02 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
1
A filing requests removal of O Meara based on asserted legal knowledge grounds. The action centers on procedural alignment and the judge’s authority to entertain the petition. No further details are provided in the available text.
District attorney Moran asks Governor Guild to remove Police Commissioner O'Meara, arguing he lacks legal qualification and that recent Sunday arrests caused public nuisance. Moran warns Governor may bear responsibility for future police conduct if removal does not occur. O'Meara and Guild declined comment as developments are anticipated.
Three girls identify suspect Galileo Gallo known as hair slasher. The report lists Margaret Quinlan of 395 Main Street Charlestown Minnie Lourie 145 Chelsea Street East Boston and Elizabeth Haegle 71 Gates Street South Boston as witnesses or involved parties in the ongoing police case.
Fire swept through a sales stable dairy and dyeing shop on West Fifty third street New York early today destroying tenements and causing an estimated 250000 in damage. Three people reported dead including a wounded woman and a man shot during a clash between white and black residents. one fireman seriously hurt.
A clash between white men and a large number of black residents erupted amid a city fire. A confrontation over an alleged insult to a white woman sparked fistfights leading to pistol and knife use. Francis Shannon, 28, was shot in the head and hospitalized with life uncertain. Police fought rioters as five alarms brought vast fire apparatus and thousands of officers to restore order. many residents fled burning tenements.
A devastating blaze destroyed tenements including a stable and a dyeing works, sparking chaos among hundreds of tenants who were forced from their homes. Firefighters faced barriers, a firefighter died, officers evacuated families, and looting incidents occurred as flames spread until early evening.
Police identify Frank Gallo as the man called Jack the Slasher. Three girls, including 15 year old Margaret Quinlan, accuse him of cutting their hair in Seollay square. Six braids and a pair of scissors found on him corroborate the charges.
The death of William J. Hartnett at 15 Knox Street remains unresolved as police and medical examiners disagree on how wounds were received. Hartnett’s son William J. Hartnett was released from La Grange Street station after more than 24 hours of questioning under Captain Dugan. Friends suspect an intoxicated quarrel with enemies led to his death at home.
Robert Toole removed his son from the Tewksbury Hospital after alleging unsatisfactory conditions. The boy had been bitten by a dog in Everett last week and was taken to New York on the midnight train.
Boston merchants join with the Boston Post to petition the Highway Commission under Chapter 433 of 1906 to review city telephone rates and service. A 20-signature petition triggers hearings, investigations, and potential recommendations on rate reductions and improved service for Boston residents and businesses.
Boston residents and businesses urge the Massachusetts Highway Commission to investigate New England Telephone and Telegraph Company charges in Boston and to hold a hearing under the 1906 Acts and Resolves. Signatories include leading area firms and merchants in a coordinated plea for rate reductions.
There is no getting away from it the best man won and Herman concedes the superior opponent. He praises the winner's prowess admits defeat and says he does not begrudge the victory.
Joe Gans declares Herman outclassed in their match stating the challenger was game but never had a chance to win.
In the first round Gans started to feel out his man. Herman fought back but was stalled by the champion. In the second round Gans began to open up while Herman’s attempts to land mostly failed. Continued on Page 8 Third Column.
Senator-elect James H. Vahey of Watertown will file a Massachusetts Senate bill this morning to cancel the Boston and Albany lease to the New York Central. A brief petition accompanies the measure arguing the New York Central controls the Albany to Massachusetts detriment and that cancellation would allow the state to purchase Albany stock.
Senator Vahey pushes to annul the lease of the Boston and Albany Railroad to the New York Central. Railroad commissioners plan a counter report to the Legislature outlining the railroad side. The bill suggests the state should buy Albany outright and cancels the corporate lease upon passage.
A brief note cites tomorrow as the sale day for two thousand auctions conducted by Rhodes Ripley for a song. See I Gray Co's advertisement for details.
An advertisement for Regal Overcoats by F Gray appears in the paper, noting a promotion to read in tomorrow morning's issue. The brief item signals an upcoming feature or sale highlighted by the advertiser.
Police seized surgical instruments clothing and jewelry valued above 2000 during a raid on building No 40 State Street where Dr W A Wilson held rooms on the fifth floor He 40 and well dressed was arrested after a warrant alleged larceny of a lathe chuck and drills from Chandler Farquhar Federal Street He was moved from Station 2 to Station 1.
After a long talk with officers, the suspect led them to fifth floor rooms on State Street where police found over $2000 worth of miscellaneous merchandise. Suitcases, boxes, and bags contained jewellers tools, delicate machinery, surgical instruments, lenses, fine rifles, and a carpet sweeper. Items were moved to Station 1 in two vans. The man Wilson, a well dressed Worcester transplant, has long resided at State Street.
A major reorganization at Station 1 in Boston moved almost all night officers to new posts under Captain Kimball. The unexplained shift stunned North End police circles, described as a thunderbolt from a clear sky.
During roll call the captain moved many men to new routes for the good of the service. He announced the changes from the top of the list and assigned the same routes to the reassigned men. Most kept quiet about the reasons and officials offered no comment, with a formal explanation expected later.
Forecast for Boston and vicinities calls for fair Wednesday, with modest warmth. Thursday turns cloudy and warmer overall with rain or snow, except eastern Maine where precipitation may differ.
Local advert promises an overcoat sensation at F Gray Co as a big store promotion begins. Read the ad for details on styles and prices and how to shop.
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