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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1907

Page

4

Man Charged With Knife Assault On Boston & Maine Conductor

Frank Thorpe arraigned in Municipal Criminal Court on charges of assault with a knife against conductor Kenneth Morton of the Boston & Maine Railroad. Morton testified Thorpe demanded money and attacked him on Green Street, injuring his kidney area. Thorpe claimed mistaken identity. judge ordered a five month sentence, with an appeal filed.

Kenneth Morton Boston & Maine Railroad Frank Thorpe Municipal Criminal Court Sle Morton Green Street Thorpe Bennett House of Correction

Fire alarms and social notes from the Boston area

An alarm at 47 Broadway proved needless while a fire in an unoccupied building on Marginel street East Boston prompted Box 625 at 10 am. A 6:35 am fire damaged Harvey Trembley’s apartments at 60 Clarendon street with about $25 loss. The Roxbury Lat in School class of 1907 held a Christmas banquet at the American House attended by 30 returning members. Edward F. Costello faced arraignment for breaking and entering at 55 Endicott street and was held for the grand jury. The Boston Club at School street faced an ejectment writ from Louisa W. Rogers to remove the club from 18 26 and 22 School street.

Broadway Marginel Street Boston Harvey Trembley Clarendon Street Roxbury Latin School W. H. Mills H. C. Kittredge Edward F. Costello Joseph Dine Endicott Street School Street Suffolk Municipal Louisa W. Rogers

Baroness Erlinger Rejects Nesbit Thaw Comparison

London December 23 The Baroness Erlinger angrily rebuked a friend who again compared Evelyn Nesbit Thaw to his wife during the height of the Thaw trial. She stressed her own blue blood lineage and denounced the comparison as improper and insulting.

Erlinger Evelyn Thaw London Evelyn Nesbit Baroness Erlinger

Notable New England Deaths and Local Notices

Hudson Samuel Bruce, aged about 80, dies of heart disease. Newburyport Jonathan Keniston, 92, dies. Clinton Rev. John J. O Keefe denounces liquor traffic. Bolbrook Susan Snow Leach observes 85th birthday. Biddeford Obadiah Gardner defeated as York county master may seek Democratic gubernatorial bid. Medford Tufts forms Eranos Club, a literary society. Hopkinton Rev. Crowley’s 25th priesthood anniversary observed. Carolina Ellison Tinkham, 82, president of Carolina mills dies. Wiscasset plan to recast bell pieces from Congregational Church. New Britain cost to transport William F Walker defaulter about 1500 dollars.

World News in Brief December 23

President Roosevelt receives Greek minister L A Carolimes in Washington. Newberry backs Taft for GOP nomination. Albert Ballu cites discovery of 11000 square yard monastery at Timgad. W J Pratt Wall Paper plant fire causes 100000 loss in Des Moines. Chile nitrate strike easing as workers return. Seattle cathedral opens at cost 500000. Fire grimly ends with fatalities and injuries in New York tenement. Carnegie Hero Fund grants 35000 for Monongah disaster victims. Capital Window Glass Company placed in receivership in Columbus. Janssen dies at Meudon Observatory born 1824. Monsignor Percelli named papal nuncio to Brussels. Oskar Lassar dies in Berlin auto crash.

Algiers Albert Ballu Timgad Des Moines W. J. Pratt Wall Paper Company Santiago Chili Seattle Wash New York One Hundred and Tenth Street Pittsburg Carnegie Hero Fund Commission W. Va Columbus Ohio Capital Window Glass Company H. C. Taylor Evans Paris Pierre Jules Caesar Janssen Meubon Observatory Brussels Monsignor Percelli Apolestico Constantinople

Man Shot At Train Station Kills LSU Cadet

Robert Wesson, a Black man, was brought to Baton Rouge to prevent a lynching after he fired on a passenger train at Powell's Station on the Yazoo Mississippi Valley system and killed Adonis K. Wridert, a Louisiana State University cadet.

Baton Rouge Robert Wesson Powell’s Station Yazoo

Deer Escapes After Entering Barn in Winsted

James Tarrant of Norfolk found a large buck deer feeding in his barn in Winsted Connecticut on December 23. He closed the door but the deer charged through it and fled, escaping the barn despite the owner’s effort to stop it.

Winsted, Conn James Tarrant Norfolk

Last of $100000 Inheritance Fades for Stewart Hyde

Once rich, Stewart Hyde will spend Christmas at Hempstead poor farm after losing his fortune in unfavourable speculations. The $100000 inheritance has entirely disappeared, leaving him in reduced circumstances.

Freeport L. 1 Stewart Hyde Hempstead

Christmas package swindler active in Newark area

In Newark on December 23 a Christmas package swindler rings doorbells and shows a receipt book and a package addressed to the resident. The charge on the package ranges from 1 to 12 dollars.

Newark

California Can Co Awards Record Tin Can Contract

Pittsburg reports the California Fruit Canners Association awarded its largest contract to the American Can Company for 300 million cans. The deal marks a historic milestone in can production and regional industry activity.

Pittsburg California Fruit Canners’ Association American Can Company of

Aeronautique Club of Chicago Unveils Plans for Balloon Race

Chicago based Aeronautique Club announces a major Fourth of July balloon race and aims to field at least two balloons in next season's international cup race in Germany.

Chicago Germany Aeronautique Club of Chicago

President Mitchell to Return Home Next Tuesday

In Indianapolis on December 23, President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers shows improvement and his physician says he will go home to Spring Valley next Tuesday.

Indianapolis John Mitchell United Mine Workers Spring Valley Toledo Ohio Sylvester Soles Delta J. E. Roach Roach Soles Albany Hughes

Reward in Ball Mystery Sparks Brockton Search

Brockton plans a reward to locate the missing Ball children as the Ball family endures a tense Christmas season. John Ball and police matron Annie Ridgway visit Mrs Ball at the asylum while she details a shed near a road where she last saw Gracie and Tommy, crying over their disappearance.

Brockton John Ball Tommy Gracie Mrs. Ball Miss Ridgway Mr. Ball Chief Vanston Stoughton Benjamin F. Baker Norfolk Baker Hub Gore Avon Reservoir

O'Shea Charged With Stealing $630 From Shoe Company

A warrant was sworn out in Washington today for James J. O'Shea assistant manager of a shoe company accusing him of stealing 630 dollars from the safe.

Washington James J. O'Shea

Republican Club Endorses Hughes for Nomination

New York December 23 The Republican Club tonight endorsed Governor Hughes as a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.

New York The Republican Club Tonight Hughes

Women Buy Cigars At Estabrook Eaton Store

Women throng Estabrook & Eaton on Washington Street to buy cigars pipes and tobacco with clerks assisting. The Boston store displays meerschaum and briar pipes hundreds of holders and a wide array of accessories in a large showroom drawing female shoppers ahead of the holidays.

Estabrook & Eaton Washington Street Estabrook & Eaton’s Boston Estabrook & Eaton's Masonic Building

Piles Cured by Pazo Ointment Ad Claims Quick Cure

Guarantee promises to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 66 to 14 days or money refunded. Advertisement notes Pazo ointment claims rapid relief and full refund if not cured.

Aurmino A Aurmino B Aurmino . CO 84Th St N. Y Jaynes

Gas Kills Aged Man in Newark Home

William Waterling aged 74 died after breathing gas escaping from a jet in his room. He was found dead in bed at his daughter Mrs. John Brower’s home at 33 Seabury Avenue Newark.

Newark William Waterling John Brower Seabury Avenue

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