23 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
1
Vermont convict Mary Rogers faces likely execution as the Windsor jail carpenter’s hammer marks the third time in a year that the gallows rise in Windsor jail. Local convicts pass through the basement doorway aware she is near the end of a long legal battle.
Attorney Mary Rogers reports hope for a reprieve fades as a U S Court decision expected in Washington on Monday could save the prisoner. The same dress and casket prepared for last winter death sentence remain ready, signaling a grim ending if relief does not come.
By a 4 to 3 vote the Governor's council recommended commuting Angles Snell's death sentence for murder in the first degree to life imprisonment. Execution was scheduled for the week of December 10. Governor Douglas will sign the papers Friday morning.
The circular promotes an electric heating pad as safer convenient heat from switch on to off. It invites readers to daily exhibition hours until 10 PM at 1 Head Place with contact Oxford 1150 and notes the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston at 3 Head Place.
At Annapolis a court martial opened for Midshipman Minor Meri wether charged with manslaughter and naval violations after a fist fight with Midshipman James R. Branch Jr. left Branch dead. Witnesses, including Captain George P. Colvocoresses, described the 22 round bout and the escalating quarrel that ended in a fatal blow.
A Navy court martial convened by order of the Secretary of the Navy, led by Rear Admirals Ramsey McCormick Barker and others, will decide if a popular midshipman is to be dismissed or face manslaughter charges. The defense objected to Commander Staunton, who was excused. Captain Marix prosecutes with Atty John Rose. defense led by James Rob inson and James Munroe as proceedings begin with testimony from Midshipman James P. Van De Carr.
A new movement to take Boston public schools out of partisan politics launched last night. The Citizens' Union, with leaders including Henry S. Pritchett and James J. Phelan, will not nominate a ticket but will endorse the five best candidates named by Republicans Democrats and others.
A full Bijou Theatre crowd of 1000 patrons, over half women, stood for the Star Spangled Banner, applauding songs like Way Down in Dixie and Home Sweet Home. Presiding officer Henry S. Pritchett was unexpectedly replaced by John P. Leahy, Democratic candidate for attorney general.
The recount shows John Lee of Brighton losing Ward 25 ward committee control to James Comerford faction by one seat. Ward 13 ties and a four-way tie for 18th on the ward committee ticket create maneuvering that may affect city party leadership, with Linehan controlled committees and McNamara challengers favored in last-place determinations.
Nov 22 report from Wan describes a severe school fire panic in North Lawrence. Several children including Eva Baril and Rena Drouin were injured along with others listed by address. One child reportedly near death as parents and responders rushed to aid victims.
Captain Hurley will not play for Harvard against Yale in the annual gridiron clash this Saturday. Coach Reid announced the absence at a mass Harvard Union meeting with about 1500 undergraduates. Harvard backs their team though and expect to win despite the missing captain.
Coach Reid announced Harvard will play Saturday without captain Hurley due to a strained tendon and a recent head blow. Wendell shifts to right halfback, the team to stick to its known game with possible minor tweaks. About 3000 students marched through Cambridge after the meeting, the largest such demonstration in Harvard history.
Yale's big squad arrives today led by Captain Shevlin at quarterback with Morse Flynn and Roome in key backfield slots. The team, fresh from a rugged 15 minute defensive drill, aims to build on a recent loss to the Tigers in New Haven.
The forecast calls for fair skies in Boston and nearby areas. Expect seasonable temperatures with southerly to westerly winds.
Forecast for New England and eastern New York fair Thursday and Friday with fresh southwest winds. Temperatures likely mild with pleasant conditions.
A stubborn blaze at 44 and 46 Winter street damaged B Sommer & Co and threatened Shepard Norwell & Co. fires trapped five firefighters, with Captain Dolan and Lieut. McArdle among the injured. The alarm spread quickly from Box 42, gas and shattered windows compounded dangers, but crews finally controlled the basement to second floor fire after about two hours.
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