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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1901

Page

8

Rev Bates Returns to Old Church in East Boston

The Rev L B Bates father of Lt Gov John L Bates resumes pastorship at Meridian Street M E Church in East Boston after years away. He preached to a full house with family present and a reception planned for next Wednesday evening.

L. B. Bates John L. Bates Meridian Street M. E Boston Bates Dorothy Bates William Gilchrist George H. Carter Chelsea F. B. Harvey Ingham Harold Bates Mr. Bates Rev. L. Bates East

Priest withdraws 10000 reward for missing Willie McCormick

New York April 21 The Rev Father Mullin of the Church of the Sacred Heart Highbridge withdraws the 10000 reward for the return of Willie McCormick and the arrest of his kidnappers He says mountebanks clairvoyants and cranks besieged him and he has had no time for sacred duties since posting the reward He may renew the offer if news appears with real hope.

New York Father Mullin Church of the Sacred Heart Highbridge Willie McCormick Mullin

Morgan Pays 150000 for Gainsborough Portrait

London April 21 J Pierpont Morgan paid 150000 for the Gainsborough portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire according to Thomas Agnew & Sons the firm that recovered the painting in the United States after it had been stolen twenty five years ago Senator W A Clark of Montana was among bidders and Morgan's opening offer was 125000 Clark bid higher but Morgan secured the work

London J. Pierpont Morgan Gainsborough Duchess of Devonshire Lockett Agnew Thomas Agnew & Sons United States W. A. Clark Montana Mr. Morgan Clark

Pensions discussed at United National Assoc post office clerks meeting

Phenix Hall hosted a meeting of government employees under the United National Association of Post Office Clerks yesterday afternoon. Wilbur Brown and J M Whitcomb of the Boston Custom House spoke on pensions. Whitcomb urged a funded pension from payroll deductions. Brown reviewed recent pension laws.

Phenix Hall Prp Loyeen United National Association of Post Office Clerks Wilbur Brown J. M. Whitcomb Boston Custom House Whitcomb Grand Army United States ‘Treasury Brown

Death of Dr. George Cogswell at 93 in Haverhill

Haverhill reports the death of Dr. George Cogswell at his Bradford district residence at age 93 years 3 months. A pioneer physician born in Atkinson New Hampshire he helped introduce auscultation and percussion in diagnosis and founded the Essex Medical Society. He served in the electoral college and held several public posts before retiring as city treasurer emeritus.

Reuben D. D. Massey John D. Fisher Boston Dartmouth College London Paris Italy Essex Medical Society The Massachusetts Medical Society Chi Republican Party Electoral College Lincoln Uring Banks Cogswell Johnson Grant Cagewell Bradford Academy Attkinson Academy First National Bank of Haverhill Cry Cogewell Sarah Caroline

Mutilated Body Found in Harbor Slip

A severely mutilated male body was found in the Portland boat slip at 4 15 yesterday afternoon after the Governor Dingley docked. The corpse lacked a face arms and legs and could not be identified. Police believe the injuries could be caused by propeller contact and stop short of declaring murder or suicide. Dan Healy alerted deck hands before police arrived. the body was moved to the undertaker and morgue. Description noted as 7 inches? text truncated and uncertain.

Portland Dan Healy Dingley Jack" Russell Tinkham Howard Street

Ex Mayor Edwin D McGuinness Dies at Age Four

The Hon. E. D. McGuinness, former mayor, died this morning at age four. He leaves a wife and one child.

Dence R. L Edwin D. McGuinness

Immigrants in Boston Delayed Marriage Ceremony

Four immigrants who came to Boston on the Invernia were to wed yesterday but the ceremony was postponed. Officials expect marriages to occur sometime next week as scheduling issues are resolved.

Boston Invernia

State President McCarthy Reports Growth of Unions

President Frank McCarthy of the Massachusetts State A F of L reports strong growth in union membership and solid financial condition across sections. He notes shorter work days as the main agitation and expects wage demands in some trades, with May and June deadlines in view.

Frank McCarthy Central Labor Union Massachusetts State Board of Samuel Gompersa A. F. of L

Help for Coal Handlers Delegates at Central Labor Union Meet

Delegates attending the regular meeting of the Central Labor Union discussed coal handlers' aid options and labor issues. The session covered support measures and solidarity actions for workers in the coal industry.

Central Labor Union

Union Delegates Support Direct Legislation At Assembly Meeting

Yesterday afternoon delegates from Electrical Workers 103 Upholsterers Union 538 Rubber Workers 8622 Waiters Union No 80 and Steam and Hot Water Helpers backed direct legislation to seat the Coal Handlers Union in the Legislature next year. The semi annual election kept the existing board with Richard W Garrity reelected as president of Bartenders Union No 77 and officers J J Downing Henry Abrahams D D Driscoll R J Grazier Patrick Shaughnessy A J F Murphy P J Powers and Charles Seely also unchanged.

Electrical Workers Rubber Workers Waiters’ Union No Steam and Richard W. Garrity Bartenders’ Union No. 77 J. J. Downing Henry Abrahams D D. Driscoll R. J. Grazier Patrick Shaughnessy A. J. F. Murphy P. J. Powers Charles Seely J. J. Fenton

Government watching Boston's Chinatown

The government increases monitoring of Boston's Chinatown to curb opium trafficking and immigrant smuggling. New inspectors and a special Captain Cain detail patrol the area to deter illegal activity and protect residents from harassment by hoodlums.

Chinatown Cain Boston Igo

Labor union committees push bill passage

The Central Labor Union Building Trades Council and the State AFL appoint committees to advocate for a bill. The text names sergeant-at-arms and figures such as Fora, Tsaars, Francis Maguire and John T. O'Neill as auditors and organizers.

Central Labor Union Building Trades Council A. F.of L Miss “Fora, Tsaars Francis’.Maguire John. T. O'Neill

Machinists Lodge to Hold Talk on Shorter Work Day

Boston machinists lodge 264 announces a talk at 987 Washington Street next Tuesday evening inviting all union and non union machinists. Leaders will discuss benefits of a nine hour day with ten hour workday being debated. large attendance expected.

Boston Vicinity Will. H Washington Street Abor

Dexter Hall Installs New Freight Clerks Officers

Dexter Hall on Washington Street hosted a ceremony installing newly elected officers. John Casey was named President and Joseph W Wardner Vice President with James J Lane Recording Secretary and Alexander Grant Assistant Recording Secretary. I also note John J Gillin as Financial Secretary James Shallig an as Treasurer Fred Perry as Sergeant at Arms and George B Myers as Guide.

Dexter Hall Washington Street John Casey Joseph W. Wardner James J. Lane Alexander Grant John J. Gillin James Sh.alligan Fred ©. Perry George B. Myers

Fosburgh Poison Trial Preliminary Hearing Set in Shoreham

In Middlebury Vermont on April 21 the preliminary hearing for Nelson Jones charged with furnishing the poison used by Ida Fosburgh in Shoreham on March 12 will occur in Shoreham late this week, likely Thursday or Friday. The exact date is undecided, but the hearing should start near week’s end and run two to three days.

Middlebury Fite Nelson Jones Ida Fosburgh Shoreham

Henderson family sails for Paris to join daughter in musical study

The Speaker of the House and Mrs David Henderson sail for France to join their daughter Miss Belle in Paris. Belle has recovered from a serious illness and plans to resume musical evenings next winter. The family will also visit Scotland and stay abroad until autumn.

Washington David B.henderson France Belle Paris

Schwab Leaves Steel Boss Role Amid Farewell at Homestead

Charles M. Schwab resigns as president of the Carnegie Company to head a vast new trust. Vehicles of affection mark his farewell tour at the Homestead and Edgar Thompson steel works where he led for twenty one years. Workers recall his rise and the pride of men who stood with him during the transition.

Pittsburg Penn Charles M. Schwab Homestead Edgar Thompson Steel Works Carnegie Company Mr. Schwab Iit Bessemer Pat Murphy Pat Charlie Schwab Furnace 'G Schwab Metrick Shea Schwab Martin Morrison Luc Charlie Homestea Great Venience

Prince Kosmos Opera by Salem Cadets Scores Big

Governor expected to attend three night run of Prince Kosmos, a comic Arabian opera by Salem Cadets. Fred Winsor Sargent and Sylvester B. Grant lead with Grant composing and directing. Cast includes Ben Carib by Wills 8. Perry, daughters of the Sultan by Ralph W. Cushman and Israel D. Johnson, and General Nabal by Alexander Robertson.

Salem Prince Kosmos Salemets Fred Winsor Sargent Sylvester B. Grant Sultana Oseifrage Wills Perry Ben Carib Ralph W. Cushman Israel D. Johnson Nabal Royal Army Alexander Robertson

Boxers Attack Indian Troops in Fu Ning Action

Brigadier General Reid leads Punjab infantry to disperse a band of Boxers and robbers near Fu Ning after a thousand-strong attack on Indian troops. Major Browning killed, several sepoys wounded, reinforcements sent from Shan Hai Kwan as Boxers appear armed with modern rifles.

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