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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1907
Page
7
In Chicago on October 15 the ceremony occurs at River view Park roller rink with Rev. Dr. George F. Haul officiating. Bride Ida Swanson and groom John Putt wed while all participants skate.
Requisition papers are sought to bring back from Middletown Ohio one of three alleged murderers of Luigi Mara who died in Newton on May 20. The appeal targets Governor Guild to authorize the return of the suspect.
James Doyle of 176 Friend Street paid $130 after meeting a man dubbed the potato king in Postoffice square. Doyle, told police in Station 2 he was promised goods from a potato crop that existed only in the scammer’s imagination. The suspect vanished into the post office with Canadian money, leaving Doyle stranded and police led to search for the potato king.
Miss Alice Kraft Benson resumes the lead role of Filina in Mignon at Castle Square Theater under manager Masson. The engagement follows a prior appearance and marks a timely return with renewed anticipation from local patrons.
Miss Benson, a noted opera soprano with ties to the New England Conservatory of Music, is secured for this week’s Bellini production at Castle Square. She portrays Amina, pleasing her many Boston friends with her return to the stage.
In next Sunday's Sunday Post Magazine Roy Norton presents The Vanishing Fleets a Japanese American war drama excerpt. The piece depicts global consternation as fleets vanish and hints at perilous intrigue for readers of the periodical.
Joyous group of young women aboard a train fill the car with laughter as they scribble names and slang on white college sweaters and Monogram hats. The outfits feature long white sweaters with high collars and varied openings, while slang mottos and school names highlight fall fashion among fashionable society girls.
The Countess of Dunmore and her daughter Lady Muriel Brown sailed from New York on the Cunarder Ivernia after a farewell with Christian Scientists led by W. D. McCracken. The countess called it likely her last visit to America and said she would not stay here, mourning the Earl of Dunmore who died suddenly last August.
A group of South Boston Ladies Auxiliary of the Sailors Catholic Club has organized a Halloween party for October 31 at Liethesda and Bernice halls. About twenty volunteers led by Miss Daisy Sullivan plus aides have arranged the event with sixteen prizes donated by friends and admirers.
In Louisville police court Pat Washington drew attention when Judge Blain levied a $5 fine. Washington quipped asking for five hundred and then refused to pay, insisting the judge handle it himself.
A 4 year old Lester Owen of Blytheville Mo. killed himself with a target rifle after his sister reprimanded him for throwing stones at a mad man the previous day.
Al Heslip, Kansas City county marshal, bought 100 acres 25 years ago at 50 an acre near Waldo. He could sell at 1000 an acre and net 100000, yet he plans to keep his land. He predicts soon it will be worth 2500 an acre as corn price rises.
Miss Annie Dunn twenty one stayed at Parker and Greensburg shirt firm as bookkeeper. Found dead at her desk by employer Mr Greensburg in furnished East Seventieth Street room house. Mystery hangs over her life and absence of known relatives.
Funeral services for Harold Richmond a 19 year old Neponset boy killed in an accidental shooting by his friend Alfred Wallingford will be held at 24 Bowman street Neponset this Saturday at 1 o clock The incident occurred while both youths were target shooting on the Neponset river.
Frank J. Freeman of 85 Eutan avenue faced a bigamy warrant from wife No. 1 Minnie Freeman of New York. He contends a Worcester divorce proves a legal separation eight years ago. Freeman, who married a second wife in Burlington and has three children, is continued on $100 bond until Oct. 24.
Landlady Caroline A. Wier discovered Edward Whalen 46 dead in his room on Dover Street. Medical examiner ruled death due to natural causes after autopsy by Macdonald.
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