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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1909

Page

16

Aldermen Seek Counsel and Experts for Curley Probe

A special aldermanic committee pursuing charges by Alderman Curley against Democratic City Committee Chairman Donovan plans to seek Board approval at the next meeting to hire counsel and expert accountants. It aims to access the New England Sanitary Product Company books if needed, with Ezra R. Thayer proposed as counsel and October 1 as the start of the investigation.

Curley Board of Aldermen Donovan Democratic City Committee Babson City Hall Ezra R. Thayer Storey, Thorndike & Thayer

Unclear Political Affiliations Probe Mentioned

A fragment notes a decision tied to potential political affiliations of some individuals. Details are sparse, with no names, dates, or locations provided to establish a full context.

Maine Boy Visitor Dies From Lockjaw

Allard W. Lunt, six, son of Mr and Mrs Percy T Lunt of Gardiner Maine, died yesterday at grandparents home in Somerville from tetanus after illness since Friday.

Allard W. Lunt Percy T. Lunt Gardiner F. C. Morrell Pearson Avenue Somerville

Copa de Oro Sets Early Pace in Grand Circuit Meet

Copa de Oro led the opening heat in 20 02 but finished behind Al leen Wilson as Baroness Virginia won the free-for-all trot. Czarvena, the favored trotter, faded to third as Magale Winder clinched the pacing division. Sonoma Girl captured the free-for-all trot.

Columbus Copa de Oro Alleen Wilson Czarvena Baroness Virginia S. J. Fleming Terre Haute Ind Magale Winder Sonoma

Rear Admiral Clark Ill in Fremont Home

Rear Admiral Charles E. Clark U S N famed for the Oregon run to Cuba during the Spanish American War is seriously ill at the Fremont home of President Rutherford B Hayes's son.

Trusted 10 Chum's Loyalty Tragedy at South Framingham

In South Framingham on September 22 a man named Hill shot his wife after she refused to elope, then killed himself. The husband says he trusted Hill as a staunch friend and laments that his wife's fidelity may cost her her life.

South Framingham Hill

Tragedy at Riverside as Hill Kills Woman Then Takes Own Life

Otto Giertz, a towerman, reports that Harry Hill killed his wife at their Riverside home in a morning assault before Hill shot himself. Hill, an elderly guest, fired after demanding elopement. the case left Mrs Giertz wounded and hospitalized while Hill left letters to his father in Delaware. Arthur Dobbins, another towerman, witnessed the scene and summoned help.

Otto Giertz Boston & Albany Riverside Eames Street Harry Hill Giertz Hill Gjertz

Recounts Sought in 13 Wards After City Primaries

Papers for recounts were filed by dissatisfied candidates in 18 of 25 city wards. Alderman Giblin and Councilman Goodwin sought wards for Democratic and Republican committees amid close returns. Graves Bagley led Ward votes, with Campbell Goodwin and a tie for remaining seats. Representative Shaw and OBrien filed for recounts in their wards and districts, while Butler Wilson faction pursued action in Ward areas.

Giblin Democratic McClellan Goodwin Graves- Bagley Campbell-Goodwin David B. Shaw J. Frank O’brien Boston Butler Wilson

Recount Requests Placed For Several Ward Elections

Voters in Loganites Ward 14 seek a recount of the ward committee vote. Recounts will target Representatives in Wards 18 19 20 21 and 15 and Senators in Wards 14 15 16. Court action may settle wards 18 and 19 disputes due to ballot misprint misplacing Joseph J Goode. Recounts start Monday at Faneuil Hall with filings due by evening.

Loganites O’bryan O'Connor Greenleaf Rousmaniere Joseph J. Goode House Timility House Ward Goode Faneuil Hall

Tropical Hurricane Ravages New Orleans Area

New Orleans and surrounding territory slowly recover from a tropical hurricane that began Sunday and persisted into Monday. Forty six lives are known lost and fifty five more reported missing. Property damage runs into millions as miles of land are laid waste and crops ruined with dwellings, cotton gins, and sugar mills leveled.

New Orleans

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