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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
10
New York February 9. Charles S. Whitman, former judge of the Court of General Sessions and a leading criminology expert, argues that crime can be eliminated only by removing the mature criminal. He advocates death or life imprisonment as the fate for mature criminals.
Judge Whitman voiced strict views on elderly offenders saying an 80 year old criminal is hopeless and beyond reform. He urged lifelong imprisonment, arguing prisons are not reformatories and released prisoners may pose greater danger. A prison chaplain with 20 years’ experience conceded true reformation is rarely achieved.
Friends of Thomas F. Vahey report his condition improved enough to leave Deaconess Hospital in Brookline for home. Vahey endured a severe appendicitis attack with peritonitis, and his life was at risk for a time.
12-year-old George Havey of Roslindale lies in City Hospital after severe injuries from a hot water tank explosion in his kitchen range. Metal fragments pierced his heart area and left arm while others struck his hands. Father moved him to safety. doctor and nurses care as X rays search for hidden slivers.
Republicans plan to back acting city clerk John T. Priest despite withdrawal and may coalesce with J Mitchell Galvin. Democrats weigh fielding Gartland and could split votes, with Timilty Donnelly Ellery H Clark among McNary and Conry backers, signaling another potential deadlock on the clerkship.
Ros coramon Club sets final plans for its annual ball on February 26 in the Inter Colonial Building Dudley Street with new Irish music and dances. The committee lists M J Finnegan as president and several others. The central Irish County Clubs council arranged a St Patrick's Day concert in Jordan Hall with about 20 counties participating. The Boston Gaelic School Society plans a February 13 Gaelic language fund entertainment at 1151 Washington Street under the Gaelic League of New England with speakers P J Conlin J Lehane and Joseph M Sullivan.
State Commission on Commerce and Industry awaits its Feb 24 report to shape merger legislation. Rail lawyers and leaders agree safeguards for shippers and travelers are essential if any merger is sanctioned. Governor Guild's June message echoes the need for broad, protective provisions amid petitions opposing the merger.
A Boston merchants committee appointed to build an enlarged and stronger business organization will report at a Feb 21 dinner at the American House. The effort spans over two years with leaders from the Merchants Association and Associated Board of Trade. Oscar S Straus and Ryerson Ritchie will speak on commerce and unified action. Mayor Hibbard will represent the city.
Hon James H Vahey told a large Young Men's Catholic Association gathering at 41 East Newton Street that despite Republican legislature majorities he believes both branches uphold high integrity. He urged Catholics to enter politics in its best sense to raise public office morality.
Edward Margolies was seized on grand larceny charges as head of a ring accused of swindling more than 100 merchants out of about $150,000. The four-store operation spanned New York City two stores, plus Boston and Poughkeepsie. The Poughkeepsie manager Abraham Goldsmith was also jailed.
Fitchburg newspaper men hosted visiting reporters from Leominster and Clinton at Wallace Hall. The extended program included sports a fine banquet and ample entertainment.
Louis A Frothingham campaigned for support from Senators Lodge and Crane for the Massachusetts lieutenant governor race. He visited Republican members of the congressional delegation and spent significant time at Senator Henry Cabot Lodge's home in Washington on February 9 today.
Frothingham visited Lodge seeking a firm pledge of support from the senior Senator. He reminded Lodge that at his urging he gave up the Speakership to run for Mayor of Boston against John F. Fitzgerald and was promised aid for Lieutenant Governor. He warned he would field his own nomination if Lodge refused to back him, even against the machine.
A runaway horse attached to a light sleigh, carrying an unnamed young man, dashed through Franklin street crossing near the Stoneham line in Melrose. It struck the 6:10 Boston bound train just as it was pulling out. The horse was severely injured, the driver was cut and bruised, and the sleigh was demolished. The driver escaped by pulling the reins to avoid a crowded Stoneham electric car. The horse freed itself, then was halted half a mile away on Greenwood track.
A thunder bolt caused the Eclipse to founder after the crew abandoned ship on January 11. Captain Larsen, the mate, and 14 men rode out in boats for 16 days, rationed to two biscuits and two gills of water daily, reaching Hana Maui on January 27. Three crew members died en route. survivors told of extreme heat, exposure, and starvation during the voyage.
Count Hadik denied reports of engagement to Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt of New York saying the gossip is fabrication. He stated he knew Mrs Vanderbilt ten years ago in New York but has not renewed the acquaintance since.
New Brunswick on February 9 Carnegie informed the Presbyterian Church at Metuchen of a donation of 1000 toward a new organ. The instrument is to cost 2600, and the church plans to purchase it.
Stevedores work day and night to break unloading and loading records for the Cunard freighter Sylvania. The vessel docked at 8 AM Saturday, 11 hours of unloading so far, 150 workers started, 700 head of cattle and 45000 bushels of grain to follow, ship sails Sunday at 11 AM.
Brussels February 9 indications point to a possible government confrontation over King Leopold. A cabinet member in the Chamber of Deputies lobby said the king is no longer in a normal state of mind. Mentally troubled behavior has been evident for months.
Philadelphia reports the transatlantic steamer Eagle Point sailing from London toward this port after a broken shaft and has not been heard from since January 28. The vessel is 13 days overdue, raising anxiety for her safety among local observers.
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