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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
10
Mayor Fitzgerald rebukes the Board of Pauper Institutions for defying the city charter. He cites that the mayor has general supervision and may remove department heads for cause. He says the controversy is closed and notes inmates on the island are in splendid condition.
Randolph Aug 24 following investigation into the early morning burglary of the post office 2000 to 8000 in cash and stamps were stolen. Inspectors and police name a gang of yeggs with two men described seen near the office. Inspector C E Jennings of Boston is on the case.
Late last night a report said John J. McMahon Jr stood with rocks in each hand in front of a Charles Street Italian store and challenged the Italians to come out. Four officers went to the scene but McMahon and friends had left. McMahon Sr, stabbed twice in the breast, is recovering at Malden Hospital.
Authorities on agriculture addressed 600 Grangers at the Quaboag Grange annual field day in West Brookfield. Speakers included G. M. Twitchell state lecturer of Maine Grange J. L. Ellsworth Worcester secretary of the State Board of Agriculture and George M. Whitaker Washington dairy inspector of the national dairy division.
News reports a squall on Lake Ontario last night likely claimed the lives of broker George Dewitt of New York City his wife and R. W. Wenborn of Cape Vincent. They disappeared from a 20 foot launch six miles offshore while fishing.
A chase yesterday near North and Richmond streets ended in a fight with a North End policeman. The suspect Louis Goldman of New York was captured and charged with breaking and entering and attempted larceny. Police recovered jewelry and silverware worth 3000 dollars, plus a cache of revolvers and jimmies.
Dr John Sinclair's murder trial is suspended after chief government witness Walter Clark and elevator operator William Washington are arrested and each posted $10,000 bail for an August 28 hearing. Juror Alfred Green reported a $50 bribe attempt, with Green's mother-in-law Mrs Mary E Hamilton summoned for testimony. Washington claimed lack of understanding of the charges while street singer Washington hails from 64 West Canton Street. Clark jailed. Washington pleaded not guilty.
Donald Campbell an 18 year old butler for Mrs. John Sloane of New York drowned while boating alone in Laurel Lake Lenox. He had recently arrived from Scotland with his brother, who also works for the Sloane household.
Peter Doris was arraigned in Municipal Court before Judge Bennett on charges of breaking into Dr. J. L. Mahoney’s Huntington Avenue home. He is accused of stealing jewelry silverware paintings and bric-a-brac and inspector Murphy says he may be linked to other burglaries. Doris, about 22, of Charlestown, was held in $1200 for a hearing August 30.
George W. Harris, an over eighty resident of Jamaica Plain, collapsed and died at the National Bank of Commerce on Washington Street as he prepared to leave. Doctors at Emergency Hospital attributed the death to natural causes.
Police say the death of a man believed to be James Walmsly of Boston was self-inflicted after his body washed ashore at Ware Beach near Clifton station. Conductor Lyon identified the passenger who arrived on the Boston & Maine train late last night. The corpse showed hours in the water, with spectacles bearing the name Leon Cc. Collins found in the coat pocket. The clothing appeared worn and poor.
About 30 friends gathered at the Murray home in Malden on August 24 to give Sadie Frances Murray and Henry Nicholson Stevens a tin shower before their upcoming marriage. The couple plans a ceremony at their Highland Avenue residence with both families in attendance.
A wedding plan emerges after a surprise shower at 36 Phillips Street. Miss Mur ray and Mr. Stevens will wed Monday afternoon September 3 at Sacred Heart Church rectory. Local musicians featured include Helen G Harrington Frank G Sullivan Ella Howard Jen nie Terry and Sadie F Murray.
The Gaelic field day committee at Locust street grounds on Labor Day met at the Langham Hotel to approve new events. They added high jump running hop step and jump and broad jump to the original lineup.
Mrs. Winona L. Taft sues Attorney Russell W. Taft son of the late Chief Judge R. S. Taft for divorce. Co respondent is Miss Bessie B. Cilley. The case stems from Taft's separation after Miss Cilley became his stenographer. The suit is set for next month in St Albans and follows another suit filed within a year. A separate suit by Taft against Charles E. Walker alleges alienation of Mrs. Taft's affections.
A Times London copyright reports Lord Kelvin arguing that radium arises from a confluence of atomic motions since solar system formation. He suggests helium and lead atoms forming radium were later grouped in granite under high pressure, with atoms protected from explosive dispersal.
A man and woman attempted to enter the East Douglas railroad station early today. John J. Murphy, an operator, exchanged gunfire with the pair. the couple fled toward Blackstone after Murphy was forced to miss. One man was struck by wheels but no one else was reported hurt.
James Welch 17 of 44 Clinton Street Nonantum was run over by his own garbage team in Newton Centre early today. He had just completed a load when the horse refused to move and Welch was injured.
Demand proves popularity as blue serge remains the top summer fabric. All best suits sold out with only a few left and the remaining low priced suits are marked down for quick disposal to clear inventory.
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