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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
10
Activity surged in political circles awaiting the grand jury report, which ended Saturday. Rumors claim a politician may have flipped for immunity as District Attorney Moran remains silent while associates reportedly arrange bail with bondsmen at police headquarters in anticipation of arrests.
Grand jury secrecy preserved as Moran and Doher ty finalize indictments. Allegations include conspiring to defraud the city and probes into the Codman street land deal and flagstone contracts. Officials and political figures await a court report with rumors of a damaging disclosure.
The Taunton priest Rev Joel H Metcalf photographed a very faint comet last Friday evening. He noted the discovery may trace to an astronomer in Nice and said the object is now nearly overhead and not visible to the naked eye. Harvard College Observatory has been notified of the image.
Mayor Hibbard backs Governor Guilds joint control proposal with the Finance Commission as the guiding idea for a new city government plan. A state bill would grant the Commission broad powers, overhaul departments and salaries, and limit the aldermen and common council, facing stiff legislative opposition.
Worcester January 5 George H Harrington 27 son of wealthy Shrewsbury farmer Henry T Harrington was shot in the back of the neck by an unknown man at Lake and Grafton streets He was taken home doctor W H Bliss removed the bullet and Harringtons chances for life were about even
Mary Mulholland, two, of 60 Terrace Street Roxbury died at City Hospital last night. She was burned while helping with her sisters on Saturday when her dress caught fire from a spark while cooking her father's meal. Her mother was away at a store and her father slept on a sofa.
A portrait of Frances E Willard, longtime WCTU president, was presented to the Boston YWCA by the Massachusetts branch of the WCTU. Mrs Katherine Stevenson delivered the speech praising Willard. Eva G Foster and other WCTU reps spoke of her life, with Miss A E P Malley directing. America was sung by several hundred attendees.
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Woburn January 5 Fire of unknown cause destroyed the E Cummings Company leather plant a four story wooden building. The loss is estimated at 75000 with ten workers left jobless. Firefighters endured extreme cold and two buildings nearby were saved after four hours of effort. The company founded in 1868 by Wuslace Cummings is now a corporation.
During a northwesterly gale the Danish steamer Arkansas dragged its anchor near Grand Junction docks and fouled the four masted coal laden schooner Magnus Manson. The Arkansass rail was damaged but the steamer escaped injury.
The third annual ball of the Ben Franklin Associates will be held Monday evening January 6 at Roughan Hall Charlestown. The association includes Boston's elite Italian community and extensive preparations have been made for the event.
At Portsmouth Navy Yard doctors found a skin eruption linked to rock salt tucked under the armpits of court martial prisoners. The rash, once feared contagious, led to a summary discharge, as investigators finally exposed the method and motive behind the condition.
Mrs. Henrietta Gaines Robbins died yesterday at 67 Mt Vernon street after months of heart failure. A New Orleans native and Gaines family member, she lived in the North and in Lexington. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edward Harold Crosby.
Lu cian Cook, a prominent North Attleboro resident, died at Rhode Island Hospital following an apparent suicide attempt last night. Despondency over his wife’s serious illness is cited as the cause.
Frederick M. Crouse a 409 Centre Street restaurateur was arrested in Newton for carrying a loaded revolver without a permit after an altercation at Ven dome bakery. He posted bail furnished by partner Arthur Stoddard as police report threats and weapon display during the incident.
Theodore George Washington Jennings who runs the east elevator at City Hall drew remarks at the annual City Messenger Leary dinner. The discussion centered on his speed, with colleagues joking about slow and fast methods and his willingness to raise the elevator to the roof if given orders. The exchange referenced reports from the Louisiana Sentinel about Boston City Hall.
Mayor Fitzgerald defends his records in a valedictory statement. He cites unadvertised contracts above $2000 awarded on a cost plus 15 percent basis and notes salary increases in the bridge department from 800 to 900 dollars a year. He contrasts his actions with previous administrations and disputes charges of abandoning competitive bidding. The total city cost through inception minus Hibard’s term is under $1000. Street Department items follow.
Sr. Paul Tolston of Washington travels to Baltimore with initials carved into the fillings of his two front teeth so he can be identified if an accident occurs. He says the plan helps friends recognize him quickly in emergencies.
The Old South course on the history of Harvard begins with a lecture by Dean Hodges on John Harvard and the English Cambridge of His Time. Subsequent talks will be given by Professor Hosmer Professor Cheaning President Eliot and Mr Lane.
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