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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
12
The Rev. Isaiah Pinkham, 71, wed Nellie C. Allen, 50, at his West Lynn cottage. Pinkham, longtime Hudson Square Free Baptist Church pastor and former City Home superintendent, married for the third time after resigning from the home position and building the church.
At a meeting of the Republican city committee executive group led by Edward G. Graves at the Bellevue the committee voted overwhelmingly against the proposed district aldermanic bill. They oppose nomination from districts and at large elections with District 10's two aldermen noting size.
Not every man wants a Prince Albert or frock coat for Easter. Most will prefer our new spring suits from a wide variety. Gray effects are especially popular. Prices from 10 to 35 dollars with many at 15 18 and 20 dollars.
A Lafayette labeled topcoat features a bold body-shaped silhouette praised as a striking example of novel design with price points from eighteen to twenty five dollars.
Mayor Fitzgerald criticizes the Legislature bill as likely to disrupt Boston politics. He notes Democratic gains possible in Dorchester and predicts only two solidly Republican districts may remain in the current proposal.
Ottomar Wallburg, chosen by Building Commissioner Logue on mayoral suggestion to inspect City Hall rooms, missed the appointment. Commissioner Togue doubts his return yet says a replacement painter will examine rooms including the Mayor and reporters offices.
In Beverly on April 11 Harry B Dowling 40 a gardener fired a pistol into his head on an electric bound for Wenham after brooding over his brother Frank E Dowling’s previous arrest for shooting Wilder E Caldwell and George W Glines. He died later at Beverly Hospital as panicked passengers and bystanders struggled to aid.
Building Commissioner pro tem Charles Logue plans injunctive actions against certain Boston builders and their clients for violating city building laws after recent collapses in the West and South Ends. He will consult with Corporation Counsel Babson to restrain further construction until compliance is achieved.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Union held its 55th annual meeting with Henry H. Sprague presiding. Reports showed a prosperous year, a gymnasium membership of 1166, and board members re-elected for three years. Officers organized for 1906 with William H. Baldwin as president and Sprague as vice-president.
Houdini appeared suspended in an iron bound wicker basket high above Keith's stage. He had been searched for hidden weapons and devices before the stunt. After a curtain hid him for ten minutes he emerged and leaped to the stage as onlookers watched the daring escape. The basket was built by James Barret Company under direction of several local officials.
The bill by E. Moody Boynton for a bicycle railway to Fall River was postponed until today on motion by Senator Butrick of Worcester.
The industrial commission appointed by Governor Douglas reports for sweeping changes in technical education for children and proposes a bill to create a five member commission. It would allow towns to establish technical schools with state aid and require annual reports to the Legislature. The State Agricultural College would train teachers for public schools.
Mayor Fitzgerald objects to how Washington street was left by subway contractors. He says the street is unsafe and harms local merchants, and he has written to the Rapid Transit Commission about the issue.
The jury in the Timothy J. Swift case failed to reach a verdict after long deliberations. Swift, former custodian of the Federal building, is accused of taking 120 for securing a government contract for Bourn Hadley Co. Templeton. Judge Dodge and attorneys adjourned after locking the jury out for the night.
The Sullivan Missouri Chamber of Commerce passed sympathy resolutions on Otis Hinman who died at his home. Hinman served 50 years with the association, was vice president and trustee of real estate for many years.
Secretary Kenney announced that tickets for the Symphony Hall banquet to Archbishop O Connell next Wednesday evening will be mailed tomorrow. A few tickets remain, and prompt application is advised.
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