25 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
1
A Christmas program across New England includes Salvation Army baskets and gifts for children, meals for the poor, and entertainments in hospitals, prisons, and churches. Rear Admiral Evans visits Governor Jackson in Trinidad after a fleet arrival, with a collision during a government tour and planned entertainments surrounding races and dinners.
A touring car sprints through Columbus avenue killing 29 year old Eliz abeth Skinner and seriously injuring her fiancé Robert L. Thompson as they crossed near the Back Bay Hotel. Police traced the vehicle to its owner and then to a garage as investigators seek the current possessor. The couple, en route to Christmas shopping, were knocked 50 feet by the car moving at a near two mile per minute. Bystanders aided victims before an ambulance carried them to City Hospital. Continued on Page 11-Third Column.
New York police officer John J. Cairn arrested Charles Shore of 288 East Houston Street for vagrancy then uncovered eight bankbooks from Shore’s garments showing a total balance of $14,000. The incident raises questions about the arrest and the man’s supposed lack of visible means of support.
In a powerful citywide effort nearly 500 children received gifts and hundreds of families gained necessities through letters to Santa Claus via the Post. Volunteers funded by readers investigated each case, lifting the curtain of hardship and transforming worn faces with hope, making this the most far-reaching charity Boston has known.
The Rev. F. S. Hatch aged about 60 died at his home 11 Verndale street Brookline after a brief pneumonia illness. Born in Chelsea Vermont he earlier served as acting pastor of the Eliot Congregational Church Newton until last year.
The New York Giants plan spring training in Texas signaling a major change anticipated in President Taylor's team within days. Alfred Shrubb is set to race Saturday against a trio of stars with Abe Attell favored to win the coming bout with Owen Moran.
A Sunday Post Homemakers department encourages readers to pursue home ownership highlighting closets and privacy from rent collectors. It contrasts self made homeowners with others who have earned their property through effort and planning.
An outbound Grove street car struck a wagon owned by W. T. Dunn of 18 Cleveland Street Hyde Park near the Germantown end of Washington Street at 11:30 last night. Dunn and John Connell of Bussey Street were knocked unconscious with Connell in a stupor late last night.
Jere Murphy chauffeur for William G. Sharpe of the Hotel Touraine appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the Watertown street collision that killed John Coughlin of Newton. Murphy was held on $1000 bail, reduced from $2500, for a hearing January 1.
Philadelphia report says a man identified as George A. Green and a girl identified as Edith Wonderly were found unconscious on a northern city street, each shot through the head. They were rushed to the hospital where doctors said they could not survive.
A devotional verse beseeches the Lord to ease weariness and sorrow for loved ones. The speaker asks for release from pain, renewed laughter, and shared content, invoking angels and divine mercy in a hopeful cadence.
Detectives search New York for 4-year-old Holzer Oberg son of Carl Oscar Olaf Oberg and his wife. The child was abducted last Friday in Boston. Mrs Oberg filed for divorce here last April and alleges the father stole the boy.
Colonel Swain and aides invited Rear Admiral Evans and his division to a reception at St James Barracks in Port of Spain. Lady Jackson assisted in receiving. American officers noted the warm reception by local residents and enjoyed the event.
Mrs. Oberg, an osteopath of Swedish school, seeks her son in a bitter dispute with Carl Oscar Olaf Oberg. She traced a clue to Staten Island, enlisted New Brighton police, and learned the case. The boy was left with Mr. and Mrs. William Grill at 78 Wellington Hill Street, Boston, when taken from Canada three months prior.
In Pittsburg detectives aided by agents from across the country raided a group of 17 embryo Black Hand members who were gathered in a kitchen study session on the exact lethal stiletto spot. Two instructors were among those captured after a desperate clash with lawmen.
In Henrietta Oklahoma a coal town about 80 miles southwest of Muskogee, James Garden, a Black man, was found dead after a hail of bullets. His body hung from a telegraph pole, marking Oklahoma's first lynching since statehood.
In Medford Tec 24 a surprise club named the Six Merry Bachelor Maids formed by Dorothy Kelly as president and five other members. They plan a dance at Tufts Hall on Friday evening January 24. Matrons listed include Mrs Eugene Sweeney Mrs J J Kelly Mrs M J Coughlan and Mrs Whalen.
At 2 15 this morning the sixth hour of the 24 hour bike team race at Park Square Coliseum ends with seven teams tired. The mileage stands at 123 miles one lap. Jimmy Moran wins the sixth hour mile sprint, his third at that hour. The sixth hour record is 141 miles two laps by the Bedell brothers in 1902. Details on page 8.
The Hon A A Folsom longtime Brookline resident died yesterday afternoon at his home 7 Gordon Terrace after a short illness. Born in Exeter New Hampshire 73 years ago he moved to Boston as a child and was a former superintendent of the Boston and Providence railroad. He leaves a widow and four children. The funeral will be Friday at 2 o clock from his home.
Classic ad claims Minard's Liniment cures burning itching and perspiring feet overnight. The short medical benefit is presented as a simple home remedy with bold health claims and a call to purchase for quick relief.
In Worcester on December 24, Mr and Mrs Henry Gath proprietors of the Northboro Hotel owe their survival to their 8 year old child who awakened crying and led the mother to open a window after inhaling coal gas. Both parents remain seriously affected.
Fair conditions expected in Boston and vicinity with a cloudy outlook and possible rain or snow. Washington reports a New England forecast of partly cloudy days, with snow or rain likely and fresh west winds, while Eastern New York anticipates snow in the north and snow on Thursday with brisk west winds.
Prairie fires burn in several outskirts of Boulder Colorado as high winds spread them rapidly. Twelve buildings have already burned and fear grows that a fire started on Flagstaff Mountain could sweep over University Hill and the campus. Volunteers struggle for water to fight the flames.
London authorities impose extraordinary precautions around the Druce grave as it nears opening to determine if it contains T. C. Druce’s body or a decoy. Only officials and those directly involved may witness the event while a large police force stands guard.
A baggage car and first passenger coach of Train 25 on the Colorado & Southern railway left Denver at 10 AM and were blown from the track near Marshall, a coal camp, overturning in a ditch. Six people were seriously injured and several others slightly hurt.
In New York on December 24, about 150 physicians with police escort visited lodging houses to inoculate every man found. Each carried vaccine for at least 300 people, and by dawn over 20,000 had been vaccinated. Officials denied rumors of recent smallpox cases in Bowery lodgings and transfers to North Brother Island.
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America is reported improving in Indianapolis but remains weak and unable to leave his room as of December 24.
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