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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1904

Page

5

Methodist Conference Clears Prof Bowne of Heresy

New York April 8 Borden P Bowne professor of philosophy at Boston University is acquitted of heresy by the New York east conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church The committee's verdict is final Bowne's character is vindicated amid relief and cheers while charges against him are refused by the committee and new accusations are not pursued

New York Borden P. Bowne Boston University New York East

Mother and Babe in Jaws of Death in Brookline

Agnes M Fraser and her six month old son had a close escape when a unhaltered horse attached to a heavy express wagon bolted along Washington street toward the transfer station. The wagon smashed a wicker carriage, hurled mother and infant against a building, and the woman and child were briefly unconscious before bystanders and Dr. Cushing aided them. The horse was captured later in a yard.

Agnes M. Fraser Brookline Washington Street Andrew Conway Pearl and Washington Streets Conway Dr. Cushing

Two Boston policemen punished by board for rule violations

Three patrolmen faced penalties after a Police Board ruling last night. John J. Callahan of Division 6 South Boston was fined 10 days’ pay for leaving his route twice. Michael J. Greeley of Station 12 City Point forfeited five days’ pay for entering his house while off duty. William M. Hanscom of Charlestown Division 15 was reprimanded for failing to lock a cell after a prisoner escaped. James J. Hourihan of Division 5 South End was acquitted and the complaint dismissed.

Board of Police John J. Callahan Division 6 South Boston Michael J. Greeley Station 12 City Point William M. Hanscom Division 15 Charlestown James J. Hourihan South End Hourihan

Suppressed Real Note in Mabel Page Case Surfaces

Weston April 8 The State police chief Shaw claims the trail to Weston remains viable and that no stranger or Page family alibi is solid. He asserts the note left by Mabel Page is genuine, though police deny its full contents. The note reads I will communicate with you through Mrs Bennett when I hear how Harold is. The note is central to the police theory and may imply further hidden details.

Weston Shaw Page Schenk House Chief Shaw Mabel Page Harold Mrs. Bennett

Labor unions unite for nine hour day pledge and city wide aims

The Laundry Workers Union 66 reports 82 applicants and confirms Gordon Coat and Apron Supply Co has signed the nine hour workday pact. They plan an Orienta Hall Roxbury ball with Laundry Wagon Drivers Union 250 on April 19. Brass Workers Union 55 urges Boston area unity to promote union made chandeliers and brass fittings. Several locals plan strikes and reinstatements at breweries and printers, with union leads backing William R. F. Whalen for Boston Central Labor Union vice president and endorsing his candidacy across engineers and related unions. Multiple ball events announced for April with venues in Malden Chelsea and Boston, plus ongoing efforts to organize barbers in Eliot Kneeland and Washington streets. A national Reparment unions convention will be held in Springfield May 15.

Laundry Workers’ Union Gordon Coat and Apron Supply Company Orienta Hall Roxbury Brass Workers’ Union 55 Boston Nuval Labor Union Greater Boston Boston Edpcabin Cage Puritan Engineers Boston Herald William R. F. Whalen Boston Central Labor Union Ent Whalen Tablemen’s Union Tratanney Riddell Hertford Street Jordan & Marsh Company Chelsea Forest Hills Eliot Kneéland Washington Streets Springfield A. F. of L Lodge Deacon Hall Washington Street Wiremen's Union Grace Building

Franklin Association Holds Eighth Annual Ball at Roughan Hall

About fifteen hundred people attended the Franklin Association ball at Roughan Hall in Charles town. International President Martin P. Higgins attended the event. President Dennis F. O'Brien served as floor marshal and led the march, with Vice-President Hannon as assistant marshal and Joseph Dart as floor director.

Franklin Association Roughan Hall Charlestown International Martin P. Higgins Dennis F. O'Brien Hannon Joseph Dart

Middlesex Court Grants Decree Nisi to Georgiana Harding

Georgiana Harding of Chelsea was awarded a decree nisi against Samuel D. Harding after alleging abusive treatment. In a related action, Harding filed a cross libel accusing his wife of infidelity, but the court declined to hear that case.

Georgiana Harding Samuel D Chelsea Middlesex Court Sheldon Harding

Bean Robbery Suspects Held After Natick Stare Down

Two men arrested as suspicious after Bertillon tests in Natick in connection with the assault and robbery of Mrs. Abbie Bean at 668 Canterbury Street. A soft hat found at the scene fitted one suspect who wore a similar style, while the men gave names Thomas J. Sweeney of Roxbury and Harry Thurman of Buffalo.

Bureau of Criminal Investigation Natick Watts Abbie Bean Canterbury Street Thomas J. Sweeney Huntington Avenue Roxbury Concord Reformatory Harry Thurman Buffalo Dover Street

Gardner and Ryan Draw in Six Rounds

Jimmy Gardner of Lowell Massachusetts and Buddy Ryan of Chicago fought six rounds tonight with the bout ending in a draw. Gardner built a late early advantage with a jabbing assault, while Ryan pressed in the fifth and targeted Gardner's stomach. In the preliminaries Twin Sullivan of Boston defeated Billy Moore of Syracuse on points.

Chicago Jimmy Gardner Lowell Mass Buddy Ryan Gardner Ryan Sullivan Boston Billy Moore Syracuse N. Y

Brilliant party at Whitney Hall Brookline shines again

A charity subscription event last evening at Whitney Hall Brookline drew Harvard men managers including Jist Duffy Arthur Timmins John F. Dever Richard M. Walsh John P. McNamara John H. Timmins Leo H. Leary M S O Riordan and matrons Mrs Charles F Riordan Mrs Dr Palmer and Mrs W W Taff. Social leaders in attendance included Miss Molly Rogers Smith College Grace Nona Rogers Annie R Farmer Tarpey Jamaica Plain and many others from Dorchester South Boston Cambridge Watertown and Brookline. Dancing continued until 1 o'clock with gowns and style on full display.

Whitney Hals Brookline Harvard Jist Duffy Arthur Timmins John F. Dever Richard M. Walsh Jonn P. McNamara John H. Timmins Leo H. Leary M. S. O'Riordan Charles F. Riordan Dr. Palmer W. W. Taff Molly Rogers Smith College Grace Nona Rogers Annie R. Farmer Tarpey Jamaica Plain Mary Bess O'Connell McVey Dorchester Louise Helen MacCarthy Alice Crawford McDonald South Boston Katherine Dunn Finn Fitzpatrick Cambridge May Conlin Sutherland Watertown

Holbrook Indicted in Millis Poisoning Case

Dedmanam April 8 a manslaughter indictment was returned today against Harry Holbrook for negligence in administering poisonous matter to Katharine A Heath at Millis March 8 1904 Holbrook pleaded not guilty.

Fatigue Relief Endorsed by Tipton Resident

Mrs. Mena Kemp Ogan of Tipton Indiana testifies to Orangerie’s effectiveness for her frail health and frequent fatigue, expressing satisfaction with the product’s aid to her infirmities.

Mena Kemp Ogan Tipton, Ind Orangerie

Calve and Sembrich in Big Double Bill at Boston

The Boston Theatre audience enjoyed a double bill with Mme Sembrich as Rosina in The Barber of Seville and Mme Calve as Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana. Strong performances by Campanari, Dippel, Journet, Rossi, Naval, Homer, Bauermeister, Muhlimann, and Hinrichs defined the program, with upcoming performances of Romeo and Juliet and Tristan and Isolde announced for this week.

Boston Theatre Mme. Sembrich Rosina Mme. Calve Santuzza Cavalleria Rusticana M. Naval Thiddu Carmen Boston Mme. Homer Lola Mme. Bauermeister Lucia M. Muhlimann Alfie Gustav Hinrichs Tristan and Isolde

Aged Chelsea Man Dies by Own Action At Home

Henry E. Bates aged 71 reportedly took his own life at his Chelsea residence 152 Cherry Street yesterday afternoon. His daughter found him hanging from a closet door in his room as police officer McGauley assisted.

Henry E. Bates Cherry Street Chelsea McGauley

Columbia Defeats Trinity 11 to 2 in Baseball

Columbia University baseball team defeated Trinity College 11 to 2 in New York. The home squad outbatted and outfielded the visitors as Tilt held Trinity to three hits.

New? York Columbia University Trinity College Today Trinity

Women Held for Larceny in Downtown Stores

Downtown department store detectives arrested Mary Collins of Dedham and Ella W. Anderson of 217 Neponset Avenue for larceny from stores. Anderson is charged with four spring suits worth nearly 100 dollars. Collins faced with theft of a larger lot valued around 25 dollars, with merchandise found on her person.

Mary Collins Dedham Ella W. Anderson Neponset Avenue Ella Anderson

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Ng Ea Vorenberg Buster Town Havana Morocco Arabian BNE Washington, Hanover and Elm Streets Bostonia Methodist Conference Prof Bowne M. O'Keefe Rochester National Supply CO Careai Wims J. Day, Manager Tk.eodo LABOR Franklin Mrs. Harding Whitney Hall Calve Sembrich Comedie Rthe John Strauss Sig Campanari M. Dippel M. Journet Basilio M. Rossi Columbia
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