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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1909
Page
6
John R. Cossa boom a chairworker sues Allan A. Harrington a Leominster blacksmith for $10,000 claiming alienation of the affections of Mrs. Cossaboom 35 who recently inherited $20,000 Harrington married but said to have separated from his wife five years ago.
The Little Silver steamship with 55 passengers bound for Pleasure Bay New Jersey collided with a carfloat near the Statue of Liberty. Captain Edwards steered toward mud flats south of Ellis Island and grounded the vessel while rescuers checked on passengers.
The Boston Opera Company brings in 76 chorus members and two Boston principal sopranos Elena Kirmes and Elvira Severoni aboard the White Star liner Romanic from Italy. Kirmes, Melrose born, sang at La Scala in Strauss Electra, while Severoni, a mezzo, previously fronted Carmen and Manon in Rome and Madrid and San Carlo engagements. Both express eagerness to perform in Boston audiences.
The Next Sunday Post outlines design and construction plans for a suburban home featuring practical layout, energy efficiency, and modern amenities. Details cover living areas, bedrooms, kitchen flow, and potential materials while noting the project scope and scheduling considerations.
A medical-style promotion explains painful indigestion and associated symptoms after meals, urging readers to use Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It touts complete digestion of food, relief from stomach irritation, and a free sample offer from F A Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan.
Mayor Hibbard, rebuking Alderman Hale, retorted against Republican Aldermen opposing his Board of Assessors appointees. He accused some so-called reformers of politicking for votes through deals and promises, calling Hale's charges ridiculous.
Alderman Hale denounces repeated submissions of Richardon and Andrews for assessor posts as disgraceful and accuses the Mayor of attempting coercion or public ridicule. The Mayor says trades could have secured confirmation months ago and reiterates support for reducing the board, noting the charter keeps the assessing department separate. He vows to fill the two vacancies.
Post Magazine previews Part Two of The Parted Curtain. The American professor and the English heroine meet in the Roman Forum as the tale grows even more mysterious.
The article lists campaign spending by several candidates. Judge Dewey reported no personal cost to run for governor, while his campaign committee spent 24.21 dollars. Herrick refunded 60 dollars for 500 signatures after failing to meet the target, and Freeman also refunded 30 dollars. Rousmanter spent 350.50 plus personal expenses for the Ward 21 Republican nomination, while Pierce spent 590 dollars for the Fifth District Senate bid. Pelletier Foss Nicholls each spent nothing to win their nominations.
The Supreme Judicial Court yesterday affirmed a verdict of 5000 against Fall River Iron Works Company. Sarah M. Howard as administratrix of John J. Howard's estate sued after his death from injuries when a grease cup fell at the mill. The decision preserves the ruling and damages in the industrial accident case.
The Shepard Norwell Company store opened a new direct thoroughfare from Winter street to Temple place. The $30,000 corridor connects to Tremont street and features 12 tables with yellow price cards, selling house and personal goods at low prices. Over 10,000 people visited yesterday.
Page features a collection of portraits of the English High School faculty. Captions identify each teacher and highlight the staff lineup for readers of Next Sunday's Post.
Heinrich Schuecker, renowned harpist and longtime Boston Symphony member, sought a divorce from wife Stephanie Bailey claiming desertion for four years. He produced a letter to his wife found by him and recalled marrying a western woman 13 years ago after she studied harp in Boston. Orchestra members testified Mrs. Schuecker had expressed hatred for him. A decision was pending.
Welterweight boxer Terry Martin also known as Martin Martinson of Philadelphia wed Julia Leahy Brosman a Philadelphia waitress yesterday morning in City Hall Cambridge with City Clerk Albert M Pear officiating.
Hundreds of women in the United States report relief from back and side pains headaches loss of appetite and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a remedy with roots and herbs promoted for female troubles for over 30 years The letters from Mrs W P Valentine of Camden New Jersey and Mrs J P Endlich of Erie Pennsylvania defend its efficacy and urge others to try the medicine highlighting its long standing reputation and claimed cures
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