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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1900

Page

10

Young thief Harry Shafner sent to Lyman School for Boys

Lynn, April 10. Harry Shafner, a thirteen year old known as the city's “bad boy,” is to be sent to the Lyman School for Boys after a string of petty crimes culminating in a front seat theatre robbery of envelopes containing over $50 from Principal Emerson’s coat room at the school. Officers found him with the money. a court session followed with a ruling to remove him from Lynn for several years. He showed no denial of the charge and had support from his teacher who described him as bright and obliging despite dangerous impulses.

Lynn Harry Shafner Lyman School Young Shafner Harry Shatner Judge Berry Shafner John Grant Boston Street John M. Newhall Fraser

Funeral of Dr Thomas Roche in East Boston

The funeral for Dr Thomas Roche was held at the Church of the Sacred Heart East Boston with a solemn requiem mass at 10 o clock. Clergy included Rev Michael Clark Rev J B McKone and Rev James Dermody. Notables present included Penal Institution Commissioners Peters Morrison and others with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.

Thomas Roche Boston Church of the Sacred Heart Michael Clark J. 8. McKone James Dermody Katherine Hickey Sprano Ellen Moughlin Galbraith Margore Mealey J Hickey Thomas B. Shea David D. Brough William Green John Berran Eter McCormack Holy Cross Cemetery Malden Penal Institution Peter Morrison John H. Duane Thomas F. Hunt

Eastern Commercial Teachers Association Spring Convention

The spring convention of the Eastern Commercial Teachers Association will be held in Boston this Friday. Teachers from the United States and Canada attend. A banquet is planned at the United States Hotel Friday evening with speakers including Dr. BE. Cape Tufts College, the Mayor of Boston, Dr. Marden, Jerome B. Howard, Ben Pitman shorthand expert, and W. Shaw of Toronto.

Eastern Commercial Teachers’ Association Boston United States Canada BE. H. Cape Tufts College Ooston Marden Jerome B. Howard Ben Pitman Oe Grese Ww Shaw Toronto

Two More Cambridge Burglaries Are Reported

Cambridge reports two additional burglaries with entries noting W H W lumber dealers on a roadway corner broken into and items including money and clothing taken. details fragmented but mention of A Bilston and a 70 year old man.

Cambridge W . H. W Lumber Roadway Bilston Lee

Hotel Bellevue assets to be sold under court order

Receivers E. Clarence Hovey and John C. Randolph won court permission to sell the Hotel Bellevue assets on Beacon Street. Harvey and Wood, former Hotel Ericsson proprietors, will assume management next week after the prior owners’ affairs are settled by the court.

Bellevue Beacon Street E. Clarence Hovey John C. Randolph Lowell United States District Court Harvey & Wood Ericsson Commonwealth Avenue

Meeting on Diseases and Feeding of Children

The Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society met at Shitevee building East Concord Street. President F. C. Richardson presided as discussions covered diseases of children feeding of children and the role of physician and schoolmaster. Physicians present included Frank H. Goese Percy Wesselhoeft and others. G. E. Gay Malden school superintendent attended.

Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society East Concord Stree F. C. Richardson Geet Frank H. H Goese Percy Iter Wesselhoeft F. Homey William F. Hopkins Georges Te Southwaon J. Herbert Moore Moo W. Turner William

Boyle Bros No Money Down Outfitters for All Ages

Boston ad promoting Boyle Bros as complete outfitters for men women and children with hats millinery and shoes. Promises one price to all and lowest credit price in the city with extended evening hours to 10 pm and urged early weekly shopping for Easter attire.

Boston

Contempt Bill Cleared House Amid Lawyer Opposition

Manning of Worcester saw his contempt of court bill pass the Massachusetts House by 98 to 88 after earnest debate. The proposal extends U S court contempt powers to state courts and drew strong opposition from many lawyers and calls for broader judicial limits. A separate incident outside the chamber showed laborers seeking metropolitan water board work, insisting on $1.25 to $1.50 daily pay.

Manning Worcester United States Massachusetts House Commonwealth Judiciary Committee State House Beacon Hill Metropolitan Board

Lawmakers Debate Contempt Bill Then Passes With Narrow Margin

Lawmakers debated a contempt bill with Odlin Brigham Schofield Newton Mellen Stone Manning and others urging limits on judiciary power. A 98 to 88 vote sent the bill to a third reading as taxation and labor measures were reported by committees and debated amid dissent from Moran Donahue Daly and Driscoll.

Messrs. Odlin Lynn Brigham Isboro Schofield Malden Newton Everett Mellen Worcester Stone Springfield Manning Committee On Labor Moran Donahue Daly Driscoll

Sunday Laws Debated in House Over Hunting and Fishing

A lengthy session featured a clash between Rev. Charles P. Mills of Newburyport and Rev. F. O. MacCartney of Rockland over repealing Sunday hunting and fishing laws. MacCartney argued for repeal as aiding rich sportsmen. Mills opposed, citing impact on farmers and workers. The repeal bill was defeated by a large vote after debate.

Charles P. Mills Newburyport F. O. MacCartney Rockland Worcester County Mills MacCartney Carey Iself Molenan Ene Kneeland

Water Board Hearing Sparks dispute and price list shown

The Metropolitan Waters Board hearing devolved into sharp exchanges between Colonel J H Benton and Lawyer Choate with Representative Walsh over alleged misstatements. A price list from Clinton stores featured items such as salt pork bacon sugar tomatoes and tobacco while Henry H Carter testified his firm could recruit workers without trouble.

Metropolitan Waters Board J. H. Benton The Water Board Choate Clinton Walsh Benton Commissaries Clineton Paaeanedeuteenane Sa Cirborg

Cushing House Hearing Resumes Before Police Commissioners

The hearing on Captain Brown s charges against the Cushing House resumed yesterday afternoon before police commissioners. The defence presented its case while evidence was offered. Police Inspectors Kelley and Gilmore Ed BE Coegswell of the Traveler and the proprietor Thomas Murray testified. Arguments were made by Lier Atwell for the defense and Bangs for Captain Brown. The commission took the matter under consideration.

Captain Brown Cushing House Kelley Gilmore Ed BE. Coegswell The Traveler Thomas Murray Lier Atwell Ander Bangs

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