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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
7
District Attorney Moran and Police Commissioner O Meara issued rival statements amid accusations. Moran concedes injuring Fairbank through campaign charges and vows to face consequences, while denying malice and urging action against police over Sunday laws. He criticizes Governor Guild and clarifies grand jury functions and his conduct.
Police Commissioner O'Meara responded to District Attorney Moran's letter by warning licensed clubs that the legality of serving intoxicating liquor at dinner parties for nonmembers is questioned. He said Moran can proceed by grand jury if dissatisfied, and that clubs deferring to the mayor's warning may face future prosecutions or test cases. the DA could seek indictments instead. He stressed fair play and the option of using grand juries, noting Moran's past use of such instruments in far lesser cases.
At the Museum of Fine Arts trustees meeting Gardi ner M. Lane was elected president after Samuel D. Warren’s resignation. Director J Randolph Coolidge Jr. also resigned. Benjamin Ives Gilman was named temporary director. The building plan for the new structure nears completion with heating and ventilation still under study. Harvard officials announced three new trustees: Dr. W. S. Bigelow Dr. A. T. Cabot and J. Templeton Coolidge Jr.
Bordman Hall a State street attorney filed for bankruptcy in U S District Court. Liabilities total 73684 assets 109165. Losses from C R Baird Co and failed railroad investments cited. Largest unsecured creditor William H Staake 30967. Other debts include William H Hill Jr 12975 Mary I Hall 8000 and others. Assets list debts owed 52805 open accounts 9500 real estate and 46650 in securities whose market value is uncertain.
Delegates from Baptist men’s groups in New England launched a national Brotherhood to unite all men’s organizations linked to Baptist churches. A committee led by Rev. F. E. Marbie was named to finalize plans and admit all men’s Baptist clubs and leagues as charter members. The aim emphasizes spiritual development, social fellowship, broader citizenship, church ties, and Christian progress.
Mayor Fitzgerald told the South Boston Improvement Association at Gray's Hall that Boston capital is exporting money to the West and Mexico. He noted Boston savings banks hold deposits and warned local businessmen cannot obtain funds as outsiders offer higher rates. He urged local wealth to support Boston’s industry and politics.
A secret indictment was returned in open court against the Boston Dairy Company, a leading local dairy, charging its milk for sale was not of good standard quality. A. R. Graustein, via counsel, pleaded not guilty. The case was not set for trial but will be scheduled later.
Montgomery Alabama January 17 The Senate adopted the House resolution calling for an investigation into the methods used at the Booker T. Washington school.
The Franklin Typo graphical Society of Boston held its 83d anniversary banquet at the Quincy House with about 150 members. A humorous Franklin biography by Newton Newbury and a Boston University Professor Baldwin eulogy honored Benjamin Franklin’s birth. Gifts from Boston publishers and local benefactors were announced.
The late Louisa J. Brown's will filed in Probate Court allocates about $100000 to endow funds named for her. Executed by Cambridge executors John D. Bryant and R. J. Melledge, the will dedicates $5000 each to Bates College and Carleton College, with income benefiting specific presidents or trustees until death. Other gifts include $5000 to Hampton Institute, $1000 to Bethesda Society, $10000 to Boston Y M C A, and $20000 to Cambridge Y W C A with conditions on heirs' incomes.
Houdini will attempt an onstage escape from a specially built packing case at Keith's tonight. Challengers from Gilchrist Company and men including CC, L. Jones, Joe Curley, J. O'Neil, and D. S. Ferguson require the box to be nailed and roped with tarred rope tying his hands to his feet. He previously declined in Boston due to other engagements.
Joseph E. Crocker, railroad train inspector for the New York, New Haven & Hartford, died at Relief Hospital from a skull fracture caused by a falling car bumper in the South station yards on Wednesday.
A $3500 Portland hotel robbery loot was partly recovered in Lynn and Boston. About $1500 worth of diamonds were found in a Boston shop by Inspectors Waitt and Pierce, later turned over to Portland police. The Boston dealer bought them in a legitimate sale for $160 and refused a $100 premium offer. Diamonds allegedly belonged to Mrs Castner, wife of Colonel H. M. Castner, from the West End Hotel.
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