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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
12
Newburyport dated report says the barge Henry Clay lies with 400 tons of coal in her hold at the river bottom. Pumps run constantly to clear the hold but breakdowns persist and a diver from Boston loses gear when his scow overturns as two weeks pass since sinking.
An epidemic of pink eye has broken out among the Midshipmen at Annapolis with about 75 cases treated in the sick quarters over the past week. The report notes the illness as an outbreak affecting five midshipmen and ongoing care at the facility.
Canal Dover Ohio January 24 Following his recovery from a typhoid attack Calvin Myers is flaunting a crop of red hair where raven locks once adorned his head. Myers recovered two weeks ago from a siege of typhoid and was close to death for a time.
Washington report says Congressman Shackelford of Missouri branded Speaker Cannon the greatest despot, heckled him during urgent deficiency appropriations debate. Cannon returned, and Shackelford challenged him to rise as Joe Cannon, while accusing concentration of power. The exchange included taunts, laughter, and a jest about a cigar.
A Portland city hall fire caused an estimated 1 million dollars in damage plus loss of papers and documents. The city clerk and treasurer offices survived. the Greenleaf library collection was destroyed. Fire originated in the city electrician’s office due to crossed wires. alarms failed briefly but were followed by volleys of action as the Knights of Pythias aided, with mayoral and civic leaders coordinating a calm evacuation and safeguarding surrounding property.
Fire Commissioner Wells announced promotions and transfers among captains and lieutenants with many privates moved in a roll call. Names include Dermody, Ryan, Walton, Grace, Jennings, Fitzgerald, Donohoe, Callahan, and Nolan among Engine and Ladder units. Arthur D. Little of 93 Broadstreet gave a $50 gift to the Firemen's Relief Fund for prompt department service at a recent fire.
Chicago report notes Grace Warner defied her mother to meet Horace Simons. Police allege Simons is implicated in the murder of policeman William R. Mooney, who was shot by highwaymen on January 2.
F H Foster aged 60, once a leading turf figure who owned Viking and Lady Kenset, died after illness at the Quincy House. Born in Richmond Quebec, he came from a prominent Canadian family and had a history of racing trotters and pacers and a stock farm in Tilton New Hampshire. Death listed as heart disease and acute indigestion.
If it's at Morse's it's correct. If it's correct it's at Morse's. Reductions on overcoats ulsters fur lined coats fancy suits and trousers range from 20 percent to 331 1 3 percent. We have added new exceptional values.
Sale notice offers 150 Black Thibet suits once $16 50 now $12 with sizes 34 to 42 regular and 37 to 44 stout and long in single or double breasted styles. Two week window through Feb 8 includes 20 percent off Full Dress Tuxedo and Prince Albert coats and vests with prices listed for several sets.
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