Jamaica Plain Barn Fire Blamed on Carelessness
Investigation into the Union Avenue fire that destroyed Allen & Fox stables and killed John McDonald suggests accidental ignition from a cigarette. Witnesses say McDonald, a caretaker, appeared intoxicated and was overcome by smoke after a youth reportedly lit a cigarette and dropped a lit match.
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Jamaica Plain
Allen & Fox
Union Avenue
John McDonald
Station 13
McDonald
Shillings and
McAdams
Hans Hanson
Joseph Williams, Veteran Boston Hardware Man, Dies
Joseph Williams aged 74, longtime partner in Burditt and Williams hardware firm, died at home in Cambridge from pneumonia. He was born in Boston, lived at 120 Lake View Avenue, and belonged to Ami Cable Lodge Masons Boston Chapter Boston Commandery and the Cambridge Baptist Church.
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Joseph Williams
Boston
Burditt & Williams
Lake View Avenue
Cambridge
Williams
Amicable Lodge of Masons
Boston Commandery
Old Cambridge Baptist Church
Roosevelt Best Friend of Railroads Says Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie voiced strong support for the President's railroad policy calling him the best friend the rails have and warned that if railroads reject his moderate measures they may face a different approach from the White House. Carnegie had lunch with the President this afternoon.
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Roosevelt
Carnegie
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
White House
Women Decide Billboard Licensing Question in Hearing
The Massachusetts hearing on the Weeks bill featured opposing voices from ex-House members and bill posters unions. N C Fowler argued women dislike billboards yet read them. Hartman claimed billboards lower property values and that public revenue from signs is minimal. The committee invited amendments but Hartman declined, leaving the bill pending.
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Committee On Legal Affairs
N. C. Fowler
Boston
Mr. Fowler
John A. Sullivan
H. H. Newton
Hartman
Supreme Court
Cleary Denies Bribery Story in Brookline Case
In Brookline Municipal Court Judge Parker delayed ruling in the bribery case involving Daniel J. Mahoney and Thomas F. Cleary tied to the Sept 25 1906 Republican caucus at Brookline Town Hall. Norman White testified to conversations and a dollar passed. Cleary denied receiving money and later faced reprimand for false testimony. Cunningham testified Mahoney worked for his campaign and accounted for expenses.
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Parker
Daniel J. Mahoney
Thomas F. Cleary
Republian
Mahoney
Cleary
Norman White
White
Cunningham
Storm Centre
Mr. White
Salvation Army Anti-Death by Own Action Bureau Praised
Salvation Army reports its anti- death by own action bureau in Boston has had great success during the past month. Adjutant Jones says many desperate cases were prevented and some individuals now feel content. He cites a recent pair saved from suicide by prompt aid and notes unemployment and desertion as key factors. The Highland Outing Club of Roxbury buys Beachmont estate for summer gatherings and plans an April 3 pall at Curtis Hall.
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Salvation Army
Highland Outing Club of
Roxbury
Beachmont
Friends of the Organization
Curtis Hall
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Beachmont Estate
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Walst
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