12 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
1
Chair James K. Jones of the national party says modifications to Chicago or Kansas City's platforms are possible but unlikely to be radical. He notes it is reasonable to expect some adjustments, though specifics remain uncertain.
A youth named Mc Keen, lured by a colored woman inviting him to 37 Anderson street, explored the apartments and wandered the streets penniless. He sought help from a police officer who escorted him to Station 3. Officers arrested a woman named Mary Jones at 37 Anderson street with $11.3 on her person.
In Haverhill on April 11 two men plunged into the floodwaters of the Merrimac River to save children in danger. Edward W. Lang grabbed a girl from Water Street wharf, holding a tree limb for support until aid arrived. Daniel Kelleher saved 6-year-old Howard Davis at Bradford shore as river men assisted. A third boy, unnamed, was rescued at the post office basement after a bench toppled.
The forecast calls for fair weather in New England on Friday and Saturday with fresh northeasterly winds. In eastern New York the outlook is fair Friday, with cloudy conditions and fresh northeasterly winds likely.
A Boston woman Mrs George McDonald with six children is wandering the city seeking her husband who promised to meet her at the Halifax boat. He arrived two weeks earlier from Halifax and searched all day without locating her or their children.
In a crowded scene, Joseph Bisch alias George Fisher resisted four officers as he tried to sell stolen horse harness parts near Cross Street. He was captured after a chaotic struggle, photographed, and Bertillon measured. authorities noted his strong build and prior larceny terms.
The Legislature is likely to pass a measure replacing the Police Commission with an Excise Board of three, to appoint a Police Superintendent. The Metropolitan Affairs Committee reported against abolition bills, and backed the Russell proposal. Debate included home rule and referendum terms, with nine to four votes on substitutions. The House will consider the committee's report Monday.
During a three hour afternoon session the council debated abolishing the board. Mr. Schofield moved a reconsideration of the morning vote, and the motion prevailed. Discussion covered Baker and McNary bills with dissenters noted, and Mr. Russell proposed an excise commission of three and a one head Police Commission.
Boston Common Council discusses opening the lion’s head at the Old State House to reveal a hidden message. A separate measure funds a $100,000 loan to study creating a Franklin Park menagerie with potential $75,000 to $100,000 annual upkeep. The council also plans a Twenty sixth Regiment welcome home and roger Wolcott memorial services.
Brussels reports a 1,000,000 florins donation to Mr. Kruger from the Dutch Transvaal committee for Boer relief. Kruger's circle claims Loydsdoran to Zoutpansberg is heavily fortified defying Britain. News on peace talks remains unconfirmed as censor passes report and no denial issued. Lord Methuen leaves hospital after illness.
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