17 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
1
A city council adopts a resolution backing a policy advocate group amid local debate. Officials emphasize education and community benefits while critics urge broader input and oversight. The vote affirms support for the advocate's proposed goals and activities.
Hyde remains in office at the Equitable Life Assurance Society as opponents who threatened resignation stay in place. A resolution passed to give policy holders a voice in director selection, signaling a partial victory for Hyde's critics.
New York observers report a peaceful Equitable Life Directors meeting where James H. Hyde was re elected as vice president amid threats of resignations by 34 executives. A resolution granted policy holders a voice in director choices, ending the day with no upheaval.
Colonel Henry S. Russell, longtime fire commissioner, dies at 67 from heart failure at his city home. Wire Commissioner Patrick J. Kennedy becomes acting fire commissioner, Chief William Cheswell acts as chief, and Assistant Chief John Mullen serves as acting chief. Funeral set for Saturday at Milton residence with acting Mayor Whelton representing the city.
President Roosevelt orders a thorough federal probe into Standard Oil operations, aiming at criminal restraint of trade. Campbell predicts federal action and possible DOJ prosecution. Kansas wells and jobs were affected as the trust tied producers to pipeline connections. Temperature readings and a theatre note follow in the dispatch.
Mrs. Ellen Sullivan of 45 Flag Street Cambridge was saved from severe burns by Edward and Patrick Flanagan after a live coal ignited her clothing near a coal stove. The pair forced open a locked room, smothered the flames with their coats, alerted Box 43, and she was hospitalized in serious condition with burns to face hands and legs.
The Dominican Protocol records the United States condemning any outside government meddling in the Dominican Republic. It states such attempts show unfriendly disposition toward the United States and threatens obvious frictions in hemispheric relations.
Acting Mayor Whelton informs the Boston Common Council of the death of Colonel Henry S. Russell who served as fire commissioner for a decade and as police commissioner earlier. The note urges resolutions expressing public sorrow and respect for his memory.
The fire masted schooner Grace A. Martin arrived at Newport News from Boston after a tempestuous voyage and reported the loss of her mate who vanished overboard during the trip and could not be rescued due to heavy seas.
San Domingo, the republic occupying the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola, has about 600,000 people and owes $32,280,000. The yearly revenue is $1,600,000. European creditors totaling about $22,000,000 threaten to seize possession and collect customs revenue. President Roosevelt intervened at the Dominican government’s request, and the United States is now making collections for creditors without regard to nationality.
President Roosevelt sent a message to the Senate presenting the Dominican protocol. The agreement provides for the United States record and disburse customs revenues of San Domingo to settle the nation's obligations. The transmission marks a step in arranging financial control.
Four men died and 14 injured on the new British submarine A-5 in Queenstown harbor. Lieutenant H G Good was blinded and in critical condition. Lieutenant Skinner died of his injuries. Only one crew member survived uninjured. Explosions occurred while filling gasolene tanks. vessel later docked with limited damage and an inquiry set for tomorrow.
Friday brings fair and warmer conditions for Boston and vicinity. Saturday turns generally cloudy with fresh westerly winds.
A Brooklyn man, John J. Doyle of 634 Pacific Street, credits Father John’s Medicine with restoration to full health after a decline and asserts the product prevents pneumonia. The note reflects personal testimonial marketing from a historical period.
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