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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
4
Miss Quinlan and relatives identified Gallo as the man who cut Minnie's braids near Hanover street. A pursuing crowd, a captured suspect, and locks of hair matched to Minnie's braid led to his arrest at Station 2.
Miss Elizabeth Haegele, 13, of 71 Gates Street identifies Gallo as the man who cut six inches of hair from her in a Broadway Dorchester Ave transfer area attack last Thursday. Witnesses Miss Quinlan and Miss Murphy corroborate, and Arvdon recounted pursuing and catching the suspect with Patrolman Tighe taking him to the station.
Mayor Fitzgerald hosted a two hour New Year reception at City Hall with over 5000 attendees from business, labor, and civic groups. Guests praised the event, rose gifts were given to women, and aides led the orderly line as officials noted the tropical decor and standout moments including a typo ad-lib.
Nine year old Minnie Lourie recounts an incident on Hanover Street where a theft left five inches of her jet black hair missing. Police identify Gallo as a suspect in the braiding theft and the case draws local attention.
The Raymond Whitcomb Company announces winter tours to Florida and the Bahamas. Departures from Boston begin Monday January 21 with calls at Charleston and visits to Jacksonville St Augustine and other East Coast resorts, plus Nassau. Later Boston departures are February 4 11 and 25. The first Mexico party starts January 17.
A government managed paradise highlights Hot Springs Arkansas as the leading cures and pleasure resort area offering 200 hotels at all price ranges with fine winter climate. The Bureau of Information offers a book for travelers.
An open house and informal reception were held at the Unitarian building 125 Beacon Street yesterday from 4 to 6 pm. About 400 attendees including President Samuel A. Eliot ex Gov John D Long and Mrs Long Rev E A Horton and Mrs Horton and other leaders greeted guests. Plans for monthly Monday afternoon teas from 4 to 5 pm were announced to keep the headquarters social. Hostesses named include Mrs John M Little Mrs Matthew Luce Mrs George Hutchinson and others.
A fragmented social column lists guild members including Mrs William T Sedgwick Mrs Edward H Atherton and Mrs Henry M T Secrist as attendees or honorees.
Parishioners at Shawmut Church held a New Year reception for Rev. Dr. and Mrs. William T. McElveen last evening. Deacons greeted guests in line followed by entertainment and refreshments.
Captain Dugan and Captain Cain support accidental death theory for Hartnett’s fatal injuries at home. The son was detained but released due to lack of evidence of foul play. Medical examiner could not confirm attribution, and District Attorney Moran deferred action pending police investigation.
Mr and Mrs William J O'Brien of Charlestown celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at home at 125 Bunker Hill Street with about 50 guests mostly relatives and lifelong friends. Mr O'Brien holds positions in the Charlestown Veteran Firemen's Association Black and Tan Club Bunker Hill Council Knights of Columbus and the Charlestown Literary Union. They received many handsome gifts.
The city delaying a lighting contract decision for 1907, with Rising Sun Street Lighting Co facing potential renewal at proposed price cuts. The mayor weighs hiring city lamplighters to cut costs, possibly under a new superintendent of lamps, with three months to decide.
Boston bank presidents discussed whether to raise deposit interest from 3 1/2 to 4 percent following actions by Lynn banks. Some Boston institutions already pay 4 percent, while others stick to 3 1/2 percent citing conservative securities and long term bonds. Authorities note Massachusetts average around 3.73 percent, with mixed views on matching higher rates.
An old Boston user, William I. Sullivan, reports kidney pain relief after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad claims early kidney disorder symptoms, dropsy signs, and urges continued use until recovery, listing Foster-Milburn Co. as US agents and 50 cent price. Remember the name Doan's.
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