Massachusetts reformatory in Concord for an indefinite term. Christopher Walgreen of East Boston was also convicted in Roxbury District Court of similar meter thefts and sentenced to the same facility for an indefinite term.
James Downey aged 35 resident of Charlestown fled a man intent on killing him and plunged into the Mystic River on Riverside Avenue and drowned near noon. He prior escaped the marshes to a sister’s Linden Street home and claimed pursuit by the same assailant.
Mrs. Margaret Toomey of Hudson appeals through the Post for help in finding her son Bartholomew Toomey 18 who left Harvard street Marlboro October 27 1906 and has not been heard from since Rumors place him on a steamship and he once worked on a fruit steamer sailing from Boston Any information should be sent to his mother
Nominations to the Secretary of State must be filed by October 18. John B. Moran has manyen accepted Independence League nomination for district attorney and will file as independent. Edward W. Foye has independent sheriff papers but doubt remains. Nathan Barnett plans to run for district attorney.
Worcester and Prior opened the Class B New England amateur championship at the Imperial billiard room with Prior prevailing 200 to 180. Shute and Nerran clash tonight.
In letters to Jaynes Drug Stores, readers nationwide report strong results from Cooper remedies. Mrs. M Murry of 1605 James Street North Nashville Tennessee describes long term stomach trouble, poor appetite, and nerve strain resolved after using Cooper New Discovery, noting renewed strength and appetite.
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