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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
14
Twice a year shoppers can buy top clothing at deep discounts well below value. The sale begins today under the Counter Clearing Markdown banner and spotlights men’s overcoats as substantial Christmas gifts.
In Somersworth New Hampshire a rumor circulated that Cashier Fred M Varney of the First National Bank had defalcations totaling 100000 dollars, higher than the initial 85000. Bank Examiner Bean reportedly found more losses but would not confirm details when asked at five o clock.
Christmas gloom hangs over the city as the First National Bank faces closure and creditor extensions. Bank officials pledge emergency funds and a cautious path ahead as investors fear losses and debtors scramble to adjust. A separate fire devastates multiple Breen properties on Rutherford Avenue, with authorities declaring incendiary origins and evacuating nearby residents.
Flames menaced homes as Chief Mullen directed a rapid blaze fight in Charlestown. The fire struck wooden buildings at Rutherford avenue and Miller street near a State prison, tearing through a congested tenement district last night. Inmates were quieted by guards.
President Roosevelt attended a dinner in Washington honoring enlisted men of the army and navy hosted by the local YMCA. He praised the YMCA for guiding young men toward healthy activities and stressed the unique responsibility borne by service members to uphold national honor and character.
Patrolman Chandler P. Schofield of the Jamaica Plain station died at his Forest Hills home on Morton street shortly before 1 am after completing his tour of duty. The report notes a sudden attack of heart failure as the cause.
Lieutenant Robert E. Belcher of Ashmont was arraigned in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday on 22 counts of larceny. He pleaded not guilty and was held in $1200 bond. The charge claims he kept money owed to 22 Signal Corps members for services at the Chelsea fire.
The notice directs travelers to use the Washington Street Tunnel station exits. Southbound passengers should alight at the Friend Street exit and northbound travelers at the Union Street exit.
Rev Glenn T Morse of Cambridge faces four breach of contract suits and countersuits in East Cambridge court over a library purchase totaling ten thousand dollars with about four thousand paid. The Hall Publishing Co alleges unpaid balances for Dudley Warner, Tennyson, Shakespeare prints, Greco Roman Drama, and Roosevelt volumes. Morse objects Roosevelt volumes not suitable for his library.
Hydrophobia fears push Newton to order mass euthanizing of suspected rabid dogs. Three Newton dogs were shot yesterday raising total to 25 this month. In Watertown one dog was culled on the complaint of Chester Sprague after it lunged at Officer Millmore on Mount Auburn Street. The dog’s rabies status was confirmed by the town veterinary.
In a Boston Superior Court trial, Fred erick W. Storer was ordered arrested on perjury charges by Judge Brown. The case involved his claims of injuries from falls at Scollay Square subway stairs in December 194 and in 1901, with testimony about a left knee injury in both incidents.
In the trial focusing on the late accident, testimony led the judge to conclude that Storer was committing perjury, signaling a pivotal turn in the proceedings. The ruling underscores questions about truthfulness tied to the incident and its aftermath.
Non arrival of the overdue fleet clogs docks as freight piles up. Liverpool’s Canadian is two days late, Michigan delayed by storms, Belgravia from Hamburg sails late due to heavy cargo. Urania from Fowey, Marquette from Antwerp, Cambrian from London may sight today. Bucknall liner Bucrania passed Gibraltar Navy.
Postmaster General Meyer will not renew the 1907 order allowing delivery of letters to charitable groups addressed to Santa Claus. Letters with fictitious addresses go to dead letters. those with clear addresses get returned. Some fifty thousand Santa Claus letters are sent annually by children nationwide.
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