21 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
1
John D. Rockefeller announces a single final gift of 10 million dollars to the University of Chicago. The sum, paid in ten annual installments starting Jan 1, brings his total donation to about 35 million. He urges broader public support and leaves future department funding to the trustees.
Donations to the university total nearly 7 million dollars to date, supplementing Mr Rockefeller's gifts. The announcement of his final donation coincides with the resignations of John D. Rockefeller Jr and Fred T. Gates, his personal representatives, from the university's board of trustees.
Mayor Fitzgerald rejects plans by President Mellen to move the Boston and Maine terminal to East Cambridge and to build a cross-town tunnel with a teaming thoroughfare over it. The tunnel and thoroughfare are described as definite and near completion, while terminal relocation remains tentative.
The Mayor opposed all three propositions arguing widespread property depreciation and impaired transportation. President Mellen proposed a tunnel to connect the terminal with the city for convenience but warned he would drop the plan if the city remained against the new terminal proposal.
Dr. C. S. MacNeil of 143 Main street Malden was thrown to the ground in Judson square Malden after a crash between an electric car and his auto. He sustained a gash on the head that required 15 stitches and his patient William Mann of 115 Main street Malden had a battered nose from a recent operation on a superfluous growth and will need another operation.
Mrs Nettie Eldridge Shaw, who divorced ex Sen James F Shaw last May, reportedly married his chauffeur H Keno Marble after being seen with him in Santa Barbara California News from Stamford Connecticut and Bridgeport Connecticut agrees on the marriage claim linked to Marble who had planned a moving picture theatre venture in the West.
Details recount the 1908 disappearance of Eldredge Shaw and his custody battle. Ex Senator Shaw tracked his son to Santa Barbara where Mrs Nettie Eldredge Shaw Marble, once a Boston society figure, and her husband faced police intervention. The couple later wed in Stamford Connecticut after purchasing a license.
The Boston Missionary and Church Extension Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church purchased Nos. 197 to 207 percent inclusive on North Street in the North End for religious work. The property is assessed at 562,200.00. Massachusetts Title Insurance Co examined and guaranteed the title, citing its reputation for value and security with offices at 70 State Street, Boston.
The Petra, a Norwegian bark bound from Rio Janeiro to Halifax, foundered near Cape Sambro on Gulls Rocks. Captain Hansen and 12 crew spent 12 hours in iced rigging before two West Pennant fishermen in a small seine boat rescued them as seas broke over the masthead.
Captain Hansen and 12 crewmen of the Petra survived a heavy gale and high seas after the vessel ran aground on Guill Rocks. Three sailors leaped into the surf and were lost, while the rest were rescued and brought ashore battered but alive.
Welch defeats Driscoll by foul while Kelly outpoints Klaus Tenney to gain full control in a Tech gym meet. The league will decide the Harvard Yale home game location as ties remain. A Philadelphia coroner likens boxing to football amid the day’s sports notes.
Attorney General Dana Malone says he has no intention of interfering in the Glover murder case. He would discuss the matter with District Attorney Higgins before any action and sees no current reason for intervention, though future events could change the situation.
Attorney General Malone says his stance rests on Chapter 7 law. The report notes continued discussion and references Page 3 Fifth Column for full context.
Benedict F Palmer 61 of 67 Goden street Belmont narrowly escaped death after falling from the State street station platform. A Sullivan square train passed over him between the tracks at 7 oclock last night but he survived with injuries not detailed in the report.
An East Boston firm employee Palmer fell into a train pit at a crowded station after tripping as a northbound train approached. He was struck unconscious by a head blow and the quick-witted motorman halted the train before the rear trucks reached him. The incident delayed traffic for 15 minutes with trains diverted via Atlantic avenue.
A 57 year old woman and her 74 year old mother, both described as invalid, were rescued from the third story as heavy smoke filled the apartment building at 54 Norway Street last evening. The blaze caused panic among residents as fourteen people dined when fire alarms rang.
A fourth floor apartment housing Mr and Mrs Hall and three children faced dense smoke from an elevator shaft causing occupants to flee. Mr Hall carried two children and Mrs Hall the third to safety in the street. Also Miss Artha Coffin aged 57 aided her bedridden mother reaching the second floor before patrolman Coughlin and H B Wood helped them to safety.
Robert Danckert a janitor at the department block on Dwight and Pleasant streets awakened by a burglar trying to force a window. He fired his revolver from the window then leaped out and chased the thief through the snow.
Boston and Worcester trains will carry holiday passengers to Worcester and intermediate points. The service offers express and accommodation options and emphasizes timely, comfortable travel during the season.
The appeal of Big Bill Keliher on an 18 year State prison sentence may take three years to decide. He was released yesterday afternoon on 50000 bond posted by Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company. A large crowd attended the federal court as Keliher faced sentencing for aiding George W. Coleman in robbing the Cambridge National City Bank.
Kelcher was sentenced to 18 years in prison and allowed $50 000 bail pending appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Hale ruled Kelcher as culpable as Coleman and more deserving of punishment, leading to a sentence three years longer than Coleman’s.
The Hon. Samuel J. Elder, who handled the fisheries case at The Hague, renewed support for Henry Cabot Lodge last night and criticized Foss' campaign. He said claims of Lodge losing the last election are false and urged cautious tariff revision rather than drastic cuts.
The Knteodler family at 34 Newark street Roxbury is jailed after failed bail efforts. They allegedly operated for a decade since leaving Portsmouth New Hampshire and commit shoplifting burglary express robbery and other thefts. Authorities claim many savings bank accounts are hidden in small towns alongside a large find.
The Kneedlers of Portsmouth, German descent, drawn into patrol by the Retail Board of Trade vigilance. Frank Kneedler, once Eldridge Brewery foreman and later a Portsmouth saloon keeper, led a respected family until their move after his death. Margaret Kneedler held a savings account, which grew after his death though income was unexplained. The account later idle at 1700 dollars.
The forecast calls for clearing and colder conditions in Boston and vicinity today with moderate to brisk northwest to west winds. For New England expect local snow and colder conditions Wednesday and Thursday with fair skies and westerly winds. West coast winds strengthen from New England to the Middle Atlantic and steamers sailing Wednesday to European ports will encounter moderate to brisk west winds and clearing weather toward the Grand Banks.
Average temperature yesterday was 26.1 degrees. A year ago yesterday the average was 27.3 degrees. The chart lists hourly readings with peaks around 40 and lows near 12 at night.
Boston Post Santa Claus seeks auto owners to deliver thousands of presents to poor children. Write or call the editor at 277 Washington Street. Bundles will be delivered to child letter writers. Delivery begins Friday. Tenders for Friday and the next day welcome.
Four days remain before Christmas as thousands of children await joy from gifts. The Post Santa Claus Editor appeals to readers to imagine children in bleak homes missing toys and candy and asks if they will help make 50 kids happy this holiday.
A whimsical appeal invites readers to send a letter and experience the delight of gifting. The scene hints at the childlike happiness sparked by a thoughtful gesture, contrasting with the sadness some may witness. The piece suggests a personal discovery in the act of giving.
A fragment notes service tootal standard or tourist and a person in route from Washington with berth 9 via Washington route. Mentions numbers 170 and 382 and ambiguous conduct.
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