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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1907

Page

12

162 Democrats 10 Run For Council In City Primaries

The city party lists 162 Democratic candidates for the Common Council and 84 for the board of aldermen with withdrawals ending at 5 p m. A Norton Baldwin faction fight in Ward 14 aims to seize the ward committee from Judge Logan while Congressman McNary contests Ward 15. Several named candidates and ward districts are detailed for aldermanic races and withdrawals.

Common Council Board of Aldermen Democratic City Committee Bill Foley Norton-Baldwin Judge Logan McNary Edward IF. Colbert James J. Brock Thomas F. Foley Thomas B. Bradley Bernard Dorcey Richard H. Foley Frank Cowan Roger Scannell Michael Cleary John J. Shea Jeremiah J. Hourin William E. Barry John Mahoneys Nicholas J.lahey Henry A. Kierman James FE. Bagley Michael J. Leary Daniel J. MacDonald John D. Cadogan Edward L. Cauley Henry A. Frothingham John Quinn, Jr Timothy J. Quinn, Jr Daniel J. Donnelly William H. Cuddy Daniel L. Flannagan Ellery H. Clark William J. Barrett James P. Timilty John E. Baldwin Thomas J. Collins J. Frank O'Hare David J. Gleason William N. Newton Highth William J. Doogue John P. Riley James H. Baldwin James J. Byrne James M. Curley Theodore A. Glynn John E. Thompson Charles F. MacKenzie Thomas F. Fallon John F. Egan William H. Woods Frederick A. Finigan

Street Vendor Barred From Washington Street Sale After 39 Years

Barney Gompertz a long time seller on Washington Street near Newspaper Row was ordered to move by police. The 60 plus vendor cried as he vowed to sue the accuser and demand an apology or proof of his claims.

Washington Street Newspaper Row Barney Gompertz

Cambridge Mayor and Rail Board Fight Over Subway Station Sites

The full bench of the supreme court will decide whether Mayor Wardwell of Cambridge or the railroad commissioners have authority to decide station locations for the new Cambridge subway. The case stems from a petition by Wardwell seeking to restrain the railroad commissioners from hearing complaints from the L line.

Supreme Court Wardwell Cambridge Railroad Commissioners

Attorney Pleads Lerunis Held Unlawfully

Charles T. Smith of Newburyport filed a writ of habeas corpus in a U S District Court for George Lerunis an alleged Greek murderer held by immigration authorities pending deportation. Smith argues Lerunis is unlawfully detained after a summer murder in Athens and escape to the United States.

Charles T. Smith Newburyport George Lerunis United States District Court Lerunis Smith Athens United States

Miss Osgood's Team Wins Oakley Golf Match

Oakley Country Club hosted a morning team match with 17 players on each side. Miss M. B. Adams supervised the event as Miss Osgood's team defeated the opposing squad 81 to 52. notable player Miss Harriet Curtis, a former national champion, played on the losing team.

Watertown Oakley Country Club M. B. Adams Osgood Harriet Curtis

Roosevelt Defends Reform Drive Against Market Turmoil

President Roosevelt, in Nashville, defends his policies as aimed at punishing criminal dishonesty. He says the effort seeks supervision of big fortunes to curb wealth abuse and protect the public, insisting the reform remains necessary and nonvindictive for the nation’s stability.

Nashville Tenn Roosevelt

Boston woman rejects con man who wooed her in youth

Dr. George J. Engleman, dubbed a diamond swindler and fake physician, is moved in custody toward Boston after Holmesburg jail release. He faces three fraud charges tied to gullible women and a possible federal mail fraud case over a cancer cure. His wife Blanche Ferree, 17 at their marriage, seeks divorce and spurns reconciliation. Engleman earlier served five years for robbery and quack practice.

George J. Engleman John R. McGarr Engleman Holmesburg Boston Blanche Ferree Coatesville Philadelphia

Train Kills Malden Woman

Miss Emily Johnson about 32, of 174 Oliver street, was found dead near the Bellvale street crossing on the Saugus branch of the Boston & Maine. George Higgins alerted police after discovering the body. she likely arrived by electric train and was struck by an inbound train due at Linden at 6:53 PM. She is survived by a brother Edward and an elderly mother.

Malden George Higgins Saugus Boston & Maine Bellvale Street Emily Johnson Oliver Street Higgins Charles F. Bailey Oliver Bellvale Linden Miss Johnson Edward

Steamer Harvard Discharges Gambler Dandies

The Metropolitan line steamer Harvard arriving from New York yesterday morning discharged several well dressed gentlemen the captain suspects are gamblers. He spoke frankly and suggested they find better company. They are said to have traveled on both the Harvard and Yale on prior trips.

Metropolitan Line Harvard New York Yale

Charge Dropped Against Salem Clothes Dealer

United States District Attorney Asa P. French yesterday not pressed the case against Wolf Moscowitch a Salem street second hand dealer whose shop was raided on September 14 when over $700 worth of sailors and marines uniforms were seized. The charge alleged he unlawfully purchased property belonging to the United States.

United States Asa P. French Wolf Moscowitch Salem Street Moscowitch

Melrose Graft Committee Appointed to Probe Aldermen

Melrose October 22 President Swett appoints Aldermen George L. Davis as chairman and eight colleagues Allen Bowser Day Howard Goodrich Keen Lord and Serrott to a graft inquiry. Panel to start at once and public report planned.

Melrose Swett George L. Davis Allen Bowser Day Howard Goodrich Keen Lord Serrott

Milford Couple Wed at St Marys Church

The marriage of Edward Duggan and Miss Johanna Regan, Milford residents, was solemnized at St. Marys Church Milford this morning. Rev A E Sheedy of Chicopee officiated, with bridesmaid Miss Agnes Nealon and best man Mr J Henry O Connell of Upton. Music directed by Miss Katherine Burke.

Milford Edward Duggan Johanna Regan St. Mary’s Church A. E. Sheedy Chicopee Agnes Nealon J. Henry O’connell Upton Katherine Burke

Five Little Quincy Heroes Stop Runaway Horse

Five young boys with the oldest at 14 stopped a runaway horse in Quincy. The team from Low's Quincy and Boston Express was corralled in front of a house as the driver made a delivery. the horse reportedly became unmanageable and the youths acted to avert danger.

Quincy Low Quincy and Boston Express

Five Hands Rescue Runaway Horse on Hancock Street

Frightened horse dashed down Cottage avenue chased by five youngsters Harry Truesdale Russell Kent Charles Ross Eddie Desmond and Alfred Lacroix all on Hancock street The youths cut him off ran in front of him and waved arms to drive the steed onto the sidewalk at Cottage and Chestnut junction They seized the bridle and held on until helpers arrived.

Harry Truesdale Russell Kent Charles Ross Eddie Desmond Alfred Lacroix Hancock Street Cottage Avenue Chestnut Street

Dorchester K of C Vaudeville Show Delights Dorchester

An excellent vaudeville entertainment was staged by James E Hayes Council Knights of Columbus at the Columbus Club of Dorchester. Over 300 members and ladies attended a Dutch supper. Performers included Meil Sullivan and Andy Leonard tenor solos, the Crosby brothers dancers, Phil Loring, Joseph Dempsey, John Clark, William Walsh, John Riley, John Busch, M Splaine and William Kelley at piano. Mayor Fitzgerald will speak next Sunday afternoon.

Columbus Club Dorchester James E. Hayes Knights of Columbus Meil Sullivan Andy Leonard The Crosby Brothers Phil Loring Joseph Dempsey John Clark William Walsh John Riley John Busch M. Splaine William Kelley Fitzgerald

Roxbury Wedding at All Saints Church

Miss Florence ONeil daughter of Mrs Margaret ONeil of 9 New Heath Street Roxbury and John B Cassidy of Roxbury were married yesterday morning at All Saints Church. The Rev Charles Regan officiated with Frs Glynn OConnor and Prendergast present. Marjorie McGrath played the organ and Mae Biffin sang. The bride was given away by her brother Frank J ONeil. William McManus was best man and Miss Lillian Francy was bridesmaid.

Roxbury All Saints Church Florence O'Neil Margaret O'Neil New Heath Street John B. Cassidy Charles Regan Frs Glynn O’connor Prendergast Marjorie McGrath Mae Biffin Frank J. O'Neil William McManus Lillian Francy

Brockton Shoemaker Keith Engaged to Cape Breton Heiress

George E. Keith of Brockton announces engagement to Miss Susan KE Archibald of North Sydney Cape Breton The couple met aboard a Nile voyage with plans for a spring wedding Keith a prominent employer and philanthropist lives at 1224 Main Street and supports religious and charitable causes The bride to be is from a distinguished Cape Breton family and is 28 with rich social standing.

River Nile Egypt George E. Keith Brockton Susan KE. Archibald North Sydney Cape Breton Keith Main Street

Man Plans World Tour After Wife’s Death

Before her death in June 1908 Mrs. Keith planned a world journey with her husband. He continued the plans, met a new partner at Monument Beach, and announced an upcoming marriage at age 57. The trip is to span summer and winter as he proceeds with life after loss.

Keith Monument Beach Brockton

Theatre Man Britt Seeks Bankruptcy in U S District Court

George W. Britt of Winthrop a theatrical manager filed a petition in the United States District Court asking for adjudication of bankruptcy. He lists liabilities of 4182 and assets of 175. Principal creditors include M B Ryan Bridgeport Conn Brockway Lecture Bureau Pittsburg Midland Lyceum Bureau Copley Square Concert Company Chicago Lyceum Bureau Curtis Brown Covent Garden London.

George W. Britt Winthrop United States District Court M. B. Ryan Bridgeport

Wanderer Drowned: Boy Found in Charlestown Harbor

The body of 5-year-old Richard O'Neil, son of Mr and Mrs James O'Neil of 5 Quincy Court Charlestown, missing since Sunday morning, was found yesterday afternoon by harbor police floating near Waterman’s Wharf Charlestown.

Little Richard O'Neil James O'Neil Quincy Court Charlestown Waterman's’ Wharf

Boy Clocks Out With Sightseeing Hullabaloo Ended Tragedy

Early Sunday morning Richard, a child, stole away to view the Charlestown waterfront. An all night police search failed. By late yesterday the Watchman spotted a dark floating object near Waterman's wharf. It proved to be the body of the little O'Neil boy.

Little Richard Charlestown Pottery Wharf Mystic River Waterman’s Wharf Neil Boy

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