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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
4
Fire Commissioner Wells wins finance committee approval for a new harbor fire boat after pressing Aldermen for greater waterfront protection. The Boston Fire Department will add the vessel to its fleet to bolster response capabilities along the waterfront.
City officials praised finance committee action funding two fireboats, permanent stations for Orient Heights, Forest Hills, and upgrades at Engines 6 7 and Ladder 1. Commissioner Wells noted broader coverage while cautioning future needs and trimming Orient Heights plans to temporary quarters costing 15000. William J. Sullivan named electrician in fire alarm branch. former Ipswich star captained English High School team.
Yesterday a horse attached to Engine 35 on Boylston Street was severely injured by the fire and Chief Mullen ordered it to be shot to end suffering.
On the eve of the Fourth a bonfire of 18 tiers of barrels will be touched off at midnight on the Salem street grounds. A second fire will be lit on Pine street hill in Greenwood. Morning athletic meet and Lake Quannapowitt water sports finish with afternoon driving club races at the fair grounds and a fireworks and band concert in the evening.
Charles H. Moyer was retained as president and William D. Haywood as secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners by the federation in convention today though they are imprisoned in Idaho on charges related to the murder of former Governor Steunenberg.
Corporal P. J. Green of the Eleventh United States Infantry died today from his injuries after being shot by a local policeman at Holguin in Santiago province on June 28 while resisting arrest.
The typhoid fever outbreak in Pittsburg is worsening beyond expectations and awakening concern as health officials monitor rising cases through July.
James M Kee, 43, of 33 Maverick Street East Boston died after fainting in the sun on a building at Blossom and Parkman streets and falling about 50 feet.
Bartholomew Harrington 67, Bessie Cunningham 56, John O Connor 23, Anna Connelly 29, Guiseppi Dandine and Mary Handrabhan 19 suffer collapses or falls on Hanover Tremont Blackstone Atlantic and Harrison avenues. All transported to Relief station or City Hospital for care.
Yesterday's heat proved fatal to one person and left several others prostrated. The hot spell is expected to continue today and tomorrow, stressing health services and public heat advisories.
A Russell Peabody and Daniel O Riley, lawyers for Harry K Thaw, served notice to Acting District Attorney Smith withdrawing the Supreme Court motion asking why DA Jerome should not show cause to set Thaw’s second trial for the October term. Thaw says the district attorney will act fairly and move to bring him to trial promptly, so the lawyers withdrew the motion scheduled for argument tomorrow.
Felice Nazzaro, renowned Italian racer, won the Grand Prix of France at Dieppe on July 2 in a Fiat, covering 477 miles in 6 hours 46 minutes at about 71 mph. Szisz of France finished second in 6h 53m 10s, Baras third in 7h 5m 58s.
The Arch Inn at Arch and Summer streets opens for inspection, offering a first class cafe and gentlemen's chop house. Proprietor John O Burque, a known city restaurant figure, showcases elaborate fittings and attractive cuisine liquor and cigars for hurried suburbanites and weary travelers to the South station.
Jack Mc Guigan the National A. C. matchmaker has lined up Harry Lewis of Philadelphia to fight Jack Goldswain the English lightweight champion during Elks carnival week in Philadelphia.
Somerville Police Chief Parkhurst vows a noise free night and strict enforcement from midnight to 4 am. He will issue orders to patrolmen tonight to arrest and prosecute offenders and ban certain explosives at all times.
The city tightens laws against firing guns and loud noises with strict enforcement. Fire Commissioner Wells issued 300 licenses for fireworks and 16 public bonfire permits. Public bonfires are scheduled at Marsh, Vacant lots in South Boston, Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, and other areas with fire department personnel on continuous duty from today through the morning of the fifth.
Forecaster Smith predicts cool and fair weather tomorrow with the Fourth to be warm and fair. He notes the east wind could bring rain if it shifts, but the broad Boston area should stay largely sunny unless a shift occurs from the east. He adds observation gaps make exact eastern influence hard to gauge.
July 1 report notes the Lookout bonfire drawing a record crowd as preparations begin for the annual Fourth of July event. The Salem high school site nearby promises this could be the final edition after decades of the stack’s 80 foot height built from sleepers hogsheads and barrels.
Cambridge plans a quiet Fourth of July with Chief Pullen directing officers to keep the small boy in subjection and subdue the spirited celebration to ensure order during the holiday.
Brookline officials announce Fourth of July swimming races with L. G. Rich listed among organizers. Details on events, times, and venues are to follow.
Chief Pullen issues strict instructions to Cambridge police threatening suspension or dismissal for misconduct on July 4. Pistols and cartridges forbidden. any discharging firearms will be taken to court. Fireworks dealers barred from firing in front of stores before 4 am. Mayor Wardwell sets bonfire event at Portland Street with Deputy Chief Batchelder overseeing police.
The Kerrymen's Association completes arrangements for its first field day at Rugby Park Mattapan square tomorrow featuring Irish games and a large dancing platform. Delegates from Dublin convention T B Fitzpatrick John O Callaghan and Dr P J Timmins attend.
Denis O Callaghan, manager, has also been invited to be present and address the spectators.
A Melrose committee led by Mayor E H Moore outlines events for July 4 including a Wednesday band concert at Ell Pond, a midnight bonfire lighting, water sports at Ell Pond, a city baseball championship, and evening band concerts with fireworks on the Common.
The Fourth will open with a bonfire at Rowe's Hill and a 7:30 parade from Church square. A Wakefield vs Stoneham morning ball game precedes afternoon sports and a Pamworth street band concert with fireworks in the evening.
Mayor Charles D. McCarthy will ignite the friuge bonfire as Malden marks the day. A Maplewood parade and Edgeworth games precede an afternoon ball game between the White Sox and South Quincy, drawing local crowds.
Chelsea limits noise the night before the Fourth to 4 a m. with full patriotism allowed. The rule marks a quiet, orderly pre Independence Day observance after years of noise.
The text recalls Harry Orchard and Joe Mehelich of the Western Federation of Miners, noting Orchard’s alleged deportations from Telluride and Cripple Creek, a mob incident at Goldfield, and Mehelich’s testimony about a hotel bombing plan and his refusal to participate.
Saturday Mrs. Young alerted Winthrop Chief of Police E. H. Buffington to identify a suspected fraudster. He traced the suspect through the hotel, locating her in a closet and arresting her. The woman, using aliases Mrs. Kittredge and Mrs. Balch, moved between rooms and hotels, with several guests unaware of her scheme. A separate notice promotes the Dominion Atlantic Line eight weekly trips to Nova Scotia with Boston departures and a Boston office for tickets.
Miss Evelyn Sears of Boston won the 1907 United States women's singles lawn tennis championship at St Martin's by defeating Miss Carrie B Neely of Cincinnati two sets to none in the final.
Everett plans a multi event Fourth of July with a Wednesday night band concert, a midnight bonfire on Gled Hill, a morning parade featuring the G A R post and Boy Scouts, an afternoon Ward 1 playground playout, gold prize purses by Mayor Boynton, and a Glendale Park band concert and fireworks at 8 p m. Police ban fireworks before 4 am.
Twelve men discharged for belonging to a union called at Newton street railway headquarters in Newtonville. General Superintendent Brush met them individually and explained the reasons, which the union treasurer said were trivial.
Sandquist, a Boston boilermaker from 462 Sumner Street, describes years of backache and kidney trouble relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes attacks forcing work stoppages, severe pain across the body, and dizziness, praising the remedy's rapid relief. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY is sole US agent.
Charles T. Rawson a 32 year old lawyer of 87 Harvard Avenue Brookline died at home after a two week illness. He belonged to several fraternal and civic organizations and was a descendant of Edward Rawson Secretary of State in the 1660s. He leaves a mother and father and brother Allanson M. Rawson. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Auburn and his remains cremated.
The First National Bank of Hicksville Ohio was closed by the comptroller of the currency due to insolvency after an examination. The action was taken in Washington on July 2 as part of a federal report on the bank's finances.
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