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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1906
Page
1
The piece accuses District Attorney John B. Moran of failing to prosecute bribery and padded payrolls at Boston City Hall. It blames him for releasing prisoners from Charles Street jail and for assisting the Intemperate Women's Home inmates with money to buy liquor. It asserts Moran fears scrutiny of his record and his ties to Hearst.
Governor Guildway drew about 1800, then 600 in Northampton, to applause filled town halls. He spoke alone, received ovations as Williston Seminary students led the hall in a cheer, and voters echoed support with rhythmic applause throughout his address.
Trustees announce by November 1 they will provide private hospital quarters for up to thirty male tuberculosis patients who reside in Boston. Qualified applicants should apply to Dr. Harry W. Goodall at 71 Marlboro St. between 2 and 8 p.m. Tuberculosis Hospital No. 10. MOSWES WEY, CHAIRMAN.
In Lansville, Gloucester County, Mrs. Bridget Kaine was shot and killed by Chester Stuart age 11 and George Peters age 16 while the boys, out gunning with a .22 rifle, mistook a white and black object for game. They were held on manslaughter charges and face a District Court hearing tomorrow morning.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers announced in Cleveland Ohio that requests for higher wages and better working conditions have been sent to Chicago lines and several large Eastern systems. The move targets major railroads from coast to coast including New York Central Delaware Lackawanna Erie Nickel Plate and New York New Haven Hartford.
Cloudy with rain expected in Boston and surrounding areas. Increasing clouds Saturday with rain by Saturday afternoon or night, then clearing and cooler. Winds shift to brisk southerly from Washington with mixed signals for New England as rain moves northwest, followed by colder conditions Sunday.
The San Francisco Board of Education excludes Japanese children from public schools. Japan protests to Washington, calling it a treaty breach under the 1894 accord granting equal rights. The U.S. concedes the breach but cites state matters, warning of possible international complications. A parallel is the 1889 lynching of Italians in New Orleans and Italy's demand for satisfaction.
President Roosevelt directed Victor Metcalf to proceed to San Francisco for a thorough inquiry into the expulsion of Japanese children from schools and the plan to place Japanese pupils in separate schools.
Viscount Aoki, Japanese ambassador, pressed Secretary Root to extend 1904 treaty rights to Japanese in California including school access for children. Metcalf will report from Washington while in San Francisco. inquiries into restaurant abuses and anti Japanese incidents continue. Tokio reacts, saying disturbances are purely local and efforts to restrain sentiment are underway.
The retirement of Midshipman Asahi Kitigaki at the Naval Academy in Annapolis is deemed unlikely to be prompted by the Japanese embassy in Washington. His parents have heard nothing from him, and it is believed the retirement was voluntary and not linked to the San Francisco situation.
Mrs Ballou clinched the golf title in Philadelphia. Other brief items note no 1907 America's Cup race, a finish fight between Gane and Herman, a revised football result for Pratt Institute, and track events at Tech field with several Baltimore meet records.
In Waterville Maine the Sisters promote Fir John’s Medicine highlighting its value for families. The notice emphasizes household use and community trust in the remedy.
A large Boston crowd welcomed two young Irish MPs Thomas M. Kettle and Richard Hazleton at South Station last evening. The pair, aged 26, were greeted by over 100 sympathizers amid cheers, handshakes, and broad smiles.
A committee greeted young Irish MPs and officials including T. Bo Fitzpatrick and John O Callaghan at the Bellevue Hotel in Boston. They spoke of Dublin politics, praised Irish unity, and sought American support for Ireland’s home rule amid a charged two month push. The visitors praised Boston’s warmth and discussed their backgrounds and aims in the United Ireland League effort.
District Attorney Moran issues an open letter demanding a joint debate with Governor Guild on campaign issues. The letter, released at 1:20 AM, proposes opponents meet in a public forum across multiple cities to let voters judge them, listing Moran’s criticisms of Guild’s record and policies and outlining 12 specific policy points.
William J. Day a South Boston lawyer with offices at 7 Tremont building and living at 322 Dorchester Street was arrested last night charged with forging and uttering a cashier's check on Arlington National Bank of Lawrence. United States District Attorney A P French said he wrote to District Attorney Moran about the case and criticized inaction. Day denied wrongdoing and called French campaign issues. Beverly officers arrested him at his home after an indictment found in July. Moran declined to comment.
Lester Lake, a Gardner toy factory worker, was arrested by Cambridge police on suspicion of stealing from Harvard College dormitories. The case ties to pawned jewelry linked to Daniel R Sortwell, son of ex Mayor Alvin Sortwell. Lake cooperated after police located property at a Boston pawn shop.
Sheridan Wyoming reports growing fear of an Indian uprising with authorities warning of imminent bloodshed. President Roosevelt is greatly concerned and coordinating with troops amid spreading disorder.
Word reports the Utes marching toward the northern Cheyenne reservation within 50 miles of Fort Custer Montana aiming to recruit Cheyennes for a raid. Major Grierap of Troop M Tenth Cavalry is said to be on the Little Powder River with no word from him as blizzards hinder the wild terrain.
Worcester October 26 Congressmen Rockwood Hoar’s illness worsened just before midnight prompting doctors to abandon hope and foresee death within hours.
New trouble in the fisheries question as arriving American fishermen refuse to honor the prior compact with colonial fishers. Captain Anstruther of the Brilliant and A B Alexander of the US government on the tug Potomac seek a fresh compromise to ease tensions.
Visit the American Farm Products Company booth at the Boston Food Fair to learn about products, pricing, and agricultural supplies showcased for visitors. Engage with company staff to explore offerings relevant to farmers and markets in the region.
A brief notice notes a quiet week with stronsz easing. The message emphasizes a calm approach to rest and recovery with focus on comfort and ease.
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