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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1907
Page
2
Newark reports that the nude woman found last Thursday in the Hackensack Meadows was killed by blows to the head and then submerged in water. The autopsy confirms the murder and refutes the harboring theory.
The body is believed to be Agnes O Keefe a domestic. Medical examination shows deliberate murder with two blows to the head followed by drowning in a pool. The killer slit her clothing and removed shoes and stockings before forcing her head under water. Alcohol use noted but not excessive.
Benjamin Hartleben, 51, a stationary fireman and Hartford native, cut his throat at the Palace lodging house on Howard Street. He cried out for help, was dragged back from the stairs, collapsed from blood loss, and is believed to be dying. He had been staying there for several weeks.
Berlin cable reports that German opinion brands Japan's plan for a 1912 world fair in Tokyo as a Yankee driven bid to showcase modern industry on Japanese soil. Germany has not yet decided whether to participate in the Tokyo exposition.
A blaze in the Winchester block East Providence today nearly killed Maximilian Jarek and his family. Property loss is estimated around 7000 dollars.
Berlin reports that rich Germans blame Roosevelt for a sharp drop in luxury trade this holiday season. Merchants say sales of jewels, plate, art, antiquities, carriages and autos have fallen to near vanishing levels. The article notes Roosevelt's popularity waning and questions a European tour bringing him to Berlin.
Atlanta December 29 With the new prohibition law taking effect January 1 Georgia becomes the first Southern state to prohibit manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor The law bans keeping or giving drinks in public places and imposes a 500 dollar tax on clubs whose lockers contain intoxicants There is talk of constitutional challenges based on liquor license revenues for schools and a potential tax increase to fund public education
Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson outlines tariff reform as a central issue for 1908. He argues current tariffs tax the masses to benefit a few and urges substantial reductions by Congress or risk electing leaders pledged to reform in November. He ties tariff policy to the trust problem and American ideals.
Roger A. Powers, principal of the Hildreth School in Marlboro, resigns to assume the mastership of the Thorney dyke School in Cambridge, word of the transfer announced December 29.
Minneapolis plans a 1908 New Year message to Boston mayor John F Fitzgerald via a pigeon relay. Six birds run a three leg trip Aurora Illinois to Philadelphia to Boston covering about 1200 miles in 46 hours, with duplicates to guard against loss.
Members of the Boston Italian Press Association plan a January 4 dinner at the Hotel Touraine for Baron Tosti birthday and farewell as he leaves Boston to become consul general in Brazil. Guests include Governor Gulid and Judge Severoni. Tosti will depart January 29 sailing from New York to Genoa before heading to Rome and Porto Alegre.
Charlestown police rounded up about 16 young men described as lacking visible means of support and disturbing residents. One man carried a loaded revolver and another an ugly knife. Some arrests involved trespass on FP O'Riordan land and land of Banquet Beet Company.
Chicago December 29 George B McReynolds former vice president of the Board of Trade and noted millionaire was hurried to Joliet yesterday on charges of defrauding banks of 590000 authorities say.
The Very Rev. George J. Patterson, new vicar general of the Boston archdiocese, will be guest of honor at the St. Vincent's Holy Name Club banquet at the Hotel Lenox in South Boston. Former pastor of St. Vincent's, he organized the club and will be honored as he steps back from official ties to the group. Speakers include Mayor John F. Fitzgerald and other city officials. John J. Lydon is toastmaster.
A hungry tramp attempted to steal 11 sticks of dynamite from an Erie Railroad supply near Greycourt Orange County. He fled when pursued threatened to throw a stick. A dog pursued the man and he was bitten severely during the chase.
Sterling December 29 Charles W Winchester a motorman is dying at his home in Sterling from a spider bite suffered while working at the car barn. He is reported to be in a serious condition as doctors battle to save him.
An executive session at 10:30 a.m. in the Tremont building will hear reports from sub committees on city departments. The sewer or water department is likely to be reviewed next and the printing plant may also be discussed. Rumors say the staff could be significantly reduced.
New York reports a week before Harry K. Thaw’s second trial for the Stanford White murder. Mrs. William Thaw and other Thaw relatives plan to reach the city during the week while the Countess of Yarmouth stays in England. Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw will attend the opening in the Tombs courtroom.
A Queens man reportedly carries sixty thousand dollars in cash pinned to his undershirt each day. County Judge Burt Jay Humphrey of Jamaica says he knows the man but will not identify him, citing fear of banks and investments.
Advertisement for a home remedy claiming to cure a cold in a day with laxative bromide quinine tablets. Mentions refund if it fails and displays HH. W. ROVE’s signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
The race for the Common Council presidency pits Thomas F. Doherty of East Boston against Leo F. McCullough of South Boston with McCullough backed by Mayor Fitzgerald, Martin M. Lomasney and Frank J. Linehan. Doherty counts on East Boston leaders led by P. J. Kennedy and prominent supporters, while Dr. Santosuosso of Ward 6 also runs, claiming Democrat and Republican backing could push him to victory.
Deputy Water Commissioner Joseph J. Norton declares he is not a candidate for city messenger against Edward J. Leary and did not authorize any story to that effect. The piece notes two potential rivals, John M. McDonald and George W. Carruth, and suggests Leary would face little opposition if Norton stays out. Norton adds he has no dealings with Alderman Baldwin or Republican aldermen-elect for 1908.
Charles Schroff, 17, charged with murder after shooting his father in a Genesee Street saloon last Thursday pleaded not guilty in Police Court. He was with his mother in court as she fainted, and he collapsed beside her, believing she was dying.
Amid recession driven belt tightening the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad will issue a mid winter timetable in January. Several passenger trains are withdrawn or consolidated including Boston Buzzards Bay 4 38 pm with 4 05 pm and Buzzards Bay 8 33 am with 8 38 am. The 8 45 pm Boston Cohasset train is discontinued and the 4 10 pm Boston train will stop mainly at Cohasset. Other Boston Taunton Randolph and Taunton Boston trains are cancelled and Franklin trains are consolidated with adjusted Boston and Franklin arrivals.
The Board of Aldermen are poised to approve the Common Council's renaming of North End Park to Scigliano Park in honor of George W. Scigliano, a former council member and U S representative. If approved, the decision moves to the mayor for final action.
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