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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1909

Page

1

Boston Mayor Hibbard responds to Good Government claim

Fitzwilliam New Hampshire mayor Hibbard replies to City Affairs criticism by presenting figures that he outperforms ex Governors Bates and Guild as a vote getter and asserts he is the strongest Republican vote getter in Boston with backers including Storrow.

Hibbard Fitzwilliam N. H City Affairs Good Government Association Bates Guild Storrow Republican Party Boston

Storrow Leaflet No 1 Referenced by City Affairs

The Hibbard statement cites City Affairs as "Storrow Leaflet No. 1" and urges that Mr. Storrow be elected, with continuation noted on Page 4 First Column.

Hibbard Storrow

Hold-Up Gang Robs Shawmut Ave Store At Gunpoint

Three men believed from a West gang robbed David Temkin at 122 Shawmut avenue last night. A revolver covered him as they took $260 from an inside pocket and $10 from the register. Temkin alerted Station 5 and police circulated a description of the trio. The youngest appeared about 20, wore a light golf cap. the second about 25 in a light overcoat. the oldest about 30 in dark clothes.

South End David ‘Lemkin Shawmut Avenue Temkin

District Assembly Leader Dismisses Boston & Maine Strike Rumor

Michael O'Meara secretary of District Assembly K of L said last night there is absolutely no likelihood of a strike by Boston and Maine railroad freight handlers and none is anticipated, addressing the rumor from yesterday.

Michael O’meara K. of L Boston & Maine Railroad

Precision Waltham Watches Face Regulation and Overhaul

Waltham watches are praised for precise timekeeping yet advised to undergo regulation and overhaul before use to ensure accuracy and reliability.

How to Buy a Watch From Regular Jewelers

Regular jewelers or watchmakers handle watch purchases, not general stores. When buying a Waltham Watch, ask your jeweler for one adjusted to temperature and position to ensure accuracy.

N. B

Mutinous Filipinos to be Shot at Davao Plaza

Fourteen men from the second native constabulary company at Davao Mindanao were condemned to death for murder after mutinying June 6. The killings stem from an attack on the town when the mutineers returned. Executions would occur at Davao Plaza if the Supreme Court affirms and clemency is not granted.

Manila Native Constabulary Davao Mindano Roy Libby Davao Plaza Supreme Court

Town cooks dinner over governor's stove

The Kansas executive mansion became a neighbor cook camp after a gas failure. Governor Stubbs provided coal from the state prison mine, feeding neighbors with pots and pans as women arrived with dishes and food, a numbered system issued by Mrs. Stubbs to manage the crowd.

Topeka Kan Stubbs

Cook's Polar Records Questioned as Alleged Fake

New York December 9 The Times publishes sworn affidavits by August W Loose a pilot and navigator and George H Dunkle an insurance broker claiming Dr Cook promised 4000 to aid in making polar records now at the University of Copenhagen They allege the full record is a fake and cite a penciled memorandum directing observations from Svartevaag to the Pole They say they were to receive 2500 upfront and 1500 later.

New York the Times August W. Loose George H. Dunkle Cook University of Copenhagen Svartevaag

Collision injures fifteen in Massachusetts and Columbus incident

Fifteen people were hurt when an inbound North Cambridge electric car collided with an outbound car at Massachusetts and Columbus avenues at 6 30 last night. Passengers panicked as investigators planned to determine if a missed switch caused the inbound car to fail to divert south.

Cambridge Massachusetts and Columbus Avenues

Train Tram Collision Witnesses Describe Chaos

Lights went out in both cars and a moment of silence followed as passengers were hurled into aisles. Women and men fought to reach blocked exits while others, crushed beneath bodies, screamed for aid. A crowd formed and aided injured passengers, many brought to a nearby drug store for treatment.

Marathon Waltz Ends as Mayor Halts 15 Hour Contest

In Butte Montana Mayor Charles H Nevin halted a marathon waltz contest after nearly 15 hours with no nourishment. Three of 53 couples were stopped and six women were hospitalized for injuries and exhaustion. Spectators numbered about 500 as officers intervened to end the event on advice of physicians.

Butte Mont Charles H. Nevin

Taft Tariff Ideas Discussed by MacVeagh and Roberts

Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh and George E. Roberts president of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago explained President Taft's tariff stance after the State of the Union message at the Massachusetts Bankers Association dinner.

Congress the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh George E. Roberts Commercial National Bank of Chicago Massachusetts Bankers’ Association Hotel Somerset MacVeagh Taft

New York Bars All Football in Public Schools

After January 1 1910 football is barred from public schools in Greater New York by the Board of Education. James IX Sullivan opposed the move and urged referring the question to an athletics committee, but was defeated.

New York World New York Greater New York Board of Education James IX. Sullivan Amateur Athletic Union

Tariff Revision Debate Shows Shift Toward Low Tariffs

The speech outlines downward tariff revision concerns and warns against hasty changes before the tariff board finishes study. MacVeagh notes Republican platform shift toward lower tariffs and urges bankers to heed public sentiment. Roberts of Chicago proposes two banking remedy plans as the money question is examined.

Taft Tariff Board MacVeagh Republican Party George E. Roberts Chicago

College Board Debates Football Rules Change

Sullivan accuses the rules committee of tampering with football to reduce danger while opponents urge restraint. Coudert cites season fatalities and argues athletics should develop, noting Columbia College abolished football after due study. Jeffries praises boxing as a counterpoint to football's team play and danger.

Sullivan Columbia College Jeffries

Boston School Board Examines Football Ban Influence

New York Board bans football in schools may prompt Boston action. James P. Magenis says the Boston committee has not yet considered abolition and should review the issue, calling a conference with physical instructors before deciding.

New York Boston James P. Magenis

Grip-Fr John’s Medicine Aids Throat and Lungs

An advertisement proclaims Grip-Fr John’s Medicine as the best remedy for throat and lung ailments. It highlights healing properties and urges readers to try the product for relief.

Fr. John

Hattie LeBlanc Linked to Slaying After Laundry Escape

In Waltham on December 8, Hattie LeBlanc alters her story about the night of the shooting. She now says Glover urged her to hurry as they fled the laundry, then she was pushed from a window just as shots rang out. She had earlier accompanied Mrs. Glover to the Scenic Theatre in Wal tham.

Hattie le Blanc Glover Waltham Hattie We Blanc Hattie Hattie LeBlanc

Hattie Le Blanc Held for Grand Jury in Glover Case

In Waltham District Court Judge Enos T. Luce holds 16 year old Hattie Le Blanc for the grand jury after a private January session. The proceeding follows a dying statement from Clarence F. Glover claiming Le Blanc killed him in a Waltham laundry on November 20.

Waltham Dec Hattie le Blanc Enos T. Luce Clarence F. Glover Luce East Cambridge Miss

Boston Forecast Calls for Cold, Fair Weather

Ide forecast for Boston and vicinity notes Thursday fair and colder with Wriday fair and continued cold and west to northwest winds. Washington forecast: New England fair and colder Thursday and Friday with moderate west winds.

Boston Wriday Washington New England

Yesterday's Temperature Averages Reported

Yesterday's high and low temperatures are listed with hourly values and a dated summary. The average temperature for yesterday is 56, with a year ago average of 35. Notable readings include 39, 36, 38, and 31 degrees across different times, per Thompson's Spa furnishings.

Thompson's Spa Cnes

Dreyfus Considers Compromise as Heydler Election Looms

Dreyfus suggests Heydler’s possible fall from the election and hints at backing a compromise candidate. Other items note Rindge Manual School abolishing basketball, Oldfield breaking auto race records, and seven teams tied in a bicse’e¢ race. Football changes are not expected soon.

Dreyfus Heydler Rindge Manual School Oldfield

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