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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1906
Page
12
Boston rumors say Police Commissioner O'Meara may seek the mayoralty against Mayor John F. Fitzgerald next fall. O'Meara denies politics as his aim, citing full police duties, while noting past ambitions and city officials predicting a contest. He has previously sought Congress and owns real estate in the capital.
Angry sailors beat the mate of their vessel after he tried to force them back aboard at the Eastern Packet Company pier on Atlantic Avenue last night. Patrolman Sonnebend arrested the three assailants. Larson received medical aid and was returned to his ship, which will remain in port until three new hands are shipped.
Gloucester fishermen and skippers denounce a proposed Boston based fish trust aimed at fixing prices. A secret meeting signaled strong opposition as captains from the Master Mariners' Association align with free competition. Over 40 of about 230 members publicly reject forming a trust, stressing that open markets ensure freshness and fair prices.
About 300 members of the Methodist Social Union attended a reception and banquet closing the 100th anniversary celebration of Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Bishop J W Bashford and Gypsy Smith were among guests. Bashford spoke on China and Bible sales while noting a Chinese converts surge and a question about Christian office.
Fifty iron workers building a large gas tank for the Malden and Melrose Gas Light Company walked off at noon demanding more pay. The dispute was settled that evening and the men will resume work tomorrow morning.
Prince Robert de Broglie, who wed Estelle Alexander in Chicago on August 14, filed his first naturalization papers in New York today signaling his move toward U.S. citizenship. His father Prince Amedee de Broglie had objected to the marriage and recently sought an annulment in Paris courts.
A dozen neighbors witnessed the tragedy at the corner of North Bennet and Wiggin streets when 7 Unity Street undertaker A J Granara lost his son Peter aged ten to a beer wagon. The Cepozzoli firm wagon driven by Gerosso Zirpolo with two helpers struck him as he darted from the curb during a playful moment. The incident occurred shortly after six last evening and sent a wave of sorrow through the North End.
Gypsy Smith preached at Tremont Temple in Boston drawing tears from men and women during an inquiry room appeal. Over 50 converts professed religion after the revivalist’s final prayer, and Smith himself was moved, sobbing as he urged listeners to be born again and stay with Jesus.
Authorities in Winslow Maine pursue a jailed escapee identified as Francis hiding beneath a freight car. An armed posse gathered after a late night sighting as guards positioned at a railroad bridge and warned to shoot if he refused surrender. Trainmen reported the negro’s presence near the Kennebec crossing.
Rockland police and deputies continue a large manhunt for Minot St. Clair Francis, the jailbreaker, with reports of sightings north of Camden. Vigil remained in Rockport as 50 men kept watch overnight, though no clear lead emerged and authorities expect a possible sighting near Augusta.
Charles White aged five fell thirty feet from a rear piazza at 32 West Second Street while playing with his siblings. He was unconscious on impact and taken by police ambulance to City Hospital where doctors reported internal injuries and head wounds but that he would probably recover.
Seattle report details a night disaster off Alki Point as the steamer Dix, with 79 aboard, was struck by the liner Jeanie. Forty two lives were lost with only one female survivor Alice Simpson 15, who escaped from the main deck aided by lifeboats.
Over 500 couples attended the third annual ball of A O H Division 76 at Whiton Hall Dorchester last night. Prominent Hibernians and Greater Boston politicians joined the event with Joseph T Walsh as floor marshal and Robert Gallagher as director.
The Windsor Hotel in Regina Manitoba was destroyed by fire on November 19 leaving five dead. The victims include W. Masster and I. Muster of Regina Milling Co along with Donald Walker Robert Johnson and Harry Jones. Sixty five guests were in residence and several others were severely burned as collectors battled the blaze in frigid conditions. Loss is estimated at $100 000.
John J. O'Brien 2 a sailor on the United States cruiser Atlanta ran amuck in the North End engaging a trolley car in a head on collision. He was taken to Relief Hospital for treatment after the crash which occurred about 7 50 p m. The trolley car escaped undamaged.
Representatives from all 25 wards met at Hotel Bellevue to form a citywide unit challenging both major parties. Laurence Minot and Edmund Billings led the gathering, which was kept secret. Republicans pledged to back any candidate endorsed by the Good Government Association.
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