22 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1907
Page
1
District Attorney Moran released a statement denying further charges against Denison and outlining the Ice Trust case. He predicted his own re election with a county wide majority of votes cast, asserting confidence in the prosecution and upcoming legal actions.
A fragment states a defendant faces additional charges including neglecting to prosecute Mr. Thomas W. Lawson, with the claimant calling the charge false.
Joseph A. Dennison, Democratic candidate for district attorney, challenged John B. Moran at the Concord Club Ward 12 meeting. He demanded Moran explain why he asked Thomas Nawson to convert four $1006 bills into smaller denominations and why the district attorney did not accept the money, promising to continue on another page.
Boston editor Thomas W. Lawson weighs in on the Moran Dennison boxing dispute, declines referee duties amid alleged loans, and recounts whimsical boxing refereeing anecdotes. He cites Burke and Lehr to note referees avoid entanglement in friend matches, recalling odd historic bouts and a costly $2000 stake.
An advertisement fragment features Mrs. Florence Jarvis of Windsor Vermont praising Father John’s Medicine for restoring strength and vitality after illness. The brief note emphasizes personal recovery attributed to the product.
Gray Co advertises an overcoat sale in Washington and Hanover with details on offerings and pricing. The short notice emphasizes discounts and selection across sizes.
Archbishop William H. O Connell unveiled major archdiocesan reshuffles affecting prominent clerics. The Rev John T Mullen, D C L, who has led the Cathedral of the Holy Cross as rector for over two years, is among those reassigned.
In New York Oct 21 Whitney assails Governor Guild over campaign money while Charles Morse, pressed by New Haven interests, yields to J P Morgan by delivering options on Eastern Steamship Company and Metropolitan line. Separately the Knickerbocker Trust faces turmoil as Charles Barney resigns and A Foster Higgins becomes president amid a pending self clear.
The Boston meeting urged Democrats to unite behind Henry M. Whitney and the party nominees. Speakers praised Whitney and condemned Republican hypocrisy as crowds cheered and fireworks lit the venue. Mayor Fitzgerald introduced Whitney amid calls for party strength and reform at the Whitney campaign stop.
General William Booth of the Salvation Army remains in poor condition in Chicago as Dr. Oscar Cleff reports a severe cold with indications of other complications.
Frank Callahan 23 of Roxbury fell from the gallery at Columbia Theatre after losing balance. He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries, was taken to City Hospital, and died early this morning. Police obtained witness accounts from his friends.
Melrose, Oct 21. News of graft accusations against Representative Andrew J. Burnett caused a political uproar at a board meeting. An affidavit alleges Burnett solicited 500 to push a Jewish cemetery measure. claims of votes bought by three aldermen were also leveled. Burnett denied the charges as Alderman Carr vouched for the remark. The meeting adjourned amid excitement until tomorrow night.
A man believed to be George Kessel was found unconscious on Boylston Street. A stranger carried him to an upholstery shop at 385 Boylston Street where a doctor declared him dead. Medical Examiner Macdonald notified and the body sent to the city morgue.
Good Government Association may withhold support for Postmaster George Hibbard in the Republican mayoral bid. The association cites Hibbard’s lack of broad citizen confidence and limited ability to govern. A citizens’ independent candidate and Laurence Minot are discussed as alternatives.
Prolonged tremors began at 5 am in the Isle of Wight and Austria lasting hours with disturbances estimated over 3000 miles away. Telegrams from St Petersburg say shocks in central Asia causing injuries and collapses in Samarkand where two women died as residents fled and camped outside.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair skies with a slight warmup on Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds from the west to southwest will be light, with similar conditions across eastern New York and New England as temperatures slowly rise and winds shift to fresh variances.
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