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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1903
Page
5
An April 26 attempt to wreck an electric car on the line between Lowell and Pelham ended with the vehicle striking stones placed on the track. The motorman reduced speed before hitting the first rock. no injuries occurred though passengers were frightened. Investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators, with two prior similar attempts noted.
Members of Divisions 14 and 21 of the A O H in Brighton held exemplifications of the four degrees with 37 candidates in Red Men's Hall and 17 candidates at Roddy's Hall. Guests from Natick, Newton, Waltham, Cambridge, Boston and others attended along with division leaders and visiting presidents. A banquet followed with speeches on the order’s growth and benefits.
The Boston Building Trades Council approved affiliation with the National Building Trades Council, a move described as the most valuable acquisition since 1902. Massachusetts now has six affiliated councils in Boston Worcester Springfield Taunton Brockton and Salem. The Boston coalition includes 28 organizations led by the Painters Union with about 1400 members and plans to erect a shared structure. Delegates from the Decorative Glass Workers Union joined for the first time.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners votes to strike Friday unless employers agree to a $3 per day minimum. Boston carpenters likely spared if employers honor the 5 day minimum. Separately, Bakers Union plans strikes Wednesday if wage and hour demands are not met. up to 150 bakers may be affected as large master bakers have granted terms.
Water Department employees 6535 voted to petition the Central Labor Union to appoint a committee to investigate pay levels. They allege wages for water department laborers, derrick workers, and related roles are below typical rates and urge a visit to Mayor Collins to press for raises.
Experts who reviewed Lawrence Manufacturing Company books will restart the examination tomorrow morning. Treasurer Baker claims a mistake and calls for a recheck. F E Dunbar and a state investigator say a revised finding is likely after a second look. A board of arbitration is suggested. President Gompers reports AFL endorsement of the strike.
Sixty delegates from 15 unions met at the United States Hotel for the Massachusetts State Retail Clerks Protective Association quarterly session. They backed Local 160 Boston in its fight with M O Keefe Grocery, endorsed adulterated foods law exemption, and planned support for Hyde Park labor troubles. The district committee will urge dealers to close Wednesday afternoons in summer. The meeting recorded 112 new members in April.
The Boston Artificial Stone and Asphalt Workers meet to review employers replies to a proposed pay scale. Aberthaw Co. refused to recognize the union, others offered raises but not for laborers. A conference is set for May 1 with a union-led plan to pay 500 workers by class, nine hours a day, with specific hourly and daily rates for finishers helpers and laborers.
William B. Kirkpatrick, president of the Boston Bartenders' Association, received a gold watch charm featuring a Celtic cross face and a blue button insignia of the organization yesterday afternoon.
National President Robert A. Callahan spoke for members praising fealty zeal and enthusiasm of the Boston local recipient. The union admitted 64 applicants to membership and reported over half of Boston’s 2K bartenders were members. Receipts for the meeting reached 900 and many sick benefits were voted. Three delegates announced plans to attend the Philadelphia internation al convention May 11. The international body now has 65,000 members up from 23,000, with 800 delegates expected from the United States and Canada.
Former Congressman Fitzgerald rejects Sunday Post claims he aided filibuster tactics. He argues the bill stayed in the State House and that Republican leaders rushed it by violating Senate rules. He blames Republican partisanship and asserts Democrats sought proper rule compliance and fair representation.
The Rev William H Piper leads advance guard of Dr A J Dowie as Boston hosts Christian Catholic Church of Zion meetings. Testimonies recount cures from rheumatic fever indigestion cancer and consumption, praise for Dowie and faith healing. Piper plans to speak on trust in God versus physicians as the movement expands in New England.
Ward 17 Democrats at the Tammany Club discuss the Vinson police bill and its citywide benefits. Representative James M. Curley asks for volunteers to canvass the ward to rectify the voting list. one hundred members sign up and are divided by district to report progress.
The Boston Philo Celtic Society, organized in 1873, will host a literary entertainment and dancing party at St Rose Hall Worcester Street Boston next Thursday evening. Ireland music vocal and instrumental will be performed by noted artists with John P Lane as president and Rev William H McQuaid as honorary president alongside Rev H B Shields of South Boston.
The body found in the stream under the Knob Outing Club at Rowayton was identified as John Dixon, 43, a cabinet maker at A. W. Burritt Company in Bridgeport. Medical Examiner Huntington ruled drowning as the cause but left open whether foul play occurred.
Arthur BF Gauthier 28 of Green Street and Mrs James Williamson 19 of Stamford Street were arrested by Patrolman Wyman charged with stealing $140 from seaman Bates who arrived from South America. James Williamson 23, husband of the accused woman, was jailed for receiving the money. Bates woke to find his funds gone after a night of meals and a photo with the trio.
Three Boston doctors Dr. William T. Councilman Dr. George B. Magrath and Dr. Walter R. Brinkerhoff report finding the organism responsible for smallpox after months of study using skin samples from infected patients. Councilman a Harvard Professor plans to present findings to the Harvard medical faculty tomorrow evening.
The Charlestown man identified as the Winchester slugger is under suspicion but maintains his innocence. Police and legal actions unfold as Stearns’s supporters cite his good character and prior ward politics. Annie Burke was attacked at Barker homestead, inciting further investigation and possible court action.
In Winchester a young man named Stearns is charged with two assaults on Mt Vernon street and at a First Baptist Church. His wife sister and father defend him while lawyer Harrington and friends assert his innocence and anticipate acquittal. Neighbors say Stearns is respected and deny estrangement with Saltmarsh family.
In Charlestown, the arrest of 28 year old Stearns amid an assault case draws surprise among neighbors. Mrs. McHugh defends him, noting years of good conduct and claiming the Stearns couple’s solid marriage. Police say the arrest rests on weighed facts. A local lawyer describes Stearns as a reliable worker with no known bad temper.
In Fall River on April 26 two more arrests followed a feud between rival policy game promoters. John Cox and Magloire Bouchard face Municipal Court arraignment for conducting a lottery after Hugh Geraht testified that Cox and Bouchard planned a gambling site with a shared $75 fund. Geraht said partners failed their contributions and moved patrons to the new game, threatening his business.
East Boston Carnival Association selects its officials for the Lyceum Hall ball on Friday May 8. President B Fred Bates heads the reception committee to honor Governor Bates Mayor Collins and other district notables. Daniel W Gallagher is floor director with aides including John J Flaherty George Ray Lincoln G Demond and Michael J Murphy.
Captain Charles H. Edwards former commanding officer of Company G Twenty-fourth Connecticut Volunteers died at his home in Middletown after a two week illness from a stroke. He was 78 and had a distinguished Civil War record and was active in G A R circles. He is survived by a widow and two children.
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