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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1903
Page
2
Hess and Co. dry goods house in Newport R I was burned for four hours under a general alarm. Fireman Robert L Underwood lowered into the cellar turned off the gas and a possible explosion was prevented. Loss estimated around 25000 dollars. Ice half an inch thick formed in gutters beyond the fire zone.
William J. Rhael of Sverett is named the new special organizer for the Coopers' International Union and also serves as local organizer for Union 58, covering Boston and vi-
Cinity a native of St. John's Newfoundland has resided in this country 31 years. He has been local organizer for years and was appointed special organizer for the international this year. He has held all offices in the local organization and for nine years has represented the coopers' union in the Central Labor Union. He is married and lives at 39 Beacham street Everett.
The Central Labor Union voted to press for half the Institute of Technology site on Boylston street for the Franklin Institute. A committee was named to win mayoral backing. The union backed wage increases for painters and decorators and urged passage of labor and safety bills, including 12 hour fireman day and lower interest rates.
Bartenders Union 77 held a large meeting at Paine Memorial Hall to select three delegates for the national convention in Philadelphia on May 11. Martin J. Mattimme won the vote alongside Richard W. Kennedy and Thomas F. Mooney. Kennedy was named organizer for New England and empowered to organize bartenders in New Hampshire and Vermont, with credit for organizing 27 Massachusetts unions.
The district council of Boston and vicinity of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners calls for a uniform wage of 3 dollars a day across many localities including Boston and neighboring towns. Membership rose from 70 000 to 163 000 since 1900, with 300 000 paid out for deaths and sick benefits in two years. A new Shop and Mill Hands Union has 1410 members, and a Stair Builders Union with 55 charter members was formed. An organizing meeting is planned Thursday to elect officers. The council plans to organize carpenters in Braintree tomorrow night.
Lowell April 6. Mill agents anticipate a break as Appleton mills may concede operatives demands. Most mills plan to close next week, with cloth rooms still active and unfinished goods limited. Hamilton mills reportedly reopen with a 10 percent raise, while Boott Tremont and Suffolk factories expect total shutdown.
Mrs Louise Ames Van Weik, about 35 to 37, killed herself at the Hotel Washington Jersey City. She fired a revolver at her heart while facing a mirror, after disrobing to a tea gown. A will and letters hint at a second marriage and multiple addresses, with executors named as Campbell Royston and Charles Townsend.
Lynn April 65 The State convention of the International Association of Machinists met with about 8000 members from 23 lodges. Delegates reported wage increases of 8 to 10 percent since January 1. State President John J. Connolly of Boston was elected a national delegate for Milwaukee on May 4 and urged to push for a 1904 Boston national convention.
The union announces meetings at Independence Hall Lowell and Causeway streets on the second Sunday night and fourth Sunday afternoon each month. A Saturday half holiday for the teamsters took effect yesterday in all city coal yards.
Thirty eight new members were admitted at Stablemen's Union 10 668 during a Sunday afternoon meeting at Wells Memorial Hall. The event marked the first special Sunday session for stablemen employed at night.
Michael S Mulligan former president of Hatters Union 5 was yesterday elected a delegate to the national convention of the craft to be held May 11.
Dr. Kings Natural Gum touted as a breakthrough over artificial gum. The King Safe System promises painless fillings and extractions. King Dental Parlors at 478 Washington Ave corner Avon, reputedly offer a five dollar set of teeth and complimentary extractions with treatment.
Mrs. Van Weik, divorced from her first husband Mr Van Weik who has a daughter in private school, reportedly moved to Dakota with Edward Wolfbauer, a New Yorker, aiming to divorce him. She had rented quarters here for the racing season.
Mrs Louise Ames VanWerk, daughter of Captain Edwin Ames U S Army, was born in New York State and lived in Baltimore for several years. She had many friends in the city and her death is noted with plans to bring the body here for burial.
James McVey an assistant janitor earning 15 dollars a week was discharged after a note from the Cambridge City Hall superintendent stated the expense cuts required removing his position. He sought an explanation from Superintendent Tracy who cited costs as the reason.
Two Boston society men William Otis Gay and Francis Gray plan an extended summer auto tour of Europe. They sailed on the Common Wealth and will travel in a French touring car with an expert chauffeur. Beginning in Paris they will visit southern France Spain Italy Greece Turkey and return through Austria Germany then into the Netherlands and possibly Russia.
Thieves entered engineer Frank Purdy’s room at the Hotel Plaza on Columbus Avenue yesterday afternoon and stole $180. A picked lock allowed access, and a bunch of keys found in the room were used to open the trunk.
An 1890s style medical ad touts one laxative product Biromo Quin ine as the sole remedy for colds claiming cure in one day. It urges readers to seek the full product name and to verify a Be W. Grove signature on the box. The box price is listed as 25e.
Mrs. Harrison survived a deadly assault in her Roxbury home after two men tied her, gagged her with a towel, and ransacked the house taking small sums. Patrolman O'Neil pursued suspects, arresting Dempsey and Emil Brunet while a third, Percy Brunet, was released as a witness. Mrs. Harrison, a widow at 83 Taber Street, remained in critical condition.
Advert says Zema-Cura cures eczema hives eruptions and skin diseases regardless of duration. Includes testimonial from W W McMullen. Product details note external liquid form priced 50 cents and 1 dollar with multiple druggist outlets listed. Also promotes Triscuit crackers.
Bishop Andrews ordained sixteen deacons and nine elders at St. Mark's Brookline during the final days of the New England conference. Four services were held in heat, including a love feast led by Rev. Dillon Bronson and an ordination at 3 p.m. The ceremony advanced C. O. Ford, Walter Healy, W. W. Bowers, and others to elders. The mission anniversary at Harvard featured Dr. Taylor and Dr. Leonard urging global Christian missions and the duty to aid foreign and home missions.
Stephen Ballas of 9 Weston St Roxbury Massachusetts describes years of bronchitis asthma and catarrh then credits a week's Koch Lung Cure treatment at 361 Boylston St Boston with complete recovery in under three months He notes no medicines or drugs were taken and offers to provide a verbal testimonial in person.
Ex alderman and longtime Ward 19 Democratic leader Michael J. O'Brien died at his Roxbury home after a 10 week ailment. Born in Ireland 48 years ago he built a career as a builder and planter of charitable help. Survived by wife and nine children services set for Wednesday at Mission Church.
The estimated cost is about $12,000 to outfit officers with the required dress for wear starting June 1. By 194, all Commonwealth officers will be expected to be fully equipped with everything necessary.
Death notices from Cambridge and Boston list Dr. William H. Hollis Aetna Power Catherine J Smith and Margaret Young. Funeral details include dates times and church or cemetery destinations with residence origins and family requests for attendance. Relatives and friends are urged to attend and Boston papers are asked to copy.
Lurid ad claims a water safe remedy cures alcoholic craving for all drinkers and can be given secretly. It is endorsed by W C T U members including Mrs Moore and Mrs Townsend and sold by Boston druggists for $1 per package with mailing option.
Edward R. Robinson attended services at the First Parish Church in Charlestown and left his overcoat on a rear seat. After the sermon he found his coat replaced by an old one.
Dr Edward Koch arrives in Boston to visit the German American Company and his other offices. He has stayed longer than planned due to many patients seeking consultation for consumption asthma and bronchitis. No charge for consultation or examination and no pressure to take the Koch Lung Cure.
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