03 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1907
Page
1
Freeman H. Jackson a former motorman petitions Superior Court for an auditor to settle a $607 overtime claim against the Boston L. The action is described as very unique and possibly the first of its kind against the railway.
Jackson argues persistent overtime entitlement under the statute and required hours. The bill lists over 100 items including a two and a half hour work charge, despite his presence in the claim department during that period. The case draws keen interest from thousands of street railway workers.
Millbury December report on Mrs. Louisa Taft mother of the Secretary of War notes her condition practically unchanged with slight daily weakness according to her physician.
Washington dispatch reports the jurors failed to reach a verdict by 10 p.m. in the Anna M. Bradley murder trial of ex Senator Arthur Brown case. Judge Stafford ordered the panel locked up until 10 a.m. tomorrow as Bradley remained under guard, voicing confidence in acquittal. The judge rejected emotional insanity as a defense and stressed that sane mental state up to the crime sustains a presumption of sanity at the time.
Burns defeats Moir in ten hard rounds as the Gunner endures relentless punishment. The bout showcased Burns' precision and stamina while Moir fought back with grit before the referee’s decision.
London report details a brutal ring defeat as Gunner Moir, once England’s heavyweight champion, loses to American Tommy Burns in a National Sporting Club bout. Burns dominates from the start using speed and agility, while Moir’s size proves no match for the American’s quick combinations and footwork.
Daniel J. O Connell 37 of 14 Oak Street Cambridgeport died at home after a Tuesday night assault in Boston. He suffered four skull fractures and was found on Leverett Street near Brighton. Police arrested a drunkenness suspect. O Connell later said an unknown man robbed him of 10 dollars in Pie Alley.
The Canadian Pacific steamship Mount Temple struck Iron Bound Island at the Lahave River mouth in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With 630 passengers and 100 crew aboard, all survived after hours of exposure andprivation, a remarkable sea tale of survival with no fatalities.
A south east snowstorm drove the Mount Temple 60 miles west of port at 3 am. Captain Boothby steered toward Kingsburg but wrecked on Iron Bound Island. With boats damaged and seas high, passengers faced a perilous ascent as a breeches-buoy basket was prepared to land them from the cliff.
Patrolman Edward R. Olds of Station 15 saved seven year old Olive E. Johnson from being crushed by an inbound Scollay Square subway car on Main Street. He dragged her clear, but suffered serious injuries. Olive, a Warren School first grader, lost two front teeth and endured facial and body abrasions.
Casey expresses support for Mayor Casey and M Farrland in a political move. The report notes renewed backing by Casey for the mayoral candidate and mentions potential implications for local leadership.
Former Assistant US District Attorney John H. Casey endorsed Mayor Fitzgerald amid a murky campaign. Moran, Hibbard, and Coulthurst remained unmoved as Independence League figures pressed officials. Republican leaders hinted at another surprise while Casey released his statement.
A public figure declares no support for Hib bard and states support for Democrat John F Fitzgerald. He criticizes the Good Government Association choice and explains he will vote for Fitzgerald as the better man for the office.
Radford Cecil S Hlope a Chelsea citizen died at the Relief Station Boston at 2 18 yesterday afternoon crushed by an elevator in the John R Ainsley building 19 Chauncy street The elevator descended on him He was about 50 years old and resided at 45 Garland street Chelsea He was treasurer of the First Congregational Church of Chelsea The accident was not reported to the Boston police.
Weather forecast for New England calls for fair skies in Boston and vicinity Tuesday and Wednesday with fresh west winds. Snow flurries are possible Tuesday night into Wednesday in the northern portion, according to the official forecast from Washington.
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