21 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
1
A Boston gale produced 56 mph winds with 90 air pressure readings. Outside the city winds reached 60 mph, and experts estimate Mount Washington in New Hampshire saw almost 150 mph gusts yesterday.
In Boston yesterday Old Man Boreas behaved scandalously causing havoc around Tremont and Boylston streets. He tore signs from buildings uprooted trees knocked down chimneys and even stalled near a street corner for hours while shoppers endured mischief and chaos. The Weather Bureau offered no explanation for his origin.
A historic wind storm battered Boston with persistent gusts from dawn until after midnight. The powerful deluge of wind disrupted shipping and daily routines across the city, causing widespread travel and logistical challenges.
Forecast for New England calls for fair weather Thursday and Friday with partly cloudy skies. Winds along the coast will be fresh northwest to north, and Boston and vicinity can expect warmer conditions by Friday.
Ex-Attorney-General Herbert Parker filed information to restrain the city of Boston and the Sanitary Products Co from dumping more waste at Fort Hill wharf. Parker said the case will go to court after the city failed to act. Backers include Charles B. Price and Calvin Austin with the Merchants Association. Also noted Paris report: an American mail bag valued at about $400,000 was stolen.
The loss occurred on a steamer between New York and Havre or Havre and Paris. Postal authorities have handed the case to detectives. A New York post office cable confirmation notes the bag was embarked at New York, but the ship’s name remains undisclosed.
United armies of Salvador and Honduras numbering 5000 suffered 900 dead and wounded after a three day battle at Namasigue, with the Nicaragua army claiming victory authorities reported tonight from Washington.
Managua reports a serious defeat of Honduran troops by Nicaraguans. Senor Sanches, a confidential Zelaya envoy, leaves Nicaragua for Ecuador on the steamer Tucapel to seek support from President Alfaro. From Ecuador he may head to Venezuela to meet President Castro seeking aid against Honduras.
General Jose Dolores Presa, commander of the Salvadoran force fighting Nicaragua and Honduras, reports that they prepared to attack yesterday in the fortified hills known as Portilles de Namasique. Artillery opened positions at 10 oclock with reconnoitering parties sent out as preparations for the fight were completed.
Cunard Line agent Sumner rebutted Boston & Albany claims on export cargo delays. He cited 40,000 bushels of grain bound for Cunard sailings March 5 still undelivered from Buffalo, blaming rail delays rather than shipper inactivity.
Miss Loretta M. Hayde a cashier at 2042 Washington Ave New York City says Father John s Medicine helps throat and lung troubles she has taken it for four years for a cold grip and as a body builder she reports no alcohol or injurious drugs and guarantees its effectiveness.
Commander William M. Fullam of the navy says American interests in Caribbean ports of Guatemala and Honduras are not seriously threatened by Nicaraguan naval vessels nearby. A reassuring cablegram was received and presented to the State Department. Commander Fullam on the Marietta is in control of the situation.
The article promotes Sanford's Ginger as the cheapest health investment for every traveler and household, urging no one to be without it.
A staff dispute erupts in the Thaw defense over cross examination by Dr. Allen McLane Hamilton. Delmas retires temporarily. Gleason fights to lead. Hartridge and O'Reilly denounce Gleason. trial paused while judge rules on Thaw's sanity.
E H Walcott says an information was filed by Herbert Parker seeking an injunction to halt dumping at Fort Hill wharf by the city and Sanitary Product Co. Merchants and local officials view the matter as a health nuisance and vow to press the legal end if needed. The city has two weeks to reply to Parker’s papers.
The grand jury returned 75 indictments, 65 against Abraham Ruef and 10 against T. W. Halsey. Ruef is charged with bribing 18 supervisors for fight permits and gas rate changes, plus 13 bribery indictments tied to a Home Telephone Company franchise. Halsey faces 14 indictments for bribing four supervisors against a rival franchise.
The mayor will not appoint a commission until the joint special committee reports on Fort Hilly rf waste disposal after weeks of consideration. The announcement came yesterday.
Leading physicians endorse Royal Arms Scotch Whiskey praising its quality and safety. The promotion highlights medical approval and places the product as a trusted choice for discerning consumers.
March 20. A strong gale felled the City Hall flagpole at West Newton, driving a section into the concrete pavement. More than twenty people narrowly avoided injury as the pole swayed and finally toppled, remaining upright until police removed it.
For coughs and throat disorders use Brown's Bronchial Troches. Their efficacy proved by a test of many years. Sold only in boxes, 2c., 500, and 1.00.
Statements from Mr Delmas Mr Gleason and others clash over control of a case involving Dr Hamilton. Delmas refuses involvement until Gleason retires while Gleason asserts charge and Hartridge opposes. O Reilly calls for removing Gleason after his questioning of Dr Hamilton.
In New York on March 20 District Attorney Jerome urged the court to consider a commission in lunacy for Harry Kendall Thaw. He said Thaw cannot intelligently advise counsel and appears insane to observers. Justice Fitzgerald postponed ruling until tomorrow as both sides present further evidence.
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