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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
12
Chicago December 11. Evidence in the Shea trial shows President Shea seriously considered dynamite to win the last year’s teamsters strike. Michael Kelly testified that Shea asked about dynamite and knives were handed to pickets for use on strikebreakers and to cut harnesses.
Rev. Fr. Thomas I. Gasso S J of Boston College outlines the long cycle of struggles between France and the Vatican since the Revolution. He traces the rise of anti clerical measures from 1881 through 1903, the concordat’s collapse, and the French drive to confiscate church property.
A seven year old girl Frances Marshall died from burns after a lamp caused a fire in the top floor of a three flat at 849 Albany street. She died at City Hospital at 8 25 pm after severe injuries.
Charlie Neary of Milwaukee defeated Kid Farmer of Peoria in the third round of a 15 round bout at the Davenport Athletic Club. Farmer displayed speed and grit but could not match Neary who dominated the action from start to finish. Eddie Toy of Milwaukee and Kid Taylor of Chicago battled to a hard fought ten round draw.
Denver reports Jimmy Gardner of Lowell Massachusetts defeated Julie Smith to win by decision in the 10th round.
The nomination of William H. Moody to the Supreme Court was postponed in the Senate after Democratic questions about his House actions. An executive session vote was set for tomorrow as Republicans agreed to delay to meet minority information needs.
A Dorchester woman, Hattie I. Gardner, won two verdicts of 600 dollars each against the city of Boston and the L company in Superior Court. She claimed 4000 dollars in damages for injuries from a defect on Adams Street Dorchester during track relaying on October 16, 1904.
Paris and Rome clash as France declares the Catholic church a non state body and moves to confiscate church property. The Vatican orders the hierarchy to resist the 1881 law while Premier Clemenceau signals readiness for war if needed. Consternation fills Rome as the Pope debates next steps.
Vatican officials deem the expulsion of Mgr. Montagnini from Paris as proof that France seeks to portray the church as an enemy of the republic and foes of the state. The incident furthers Vatican fears amid ruptured Franco Vatican ties and splits within French Catholic factions.
The Pope stayed up late in Rome with Cardinal Merry del Val to read telegrams and review documents about the France situation. Also aiding were Mgr. Della Chiesa and Mgr. Gasparri, the substitute secretary of state and secretary extraordinary.
Paris premier Clemenceau defended the expulsion of Mgr Montagnini in the Chamber of Deputies saying his removal stemmed from ties with Paris clergy facing charges. He denounced foreign interference and said the state would place the burden on Rome. Montagnini left for the Italian frontier with a police commissary.
The Cecilia Society presented its first season concert in Symphony Hall with singers Miss Gertrude Holt soprano Miss Mary Desmond contralto Mr John Daniels tenor and M Whitney Tew bass under conductor Mr Lang with Mr Whelpley organ and Miss Mary Ingraham piano The programme echoed Mozart Salabourg anniversary works including Te Deum Ave Verum Coronation Mass and Verdi Hymn to the Virgin with additional Sgambati Te Deum The soloists gave polished performances though some felt less warmth and vitality.
Milford, Dec. 11. Mrs Susan Chamberlain, 75, prominent resident, slipped on cellar stairs with a lit lamp and was fatally burned when her clothing caught fire. Her body was found by a house occupant who smelled smoke. She had no near relatives.
A 1920s style admonition urges motormen to stay alert amid hazards and refrain from alcohol or drugs. It recommends Father John’s Medicine as a pure guaranteed food medicine to maintain warmth, fortify against exposure and fatigue, and ward off grip pneumonia and run-down conditions.
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