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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
9
Inspectors trace the West End gang that robbed Flashman Brothers at 81 85 Green Street on Christmas Day. They found the room used by the crew, with specialized tools matching those left in the adjoining tenement cellar. A Boston financier who hired the room is being sought.
Patrons expected Signor Albani to perform but he was not scheduled to sing last night. He was not involved in Thursday's arrest incident and will not appear for the rest of the San Carlo company’s Boston engagement which ends this week.
Funeral services for Charles R. Hannan financial representative of the eastern Swift Beef Company were held at his Brookline home with many business figures in attendance. Clergy from Arlington and Roslindale led the service as representatives from Swift rendering and Boston banks joined Edward F. Swift and George N. Swift. Pallbearers included Robert A. Skinner Edward Whitford Frederick Clark James M. March Frank W. Crocker and Andrew T. Hunnewell. Burial followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
Mrs. Zana Miller of Union City Michigan recounts curing her infant son of a severe eczema described as the Cuban Itch. After failing with a doctor the Cuticura remedy consisting of Soap and Ointment restored sleep and healing in two weeks at a cost of 75 cents.
The Finance Commission urged transferring Boston Insane Hospital to the State to save the city about 116000 dollars annually. The plan cites emergency city needs, an enlarged hospital, and a chronic-branch near trolley lines, arguing state funding and economies would outpace city costs.
New York December 7 The Amateur Athletic Union intends a fierce war against professionalism according to President J E Sullivan The union aims to eradicate the evil of crooked amateurs who pose as amateurs by day and work as professionals at night Colleges and schools must unite for honesty in athletics in this ongoing battle against professionalized amateurs
Watertown amateur cyclist Hill was injured when a roller skater speeding from a flat swung up a bank on the Park square track and collided with Hill who broke his collar bone. The skater escaped unhurt.
Packy McFarland requests postponement of his match with Tommy Murphy after the death of McFarland's father. The Armory Athletic Association consents and sets January 14 for the bout. Murphy agrees to the new date.
George Sutton defends his 18.2 balk line world championship against Ora Morningstar in a Jan. 27 match at the Lenox Lyceum Philadelphia. Morningstar arrives as challenger in a high stakes billiards bout reported from Philadelphia.
The Revere A A announces John Rhodes as captain after a standout forward season with Highland A A. Fred Eaton will manage the squad and call out candidates for practice in a few days.
A compiled list notes Melvin Foster defeating Joseph Dion in New York for 2000 in three ball billiards, 1976 Boston James Owen beat J H McLaughlin for 1000 and the title, a 142 hour pedestrian contest ends in New York with Dan OLeary first and P Campana second, 1882 New York holds a big benefit for Joe Coburn, 1885 Cortlandt Lake record skating 50 yards in six seconds by S D Lee, 1908 St Joseph Battling Nelson defeats Clarence English in 15 rounds, 1903 5 American universities unite to reform football.
With several open dates including Washingtons Birthday, the strong East Boston gymnasium basketball team seeks fast teams statewide for away games. Manager George A. Bulger at 56 Bennington Street, East Boston, invites interested clubs to arrange contests.
In Somerville on December 27 the Highth Regiment game ended 14 to 12 with Company M defeating Company K before about 300 spectators. The contest stayed in doubt until the final whistle.
The British steamer William Cliff arrives off Port Cork in tow of the Cambrian, picked up in mid ocean with a broken shaft. William Cliff was sailing from New Orleans to Liverpool while Cambrian had been bound from London to an unknown destination.
Nat C. Goodwin presents a new play titled The Master Hand at the Hollis Theatre marking its first appearance on any stage. The production brings Goodwin’s company to town with a fresh dramatic work and period style.
Nat Goodwin stars in The Master Hand a Fleming Miller drama in Boston. Rallston schemes to steal family money while Jean loves Pembroke and Bigelow. Act three rescues Mrs Rallston as lovers unite. audience advised to expect changes after previews.
A brilliant audience heard Rigoletto last night by the San Carlo Opera Company at the Majestic Theatre. The cast included Alice Nielsen Fiorentino Contantino and Victor Maurel. Faust is on this afternoon and La Gioconda closes the season tonight with Mme Nordica and Signor Constantino. A return engagement is planned for March.
In Lewiston on December 27 at City Hall under Lewiston Athletic Club, Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea and Arthur Cote of Biddeford headlined a fierce boat bout. The match featured rapid exchanges and heavy blows with honors even at the finish.
A slate of prominent Western athletes is expected to compete at the Pastime A C indoor meet to be held Monday evening January 27 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Advertisement notes Brown’s Bronchial Troches relieve coughs sore throat hoarseness and bronchial affections. Claims contain nothing injurious and are sold only in boxes.
Mrs Ida Oberg seeks a warrant for her husband over the alleged abduction of Holter Oberg. A Swedish wife figure, blue-eyed and blonde, is described. police monitor boats. Dolmetsch and Chickering & Sons stage a second concert featuring viols and oboes da caccia. a skilled, well received performance ends at 9:30 with praise for Dolmetsch and the ensemble.
Alfred G Vanderbilt, famed amateur four in hand whip, plans to donate a $1000 Venture Cup for the best road team at the London Olympia horse show next June. He will drive his coach Venture daily between London and Brighton this summer.
A telegram from the Governor ordered a 15 day suspension of the execution for Henry Thaxton a black man convicted of killing a white man. The shock of the delay drew cheers from all prisoners in the jail.
The American Steam Gauge Junior bowling team requests matchups with amateur teams near Boston. Address correspondence to A. C. Weigold at American Steam Gauge, 208 Camden Street in Boston.
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