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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1907
Page
2
Yesterday was the hottest Jan 6 in 17 years in Boston with an average daily temperature near 40 degrees. Morning lows around 36 rose to 46 by 2:30 pm as a west to south wind kept conditions mild and comfortable.
New York port customs receipts totaled 212 million 396 thousand 280 dollars and 38 cents for 1906, a rise of 26 million 197 thousand 989 dollars 52 cents from 1905. Naval Officer Frederick J R Kracks notes luxuries driven the increase with autos and diamonds rising sharply and furs tobacco and other imports showing gains.
Reports from Vermont mountain districts indicate a spruce gum shortage this season. Lumber men and mill hands face thousands of dollars in losses, and retail gum prices are expected to rise. The scarcity is blamed on a cool summer of 1905 that failed to mature the pitch.
A fire at the American Hotel in Delhi New York killed three residents William Winter 50 a druggist his wife and John O Connor a tailor all permanent guests who perished on the third floor after others escaped in nightclothes. Authorities suspect the blaze began near the furnace and quickly engulfed the three story structure.
Henry Ford predicts a decision within months in the Selden patent suit between Ford Motor Co and the A L A M. He says independents may participate in a New York show next year if he is confident of winning and notes the association’s opposition has boosted Ford’s visibility. He declines to judge the American Automotive Manufacturers' stance and criticizes the cost of contesting the patent while defending self-respect.
The free salesmanship course at the Bigelow evening school in South Boston starts tomorrow at 8 p.m. Charles C. Ferris of Gilchrist Co will speak. Several sessions follow with demonstrations by industry professionals from R H White Co Shepard Norwell’s and Brown Durrell Co including Jan 15 and Jan 17 events. Frederick W. Swan organizes noting rising interest from leading city houses.
A professional gang on Long Island uses chloroform to subdue victims and rob country houses on the south shore. They travel by a large automobile, making pursuit difficult for authorities.
Mrs. Adolphe Tatro of Chicopee Falls vanished under mysterious circumstances on January 6. Her husband conducts thorough searches by train and contacts relatives while fearing dementia or possible death. She is about 35, described as slim with dark hair and glasses, last seen in an old cloak and red checked skirt with a dark hat.
Brazil presents a gold book to Pope Pius X as thanks for appointing the first South American cardinal. The volume is plated with Brazilian gold and diamonds, bears emerald monograms, and includes a gem map of Brazil with Rio de Janeiro symbolized by an eight carat blue diamond. Dr Calvacanti de Albuquerque, related to the cardinal, designed the album.
The Rev. Bradley Gilman of the Unitarian Church Canton delivered an impressive New Year’s sermon before the Young Men’s Christian Union last night. The Commonwealth Male Quartet with musical director George Mendall Taylor performed selections.
The diminutive Western Union messenger Frank Campagnoni stands 48 inches tall in Boston. An Italian immigrant about five years in the United States, he works with his father mother two sisters and a brother at 662 Commercial Street. He is 12 years old, the second oldest of four children aged 9 to 14.
Rev. George L. Perin at Beacon Universalist Church Brookline condemns rail hazards amid calls for stricter safety rules. He cites over 100000 deaths and injuries in 1906 and urges automatic block systems double tracking swift punishment for manslaughter and higher railroad liability.
In Hibernian Hall East Boston yesterday afternoon John J Reynolds county vice president installed the recently elected officers of Division 2 A O H They are Patrick A Dolan president John J Shannon vice president Daniel B McInnis recording secretary Martin J Gill financial secretary Thomas Arthur treasurer and Dr Edward E Grainger unanimously elected division physician
Queen Helena in private audience with Mr. and Mrs. White the American ambassador. Her majesty greeted them warmly and expressed sorrow at their departure for France as Whites leave Rome on Jan. 6.
A North End pupil of St Marys Parochial School shows energy and drive as he moves between offices delivering messages. His ambition to become a great man is evident in his early eagerness and diligence.
A rabid dog bit an 8 year old girl named Gaston in Moosup and then bit watchman Andrew Brouillard at a woolen factory boiler room before the animal was killed. Brouillard received medical care for his wrist wound.
Neigh Nebraska January 6 entry notes the birth of the Keeler family's fifteenth child, a daughter four days old weighing 17 pounds and measuring 26 inches long. The infant's name is not yet fixed, with the middle child to be Roosevelt. A family photograph will be sent to the President.
Derby Connecticut January 6 Yesterday Mr and Mrs Oliver D Woodruff repeated their wedding trip of 50 years ago driving away from the Woodruff homestead in Southington after a shower of rice and confetti Four old friends and many townspeople witnessed the send off for the couple who were married January 4 1856
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