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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
1
New York January 6 Harry Kendall Thaw faces arraignment for murder in the first degree for Stanford White’s 1906 rooftop killing. Thaw appears calm before Judge Dowling as a smaller crowd gathers without many relatives.
The Thaw family gathering returns with Josiah Thaw and Mrs. George Lauder Carnegie present while Evelyn Nesbit Thaw sits near the judge's chamber watching the proceedings. The aged mother, burdened by her son's troubles and her daughter the Duchess of Yarmouth, lies ill in Pittsburg hoping to visit New York soon.
Buffalo reports the death of heavyweight fighter “Little Chocolate” Dixon. Terry McGovern reacted with grim remark about ending the career and sending the bill, as news of the boxer's passing spread from the city.
Born in Halifax Nova Scotia on July 29 1870 George Dixon held the featherweight championship with a knockout in two rounds in New York on December 27 1889. He lost the title to Terry McGovern in New York on January 9 1899. Notable bouts include a 70 round draw with Cal McCarthy in Boston February 7 1890 and a September 6 1892 victory over Jack Skelly in New Orleans during a three day tournament.
George Dixon the former featherweight champion known as Little Chocolate dies in Bellevue Hospital alcohol ward after a long struggle with drink. He left the ring idolized by fans but penniless and friendless, saying he had no friends but John L. Sullivan.
Noble Foss, 19, of Boston, faces a direct information in District Court on charges of assaulting Mabel Lucas, 6, shifting the case from Justice Court. Foss was released on $5000 bond. His father, arriving from Boston, plans to spend to clear him. Trial set for Jan 14 amid opposition to a closed hearing.
Meats offered include fresh shoulders smoked shoulders corned shoulders sirloin roasts sirloin steak pork roasts rib beef roasts good beef roasts legs and loins lamb forestra lamb veal and more with prices per pound noted. Express orders and prompt attention guaranteed with shipping to any state in New England.
George Albee Hibbard was inaugurated mayor of Boston yesterday in a ceremony marked by a large, cheering crowd and floral tributes. He addressed Governor Guilds recommendation to extend power to the Finance Commission and curb City Council powers, with further remarks continued on Page 8 Third Column.
Fred W. Elliott, sought by New Jersey and Brooklyn authorities to solve the Lampblack swamp murder, is found in Newton. He denies knowledge of Mrs. Whitmore’s death and says he can prove he was in Boston when the crime occurred. He admits being with Whitmore on Dec. 26 and plans to go to Harrison, New Jersey to inform the public prosecutor.
Two alarms at 2 30 a m reported a blaze at the Salvation Army lodging house in Washington square Worcester. About 110 people slept there and many are unaccounted for. One man was found dead on the second floor rear of the building as rescuers continued searching for others.
Eight prominent Bostonians including ex-city officials were indicted on graft larceny charges. WILLIAM BERWIN ex-Alder man and SAMUEL KELLEY ex-Alder man await arraignment with bail set at 3000 and 2000 dollars respectively. Others named include GEORGE H. BATTIS JAMES H. DOYLE MICHAEL J. MITCHELL THOMAS F. MAHER O. EDWARD KANE and HAROLD C. FRENCH with bail amounts ranging from 1000 to 5000 dollars.
A Suffolk county grand jury indicted a group of prominent men including ex-Alderman Samuel Kelley and ex-Alderman William Berwin for varied sums of larceny from the city of Boston and private entities. Several defendants appeared with counsel and bondsmen as warrants were issued.
Medford High loses to Arlington ice hockey team as Danish cyclist Anderson hopes for firsts in Park Square races tonight.
Hope for the Mount Royal's safety rose after a Liverpool report of a steamer resembling the Canadian Pacific liner seen 250 miles west of Fastnet Light. Lake Manitoba was sent to assist, while earlier sightings near Brier Island were ruled out as unconnected. The Mount Royal sailed from Antwerp December 7 for St John with 304 passengers and a crew of over 100.
In New York Jan 6 Chancellor Magie in Trenton granted a divorce to Mrs Natalie B Young on desertion grounds. The decree operable since Dec 30 ends years of separation with no defense from George W Young, a banker.
Two major fires raged across East Boston and the lower city, destroying the Suffolk Coal and McQuesten Lumber yards along with the John MecWeeny dry goods store. Sixteen families rescued, dozens of horses killed, and extensive dock property damage reported with losses likely over $300,000. Patrolman Berry helped evacuate residents as flames crippled equipment and broader firefighting stretched through the night.
Fair in Boston and vicinity Tuesday with afternoon or night rain, followed by rain on Wednesday then clearing and colder. In New England south fair while the north faces rain or snow Tuesday and Wednesday, with fresh southwest to west winds. Eastern New York expects rain or snow Tuesday and Wednesday with brisk southwesterly winds.
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