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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1906
Page
4
The item catalogues nomination costs for governors including John B. Moran Curtis Guild Jr and Gamaliel Bradford with reference to a sum of 1250 dollars. It presents a brief ledger like note on campaign finance among gubernatorial contenders.
Nathan M. Barnett, longtime foe of Martin M. Lemagney, is appointed to a new dock commission by the Mayor. The role carries no salary and lacks formal state supervision, but Barnett celebrates the honor as a signal gesture and looks to lead local support for the mayor and the North End after years of political contention.
An article advocates Grape-Nuts as a remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion urging readers to avoid heavy greasy foods and rely on the easily digestible cereal. It includes testimonials from a Maine user praising renewed strength and better well being after weeks of use.
Mrs. Josie Davis stated in Divorce Court that Charles F. Davis left after five years of marriage and has not contacted her for 26 years. Judge White granted a decree nisi, noting long desertion and lack of reconciliation.
Although her husband strongly protested, the divorce of Mrs. Alice Brown of S62 Newbury Street was made absolute.
The food fair prepares for closing night as huge crowds from Norwich Putnam Providence Pawtucket Attleboro Worcester Newburyport and Exeter gather. Attendance marked by record decorations and Sousa band concerts with extra performances including Miss Allen singing Casta Diva and La Boheme. About 100000 visitors have viewed Ben Hur and the San Francisco disaster photographs.
Filings with the secretary of State show three gubernatorial candidates spent amounts to secure nominations under the corrupt practices act. Among reported costs are Eben Draper 6000 for renomination and Eugene Foss 8800 for the Republican Lt Governor bid, with others including Butler Ames 6035.68 and James Magenis 250 for Congress.
Judge Gaskill grants a temporary injunction to stop Elsie Hopkins from receiving or the Penn Mutual Life Insurance company from paying $5000 to the heirs of Alexander Reid. The action, led by James H. Kenney as special administrator, accuses Hopkins of exploiting Reid through deception while she served as his housekeeper at Linwood Square Roxbury. Heirs named include Catherine McCall William Gallagher Edward Hughes Mary Hughes and Catherine Smith. Reid's estate valued around $800 000 and the will faces probate contest.
Henry Clay Sherman, an old-time telegraph operator who rose to superintendent of the Western Union, was buried yesterday morning from the chapel of the Boston City Hospital. Among those present was a longtime friend who had served with him under General Butler of the Ninth Army Corps. Sherman leaves a widow and one son, Harry.
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