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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1907

Page

12

Seaman Says Christian Science Split Up His Home

Frank Seaman declares his domestic life broke over disagreement with Mrs. Eddy’s church and Maeterlinck book reading. He denies a San Francisco divorce residence plan while Mrs. Seaman contends with Yonkers church ties and a major building fund role.

New York Maeterlinck Mrs. Seaman Muneterlinck Alice Seaman William D. Chase William Street Perdita Wolff Yonkers

Barber Starts Town Boom in Potapoag

In Potapoag, residents fear a shift of the town center as a sudden industrial boom unfolds after Eli Newcomb opens a barber shop. The longtime local journalist sparked the move with a large sign and plans for rapid growth in the quiet community.

Brookfield Potapoag Eli Newcomb

Frank Gaffney rearrested in Portsmouth burglary case

Frank Gaffney, freed from Dover jail for a Rochester house breaking and entering, was recaptured early Sunday in the Jenny H. Payne wholesale liquor store on State street. He had just wrecked the cash register and was ready to flee with money and liquor.

Portsmouth N. H Frank Gaffney Dover Rochester Jienny H. Payne State Street Ife

Banana Eating Contest Between Two Indiana Men

Owensville Indiana September 28 A banana dealing contest is arranged between Senator Jim Walker of Owensville and Melvin Smith of Petersburg. Smith ate 48 bananas in two hours then consumed two pounds of bologna and one pound of crackers without water.

Owensville Ind Jim Walker This Place Melvin Smith Petersburg Smith

Mark Ayres Dies Suddenly in Portsmouth

Mark W. Ayres, assistant postmaster in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, died suddenly at his home. The brief notice states Ayres, age unknown, collapsed at home leading to death. his tenure at the post office and immediate service details are unclear in the fragment.

Portsmouth N. H Mark W. Ayers

Diphtheria Quarantine Hits Putnam House in Bennington

Six diphtheria cases detected in Bennington Vermont all within the Putnam House lead to a quarantine by the Board of Selectmen. About 80 guests must stay under guard for several days as cases include the landlady’s wife Miss Valduit a guest and four hotel employees. Cases surfaced in the past 48 hours near the Bennington monument.

Bennington Putnam House Board of Selectmen P. C. Cornell Bennington Monument

Body found hanged in burned shed in South Boston

Limp ghastly figure suspended from a charred beam was discovered by Michael King in a recently burned shed on A Street, South Boston. The victim crawled into the ruins and hanged himself in the early afternoon. Officer Walden assisted to cut down the body. A Polander, Frank Kalbsky of 6 Loring Street identified the man as Edward Carroll, a former boarder who had left the area about two months earlier.

Boston Michael King King Walden Frank Wallesky Loring Street Edward Carroll Carroll Kalbsky

Girls Against Fairbanks Steal Delegate Support

Delegates to the Indiana Methodist conference discuss the defeat of Vice-President Fairbanks as a Baltimore conference delegate. A veteran minister credits the Methodist girls for the loss, saying they would not support cocktails or saloons.

Columbus Ind Fairbanks Baltimore

Druggist Turned Burglar Arrested In New Rochelle

Samuel Bolin a prisoner here on a charge of attempted burglary is described as physician druggist chemist and burglar He runs a drug store in Harlem and police say he was caught breaking into a hardware store The case highlights a man with varied professional callings and a criminal act in New Rochelle on September 29.

New Rochelle N. Y Samuel Bolin Ife Harlem Bolin

Auto Crash Thrills Passersby at City Corner

Several unknown men fled unharmed after a wet street skid sent their car into a curb at the Darmouth and Buckingham intersection. The sedan, owned by a New York broker, was badly damaged and all occupants were thrown onto the pavement.

Darmouth Buckingham Streets New York

Elizabeth Stanley Weds Thomas Rose in South Boston Church

Miss Elizabeth daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley of 214 Fourth Street and Mr Thomas Rose of East Boston were married last night at St Peter and Paul s Church South Boston the Rev John J Brady officiated The couple will live at 509 Fifth Street South Boston

Elizabeth Stanley Fourth Street Thomas Rose East Boston St. Peter and Paul’s Church South Boston John J. Brady Fifth Street

New French Play Withdrawn After Two Nights

Paris reports the comedy Jou jou Tragique was pulled from the Gymnase Theatre after only two performances. The first night drew loud mockery of the elevated dialogue attributed to all roles, prompting its removal.

Paris Gymnase Theatre

Sullivan and Teahan Wed at St Patrick’s Church

James T Sullivan automobile editor of the Globe and Miss Minnie G Teahan were married last evening at St Patrick s Church in Providence by Father William B Finlay. The ceremony concluded the service and united the couple in marriage.

James T. Sullivan the Globe Minnie G. Teahan St. Patrick's Church William B&b

Man Charged in Street Fight Slashing Incident

A 50 year old man of 52 Phillips Street was taken into custody after a disturbance on Joy Street ended with a slash across the face. Police report details indicate a violent confrontation and arrest for assault.

Joy Street Phillips

Jealousy Alleged as Motive in Colebrook Murder

Louis Gadwah declares innocence amid Colebrook murder coverage. Police suggest jealousy as motive and note evidence over an $800 trade plus hidden revolver details. Narratives include family tensions and a hearing, with Molly Merrill turning over a revolver to police chief Carr for safekeeping.

Purses, puppy and arrest connect crime near Martin farm

Louis Gadwah, held at the Martin farm four miles from the village, was arrested after a pup carried a purse containing $80 to the house. Gadwah asked to wash his hands, deputies left him briefly, and a key set linked to his trunk at James Bumford’s home. Mrs Merrill recalls Dave Laugheron visiting last Wednesday afternoon.

Louis Gadwah Martin Martin Farm Kelsey Carr Gadwah James Bumford Merrills South Columbia Colebrook Merrill

Simchas Torah Festival Begins At Sundown Tonight

Simchas Torah, the joyous Jewish festival, begins at sundown tonight and continues until sundown Tuesday. Orthodox homes plan merrymaking as synagogues fill with worshippers and the Torah scrolls are carried around the sanctuary. concluding tabernacles services occur Tuesday with a children's harvest festival to follow at Temple Israel on Commonwealth Avenue.

Feast of Tabernacles New Temple Israel Commonwealth Avenue

Eames Takes New Roles in Paris Opera Prep

Mme Emma Eames, in robust health in Paris, prepares for the New York season. She has learned two new roles, Leonora in Trovatore for January at the Metropolitan Opera House and Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, and is studying a rose in Mascagni's Japanese opera.

Paris Mme Emma Eames New York Leonora Metropolitan Opera House Donna Anna Rose Mascagni

Gadwah Denies Murder in Interview With The Fost

Louis Gadwah speaks to The Fost denying involvement in the death of David Laugheron. He says he never killed Dave Laugheron, notes past accusations, and asserts he was not in the killing night. Laugheron, a friend, was buried yesterday.

The Fost Louis Gadwah David Laugheron Post Gadwah Dave Laugheron Mr. Laugheron Colebrook Merrill South Columbia

Auto party hunting dog after Wasshbury crash

In Waterbury Connecticut last night two touring cars collided on a dark 10 foot road west of Waterbury. Six people were shaken up and some needed a physician. Passengers included M Ellsworth Berton of Boston and Sarah E Comstock of New York with C E Hoskins and Miss Adelaide Hosking. Miss Hosking owns a golden brindle Boston terrier valued at 324 that fled during the crash. The group remains at a Middlebury farmhouse seeking the dog.

Waterbury Conn M. Ellsworth Berton Boston Sarah E. Comstock New York C. E. Hoskins Adelaide Hosking Hoskins Middlebury

Looking for Lost Sister in South Boston

Mrs. B E Roberts of 4 Clapp place South Boston asks the Post to locate her sister Mrs Edward Percival missing for 23 years. In 1882 Mrs Percival lived on Washington street Roxbury and later traveled abroad. While in England she met Mr Percival. Her Roxbury husband died in 1883 and Flo left a large fortune to his widow.

Seaman Yonkers Napanoch First Church of Christ, Scientist Mother Church Boston B. E. Roberts Clapp Place South Boston Edward Percival

Home of the Overcoat Advertisement Snippet

An old classified style ad notes a price of 35.90 and 4.99 with a claimed value of 10 dollars. It lists F. Grav'Yo. at Washington and Han over streets and reads like a local shop promotion.

Washington and Hanover Streets F. Gray Co Washington Tanover Streets Ade

Kellogg Discusses Harriman Prosecution At White House

Washington reports Kellogg and the President discussed pursuing Harriman in relation to railroad affairs after completing the Standard Oil inquiry. Bonaparte also held a long conference with Kellogg on the merger and promised earnest handling of Harriman's railroad business.

Washington Harriman Frank B. Kellogg Standard Oilmen Kellogg Standard OM Union- Southern Pacific Bonaparte

National Officers Address Lynn A. C. H.

Division 7 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Lynn held a large afternoon meeting at Eagle Hall. Speakers included National President Matthew Cummings of Boston, State President John J. Rogers of Worcester, and Essex County President Hieber McKenna of Haverhill. M. J. Ahearn presided.

Lynn Ancient Order of Hibernians Eagle Hall Mgr Arthur J. Teeling D. D Matthew Cummings Boston John J. Rogers Worcester Essex County Hieber McKenna Haverhill M. J. Ahearn

Pickwick-like M P Alfred Davies Dies in London

Alfred Davies once a member of Parliament and nicknamed the Pickwick of the House for his Dickensian resemblance died this week in London.

London Alfred Davies Pickwick Leech Dickens

Casey Boom Supposed Mayor Bid Hits Republican Rank

Rumors say John H. Casey former assistant U S district attorney may lead a Republican bid to unseat John F. Fitzgerald in Boston. City machine backing and clergy support are cited, though committee leaders deny any plan and others hint at an internal sensation in preparation.

John F. Fitzgerald John H. Casey United States Casey Republican City Committee Edward G. Graves Graves Post Eee T O'Meara Postmaster Hibbard Louis A. Frothinghaam Fitzgerald Boston

Republicans Prepare Convention Committees at Symphony Hall

The Republican executive committee convenes at 11 to form vari ous committees for the Saturday convention at Symphony Hall, with the full State committee meeting in the afternoon to act on execu tive selections. Congressman William S. Greene of Fall River chairs the resolutions committee.

William 8. Greene Fall River

Not to Move Pope's Body Move Postponed Indefinitely

In Rome Cardinal Satolli said the removal of Pope Leo XIII’s body to Perugia is postponed indefinitely. The body will likely remain in the provisional tomb at St. Peter’s for several years.

Rome Satolli Perugia St. John Lateran Leo XIII St. Peter's

Prettiest Girls Called Stupid by Medical Press Editor

London reports the Medical Press and Circular declares prettiest girls are notoriously the stupidest. The editor argues that exams for girls before marriage would be stagering and ill advised.

London Medical

Tobacco firm sues Chinese makers for trademark infringement

SHANGHAI Sept 29 The British American Tobacco Company files suit against Chinese cigarette manufacturers alleging trademark infringement.

Tobacco Trust British- American Tobacco Company

Mayors Cabinet Hopefuls Stir Republican District Attorney Fight

Republican candidates for district attorney in Boston include Jesse Gove Walter Webster John Berry and George Tinkham. Democratic strategists say Republican split could ease Fitzgeralds path to renomination as party leaders weigh party unity and the strength of Moran in the city race.

John J. Fitzgerald Suffolk County Boston Fitzgerald Moran Jesse Gove East Boston John I. Berry Dorchester Walter A. Webster Ward 22 George Holden Tinkham Back Bay Ward Rpublican Gove Webster Berry Tinkham

Toomey Death Declared Natural Causes

An autopsy on 17 year old James F. E. Toomey of Revere found he died from natural causes due to an enlarged heart. The body was found in a field on Prospect Hill Saturday morning.

Stedman James FE. Toomey Revere Prospect Hill

Hoar Statue Delayed By Site Issue In Worcester

Statues of late Senator George Frisbin Hoar near completion but no site chosen in Worcester area. meanwhile 53 year old lodger John Shill of 07 Waltham Street dies of natural causes after collapsing at home, found by landlady.

Worcester George Frisbin Hoar John Shill Waltham Street

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Eddynte Mark Ayres KEW Jaugheron Dave Laugheron James T.carr Police of Starks Ispot Nathan Merrill Colebrook, N.1 I David Laugheron Simchas Torah Eames Ody Miss Hoskins Lynn A. C. H Pickwick OF HOUSE Portland Elcin Waltham Illinois Prudential Supply CO Washington St JH. Casey O’meara Pope Gray Co Hanover Toomey John Shea Ingrain Garpet Oem Z Hall Ture CO Tremont St Follis St
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