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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
12
At Vineyard Haven on February 10 a fleet of forty one loaded barges and two ocean tugs is stalled by a solid ice wall. The value of the stranded fleet reaches 2,500,000 dollars as tugs seek coal and consider forcing a passage with tows, hoping for a tide change to open water past Monomoy.
The Massachusetts Department G A R meets at Faneuil Hall beginning 10 a m with Daniel Gleason presiding for the 24th annual encampment. Senior vice commander A S Roe is expected to be named commander and John L Parker senior vice commander with several aspiring for junior vice commander. The encampment lasts through Wednesday followed by a banquet at the American House.
Washington Feb 10 The House committee on naval affairs voted to recommend funding for two battleships of the Delaware class instead of four, a move contrary to the navy department and presidential urging.
Worcester February 10 Dr Frank H Crane told his flock at Union Congregational Church there was a balance on last year's expenses so they raised 100 dollars a minute for 30 minutes and cleared the debt.
Witnesses testified at the British consulate as an expert naval board probes the St Cuthbert incident. It is stated First Officer Stephen H Hobbs may have failed in duty while Captain Cresser of the Sylvania defended Hobbs as heroic and noted the crew for being poor. A verdict is expected this afternoon.
Captain George M. Wields bankbook valued over $500, missing after his Nahant cottage search following his death, was found yesterday by his daughter Lillian. The bankbook was in a dress suit case not searched on Saturday.
Mrs Amelia Davids of 15 Moore Street Cambridgeport was arraigned in the Municipal Criminal Court on a $50 store larceny charge and placed on probation. The unusual outcome may relate to possible police cooperation against suspect Chris Zeltin, who reportedly stayed at the same lodging at the time of the Woburn shooting.
In New York on Second avenue a party of six including Winifred Callahan known as Queenie was on a trolley when she was shot dead. Rose McGuire confessed that a pistol fired accidentally from her muff killed Queenie. Police say the case is unsettled as the men in the party vanished. McGuire is held without bail for the coroner's inquest. Mabel Conzzie is detained as a witness.
Newton Centre resident and Jordan Marsh Company treasurer William E. Shedd died at his Ridge Avenue home after a night of illness. He was 67 and survived by a daughter married to Augustus C Clark and three other children. He joined the firm after its Sargent Bros acquisition and served in the war.
Captain Fred Lanigan of Ladder 14 Fort Hill square was cut on the nose by a firefighter during a ladder ascent at a fire on 47 Broad street. He received six stitches at Relief Hospital and was sent home after initial treatment in Chief Mullen's automobile.
Michael Sullivan, 88, of Brookline, a brakeman on the Beacon car switchline, was struck by an outward bound train No. 2% and instantly killed yesterday between the Fenway and the Massachusetts Avenue bridge.
Dr. Frank H. Chase appointed by Mayor John H. Beck of Chelsea as city physician was initially refused confirmation by the Aldermen last week and was finally confirmed at last evening's Aldermen meeting by a 10 to 4 vote.
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