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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1904

Page

4

Quinona Cure Claims Across Several Boston Residents

F E Moulton of Roxbury states Quinona cured his nervous exhaustion insomnia and weight loss after two bottles Kathryn Gillis of Roxbury reports relief from constant colds and renewed strength Joseph Ward of Boston says Quinona revived his energy and cured stomach indigestion, calling it an ideal spring tonic.

Kathryn Gillis Boston Joseph Ward F. E. Moulton Massachusetts Ave Roxbury

Crocker Widow Testifies In Will Case At Supreme Court

Mrs Annie F Crocker widow of Uriel Crocker testifies for two hours in the will contest before Judge Braley. She describes her marriage, family opposition, and knowledge of codicils while recounting events from 1884 to 1895 with references to Crocker siblings and witnesses from the Crocker circle. The court adjourns to 9 30 a m today.

Annie F. Crocker Uriel Crocker Crocker Will Supreme Judicial Court Braley Crocker Benton Charlestown Crocker & Spragute Mr. Benton Mr. Crocker G. G. Crocker

Hub Women in Whist Tourney

Baltimore hosts a whist tournament with 212 players in preliminary games starting at 11. Boston women led by Howells Club members Mrs Thayer Mrs Hall Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Swallow plus 1 Cavendish Club players Adams and Richardson Bradt and Kendall posted scores. Secretaries say tonight's scores will be announced tomorrow as about 250 ladies compete in the preliminaries.

Baltimore Boston Howells Club Thayer Hall Mitchell Swallow Cavendish Club Adams Richardson Bradt Kendall

House rejects studies of public utilities and telecom rates

The House voted 85 to 76 to reject Coulthurst s push for public service corporation investigations and 100 to 84 to oppose a bill for rate inquiries by the gas and electric light commissioners board. The notice ends with a lunch cue about Norfolk Golden Ale.

House of Representatives Coulthurst House Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners

Judge Adams flags police arrest errors in Boston case

In Municipal Court Judge Adams admonished officers after Patrolman Alger's complaint. Antoine Sevigny faced charges of criminal carelessness for a loaded team accident on Hanover Street that injured a boy, but no supporting evidence appeared. The judge criticized costly witness calls and urged stops to arbitrary arrests.

Antoine Sevigny Arigo Rinone Hanover Street McGrath

W E U Meeting and Election At Annual Report

At the annual meeting of the Women s Educational Union reports show the society handled over 159000 during the year A plan to set aside a library room for members was proposed Lectures dressmaking millinery designing and dancing classes continued during the summer A large number of sick were visited Officers elected President Mrs Mary Morton Kehew Vice Presidents Miss Melissa Chamberlin Miss Lucia M Peabody Miss Sarah Lt Arnold Mrs Kate Gannett Wells Recording Secretary Mrs Louisa C Young Corresponding Secretary Miss Alice A Burditt Treasurer Mrs Helen Pierce Assistant Treasurer Mrs Abbie Hart Ernst Directors Mrs Lucinda W Prince Mrs Mabel W Whidden Miss Caroline L Humphrey Miss Grace Minns

Women’s Educational Union Mary Morton Kehew Melissa Chamberlin Lucia M. Peabody Sarah Lt. Arnold Kate Gannett Wells Louisa C. Young Alice A. Burditt Helen Pierce Abbie Hart Ernst Lucinda W. Prince Mabel W. Whidden Caroline L. Humphrey Grace Minns

Jewett Suns Are Settled

The suits of George Jewett against Charles Bragdon owner of Lasell Seminary and against Lasell Seminary for 50000 each have been settled out of court. Jewett formerly headed Lasell Seminary with a one year contract and claimed it could be extended to five years.

George Jewett Charles Bragdon Lasell Seminary Jewett

Burdick Beats Dinsdale in 12 Round Bout at Lakeside

In Webster on April 26 Johnny Burdick of New York defeated Charles Dinsdale of Worcester in a 12 round decision. Johnny Sheehan and Johnny Powers of Boston won their six round bout, while Emergency Kelly of Boston and Fred Dinsdale of Worcester drew in eight rounds.

Webster Lakeside Athletic Club Johnny Burdick New York Charles Dinsdale Worcester Johnny Sheehan Johnny Powers Boston Sheehan Emergency Kelly Fred Dinsdale

Love Defeats Feltz in 15 Round Philadelphia-Brooklyn Bout

Tommy Love of Philadelphia won the decision over Tommy Feltz of Brooklyn in a 15 round bout before the Eutaw Athletic Club in Baltimore.

Baltimore Tommy Love Philadelphia Tommy Feltz Brooklyn Eutaw Athletic Club

Horse thief escapes jail in Pittsfield

William alias Bennis Smith, a noted horse thief, escaped from jail between midnight and 1 am. He was a night baker and fled by opening a large iron door, possibly using a key or picking the lock. Smith was later captured in Vermont after a heated chase and resisted arrest.

Pittsfield William Bennis Smith Smith Vermont

Moulton Denies Resignation Rumor

United States District Attorney Henry P. Moulton said he has no intention of resigning his office. He also stated he has no desire to be a candidate for the Federal District Court if Judge Lowell moves to the Circuit Court bench.

United States Henry P. Moulton Moulton Federal District Court Lowell Circuit Court

Lynn couple sue Lynn police over false arrest at 83 Green Street

Mr and Mrs George P Lorry of Lynn sue the Lynn police department for 25000 claiming Sergeant Taylor and Patrolman McGrath falsely arrested them during a Division 3 raid at 83 Green Street last Friday. The officers defend their actions saying arrests were warranted and carried without vulgarity.

Sergeant Taylor McGrath Peabody Joy Street Police Department George P. Lorry Lynn Green Street Division 3

Harvard Opens Season Against Maine on New Soldiers Field Diamond

Harvard varsity baseball starts the season today at Soldiers Field in a game versus the University of Maine. The lineup lists Harvard Carr at third, Kernon short, Nichols first base, Matthews shortstop, Clarkson center field, Bolton second, Quigley catcher, Marshall left field, Coburn pitcher. Maine starters include Hosmer at third, Collins first, Mitchell center, Violette catcher, Quint right, Larrabee short, Burns second, Bird left, Frost pitcher.

Harvard Soldiers Field University of Maine Collins Mitchell C. F Violette Quint R. F Larrabee S. S Burns Bird Frost

Big Shift in Harvard Crews

Harvard varsity eight faced a slump and coaches shuffled the three varsity boats. Ober moved to the first boat at two while Pleasanton was shifted out. Ober previously rowed bow in the varsity four at New London against Yale. Several changes occurred in the second and third boats.

Harvard Ober Pleasanton New London Yale

Czar Buys Big Boston Liner for War Use

Berlin cable reports Hamburg American steamers Columbia Bengalia and Belgia sold to the Russian government likely to serve as transports in the Japan war. The Bengalia arrives in Boston with 4000 tons cargo and 1500 tons for Baltimore. Captain H Meyerdiercks commands the 7661 gross ton ship built in 1898.

Berlin Columbia Japan Boston Mystic Pier Baltimore H. Meyerdiercks Chelsea Charlestown Alexander Stephen & Sons Glasgow

600 Miners Faced Death at Scranton Fire

The Pine Brook breaker of the Scranton Coal Company was almost destroyed by a noon fire. Loss is about 60,000 dollars with 50 percent insured. All 600 workers and mules escaped safety through secondary openings as it was dinner hour and the boys were at play.

Scranton Penn Pinebrook Scranton Coal Company

TECH MEN ON HOLLIS STAGE

Governor Bates attended the Tech show Simon Pure Brass at Hollis Street Theatre in Boston. Roswell Davis sang My Bonnie Little Bon-Bon Girl while Frederick Higgins performed A Pipe Song and When Black Eyes Look in Blue. Patty Granite played the millionaire's daughter. The audience enjoyed Walter Matthews Butts dancing and was entertained by The Gold Dust Twins in a washtub dance. The event opens Junior week and will be repeated Friday afternoon.

Bates Tech Simon Pure Brass Boston Hollis Street Charles S. Pritchett Bonnie Roswell Davis Frederick L. Higgins W. J. Nichols Patty Granite Walter Matthews Butts Gold Dust Twins E. M. Smith C. W. Coffin Institute

Painters Union to Convene Sunday for Wage Demands

The Boston Painters Union 11 will present the final conference and scale committee report to 1600 members at Paine Memorial Hall Sunday afternoon. The union plans to decide on actions to press for a minimum wage of 3 dollars for painters and 3 dollars and 20 cents for decorators.

Boston Painters’ Union 11 Paine Memorial Hall

Labor Notes From City Unions And Meetings

Amalgamated Meat Cutters delegates urged supporting a sick benefit clause in the national constitution. Hebrew Painters seek 2.80 for an eight hour day starting May 2 affecting 250 workers. A Leverett street meeting convenes tonight to decide action after the scale committee report.

Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen’s Brotherhood Boston Leverett Street Fore River New Britain Conn Electrical Workers’ Union 104 Appleton Street Mert Cutters Prospect Building Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge Piano and Organ Workers’ Union

Strike on in B and A Shops

Boilermakers at the Springfield and Van Rensselaer repair shops of the Boston and Albany Railroad walked out at 1 pm yesterday after the company failed to reinstate two men discharged for rule violations. Vice-President Van Etten said reinstatement would occur as vacancies arise, with one man recently rehired, prompting a strike by 69 workers, about two thirds from Springfield.

Springfield van Rensselaer Boston & Albany Railroad Company van Etten

Bakery Unions Pressure for Higher Wages in Boston Settlement Talks

The joint executive board of Unions 4 and 58 met to review the strike situation as bakers seek higher wages. Employers propose renewing the old agreement. A mass meeting of Unions 4 and 53 is planned at Turn Hall on Middle Street for final action this Saturday night.

Journeymen Bakers

Democrats Hold Caucus in Concord New Hampshire

Delegates to the Democratic State convention met in Concord to select committees and discuss minor matters. The permanent organization committee was led by Patrick H. Sullivan with Thomas H. Madigan as secretary. Henry O. Kent chaired the resolutions committee and Thomas J. Howard the credentials panel.

Concord N. H Patrick H. Sullivan Manchester Thomas H. Madigan Calvin Page Portsmouth Haven Doe Somersworth William O. Folsom Hen

Woman Attacks Doctor During Surgery At St Luke's

A young woman undergoing finger surgery at St Luke's Hospital bit the surgeon's shoulder when pain overwhelmed her. The patient wrested away from the physician and inflicted a severe shoulder wound.

St. Luke’s Hospital

MISS ONEIL STARS CAMILLE AT HOLIS NANCE PERFORMANCE

Miss ONeil gave a strong Camille in Hollis Nance venue drawing a large crowd. She repeats the impersonation and will perform the same bill this afternoon then The Fires of St John in the evening. Thursday she appears as Lady Macbeth for the first time in this city.

Hollis Nance O'Neil Camille Miss O'Neil

Boy Dies from Lockjaw After Foot Injury

Young Daniel Downey of 49 Shirley Street Roxbury lies in City Hospital with lockjaw after a rusty screw struck his foot last Friday.

Daniel Downey Shirley Street Roxbury Lockjaw

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Quinona Highland St Washington St MES Vail Sopcoon MDE PALEY Ariel H. Crocker Nament Morse Bros Canton Mass W. E. U. Meeting and Electon Jewett Suns Burdick Dinsdale Love Feltz Malied Bonpea United Cigar George Peabody Londres Sumatra Flatiron Sui U. OF M Czar LABOR N. H. Democrats Miss O’neil
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