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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1907

Page

12

Malone Shies At 2D Party Question In State Politics

Attorney General Malone avoided a direct answer on which party qualifies as the second in the state bipartisanship rule. The issue arose in Lowell over appointing a police commissioner as Governor Guild faces spring decisions including Fall River police head and Boston excise post. If a Leaguer wins, Hudson may leave and Shaw’s reappointment could hinge on party balance.

Malone Democratic Party Independence League Junius T. Auerbach League Lowell Hisgen Henry M. Whitney Attorney General's Guild Fall River Sewall Brackett Ballot Law Commission Whitney Boston Hudson Hibbard David Bb. Shaw

President says dead cashier involved bank

The article notes the bank is under the comptroller of the currency and includes a signature line from Henry F. Currer, National Bank Examiner, stating the bank has been placed in their charge. It references a dead cashier linked to the bank’s affairs.

Henry F. Currier National Bank Examiner New York Pinkerton Detective Agency William F. Walker New Britain, Conn Mexico Walker Connecticut

Bank closes as Sargent dies amid turmoil in Attleboro

Banks doors shut all day at the North Attleboro National Bank after the death of vice president and cashier Frederick E. Sargent. The bank faced an investigation and awaited Alfred H. Wiggin’s arrival as rumors swirled about the jewelers’ lending, deposits over $1 million, and a note left by Sargent to his wife.

Frederick E. Sargent Sargent Alfred H. Wiggin New York Wiggin Attleboros Miller, Fuller & Whiting Corporation Miller Whiting Post Mr. Sargent Fuller Percy J. Callowhill Callowhill Callowhill Company North Attleboro North Attleboro National Bank State Street Trust Company Boston H. F. Barrows

Firemen Overcome in North Street Blaze

Ladderman Thomas Darcy of Fort Hill square fire company was overcome by smoke at a threatening fire in the Duparquet Huot Moncuse building at 88 90 North street. Darcy was taken to Relief Hospital and kept overnight. Damage was about 5000 dollars. Officials blamed spontaneous combustion.

Thomas Darcy Fort Hill Square Fire Company Duparquet, Huot & Moncuse Company North Street Darcy Relief Hospital

Catholic college plans ambitious campus expansion near Beacon Street

The tract’s elevated upper area offers ideal campus and athletic facilities. Plans call for recitation and administration buildings, two science structures, a modern gymnasium, a library and a college hall. The project emphasizes scientific research and will integrate riverbank subway access to connect to rail terminals and city centers. Funds are being sought with alumni support and broader Catholic education backing, led by Rev. Thomas I. Gasson.

Beacon Street New England

Build Great Catholic College Plans Big Expansion at Boston College

Rev. Thomas Gasson, S J, president of Boston College, announced the land purchase marks the first step toward the largest Catholic college in America. He said plans will seek notable architects for a group of buildings, with a fundraising drive and alumni mass meeting to kick off. The goal includes expanding science and making room as the current building is crowded. Archbishop O Connell is credited for driving educational progress.

Thomas T. Gasson S. J Boston College America Ald Archbishop O'Connell

Santa Claus Letters Reveal Winter Hardship Across Boston

Post reporters found dire conditions as children write in for Christmas aid. Messages from South Boston Roxbury and surrounding towns describe poverty and illness, with requests for toys clothing and basic needs amid a grim backdrop of lost parents and crowded tenements. The appeal stresses generosity from those better off as holidays approach.

Post Santa Claus St. Nicholas South Boston

Urge Mill Shut Down

The Ark wright Club discussed curtailing January and February production at a meeting held at Young's Hotel. The group comprises officials from leading New England cotton textile plants.

Arkwright Club New England Young’s Hotel

Harvard seniors choose class day committees

Harvard University student elections proceed for the class committee class day committee and photograph committee with six candidates for three class committee seats 16 for seven class day posts and seven for three photo committee seats The only notable athlete added by petition is Jack Wendell halfback from the varsity team many club men and popular figures among the nominees

Harvard Jack Wendell

Mills Debate Two Day Shutdown Plan for Winter

Speakers favored halting mill operations two days weekly in January and February if generally accepted. A committee was formed to survey the situation and determine support among leading mill interests. Proponents argue the relief would curb a looming surplus and prevent price declines in spring.

Former Boston editor dies in Richmond Virginia

Edwin C. Howell aged 47 longtime Boston Herald editor died last night in Richmond at his brother Arden Howell's home in Baltimore dispatch notes.

Boston Richmond, VA Baltimore Edwin C. Howell Boston Herald Richmond Arden Howell

Bertha Goodwin Cleared of Embezzlement Charge in Pittsburg Trial

Bertha A Goodwin faced embezzlement charges over funds collected for Pittsburg Hospital. She vanished, was later arrested in Newburyport Massachusetts in male clothing, and was acquitted after a brief trial.

Pittsburg Penn Bertha A. Goodwin Miss Goodwin Newburyport Mass

Fire at Auburndale fireworks factory injures two men

Desperate men trapped in a Stamford street storehouse fight through flames and fireworks at the Homer H. Tilton & Co. factory. James F. Maglinchy is in critical condition. Thomas Tolland, badly burned but recovering. Building damage estimated at $2000.

Newton Homer H. Tilton & Co Stamford Street Auburndale James F. Maglinchy River Street Thomas Tolland Maple Street Watertown Holland and Maglinehy

Boston Newsboy Wins Harvard Scholarship

Sam Levine remembered by older newsmen for selling the Post on Park Street corner nearly a decade ago. The youngest of three boys, he inspired peers with his love of study as his sister Mildred shares in his scholarly path.

Sam’’ Levine Post Bgan Park Street Boston Mildred

Ten-year-old Focuses on High School Ahead

A 10 year old will be ready for high school next year and plans to prepare for Wellesley. The note highlights future academic goals and college preparation.

Wellesley

Harvard Honors Eighth Annual Scholarships At Sanders Theatre

Harvard marked the eighth annual scholarships ceremony in Sanders Theatre with Dean Hurlbut presiding and Owen Wister as speaker. Prizes were awarded for English Greek and Latin dissertations elocution and various departments naming laureates such as Alain LeRoy Locke Hyman Askewith Abraham Edward Pinanski Harry Wheatland Litchfield and others.

Harvard Sanders Theatre Dean Hurlbut Owen Wister Wister Senator Hoar Henry K. Higginson Francis C. Lowell Edward Everett Hale Frederick P. Fish Samuel W. McCall Eliot Clement Germany Spaulding Barrett Wendell D. W.fenn J. D. Green A. D. Hart W.H. Harris Rand Berlin Hurlbut Wells and Castle Alain LeRoy Locke Hyman Askewith Abraham Edward Pinanski Robert Neil ‘Thompson Harry Wheatland Litchfield Frederick Livesey Boylston Hermann Hagedorn, Jr

Local Boys Suit Sale Includes Various Sizes and Prices

An aged newspaper fragment lists boys suits in sizes from 15 to 19 and 44 to 55, including regulars and stouts plus songs. Prices scale from 7 dollars down to 3 dollars, with an item for 0 years.

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