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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
12
In Washington on December 10 Andrew Carnegie announced a gift of 2 million dollars to the Carnegie Institute endowment, increasing the fund to 12 million. The dinner for the institute's board of trustees included leading scientists and public figures.
A rain drenched parade of about 500 North End Republicans stormed to City Hall shouting the Rogues March to jeer mayor Fitzgerald. Cheers for Hibbard and denouncements of the Fitz administration filled the street while the Dearos blocked the gate and vented their anger, despite the downpour.
The Dorothea Dix Hall Senior Dramatic Club stages a concert and dance at Berkeley Hall to aid Dorothea Dix Hall. Performers include May Gorham pianist Evelyn Jones monologist Marie Gregory reader Ruth Shannon singer Carl Aplana impersonator Harry Hoyt and others as listed.
A five story York building at 97 to 109 Albany street in Boston caught fire last evening causing about 150000 dollars in damage. Chief Mullen and multiple alarms battled the blaze as Armenian and Syrian colonies near Hudson street fled valuables from burning tenements. Officer Sullivan heroically diverted a speeding water tower and horseless engine to prevent a collision.
In Brockton on December 10 police and city officials, led by City Marshal Kingman, hoisted renewed hope of locating the Pall children tomorrow. A shoe box found on Central street Avon, tied to Mrs. Mary Ball, and a handkerchief marked for her daughter, point to new search directions led by Mrs. William C. Frazier. Doctor A. V. Goss notes Mrs. Ball’s mental clarity may be returning, but her recollection of the children remains incomplete.
Joseph Daly treasurer of the National Soldiers Home at Hampton reports a Japanese spy sketching the disappearing gun batteries above Fort Monroe. The sighting prompted a fort search though officials withheld comment. Daly first saw the man on Mill Creek beach days earlier while he hunted with a shotgun.
New York December 10 John V Coggey commissioner of correction announced he would end the use of stripes and lockstep in the penitentiary on Blackwell's Island He cites progress in penal reform and argues removing the stripes spares prisoners humiliation they never forget This action follows a trend among progressive institutions nationwide Coggey says the change aims to preserve any remaining decency in inmates and aligns with broader penal reform efforts.
John Cahill a four year old Dorchester resident was knocked down by a motorist Cecil Rockwood while crossing Eaton square. He sustained only slight bruises and was treated at the scene.
Police report no nearer solution to the Cora Fay murder at 3 Lincoln Street as Chief Matthews says several clues are being pursued but no suspect has been settled on. The Worcester force remains fully engaged, with officers assigned to monitor all leads.
United States refrigerator ship Glacier docked in Havana to take on 750000 cigars and a vast supply of cigarettes for the Pacific fleet. The Glacier is slated to sail tomorrow.
Wellington reports a major fire today destroyed the parliament buildings and the library housing a large valuable collection. Authorities confirm total loss with extensive damage to the historic complex.
In Rehoboth Massachusetts Edward Hookmes a milk dealer about 50 and Clarence Brown a 12 year old helper were struck and killed by a freight train at a crossing between Rehoboth and Attleboro on the New York New Haven Hartford line. The pair were driving home after delivering milk and may have fallen asleep. Holmes leaves a widow. Brown had been living with Holmes while assisting on the milk route.
The final decree in two suits filed by Old Dominion Copper Mining Smelting Co against Albert S Bigelow was entered in the Supreme Court. One judgment is for 1 213 566 and the other for 832 160 with interest. The combined verdicts mark the largest sum awarded by Virginia courts.
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