15 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
1
Sadie Golub of Boston says Captain McVey and Purser Young pushed her from a boat as it departed the steamer with six aboard. she claims the vessel could have carried twenty more. The testimony targets officers of Larchmont.
Block Island reports 74 Larchmont victims recovered in the wake of the Watch Hill steamer sinking. Fishermen bring 23 more bodies to Providence as survivors and mourners recount the tragedy, with Miss Sadie Golub voicing accusations against Captain McVey.
In New York on February 14 the Thaw White case paused after Juror No. 11 Juror Bolton’s wife Mrs. Bolton died soon after he reached her bedside. The judge adjourned to Monday and released the other jurors. The trial, in its fourth week, saw Thaw show sympathy and jurors freed from confinement. Bolton’s age is 57 and he works as a clerk. The court stressed no blame, and aims to resume once Bolton’s condition allows.
Augus tine Birrell announced a bill to establish an Irish council with an elective element dominant while retaining some nominative members to placate liberals. The council would have extensive administrative powers and limited legislative authority, with major financial control to satisfy Irish demands and transfer boards’ powers to the body. Birrell stressed the eviction issue as a top priority in Parliament.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on February 14 a dramatic atmospheric disturbance occurred at 12 52 during a blizzard as thunder and a bright lightning flash occurred Professor John A Brashear of the Allegheny Observatory tied the event to a newly identified sun spot measuring 118 000 miles long and 30 000 miles wide with area about 3 540 000 000 square miles He notes a white line within the spot may explain today s phenomena State and Allegheny City report alarm system interruptions and a 22 degree temperature drop since morning
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Boston City Club heard Mayor John F Fitzgerald and ex Mayors Hart and Quincy urge a new city charter and codification of Boston laws. They favored consolidation and highway levy changes with Fitzgeral d defending the Common Council and Quincy calling for its abolition. Hart warned against fault finding in past governments.
Fair and colder conditions expected in Boston and vicinity Friday with brisk northwest winds. Saturday remains fair in New England with continued brisk coastal winds.
Daylight burglaries in Harvard dormitories alarmed students and drew volunteers to aid Cambridge police yesterday. The thief is believed to steal from H. S. Evans at Holworthy Hall and Dwight B. Hill at Dunster Hall, totaling about 3000 dollars, and may be linked to Lucius Rapp, jailed for dormitory robberies.
A 24 year old, tall thin suspect with thick lips wearing a black coat and derby has raided Dunster Hall and Evans room while students attended lectures. Burglaries used false keys leaving rooms in disarray. Extra police will monitor dorms mornings as proctors urged vigilance. Items stolen include a fur lined coat, a gold watch, a dress suitcase, and other valuables. Additional breaks reported at Matthews and Randolph and daylight robberies noted at 40 York street and 187 Harvard street in Cambridge.
The article notes broad availability of The King's Whiskey Royal Arms Scotch, suggesting it can be found in many outlets. It highlights the brand's reach across stores and regions, emphasizing accessibility and consumer presence.
American Express train scheduled from Boston to Troy was delayed four minutes. The local train’s last car telescoped and was sent ahead of the express. The collision occurred 150 feet west of Union Square station as signals blocked the express, injuring 22 people.
The North American Express Troy flyer struck the rear of a South Acton local at Union Square Boston & Maine station. Twenty two passengers were hurt, conductor Wilbur White lost a leg, others suffered cuts and bruises. Investigators seek fault as engines failed to halt.
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