27 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
1
The Burrage model village in Hanson Plymouth county faces a sharp downturn as the Wirt Manufacturing Company linked to A C Burrage files for involuntary bankruptcy in Boston. Five petitioners claim about 1886 dollars, signaling broader industry action and potential closure.
London April 26 The Gladia tor's crew totals 28 dead or missing after the collision of the American liner St Paul and the British cruiser off the Isle of Wight. The St Paul was heavily damaged and pumped water constantly after backing away from the wreck.
The St Paul suffered a wreck after a snowstorm in the Solent as crew and pilots failed to avert collision with a rock. Captain Passow and officers refused comment while weather and tide hindered sighting. Great Britain argues slate paint reduced visibility, and boat deployment delayed by heavy snowfall before the incident continued on page I Sixth Column.
On April 25 the Missouri suffered a high pressure cylinder blowout in the port engine while en route from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara. Steam filled the engine room but no one was hurt. The ship reached Santa Barbara under the starboard engine only and a new cylinder head will be sent from Newport News to San Francisco for repairs.
A Boston man, John Campbell, was killed by a train in Philadelphia. He had lived with his widowed mother, Effie Campbell, at 36 East Dedham Street.
Hardwick Vermont officials say an audit into the missing town clerk and treasurer Mark F. Foster has uncovered discrepancies totaling between 5000 and 6000 dollars. The Selectmen, acting as auditors, announced the finding after a formal inquiry begun April 19.
Mr. Foster, town clerk and treasurer, also serving as clerk and treasurer of the village corporation and graded school district, vanishes after leaving Hardwick last Sunday with a team to Montpelier. He did not return as planned for the annual examination of village accounts, prompting a broader auditor-led inquiry. He is about 35 to 40, with wife, three children and an aged mother, and recently moved from Woodbury five years ago, holding his offices for roughly three years.
Scranton defeated the Boston Americans 2 to 0 as Steele, released to Scranton, appeared in the home club’s box. Fred Tenney to face his former teammates on the South End grounds today amid noted improvement in hitting and base running by both clubs.
The city faced record heat with high humidity north of Jacksonville. Heat drove residents indoors seeking shade and relief as temperatures broke April records.
A brief note directs readers to page 8 for incident reports tied to Sunday’s heat wave affecting residents. The item references ongoing coverage and where to find detailed casualty and safety information.
Forecast calls for showers and cooler conditions in Boston and New England Monday afternoon or night, then local rains and colder Tuesday with brisk variable winds becoming northwest by Tuesday morning. Eastern New York also expects showers and cooler conditions Monday with local rains Tuesday and northwest winds by night.
The National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford announces it has adjusted and paid in spot cash all Chelsea fire losses except two claims held up by police or the street railway claim awaiting time to file. It cites 1904 Baltimore and 1906 San Francisco payments as proof of prompt relief and notes assets exceeding 7 million dollars. The Mechanics & Traders Insurance of New Orleans and The F Lin of Wheeling are under its management, with Chelsea losses delayed only by claim preparation needs.
Fall River reports a dynamite blast damaged a $750000 steel bridge under construction linking Fall River and Somerset. Police seek two strangers seen on the bridge. 45 pounds of dynamite used, girders displaced, pier cracked, reopening could be delayed.
Gems valued at 10000 dollars belonging to Mrs Arnold Lawson wife of Boston financier Arnold Lawson are reported stolen. The jewels were held by T A McIntyre head of the failed brokerage firm McIntyre Co amid an estate accounting demanded by Mrs Lawson stepson daughter-in-law and former wife of Herbert Barnum Seeley.
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