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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1906

Page

2

Judge Orders $60 Court Costs After Troublesome Russian Couple

Probate Judge Grant failed to reconcile Philip Bidder and Rosa Bidder a few months into marriage. Rosa testified of abuse and neglect, while Bidder denied beating but admitted wife’s frequent outings. He ordered $60 in court expenses to be paid in installments. many witnesses testified, and the lengthy hearing extended through the day.

Grant Philip Bidder Rosa Sc Bidder Russia Finer Chambers Street Bidder Nathan Finer

Foresters of America Initiation at Faneuil Hall

Foresters of America marched past the reviewing stand on School street to their initiation ceremony in Faneuil Hall. The procession began at 8 p m from Elm street with 300 prospective Knights of Sherwood Forest and many members of the supreme and grand court bodies in attendance.

Foresters of America School Street Fitzgerald Faneuil Hall Elm Street Knights of Sherwood Forest Supreme Grand Court

Stop Woman Offer for Lydia Pinkham Advice

A female health advice notice promotes Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham’s assistance for women with female weaknesses. It emphasizes confidential, woman-to-woman guidance from Lynn Massachusetts without charges, urging readers to write for special advice and try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Williams Pink Pills

Mrs. Cota of West Cheshire Connecticut credits Williams Pink Pills with curing her rheumatism after years of pain. The ad claims the medicine targets blood to remove the disease, notes no bowel action, and promises renewed strength and sleep. Sold by druggists or postpaid at 60 cents per box.

Dr. Williams Ine Co Schenectady

Mystery of a girl shot near sugar camp in New Hampshire

Lillian Paine of Westmoreland lies critically injured after a rifle bullet to the brain near a sugar camp in Keene New Hampshire. The wounded woman repeats that an unknown man murdered her as doctors fear she may die before giving a full statement. Deputy Sheriff Lord notes evidence including a blood clot in a woodshed and a handkerchief with the rifle nearby.

Keene, N. H Lillian Paine Alexander Paine Westmoreland J. A. Craig Lord

Hinckley Wins Treasurers Race By Ten Votes

In a special Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange election for treasurer to fill the late B. F. Southwick’s vacancy, James G. Hinckley defeated Benjamin R. Hafford by 193 to 183 votes. The contest drew nearly all members to participate.

Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange B. F. Southwick James G. Hinckley Benjamin R. Hafford Mr. Hinckley

Crook's Bullet Missed Inspector in Desperate Larceny Plot

George Carter, 23, a known pickpocket, was arrested after a failed attempt to kill Inspector Walter A. Abbott with a loaded revolver on Hawley Street. The shot missed, striking the coat of bystander William McCausland and drawing a crowd. Carter, found with gloves, jewelry, and 100 cartridges, faces larceny from an unknown person and assault with intent to kill. Miss Lillian Kevet identified him as part of a suspicious group linked to recent store robberies. He is to be arraigned in court today.

George Carter Walter A. Abbott Hawley Street William McCausland Howe Street Dorchester Carter Abbott Lillian Kevet

Readsboro man robs none and terrorizes rail cars in North Adams

Alfred P Hall of Readsboro Vermont armed with a 38 caliber revolver terrorized a hotel waiter and a trolley car crew then boarded a freight train. After threatening passengers and the train crew the man was overpowered by officers and locked up. Police attributed his actions to liquor use.

North Adams Alfred P. Hall Readsboro Hall Boston & Maine Railroad Caboose

Charge Denied as Patrolman James Stewart Cleared

Patrolman James C. Stewart faced charges by Chief Charles H. Rhoades alleging 40 late duty ring ins and a July 7 lapse from 6 to 8 am. Testimony showed he and officer Blight pursued highway robbers on that morning, with others noting he was not on duty during alleged lapses. The board continued decision to next Friday night.

James C. Stewart Revere Charles H. Rhoades Stewart George C. Devine Quinlan Blight Superior Criminal Court Boston Keeping

Dreadnought Becomes Flagship in New Home Fleet

London reports the battleship Dreadnought will join the new home fleet as flagship for Rear Admiral Francis C. B. Bridgeman. The move aligns the vessel with Bridgeman's command and marks a notable assignment for the warship.

London Francis C. B. Bridgeman

Japanese Bishop Harris Seeks Calm Over School Policy

Washington dispatch reports Merriam Colbert Harris missionary bishop for Japan and Korea met the President to discuss Japanese reactions to San Francisco authorities excluding Japanese children from schools with white children. Harris notes Japan fears no conflict with the United States and Britain and denies conspiracies regarding US interests.

Washington Merriam Colbert Harris Methodist Episcopal Church For Japan Corea San Francisco Harris United States Great Britain Philippines Bishop Harris

Eastern roads face sweeping wage and hour demands

Eastern trunk line railroad workers have allied with Western crews to seek higher wages or an eight hour day. The New York Central and other major roads are to be confronted with formal proposals from engineers firemen switchmen telegraphers yardmen baggagemen and brakemen as organized groups press for changes before week’s end.

New York East Eastern Seaboard New York Central

Decision in Hearst favor affirm Independence League nominating rights

The New York Court of Appeals ruled in Hearst's favor affirming the Independence League of New York City may nominate by multiple petitions. It held that among judicial nominations the first filed certificate has priority and that the Independence League can designate its own candidates. Senator Hill and league attorneys argued for validity of cross district nominations, which the court accepted.

Albany N. Y Court of Appeals Independence League of New York City Independence League Hill Congress Senate Assembly

Massachusetts exhibit space granted at Jamestown Exposition

Norfolk report says G. W. Catharin on behalf of Massachusetts commercial bodies secured space for a large collective display from Bay State cities at the Jamestown Exposition.

Norfolk G. W. Catharin Massachusetts Bay State

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