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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1907
Page
7
Police captured two alleged burglars after a rooftop pursuit at 664 Massachusetts Avenue yesterday afternoon. Neighbors saw men climb a fire escape and summon officers. The duo, found with 80 pounds of lead pipe and faucets, gave likely fictitious names and addresses and faces a criminal record.
San Francisco March 22. Elisor Biggy to confer with Judge Dunne to decide Ruef detention during trial as police and sheriff distrust deepen. Former Mayor Schmitz home offered as jail. Officials weigh ousting boodling supervisors, with Langdon promising action later. Grand jury to resume telephone graft probe. Burns doubts indictments this week.
In Superior Criminal Court Attorney John D Mc Laughlin moved to quash the indictment against Matthew Cummings superintendent of the street cleaning and watering department. The case involves suspending two veterans Patrick J Maguire and James H McMann without proper notice. Assistant District Attorney Richardson asked for a continuance to review the petition. Judge Brown postponed the matter without date after noting unfamiliarity with civil service statutes.
Memphis reports the 13th game of the championship match at the Business Men's Club saw Dr. Lasker defeated A. J. Marshall in 68 moves after Marshall resigned.
The contest featured fierce play from the start as Black faced White's superior development. Marshall's bold 8 Qk Qx exchange and the pawn sacrifice on move 14 set the scene for a tense battle. After a long struggle, Black advanced along the seventh file with the rook and secured a hard earned victory amid White's perpetual check threats.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Horton hosted a Bingville Bugle party at their 832 Broadway Everett home for about 40 friends. The parlor was dressed as the Bugle office with Horton and wife playing postmaster roles and guests portraying familiar village characters from Newton Newkirk of the Post. The event featured singing, a Bingville band melody, and a country luncheon. Prizes were given to the best costume closest to the Post's pictured characters.
Senator Dixon's bill to allow taking clams from polluted waters moved to a third reading in the House without a roll call. Debate was brisk as supporters say the measure provides bait for fishermen and authorizes local boards of health to issue permits to clam diggers.
The national checker tournament at the American House ends with Barker of Boston Reynolds of Syracuse and Heffner of Boston contending for top spots. Barker and Reynolds settle their tie this morning while Zinck and Andrews vie for fifth. Prize money totals are $150, $100, $80 and $60 for the top four, with $50 $40 and $20 for the next three.
In yesterday’s play Barker of Boston defeated Reynolds of Syracuse in a top game tagged Edinburgh. The early sequence showcased Barker’s tactical edge with a decisive trick, leading to a strong positional advantage as the complex moves progressed to a late position where the board stood after 16.12.
Three teams remained tied for the lead in a six day roller skating race at Park Square Rink as Shinkwin and Holden, hurt briefly by a fall on the back stretch, and White with Merritt, fought to gain inches. The pace slowed with weary skaters, the field narrowed to a late final sprint, promising a fierce Boston finish. Hagerty and Tra in or teamed with Crozier shifted position, Rollins and Hagerty lagged six miles behind the leaders.
Ex Representative Samuel H. Borofsky of Boston urged lawmakers to allow Jews who observe the Sabbath to work on Sunday without disturbing others. He argued the right to worship as protected by the constitution and urged reinstating a yanked right. About 80 people supported the measure and petitions from 40 congregations were presented. Clergy opponents warned exemptions might invite other beliefs to seek similar privileges.
In court disputes over Harry Thaw's mental state counsel claim solid grounds to prove sanity. Officials discuss testimony from Drs Bingaman and Deemar and the possibility of private examinations as Justice Fitzgerald weighs if reasonable doubt exists. Delmas foresees many affidavits and potential delays for the commission.
Senior counsel Delmas declares he has not withdrawn from the post fight and will produce many affidavits. He asserts that Than Sane remains on his side and ready to testify, signaling ongoing legal action and confidence in his case.
New York March 22 Mr Delmas says he has not withdrawn from the case and that outside preparation matters more than four minutes in court He asserts Harry Thaw is sane and capable of advising counsel He notes affidavits may be used to counter alleged doubt and that a commission could be avoided if fairness prevails The team fears a commission would be a loss of time but remains unafraid
A spring heat wave bakes the Midwest and East as St Louis reaches 88 and Detroit logs 73 while Pittsburgh hits 80 and Savannah records 92. The nationwide forecast notes light to fresh winds along coasts and no major temperature changes for the next two days with unsettled rain in northern areas.
Detroit records the warmest March day as the mercury hits 75 degrees by 3 PM. Weather Bureau Inspector Conger notes the reading ties the previous record of 75 degrees set on March 31, 187%. Indications suggest another day of unusual heat ahead.
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