18 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
1
Copenhagen reports a decisive tilt against explorer Cook as scientists who studied his data prepare a tomorrow report. Friends of Cook, nearly all Copenhagen, sense an adverse ruling. If his case stood, verification would have taken longer.
Four candidates for mayor four for the school committee and 22 for the City Council passed the first filing mark with over 5000 names. The day saw dramatic last minute filings as ex Mayor Fitzgerald and others submitted large batches. Major figures included Edward B. Moore filing 180 papers for Fitzgerald and George Daly with Frank Crane filing 146 papers.
Daniel Blake Russell described life as a tramp on the Western plains and adventures in Malone New York during a probate court session over the Daniel Russell fortune. The witness’s emotional testimony interrupted the morning with a crowded courtroom seen by crying attendees and a ranchman sobbing at the witness stand.
Judge Lawton paused proceedings for 15 minutes as a witness recounted a tense scene in an anteroom on Thursday. Russell pleaded with Hannah Lynde to acknowledge kinship while Sarah Almy and Dr. Almy opposed questioning. The witness identified Ferdinand Almy and his sister as participants and clarified the involved party. The Senator pressed on about his mother's death as the Western subject grew emotional.
Commander Shipley of the cruiser Des Moines acting for Rear Admiral Kimball issued a proclamation forbidding any fighting at Bluefields Nicaragua as American grip tightened today.
Hamilton Fish Jr., captain of Harvard's football team and All-America selection, has left college with roommate T. S. Blumer saying he will return next week. Harvard yard chatter cites class election defeat rumors as a factor in his departure.
Ex mayor Fitzgerald presses James J. Storrow to explain ties with United States Smelting Mining Company. He cites charges tied to charter plans finance oversight and ad placements while Storrow vows a detailed response and defends his conduct amid allegations about company dealings and transfers involving executives.
Fish completed the required courses in three years which would qualify him for his degree. He could obtain a leave. Continued on Page 2-Sixth Column.
The Boston Opera Company and its staff join with the Post Santa Claus to bring joy to poor children. A subscription has begun to fund visits next week, aiding at least 200 families. Dozens of letters expressing Christmas wishes arrived from hopeful youngsters.
Florencio Constantino Alice Nielsen and Elvira Severoni lead a campaign to bring joy to underprivileged children. They urge permission for a group from the world famous opera to travel in large cars starting next Friday to visit homes in need, following a Post Santa Claus initiative.
Nearly 200000 Boston schoolchildren rush to spot themselves or friends in the Post camera images. They search streets and yards, eager for a photograph and the $5 prize, with Sundays often yielding a full page of student pictures.
An explosion in a stove at the stable of Councillor Walter S. Glidden at 420 Main Street Charlestown roasted 32 horses, destroyed the building and gutted two adjoining tenements. Loss listed at 40000. Fireman Joseph Turnbull of Engine 36 fell 30 feet, suffered cuts and bruises, and Captain William Reilly was knocked unconscious by a live wire.
Firefighters faced a difficult reach to a stable in a blind alley as a second alarm followed the first. Flames leaped to a double dwelling at 4 and 6 Hamilton Court, waking the Linton and Collins families who fled to friends’ homes. Earl Pollister was found safe, thirteen horses were saved, and multiple vehicles and harnesses were destroyed.
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