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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
3
Thomas W. Lawson argues Roosevelt must secure another term to prevent systemic ruin. He claims the System funds campaigns regardless of candidates, insisting Roosevelt be reelected with John A. Johnson, outlining a national campaign to educate voters and restore the square deal.
The Rev. Elmer Reynolds, formerly pastor of the Methodist Church in Franklin Falls New Hampshire, takes the pastorate at the Pentecostal Mission Church Judson Square to replace the Rev. John Norberts called to Chicago. Reynolds is a well known New England minister and temperance advocate though he will not perform laborious tasks like his predecessor who painted his own church.
London December 23 George Hackenschmidt the Russian lion world champion wrestler has reportedly sidestepped a match with Tom O Rourke s giant protege Joe Rogers the American Apollo O Rourke insists Hackenschmidt push ahead and has Hackenschmidt signing to wrestle Zbysco not before six months The two top contenders will meet in a catch as catch can title bout with forfeit posted and a $1000 side bet.
In a crowded court scene, Thomas Maher refused to answer flagstone contract questions citing counsel. Alderman William Berwin, David Greenhood, and Edward Kain appeared before the grand jury amid graft allegations involving lawyers and politicians tied to the Codman street land deal and eight hour law claims. Mayor Fitzgerald was summoned but did not appear. several city officials attended court as investigators expect a long week.
Webber S. Poy, 39, a former Hep Sing Tong member, was attacked yesterday at Wong Sing laundry 4 West Canton street by two Highbinders in American clothes. He sustained a deep head and hand wound after a brief struggle and collapse. Police have names and a strong description. arrests expected. The assault follows last August’s Chinatown shootings and ties to Tong feuds.
Rear Admiral Evans reports the fleet reached Trinidad ahead of schedule after a machinery mishap on the destroyer Lawrence. The torpedo flotilla left yesterday for Rio Janeiro. repairs to Lawrences damaged engine are expected in one day. Measles hits the Glacier prompting quarantine. governor Henry Jackson plans a dinner and officers’ reception. Liberty is unrestricted by authorities though coal limits shore visits.
The first death on the Pacific bound naval cruise is Benjamin Northway of Gloucester. Aboard the Missouri as a first class fireman since enlistment two years ten months ago, he fell ill with peritonitis on the voyage from Hampton Roads. Rear Admiral Evans sought to reach San Juan before Northway expired. he leaves two married sisters in Stony Creek Connecticut.
One brother Edgar remains at home as the youngest. Thomas and William reside on Marcella Street in Roxbury, while Harry lives in Brookline.
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