02 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1907
Page
1
Captain Thomas Nicholson and eight crewmen from the Elizabeth N. with three men from the M. B. Stetson reach North Sydney from Bay of Islands N F. The stranded Gloucester fishing schooner is fast in ice at Lark's Harbor. They recount a harrowing tale of hardship since leaving the vessel.
Joseph Needham, treated at the Homeopathic Hospital for a strange disease, is removed to Gallup's Island after experts reported leprosy. He landed in New York November 18 from the Granada from Trinidad and may be sent to Penikese Island. Government law may deport him to Trinidad at the Granada's expense. action against the Granada’s owner is planned.
The Washington address by Senator Perkins of California warned of an inevitable clash between the United States and Japan as two irreconcilable races. Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson also declared war with Japan certain some day, citing expansionist aims and Pacific position via Hawaii the Philippines and the Sandwich Islands. He warned of Japan aligning with oriental nations and the risk of conflict over California educational policy.
President Roosevelt approves Admiral Davis actions during Kingston Jamaica aid mission. Navy secretary Metcalf and Admiral Evans also commend Davis for his dignified handling of a delicate situation and his distinguished service to humanity.
A massive blaze tore through the old Boston and Lockport Block Company works on Condor street near the Chelsea line in East Boston. The five buildings burned, adjoining Gibby Iron Company property ignited, and total losses may reach 150000 dollars. Firefighters from multiple cities battled the flames, a fireboat stalled in mud, and six of 110 workers were present and unharmed. No lives were lost and Chelsea Engine 2 aided from nearby facilities.
The Post interview quotes May McKensie describing Evelyn Thaw's stress in court. She details Evelyn's vigilance over jurors and her nightly worries about justice, insisting she would not be drawn away by stories regardless of others.
From Larks Harbor the crew walked 22 miles to Birchy Cove amid a storm over ice and cliffs. Captain Nicholson and Thomas Edwards nearly died when a deck fire collapsed saving Mawards who was saved by a life chain. The crew reached Birchy Cove exhausted and sheltered with locals. Ships Elizabeth N and M B Stetson stay in ice until spring. 400 barrels salt fish and 00 barrels frozen herring likely lost. Nicholson and crew sail to Gloucester with plans to return in spring.
A new Chelsea city order requires officers to log any conversation with women during duty. Written reports must include reason, date, time, location, and the woman’s name and address, or face penalties. Sergeants must report officers seen with women on patrol. Unmarried patrolmen call it an infringement on local custom.
Gray's sale lists men suits and overcoats priced at 15 dollars 590 for 18 dollar sets and 20 to 25 dollar lines at 990. F Gray Co operates at Washington and Hanover as the discount offer draws customers.
A 19th century newspaper ad touts a cough cure in a testimonial, lists Mrs St Friend at 8 St Mark's Place New York City, claims fifty years of use and relief from grip and pneumonia, and promotes poultry prices from The New Poultry Store at 32 North Market Street with chickens turkeys and ducks priced per pound.
In Wakefield the Boston Ice Company workers walked out this afternoon and returned after managers promised a wage increase. They had been earning $1.50 daily and would rise to $2.50 per day.
F. Gray Co. advertises Rhodes Ripley suits priced at $5.90 with store location in Washington and Hanover.
A prominent brand, Royal Arms Scotch Whiskey, is offered by major dealers across the region. The item appears in multiple storefronts with standard pricing and shelf presence reflected in common trade listings.
At St Marys Hospital Rochester Bishop Stang of Fall River Mass relapsed after a first operation. Dr Mayo led todays procedure with hopes fading and a 24 hour prognosis. Archbishop Ireland in St Paul echoed the grim tone as doctors warned of grave uncertainty surrounding the prelate.
Rhodes Ripley manufactured overcoats offered for sale by F. Gray Co. in Washington and Hanover at a price of 12 dollars and 90 cents, with a noted value of forty dollars elsewhere.
The Thaw jury complete lists twelve jurors with occupations and statuses. Foreman Deming B. Smith aged 55. George Pfaff 34 hardware. Charles T. Fecke 45 shipping. Oscar A. Pink 46 salesman. Henry C. Harney 59 piano. Parry C. Brearley 35 advertising. Malcolm S. Fraser 40 salesman. Charles D. Newton 65 retired railway. Wilbur S. Steele 60 manufacturer. John S. Denne 38 railway freight. Joseph B. Bolton 37 clerk. Bernard Gerstman 36 manufacturer's agent. Married or single statuses noted. oldest juror 11, youngest 34, average age 49 years 9 months.
The Thaw jury was completed late today with the twelfth juror sworn in after a long day of selections. Justice Fitzgerald adjourned court to 10:30 Monday morning and ordered remaining salesmen in court for possible jury service. If no change occurs, the State will present direct testimony at Monday session.
A brief ad notes boys' suits priced at 2.50 offered by F Gray Co located at Washington and Hanover presenting value for school attire.
In a hotel suite May McKenzie and Evelyn Nesbit Thaw deny rumors of divorce amid press scrutiny. McKenzie defends the Thaws and states she cares for Evelyn while Thaw shows little emotion, insisting no estrangement exists.
Richmond Pearson Hobson declares in New York that the U S must fight Japan unless it backs down. He accuses Japan of seeking conflict and cites Great Britain as egging on Japan to destroy American commerce in the East.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Saturday cloudy with occasional rains and warmer temperatures. Sunday brings snow flurries and colder air. National forecast notes rain in New England on Saturday and Sunday, with much colder conditions by Monday night.
A diary style record lists hourly temperatures from 8 a m to midnight at Thompson's Spa on Washington Street. The notes show an average temperature yesterday and a comparison to the previous year with figures like 40 and 22 24, but most entries are garbled.
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