09 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
1
Boston readers react to President Taft and federal plans to sell Charlestown Navy Yard amid a $9 million Boston port development push. City leaders Congressmen and labor groups voice opposition while supporters argue yard removal frees land for redevelopment.
A dawn blaze at the 100 year old Old South Church in Reading endangers a nearby six story apartment building. Fire crews respond, neighbors awaken, and flying embers threaten adjacent wooden homes as residents aid firefighting efforts.
The Navy Department issued a brief statement yesterday citing joint army and navy board findings that the battleship Maine was blown up by an external explosion while in Havana Harbor.
In Portland Maine on December 8 1909 Rev Frank W Sandford leader of the Holy Ghost and Us Society faces federal charges for the death of six followers during a world cruise aboard the yacht Coronet An indictment accuses him of improper food provisions and failure to port for supplies The trial before Judge Clarence Hale opened with Sandford largely silent and nonresponsive to the proceedings
The Naval Board reports the Maine sank in Havana harbor from an exterior explosion near Frames 28 to 31 Port side. The blast ignited magazine A-14 M black powder and caused forward magazine explosions destroying the vessel. Secretary Meyer notes a possible further statement after President's review. The finding implies a mine rather than a dirigible torpedo.
The Post reports latest actions in the McNamara case with new filings and court dates. Lawyers for both sides prepare arguments as judges consider motions and the timeline moves forward.
The forecast for New England on Saturday calls for fair weather, with Sunday expected to be unsettled and likely to bring local rains. Winds will be moderate and variable, turning to a southern direction.
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