16 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1907
Page
1
The National Shawmut Bank sent a circular to 700 banks and trust companies across the United States, mainly in New England, urging them to help solvent merchants by not pressing for note payments. The move aims to restore confidence in business and return to normal conditions.
The National Shawmut Bank led by President William A. Gaston calls on banks to renew maturing notes of merchants and manufacturers to avoid unnecessary bankruptcies. It argues extending terms will aid a general liquidation and restore confidence in the money market.
Colonel Watterson predicts Senator Crane has presidential calibre and would be a strong Republican candidate. He says Bryan lacks enthusiasm and that a Bryan Roosevelt ticket could still boost Crane’s chances. Watterson also notes New England’s lack of a recent president and touts Crane as a formidable rival.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a reduction of expenses by moving shop forces working on repairs to an eight hour day starting Monday November 18.
In Charlestown near the White Star line piers a crowd of Italians camped along Water and Foss streets as the Canopic sails at 7 am. The steamer was full, pickpockets operated among the money-laden campers, and about 10 people reported robberies by midnight.
Washington report says defense contends Anna M. Bradley was insane at the time of ex Senator Arthur Brown of Utahs killing. Attorney Hoover asserts illness and Brown s domination led to the fatal act, noting aunts insanity and alleged paternity and influence over Bradley.
About six hundred hopeful travelers pressed to join the Canopic voyage to Italy, hiring barges and wagons to move from Charlestown to South station. Shivering crowds waited outdoors overnight as officers guarded them, while thieves robbed some of their remaining money, jeopardizing the en masse attempt.
Dexter Doty a 49 year old painter of 20 Seldon Street Ashmont was struck by an outward bound passenger train on the New Haven line near Forest Avenue station yesterday afternoon and killed instantly.
Andrew F. Sherman longtime Barnstable county register of deeds died at his home after a brief illness. He was 71. He left a widow and two children.
Yale faces Princeton in New Haven as Dartmouth invades Cambridge style rivals. Pennsylvania and Michigan meet in Ann Arbor to settle the old East versus West gridiron question in a marquee college football showdown.
In a historic clash at New Haven Yale faces Princeton with a streak of wins over the Tigers and a chance to break a four game cycle. Yale relies on Coy in the punting game and a developing forward pass as Princeton seeks a decisive victory to end the seniors’ gridiron drought.
Judge Williams told a Roxbury court session that he would jail the 19 automobilists if possible as he vowed to pursue the auto mobile question to the full extent of the law.
A stormy battle of words closed public hearings by the Finance Commission into Atlas Construction. John P. Feeney counsel for Senator Linehan and Chairman Matthews clashed amid witness protests and sharp sarcasm from Senator Linehan, concluding last night.
Officers Harrington Walsh and McGillvrey led a crackdown on Back Bay motorists. In Roxbury Court Judge Williams announced a new policy of doubled fines for overspeeders, after a session where many defendants arrived in their cars, the courthouse forecourt resembling a garage.
Police and residents found elderly Mr. and Mrs. John McGee dead in their Dorchester home last evening. Officials say illuminating gas caused the deaths, with bodies discovered a few feet apart.
Patrolman John Brown forced entry after a pedlar report and gas fumes. Charlie Ross entered the McGee apartment and found Mrs. McGee dead on a lounge while gas cock failures are blamed for the deaths. Neighbors say gas leaked all day and the Sterling couple were treated for fumes.
An old advertisement promotes Minard's Liniment to athletes after games to ease rheumatism and muscle soreness, claiming it conquers pain and helps players wake free from stiffness.
The investiga tion's final session ended quietly until Chairman Matthews ordered silence and adjourned after refusing to pose 56 questions prepared by counsel Feeney to Wilbur S. Adams of the Murtfeldt Company. Adams was briefly recalled for questioning as the commission ruled most questions noncompetent.
In Allamuchy New Jersey on November 15 a letter from “Black Hand” warned Mr and Mrs Winthrop Rutherford to pay $6000 under penalty of abducting their children. The Rutherford family, including Mrs Rutherford who is Levi P Morton’s daughter, has begun special precautions for their two children.
Four American gunboats led by Commander Sears on the flagship Concord gather at Shanghai to monitor Chekiang tensions amid anti foreign sentiment. A British goods boycott spreads while Chinese students withdraw from Ningpo foreign schools and missionaries express alarm.
A thermometer at Thompson's Spa, 219 Washington Street, recorded yesterday's temperature as 1906.29.
A report presents last statements from A Foster Higgins and Charles IV Morse about Charles T. Barney of the Knickerbocker Trust Company. It alleges Barney engaged in implied fraud with Morse and Heinze, died by a self described broken heart, and links his death to betrayal by fellow directors.
A Foster Higgins, new Knickerbocker Trust president, accuses Charles W. Morse of causing Barney’s suicide by betrayal and heartbreak. Morse counters that fellow directors drove Barney to his death with harsh treatment of his wife and family. The reports describe a dramatic end by own action and note speculation on motive.
Charles T. Barney, mortally wounded by suicide, remained conscious for about two hours after the self inflicting wound. He dictated and signed documents aiding his will and the organization of a friendly corporation to manage his real estate and satisfy creditors. His attorneys Mas ten Nichols confirmed the events and the timing of the operation that led to his death.
Fair conditions in Boston and vicinity with slight temperature changes and westerly to southwesterly winds. Washington forecast says New England and eastern New York will stay fair this weekend with little temperature change and fresh southwest winds.
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