16 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
1
Chief Mul len reports firebugs cut a hole in the church side and set the building ablaze. Dr. Little, pastor, aided in the rescue and preservation of parish relics.
George Livingston Richards once feasted on poverty then built a vast fortune through racing stables, a Brookline mansion, a major trust, and ambitious ventures. Lawsuits and divorce rumors follow as Boston opens a string of legal actions revealing his rise and alleged schemes to investors.
In New York on January 15 the defense in the Harry K. Thaw case strengthened its position by calling Alfred Ice Thaw, a second cousin, who testified about the Thaw family taint and the defendant’s eccentric behavior. Other witnesses including Thaw’s former butler and a whist club steward described his irregular conduct and state of mind before the shooting of Stanford White.
Jerome notes Thaw's eccentric company at bridge with John Drake Captain Wharton and Gleason while Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit lived at the Grand Hotel under assumed names. Coroner jurors recall Thaw as irrational during the inquest on murder charges. Defense hints at further disclosures to come.
Postmaster L F Sampson is robbed at gunpoint by a masked man in the Hanover New Hampshire post office. About 570 dollars and a gold watch are taken. The thief fled. Sampson fainted and could not describe the attacker. Assistant Postmaster Kewe was briefly away fixing fires.
Mayor Hibbard dismisses a slate of municipal officials in a sweeping purge. Laurence Minot is named Boston superintendent of printing, serving without pay to prove the city plant can be run effectively. The mayor aims to show the venture may save money or be abolished if unprofitable, with about $30,000 annual savings from the removals.
Chairman James W. Synan of Pittsfield announces the victory with a slate for executive positions. Vice-chairs John P. McGrath Worcester James E. Millen Peabody and John J. McCarthy Boston named. Secretaries Thomas J. Collins South Boston Cornelius F. Cronin Lowell. Treasurer election deferred. Four members-at-large to be appointed.
William S. McNary strengthened control over the Democratic State organization by placing officers of his choosing in a district group after five hours of tense negotiations. The opposing faction also participated in the routine, held in a small Quincy room.
A midnight fire partly destroys the 100 plus year old Second Congregational Church at Washington and Centre streets in Codman Square Dorchester. Officials estimate the loss at 70000 with the organ and vestry damaged. Parishioners and Patrolman Maguire save heirlooms including the old Bible and clock. Reverend Arthur Little observes the blaze as his church burns. Continued on Page 2-Fourth Column
Partly cloudy to cloudy Thursday with possible rain in Boston area. Friday expected to be fair and colder with west to northwest winds. Washington notes forecast for New England calls for rain in the south and rain or snow with warm air in the north Thursday and Friday, then fair and much colder with brisk southwest to west winds.
Public notice advises readers to review the adr on the last page regarding payments and actions by Poles. The fragment hints at a local notice about procedures and safety steps related to cash handling and referenced materials.
Fire Commissioner Benjamin Wells met with Mayor Hibbard to discuss the department. The Mayor reportedly decided to keep Wells in office but with conditions on discipline and reform of procedures.
Carnegie hero commission gave nine silver and seven bronze medals for acts of heroism and $10,050 in cash to heroes or dependents. New England recipients include George F. La Croix of Cambridge for saving a boy from ice. William H. A. Missett of Springfield for rescuing a drowning man. Thomas McGowan of Clinton for saving a youth. Winston B. Stephens of Westport Harbor for rescuing two youths and a boy after a capsized catboat. Joseph Ramaky of Massachusetts received a bronze for saving a boy from being struck by a street car.
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