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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1907
Page
3
An unknown three masted ship, likely Norwegian, ran ashore near Fjalring on Denmark's west coast. In a fierce gale lifeboats could not be launched and five rocket signals failed. The vessel broke up and 18 crewmen perished after clinging to the rigging.
Women filled both the main church and basement for a Paulist mission. Father Burke preached on the love of Christ for sinners, citing Jesus death on the cross as God’s desire to be loved and describing Christ’s passion as a boundless act of love beyond mere necessity.
In Fredericton on February 22 the Supreme Court of New Brunswick granted Thomas F. Collins a new trial in the murder of Mary Ann Mc Auley at New Ireland. The ruling means he avoids execution planned for April 25 if the petition had been denied.
Police halted a crowd of 500 plus fans at Neponset last evening after an alleged incident between Holden of Dorchester and William Glynn of East Boston during the second half. Holden was bleeding from the face when he rose, sparking a clash as Glynn was cornered by supporters. Officers Andrews and Kennedy intervened to restore order.
Odd Fellows Hall hosted the United Hatters of North America annual ball drawing 400 couples. The event featured artistic decor, elaborate souvenirs for each lady, a midnight banquet, and a grand march led by Mr and Mrs James Riley with several Riley and Flynn family participants.
Washington rumors say William H. Lewis the Boston assistant U S attorney and famed Harvard football figure may be named surveyor of the port of Boston upon President Roosevelt's return. Lewis, a Harvard graduate and Cambridge Republican, coached Crimson teams and helped break up Penn guards' back in the 1890s. He is married to a Wellesley graduate and has several children.
In New York on February 22 George V. Bonhag broke the four mile world record at the High School of Commerce meet. He finished four miles in 2 minutes 111-5 seconds, beating a two-man relay and surpassing the previous mark by 435 seconds set by William Day of the New Jersey Athletic Club nearly 15 years prior.
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