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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1906
Page
3
An advertisement for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root claims it cures kidney trouble and related ailments. It cites testimonials including Mrs A L Walker of Atlanta Georgia and offers free samples and an information book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
The general executive board of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union orders a fresh election for president and vice president to be held on December 6 after finding irregularities and alleged fraud in the previous campaign. The board cites inspectors and local union votes deemed invalid and asserts the previous results do not reflect fair process.
At the Boston Theatre last night Andrew Mack received a loving cup from Matthew Cummings national president of the A O H in which Mack recently joined. Guests in the box included state president Rogers Worcester and other officials. After the performance Mack and friends dined at the Hotel Brigham. Mrs Maud A Tower wins divorce from James H Tower after her favorable testimony.
Moran's office possesses a complete facts report about the Perkins affidavit alleging irregular accounts by Commissioner Wilson H. Fairbank and concealment by Governor Guild. The stenographic record was blocked from newspaper release after Dwyer objected, citing DA duties.
Governor Guild and Attorney General Malone signal willingness to print but back press on objection from the district attorney's office. The private hearing, led by Malone, considered full versus incomplete stenographic records and how publication might affect the case as it moves toward a grand jury.
The Cunard liner Ivernia sails from East Eaton Terminal at 8 30 AM with a record cargo for fall. Captain W T Turner leads 26 000 barrels of apples and 43 000 bushels of wheat along with 41 000 bushels of corn 700 tons of provisions 40 tons of flour and 200 tons of refrigerator cargo plus lumber paper cotton and other goods. The sailing includes 29 saloon 50 second cabin and 201 steerage passengers led by Mr N Smith of Weston who has long traveled on Cunard ships.
The Daily Boston Post announces a Booklovers Contest. Daily publication will list titles and authors with a date to be announced. Entries must be mailed to the Contest Editor with neatly arranged numerical sets. Each set may contain multiple answers but must be sent separately. Prizes limited to one per contestant. The Boston Post reserves rights to modify conditions.
Mr. 8 Simons, longtime manager of the Newspaper Row store for the United Cigar Stores, departed last night for New York to take a more responsible position with the company. His brother Mr. Gus Simons succeeds him locally.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a cold in Ondren and a Bromoe fire incident with limited readable details. No clear dates, names, or locations are confirmed in the surviving text.
At a school board session Edith Merrill Kettelle defended her mother Mrs. Merrill in a dispute over alleged false evidence by a headmaster and board members. The board discharged Mrs. Merrill after charges were not proven or withdrawn. The meeting also covered janitor appointment policies and a silent committee of Charlestown High School strikers observing proceedings.
Boston reporters investigate claims that May Phelps, daughter of Mrs. Alice Phelps of Kansas City, is held by the Holy Ghost and Us Society in Maine. An officer at the Massachusetts Avenue headquarters denies knowledge of the girl and the local head Mr. Fessenden is away, with staff insisting no daughter is present.
Washington Oct 29 Temperance groups in the United States consider restoring beer and light wine sales in army canteens. The Rechabites in Washington voted almost unanimously for the measure, hoping it would reduce drunkenness among soldiers and spur broader temperance support. Army officers back the effort as Spanish War Veterans urge Congress to change canteen laws.
William H. Priest, known as the Roxbury man, was brought to face a manslaughter charge in connection with the shooting of Mrs. Annie Steward at his father’s home yesterday. He was arraigned in Providence, R. I., October 29.
Obituary notices and family pleas read like a late October life remembrance page. Various names including Margaret, John Leary, Noonan, Robson are listed with kinship ties and church or civic locations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The fragments reference services and family condolences framed by church and private gathering cues.
A defendant was arraigned in the Sixth District Court this morning and held on a $6000 bail for trial in November. The record notes unclear fragments referencing names, items, and beautifying qualities.
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