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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
1
In a public statement ex Governor John D Long endorses the Crane platform while favoring Taft personally and calls for an unpledged delegation to Chicago. Details continued on Page 312 Third Column.
The remarks criticize Boston school fire safety with warning on stampedes and inadequate egress. Advocates include external fireproof tower stairways, strict adherence to building department recommendations, and condemnation of internal stair uses. The speaker warns that current regulations risk panic like the Collinwood disaster.
Levi W. Shaw, Boston building supervisor of egress, accuses the Schoolhouse Commission led by R. Clipston Sturgis of neglecting fire protection in Boston schools. He charges lack of approval from Fire Commissioner Russell and his chiefs for exterior stairways, claims improper influence in legislation to weaken enclosed stairs, and argues exits are unsafe by private-entity standards. He asserts the commission obstructs action and that the building department cannot easily compel court action against the commission.
A sensational report claims a baker wrote to a woman declaring she had poisoned him. The note sparks a local controversy as investigators weigh the alleged poisoning and motives amid tense community interest.
A letter purportedly from Walter Baker, written days before his death, accuses a woman of attempting poisoning. The note says Baker planned to return to Boston and sever ties with his dubious associates who were bleeding him. New Jersey police mention another Molineux case and hint at a recurring "woman in the cast." Harry Lee recalls Baker collapsing at Brown's Chop House after claiming poisoning.
A letter said to shed light on Walter Iainsworth Baker’s poisoning is with the victim’s brother. A Boston man found the missive on a train to New York the day Baker was buried. The note, allegedly written days before death, is addressed to a woman.
Boston police received a Marietta Ohio despatch claiming Dr H L Taylor of Los Angeles may be in the city. The note asks to determine if his wife Lena Anthony Taylor is dead or alive after a two day search failed to uncover the doctors or a daughter who were said to be guests at the Hotel Touraine last week.
A man identifying as Dr. H. S. Taylor checked into a hotel to receive mail for himself and his wife and daughter. He explained a sudden illness forced his wife to stay with friends and he planned to relocate, appearing several times during the week to consult the day clerk.
Weather forecast notes cloudy conditions for Boston and vicinity on Monday followed by clearing and fair, much colder conditions on Tuesday. Monday night and Tuesday will bring light west winds, with fresh west winds across New England and Eastern New York.
Tokyo dispatch reports heightened naval activity at Sasebo as Japan readies for potential action in the Tatsu Maru incident. The first squadron plans to depart March 14, with the armored cruiser Chiyoda among ships leaving port. Coaling and torpedo boat destroyers are active. vast supplies are being loaded.
Giuseppe Alla is to stand trial for the murder of Fr. Heinrichs shot at St Elizabeth's Church altar on Feb 23. Four brain experts declare Alla sane amid speculation of conspirators against priests and plots to destroy Catholic clergy.
Alpert Drew aged 40 of South Boston died in City Hospital from injuries suffered last Thursday night when attacked by three men near his home. Police continue to investigate the assault as the motive remains unclear.
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