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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1907

Page

7

Boys Admit Fires Liked The Excitement In Chelsea

Three youths aged 9, 12 and 18 confessed to setting four fires in Chelsea during the past month. They targeted a primary school, a bakery, a barn and clothing on lines, and planned further arson on a synagogue. Police report the youngsters enjoyed the chase and the bells.

Willard Capin Post Cesar Gotro Edward Merrit Cary Walnut Second Streets Chelsea Austin Marginal Street Division Street Fifth Street Central Congregational Church

Vault Clerk Hastings Trial Shares Tin Box Evidence

Secret Service Agent Frank Burke and Assistant Chief Moran detailed conversations with J Warren Hastings former vault clerk at the U S Treasury Boston charged with stealing 3000 dollars. Hastings hid funds in a private tin box kept in Treasury vaults for 30 years and later produced 2409 dollars in evidence.

United States Secret Service Frank Burke United States Secret Service Bureau William HH. Moran J. Warren Hastings United States Sub-Treasury Boston Burke Moran Treasury United States Edwin WW. Curtis Asa P. French Hastings Curtis John FE. Casey

Ready Fall and Winter Suits for Young Men and Conservatives

The department offers fall and winter suits for young men and conservative dressers. Fabrics of the day carefully selected and all garments made in the best manner in our workshops on the premises.

President elevates Charles S. Smith to brigadier general

Washington October 4 The War Department announced the President has directed the appointment of Colonel Charles S. Smith of the Ordnance Department to brigadier general on October 9 Smith was said to have been jumped over 53 colonels in the selection process.

Washington, D. C War Department Charles S. Smith Ordnance Department Dhe

Eder of the Post Thanks Paper for Finding Lost Council Badge

The writer informs of a 1906 Com mon Council badge found in a pawn shop and thanks the paper for locating its whereabouts. He explains the badge was not pawned by him and calls it an emblem of honor for Ward 16. He plans to take steps to recover his property on returning to Boston.

Fourth Walnut Streets Park Street Albert D. Bossom Post Common Council Ward 16 Boston Jofen Boston Street Dorchester Gcarain of Moe Oct

Vermont Gifts Silver Service For Battleship Vermont

At Charlestown navy yard yesterday the Vermont battleship received a 14 piece silver service from the state named for it, a silk flag from the Vermont Daughters of the Revolution, and comfort bags for every sailor and marine from the Vermont Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Governor Fletcher D. Proctor spoke on Vermont’s heroes and presented the gifts to Captain Potter as Rear Admiral Snow and other officials looked on. The event featured naval honors, a ship’s band, and formal presentations by Mrs. Anna J. North and Mrs. Ida H. Reed.

Charlestown Navy Yard U. S Vermont Vermont Daughters of the Revolution Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Vermont Fletcher D. Proctor Potter A. S&s. Snow Navy Yard Governor Proctor

Four bitten by mad dog in Salem incident

Four people were bitten in Salem by a brindle bulldog suspected of rabies. The animal, thought to be the same that injured seven girls in Lynn yesterday, was captured and taken to the police station to be killed. Its head will be sent to the State Board of Health for examination.

Salem Lynn State Board of Health

Mildred Champagne Advice on Love and Sentiment

A reader asks how to win a beloved, but Mildred Champagne refuses to aid in stealing another woman's partner. She argues happiness cannot come from others’ misery and urges seeking someone who is available, noting love needs reciprocation and commitment.

Miss Champagne Ceuptleman Plese

Lennox Firm’s Creditors Receive Preliminary Statement

George R. Nutter, assignee of Patrick Lennox & Co of Iuvan, issued a preliminary statement to creditors. Assets ≈ 1.245 million. direct liabilities ≈ 1.306 million. contingent liabilities about 50 thousand. Patrick Lennox personal assets ≈ 692 thousand. James T. Lennox assets ≈ 216 thousand with similar liabilities. Books not balanced since 1902. stock records not posted since 1903. Lennox has real estate and General Electric stock. Lennox children received stock distributions in 1901 1903 and 1906.

Patrick Lennox & Co Iuvan George R. Nutter Patrick Lennox Ai Nec James T. T Lennox Nutter General Electric James T. Lennox

Caruso Weathers Cold Reception in Budapest

Despatches from Vienna say the tenor Caruso faced a frosty reception in Budapest as high ticket prices left seats unbooked. He sang poorly, received limited applause, and wept in his dressing room saying he had never faced such treatment.

London Vienna Caruso Budapest

Fox Steals Golf Ball at Norfolk Downs

W H Phelps Timothy Allen and Richard Hooker played at Norfolk Downs when Hooker drove a long ball and saw a fox emerge from a wood lot seize the ball and run into the brush leaving players astonished in Winsted Connecticut on October 4.

Remarkable article by Professor G Stanley Hall urged

The Sunday Post Magazine tomorrow features a notable piece by Professor G Stanley Hall, president of Clark University, calling on all parents and supporters of future race progress to read it.

G. Stanley Hall Clark University Sunday Post Tomorrow

Freeholders sanction Shotgun Brigade guard onroads

The Board of Freeholders approved the creation of the Shotgun Brigade to guard country roads from lawless motorists, appointing members to enforce order and protect travelers.

Atgeantic City Board of Freeholders Shotgun Brigade

New Bedford Schools Recall Ten Ex-Teachers

New Bedford schools bring back ten former teachers as illnesses thin the current staff. Superintendent Hatch faces substitute shortages and relies on reserves and resignations of teachers who wed.

New Bedford

Operation on Rostand to take place in Bayonne

Rostand the French poet and playwright has been ill for months with pelvic abscesses. A surgical operation has been decided upon and will be performed soon at Bayonne by Dr. Pozzi, a noted surgeon.

Carabo France Redmond Rostand Bayonne Pozzi

Egypt Congressman Chapman's poker remark during visit

In Catro on October 4, Congressman Chapman of Egypt asked if poker is played there. He replied that they teach it in public schools, sparking a light exchange about local education and games.

Avers Chapman Catro Congressman Chapman Egypt Congress

Real mother of Japanese emperor gravely ill, report says

Desare tale reports Nakayama, mother of the Iemperor, long holding high court rank, was seriously ill and likely dead today. Official line links the emperor to Empress Asako, with adoption of Nakexyumi's son as heir by late Emperor Wo mei Tenno.

Japan Nakayama Asako Nakexyumi Womei Tenno

McLean County Votes Dry in Local Option Election

Owensboro Kentucky October 4 McLean county voted dry by a majority of 1055. Only 19 of the 11 counties in Kentucky remain wet as of today.

Owensboro Ekx McLean County Kentucky

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