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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
9
A major Panamanian fire on Malambo Street broke out at 12:30 p.m. and, despite quick containment by 2 p.m., destroyed two blocks housing poor residents. The blaze reportedly started during fumigation by a sanitary department crew, drawing public anger. Two public schools and an orphan asylum were among the buildings burned.
Dorchester High won 16 to 9 at West Roxbury in a hard fought interscholastic basketball game. Lewis and Regnier starred for Dorchester while Lennon and Godwen led West Roxbury. Dorchester also defeated West Roxbury 14 to 4 in the second team game.
South Boston High School defeated English High 86 to 3. Brady scored eight baskets, with Tobin and Brown also contributing strong play. English High saw Homer Silverman and Jenny as top performers. Second team game: South Boston won 22 to 4.
New York yachtsman J Rogers Maxwell awarded a contract to the Herreshoffs for a steel centreboard racing and cruising schooner. The 126 foot overall vessel will have a 24 foot beam and a 14 foot 10 inch draft, delivery expected around June 1. It will enter leading schooner events and compete for King Edward’s special cup.
In Washington on January 12 the Littlefield pilotage bills were argued before the House committee. Captain J Edward OBrien of Florida, president of the American Pilots Association, urged preserving the general pilotage system and warned that repealing the law could be aimed at creating a towboat trust.
The Hansa liner Hohenfels from Calcutta and Colombo, the Iberian from Manchester, and the Philadelphian from London are now due two to three days late, after missing their scheduled Wednesday in port.
Fred White proved he is among the fastest roller skaters in a five mile race at Park Square rink. He faced five opponents who each skated one mile. Councilman McCloud came closest, but White beat him by a yard on the final stretch.
Boston fish dealers reported ample catches with 36 sail arriving, high prices for haddock and cod, and crowded berth conditions. Two White Star liners, Cymric and Canopic, prepared to sail noon for transatlantic voyages with large passenger and cargo loads. Also noted were lumber charters for Buenos Ayres and the sinking barkentine Altona posing navigation risks near channel. The Landsman.
Shipping almanac style notice detailing sunrise and sunset, high tides, and arrivals and clearances of numerous steamers and schooners. Lists ships arriving from various ports including Portland, Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Savannah, and Gloucester with associated tug and barge movements and schooners from Canada and Maine.
Jimmy Walsh dominates boxing circles as the sport’s social ace, hobnobbing with royals and gentry in London and Boston. The piece contrasts his refined conduct with rival Jack O’Brien, notes Walsh’s royal receptions, his bonds with Jack London and others, and hints at future bouts and sports intrigue including Ban Johnson and minor league politics.
Boston College posted a decisive 23 to 10 victory over Boston University in the Eagles' gym. Fitzgerald and McGuinness starred for BC while Ellis and Cole played well for BU.
In Tiflis on January 12, Cossacks attacked an Armenian seminary after bombs were fired from inside. The siege left nearly 350 dead or wounded, including a boy killed by the blasts. The seminary burned as shells and bombs exploded and troops then shelled a second Armenian house, killing eight revolutionists.
Rev James L Barton secretary of the American Board of Foreign Missions told a Post reporter there are no Boston or American missionaries stationed at Tiflis so there need be no anxiety in New England over the 850 alleged riot and bomb victims. He added American missionaries as such are not allowed to locate in Tiflis or any Armenia under Russian control.
In New York, Justice Gildersleeve delayed the rule against H H Rogers of Standard Oil until tomorrow morning to answer questions posed by Missouri Attorney General Herbert S Hadley. The delay was granted because one counsel faced a separate hearing. A V Jockel, ex Standard Oil and Waters-Pierce, refused one question on advice of counsel.
Washington January 12. The State Department says all diplomatic relations between Venezuela and France are broken. Officials expect the French representative M. Taigny to depart Venezuela and the Venezuelan agent M. Maubourguet to leave Paris.
The Salvation Army people's palace fund will receive 5000 if ten donors or groups each give 500 by January 12. Named donors include Galen S. Stone Susan B Cabot B P Cheney John Lawrence Jr W Murray Crane Mrs David P Kimball John F E Thayer Henry M Whitney William A Bancroft and John Shepard. Eva Booth to lay corner stone in Boston in February with date to be announced.
A senior diplomat stated that France and the United States have always shared a perfect understanding and remain in absolute accord on the Venezuela crisis, clarifying the two governments’ positions.
Edward Esch and his wife, dispossessed and evicted two weeks earlier, were found by police on a street corner. The husband was near collapse from starvation while the wife suffered an advanced pneumonia and was in dying condition.
New York reports Harry Edels of Boston will meet Harry Lewis of Philadelphia at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia tomorrow night. Edels was also matched today to box Kid Griffo at the American Athletic in Brooklyn January 24.
Chester Goodwin proclaims readiness to back himself against Abe Attell and bets with a local figure who refuses to wager. He predicts a knockout, believes Attell lacks punching power, and hints at retirement if he fails. The piece also notes upcoming bouts, amateur tourneys, and boxers like Jerry Gaines, Tommy Ryan, Mike Grady, Tony Bender, and Tommy Sullivan, with records and matchups unfolding in Boston and New England.
Hon George James of Scranton Pennsylvania says twenty years of catarrh vanished after using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. He reports instant relief from the first application and full cure after a few bottles, noting relief from hawking drops in throat and head pain and bad breath.
Fire at the Tamarack mine in Calumet Michigan continues to burn. Officials report two men are missing and believed suffocated. A rescue party went underground but smoke and gas forced retreat. Smoke issues from No 1 shaft mouth. shafts remain vertical and could be flooded from top to bottom.
Lawrence Jan 12 police report Leo Mixon the Polander wanted for murder has been captured in New York City following a July 28 wedding incident. The victim Albine Suchlodoski died after injuries at Cot tage Hospital.
London January 12. A notable feature of the general election is the large number of seats ceded to the Liberals without Unionist contests. Conservatives attribute this to the Liberals likely victory. Premier Campbell-Bannerman is predicted a majority of 60 to 70 with the Irish Nationalists holding balance of power.
Josephine T. Horne, wife of Byron F. Horne of Salem, files for separate maintenance in Probate Court alleging his unfaithfulness. She names several women as alleged others, while Horne is senior partner in J. H. Horne & Sons, a major New England iron and machine works firm with global shipments and strong U.S. government trust.
In New Haven Connecticut on January 13 Yale Law School professor George D. Watrous represented Mrs Charles A Edwards and Judge Charles Hiller in court seeking the appointment of an administrator for the Abigail Hiller estate The other heir Allan Maxey Hiller refused to sign the petition Attorney E F P Arvine opposed immediate action and requested a hearing Judge Cleveland set January 19 for the hearing
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