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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
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Moran says the funds were kept hidden and denied any improper purpose while detailing the gifts in question. The remarks raise questions about disclosure and potential conflicts affecting his public office integrity.
A Worcester street car barn blaze at Channing Street killed Motorman Lucio T. Randlett and Conductor Christopher P. Ferrig after their narrow escape earlier. A Grant Square line car derailed at a steep grade and tumbled into a dooryard, causing both men to die. A separate indictment segment accuses Dennison Moran of false campaign returns and ties to Lawson and others.
An eastbound car derailed at the Oak avenue Central street corner where track curves after leaves made rails slippery. The motorman, falling on the side of the car, was crushed beneath it while the conductor was pinned under the rear platform. no other passengers were aboard.
Plymouth reports a runaway wagon on South Pond road after a front axle broke. Three women aboard fell into the street. one, 53 year old Hattie Ripley, died almost instantly. Grace Nightingale and another woman were severely bruised but expected to recover. They had been screening cranberries at Atwood's bog in South Pond Village. Nightingale drove the wagon. Ripley was married to Benjamin Ripley of Mt. Pleasant Street.
Harvard sails for Annapolis for a Saturday clash while Yale reports in fine trim for the Army game. Ralph Glaze, ex-Dartmouth star, now coaches English High football.
Democratic candidate Joseph A Dennison led a multi ward tour in Charlestown and nearby wards to kick off his district attorney bid. He spoke in Wards 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 with supporters including ex Congressman Conry Senator Clark and Cornelius FitzGerald.
A regional meeting involving state dairy officials and producers culminated in changes influencing milk pricing and distribution. Officials from multiple states reported momentum toward streamlined regulations and enhanced oversight, with industry groups signaling cautious optimism about the forthcoming policy impact.
MILK STILL NINE CENTS The price of milk to the consumer will remain at 9 cents a quart until the next Legislature convenes, as far as any legislative or executive action looking toward a reduction in price is concerned. The Governor has decided to take up the matter.
Governor Guild backs creating a three member commission with broad powers to probe milk production and inspection after a meeting with milk producers at the State House. The plan follows Attorney General Malone’s ruling on legislative authorization and aims to curb freight discrimination while courts handle conspiracy claims. The five member Worcester delegation included Charles W. Wood Elmer Potter AEK Rockwell Jonas Bemis and Charles H Reed.
Naples October 17 A scare gripped residents as all Vesuvius craters ceased emitting smoke while loud detonations echoed, a sign that the volcano may be about to erupt again.
Democratic convention delegates tally shows 750 total with 692 in Court Square Theatre. Ballot favors Bartlett 296 and Whitney 396, indicating early candidate support amid local party alignments.
At noon today the Ballot Law Commission will announce the Democratic nominee or report no nomination after two rival Springfield conventions. The panel heard sensational testimony with Dan Kiley claiming pink ballots were destroyed and affidavits about access to the Whitney convention. Alderman James M. Curley and Senator Thomas I. Curley were named in handwriting claims. The commission will rule on ballot printing and independent nomination withdrawals closed at 5 PM yesterday.
The Probate Court made public the will of Florence Lyman of 1 Walnut Street. Catholic charitable institutions were among the beneficiaries along with other charities. The estate totals over $800,000 with about $500,000 left to charity and the remainder to relatives and friends.
Dr. Thomas Dwight of Nahant and Charles E K Cotting of Boston named executors after filing the will for probate. Public bequests include 56000 to the House of the Good Shepherd and 30000 to Carney Hospital, with many Catholic charities and hospitals receiving substantial sums. Codicils add 5000 to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Firemen's Relief Fund, and 10000 to Woodstock College, among others. A final codicil increases aid to the Home for Consumptives by 15009.
New York reports reveal F A Heinze lost 50 million in his attempt to corner United Copper. C W Morse pushed his resignation from Mercantile Bank and sold pool shares while 17 000 shares linked to Morse were halted by the transfer agent.
Sensations ran through the financial district as United Copper’s corner collapse and the suspension of Otto Heinze & Co disrupted trading. The Mercantile National Bank presidency change and the comptroller Ridgely’s possible appointment, plus copper price declines and dividend cuts, shaped a volatile day.
A weather forecast notes fair conditions in Boston and vicinity with cooler temps on Saturday. Winds shift from southwest to north as high pressure builds, with fresh to strong gusts expected across eastern New York and southern New England.
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