21 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1907
Page
1
In East Boston at 129 Meridian Street two alleged burglars fled through a clothing store transom while a patrolman, trapped but vocal, freed himself and pursued them onto London Street. He fired twice after the suspects, who kept running, and the crowd dispersed as he collapsed.
In Melrose a acetylene retort exploded at the Essex street plant blasting through the roof. Superintendent Frank M. Bacall and four workers narrowly escaped as a tank ignited, followed by a second blast. Firemen contained the blaze. damage under 1500 dollars.
Alexander Henry, 21, a gypsy moth exterminator of 19 Green Street Newton, slipped on ice and fell head first into a creosote pail. He suffered severe facial and head burns and was taken to Newton Hospital where doctors fear he may lose sight in both eyes.
Paris reports the death of M. Paquin the renowned dressmaker at age unknown. He gained fame for haute couture gowns and refined tailoring influencing fashion in France and beyond.
Secretary of War William H Taft arrived in New York after a world trip delivering renewed assurances of Japan friendly to the United States He avoided commenting on the domestic political situation citing his long absence from U.S. political affairs.
Post readers will receive letters from children seeking Christmas cheer. The Santa Claus Editor acts as a clearing house, matching generous readers to one or more needy children so they can share in holiday joy.
The passage notes readers choose varying workloads from one letter to three or four. It highlights a flexible care model where volunteers adjust tasks to match capacity and willingness.
British steamer Den of Kelly missing en route from Manila Cebu and Singapore to Boston with cargo valued near 1 million dollars. Arrival of German steamer Rauenfels from Saleutta raises concern as Den of Kelly has been at sea 25 days after Nov 26 departure from Algiers. Captain Krippner reported no sighting of the vessel during a similar route, prompting fears of possible machinery damage.
President Roosevelt orders federal troops withdrawn from Goldfield Nevada by December 30 after two telegrams to Governor Sparks argue state authorities can handle mine disturbances with a strong patrolling force. The decision hinges on the belief that conditions are not beyond state capacity.
Telegrams issued at the White House show President Theodore Roosevelt ordered Nevada Governor Sparks to recall federal troops from Goldfield after ten days. The president cited lack of insurrection and that state peace officers should handle public order without federal intervention. A second telegram to Sparks followed.
The Illinois left the fleet by wireless to Fire Island Naval Station New York at 9 p m to land C H Montgomery a coal passer at Culebra He will rejoin the fleet tomorrow Montgomery is suffering from pleuro pneumonia.
The physician treating John Mitchell said tonight the pain came from adhesion after recent operations having slipped and that his condition is not serious. Mitchell is resting comfortably tonight in Indianapolis.
In Bakersfield on December 20 Jim Flynn knocked out Australian Bill Squires in the sixth round of a 20 round scheduled bout. Flynn dominated from the opening bell and secured the victory with decisive aggression.
Fair Saturday and Sunday with fresh southwest winds across Boston and New England. Washington reports a fair weekend in the region with improving conditions and gentle to brisk airflow.
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