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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1905
Page
10
The Senate engrossed the merger bill authorizing steam railroads to buy and operate electric lines. An amendment places stock and bonds under railroad commissioners supervision to curb over-capitalization. Senator Peters of Roxbury introduced the amendment, which was adopted after debate.
In Catherine Murphy administratrix v. Boston Elevated Railway the Supreme Court overruled plaintiff objections. The injury to 5 year old Charles Murphy occurred when he ran in front of a car near Heath Street, and the court held contributory negligence by the deceased.
In the long running Cox versus Central Vermont and Boston and Maine case the court upholds the Dec 1 1902 answer finding the trustee must be charged for 12 840 90 after determining lessees incurred debts from operating the Ogdensburg Lake Champlain road under lease to the Consolidated Railroad Company of Vermont with 16 521 42 due to the defendant and 2 154 68 held by the trustee for earnings.
At the Everett city meeting Miss Emma Locke withdrew her petition to license a series of whist parties after ministers voiced opposition. A hearing had been scheduled for next Thursday night, with strong public interest.
The third annual Collie Club of America bench show opened in Mechanic's building with 115 dogs benched from the United States and Canada. Samuel Untermyer of Yonkers led with six imported collies, including Southport Sculptor, who won the day’s puppy class and drew praise for coat, head, and bone.
Albert Debrow master flyman of the Humpty Dumpty production died at Emergency Hospital after a two day illness from enlargement of the heart. At 29 he was regarded as a top flyman and had recently married Marion Wheeler. He had long theatre ties from Majestic Theatre to Savage opera and was a member of the Elks. St. Cecilia Lodge will handle funeral arrangements upon arrival in New York.
Thirty seven miners died in the Zeigler mine explosion near Carbondale Illinois as rescue teams recovered the bodies. State mine inspector William Scott Atkin son of the seventh sub district died in an effort to reach entombed workers due to carbonic acid gas from poor ventilation.
Edward Daly, accused by police of leaping from a third story window at No 8 Clarke Street Cambridgeport Monday evening, was reported by Cambridge Hospital authorities last night to be resting comfortably and expected to recover.
Governor Douglas will not send a name to the Executive Council this afternoon for chairman of the Police Board.
Thomas F Meehan son of Michael Meehan a noted contractor and ex superintendent of streets died at his home 3451 Washington Street Jamaica Plain yesterday morning. He was about 38 a public school graduate who began practicing law in 1893. Funeral private at his late residence tomorrow at 8 15 AM.
J Moody Boynton of West Newbury filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Liabilities exceed 100000 with about 50 creditors, largest listed by The Singer Mimick Company First National Bank of Newburyport and others. His estate is 15 acres with an old farmhouse, no substantial assets. Once famed for the lightning saw and bicycle railway, he declined in fortune after years of prominence.
Frank O. Squire son of late John P. Squire of East Cambridge declares $80 718 85 total liabilities in voluntary bankruptcy. He owes $34 206 to his father's estate and $6 184 60 to Faneuil Hall National Bank. About a dozen creditors filed claims including Bessie L Adams Harriet C Russell Louise M Clark Aaron Slater Lucius Kimball with secured and disputed notes.
Edward Hamlin president of the Metropolitan Coal Company says the company has no intent to crush coal dealers in Forest Hills West Roxbury or Roslindale. He explains the Forest Hills plant is to improve service with better railroad access lower rates and faster delivery. The public can choose dealers who best suit them and the company aims to be the best.
After 17 hours the Essex county jury in the libel suits of Ransom F. McCrillis failed to reach a verdict and were discharged Judge Fox noted the outcome. The cases consumed over a week of evidence and a full day of arguments with representation by Samuel J. Elder for The Post Samuel L. Powers for The Herald William S. Knox and D N Crowley for the plaintiff.
Miss Julia Wax of Gaston Street Roxbury wed Morris Berkowitz hardware dealer at 928 Washington Street in a ceremony at Minot Hall. Rabbi Solomon J Friedman officiated.
In Pittsburgh on April 4 Harry Kendall Thaw wed Evelyn Florence Nesbit in a private ceremony at the Third Presbyterian Church attended only by family. Witnesses included Mrs. William Thaw and Nesbits mother in law. The couple left for a honeymoon after a short wedding dinner at Mrs Thaws home.
At the National Labor Bureau of Clothing Manufacturers annual meeting in New York, reports indicate manufacturers may discontinue the union label. About 50 members from 18 cities including Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago New York and Rochester attended. Open shop support and harmony between owners and workers were noted. officers were elected in Baltimore New York Chicago Rochester Cincinnati and St. Louis.
The National Spinners Association opened its semi annual convention at 724 Washington Street. Secretary Samuel Ross reported three new districts and 150 members in six months. Treasurer Thomas O'Donnell noted Fall River strike support exceeding 40,000 dollars and weekly benefits. President White said New Hampshire labor seeks a 58 hour law like Massachusetts. The convention reconvenes at 9 this morning.
The Italian Laborers and Excavators Union 11,679 expelled two members for securing work for two non union laborers when the foreman asked to recommend workers. President D Allessan reported to the Boston Rapid Transit Commission the names of 12 citizens refused and 11 non residents employed contrary to law. a committee from Italian Building Laborers Union 38 sought affiliation with 11,679.
Stablemen's Union 11,805 members last night rose to 400 with jurisdiction over stables in North and West ends Charles town and East Boston. They appoint a committee to confer with the Church Alliance to stop Sunday work. Edward Dobbins elected business agent. Journeymen Barbers' Union announces observance of its 10th anniversary April 24 at 995 Washington Street. Secretary McVey presented retiring Treasurer John J. Gerber and new treasurer Carl Fischer with fountain pens. New England Organizer Fred J. Kneeland reports success. Boston Electrical Workers' Union completes smoke talk plans for April 26 at Paine Memorial. Cigarmakers' Union votes to distribute 5000 blue label shade umbrellas for union team drivers. Bookbinders' Union reports Boston craft fully organized. Edward Cohen of Lynn addresses Woman's Trade Union League. John J. Shea elected fifth international vice-president of Boston Broom Makers' Union. Frank J. McNulty of Newark arrives to address a mass meeting at Dexter Hall tonight. Gas Fitters and Related Unions set eight hour day minimum wage at 3.60 starting Sept 1.
Robert Gardiner, president of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, will deliver the address at a special service in the Church of Our Saviour on Albany Street Roslindale tomorrow evening.
Chicago elected Judge Edward F. Dunne a Democrat for mayor, defeating Republican John Maynard Harlan amid a wave for municipal ownership of utilities. The campaign featured clashes over socialism, Wall Street fears, and shifts in black and labor support, with Dunne winning by at least 22,000 votes as the city faced a pivotal shift in its streetcar and utility policy.
April 4 report from St Louis shows 230 of 405 precincts incomplete with Mayor Talty 24 615 and Wells 24 029. Talty leads by 700 votes but only one ward finished, indicating the race remains close as more precincts report.
Elections held in Kansas City Kansas Leavenworth and Topeka produced major party shifts. William W. Rose, Democrat, won Kansas City Kansas mayoral race by about 1500 votes, defeating incumbent Republican Thomas B. Gilbert while Topeka elected a Republican slate.
The Boston Christian Endeavor Union holds its annual business meeting and rally at Shawmut Congregational Church at 7 30 p m. Samuel Richards Daines will open with an organ recital and Mrs Charlotte Gaines will sing. Rev Francis J Van Horn D D of Worcester Old South Congregational Church will give the address.
Watertown April 4. After weeks of guarding her due to suspected eccentricities Miss Fannie Moriarty 45 escapes from her home at 6 Parker Street by breaking a window. Police notified and a general alarm issued but she remains missing.
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