27 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1907
Page
1
The council passed a 75,000 water loan named by the Finance Commission and an appropriation of 165,000 from department surplus, bringing water mains spending to 240,000 this year. Alderman Curley accused the Finance Commission of political delay, while Aldermen Clark supported the loan and Bangs opposed it.
Dover police disclose the death of a young woman found in the house of Dr. Harry Stackpole in a fashionable Dover neighborhood. The woman’s identity, origin, and details remain unknown as investigators release few facts about the case.
A young woman known only as Kitty, about 24, rented a room in Dr. Stackpole’s house in Dover. She was found dead in her room last Saturday after the doctor’s Boston trip. Deputies investigate identity and cause, with no arrests yet. authorities guard details while probing possible operation related death.
The Finance Commission’s 75000 water loan was rejected by a 35 to 14 vote. Only 56 members answered a mayoral urgent call. Several members sang popular songs in the ante-room during loan order discussion, forcing the doors to be closed.
The Board of Aldermen approved a $75,000 water loan and an appropriation of $165,000 from surplus department income for water mains. Alderman Curley attacked the Finance Commission over delays in appointing eight extra deputy sealers of weights and measures, claiming political motives. Mayor Fitzgerald surprised City Hall by proposing the $75,000 loan instead of $200,000, amid reports that the original loan was $800,000.
A fragmentary ad-like line mentions Father John’s Medicine and a testimonial about its efficacy. The snippet notes a person named Perkins from 1934 Durford Street in Philadelphia and references a builder and flesh producer.
Weavers in Fall River seek a single fixed standard of length for woven goods as wage basis. Manufacturers favor two standards. Tomorrow’s conference will decide the issue amid warnings of potential trouble if no single standard is adopted. Weavers’ leaders call the single standard essential. owners remain silent.
Wide eyed crowds greeted Prince Wilhelm during a bustling Boston visit after Worcester feted him. The itinerary shows breakfasts with Mayor Fitzgerald, tours including Harvard, a private lunch by James H Kidder, and a sail to Nahant aboard Major Charles Hayden's Waconda yacht.
Thomas Mullen of Boston pleaded guilty in Watertown Police Court to stealing three tomatoes from Winthrop Stone farm in East Watertown. He was sentenced to 60 days in the House of Correction and did not appeal.
Prince Wilhelm, fluent in English, tells a Post reporter his reception in Worcester and Boston has been warm. He notes Boston appears beautiful, praises Swedish American MA community for its proud record and prosperity, and looks forward to more time in Boston.
Umpire aids Cubs in double header win over Tenney. Grapple scores easy victory at Sava oge. Favorites stumble in opening gar of grand circuit at Narraganset Park. Clean breaks rule boxing in Philadelphia bouts. Schreck targets Burns if he defeats Kauffman Thursday.
Fire across East Boston and Revere Beach plumes of flame light the night as the five masted schooner Jane Palmer carrying 5000 tons of coal burns near the Massachusetts Wharf Coal Company pier. The crew and passengers escape. losses top $200,000 with apartments in Revere ruined and a Boston & Maine yard fire inflicting about $1000 damage.
A massive blaze swept the Jane Palmer at Massachusetts Wharf East Boston just before 11 PM. Gasoline or coal damp fueled the explosion and flame as crew leapt to the pier and a rescue boat carried the captain’s wife and child to safety. The Leyland liner Devonian aided in the crisis while embers set the fireboat and seven passenger cars ablaze. The blaze caused about $20,000 in damage as the outer hoisting tower collapsed and officials fought the flames in relays.
London Aug 26 The House of Lords passed by 98 to 54 votes a bill making marriage with a deceased wife's sister legal in Great Britain. The move ends a long legislative struggle dating to church history and followed royal commission work begun in 1847 with multiple attempts in parliament since 1849.
Forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions in Boston and nearby areas with increasing cloudiness and light westerly to variable winds. Eastern New York should see fair, slightly warmer weather Tuesday and Wednesday with partly cloudy skies and possible evening showers, winds shifting from west to east.
Holiday schedule notes weekend service with cars from Park square every 15 minutes. Subway connections available with extra cars at Chestnut Hill for Saturday Sunday and Labor Day travel.
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