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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1904
Page
5
A bold advertisement touts TO-NI-TA as a marvellous, drug free remedy for catarrh and asthma across head, bronchial tubes, stomach, kidneys and more. It claims rapid relief, permanent cure, and revitalization, backed by doctor endorsements from Dr. Lorentz and Dr. Jarvis, with a price of $1 per bottle.
The Catholic Foresters opened their 2nd annual convention at Faneuil Hall after a solemn requiem mass at St Marys Church Endicott Street with Rev James H O Neil of Rockland officiating High Chief Ranger T B Reardon led the session and a vote backed Catholic child protections and state placement to preserve faith. The event featured officer nominations for treasurer secretary and other posts, committee reports on finances and credentials, a scholarship gratitude message from Rev Neil P Brannan, and a decision to label all future printed matter with the union label.
In Wakefield on April 27 the Town Hall hosted the drama A Celebrated Case under the Wakefield Council Knights of Columbus. Notable participants included Leo P. Curley T Frank Madden Frank M Quinlan Donald A Douglass Patrick J Maloney Robert T Evans and several young women.
Mary Gove, 12, says a robber gagged and tied her at 41 Johnston Street last evening but Lynn detectives doubt the tale. Marshal Burkes and Deputy Bartlett say entry at 5:45 pm would be unlikely, and inspectors Colby and Wells question the girl while searching the premises for footprints.
In Newton, Thomas W. Spencer was named guardian of George F. Griswold born Oct 2 1892 after Catherine Hall the boy's grandmother failed to prevail in her contest. Spencer testified he took charge in May 1902 at the father Frank Griswold's request and the court allowed weekly visits to the grandmother with four week hotel visits.
Women from Boston and nearby attended the Hyde Park spring meeting of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Emily F. Evans welcomed guests and Mrs. May Alden Ward spoke for the federation. William R. George described the George Junior Republic at Freeville, N.Y. Two papers, by Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead on The Peace Conference in October and Miss Emily F. Balch on Women's Trade Union Leagues, drew interest. A luncheon by Hyde Park Current Events Club followed, with new clubs presented.
Judge Stevens and a jury in the Superior Criminal Court convict Joseph Rubin and Morris Sharfman of maintaining a nuisance. The men operated a large phonograph on the second floor with the horn to the street, drawing crowds and disturbing nearby residents. Rubin said windows were open briefly to vent paint fumes from new decorations.
New Haven Conn April 27 Machinists strike on the Boston and Albany line spurs New Haven railroad employees to press for higher wages and shorter hours. Boiler makers seek about 15 percent rise, arguing parity with Boston and Albany and New York Central. The road counters with similar reasons from machinists car workers and blacksmiths, making a strike look inevitable. The railroad has imported 200 laborers from New York to fill skilled jobs, but a strike by machinists would deal a severe blow to the road.
The Mechanics' Debating Club will stage a mock trial at Hovey Hall in Waltham on Saturday evening. It concerns incidents on the Charles River including Metropolitan Park police interference with sports and the cutting of ice last winter.
George Fred Williams plans an earnest contest at the national convention against delegates from the second and twelfth districts. He cites fraud and election-law violations, alleges non duly elected delegates, machine influence, and coercion of Hearst pledged delegates in both districts, naming Ex-Mayor Hayes Springfield Professor Denis Northampton James Cotter Hyde Park and James Vahey Watertown as involved figures.
In Senate action Senator Peters moved to substitute for the adverse city report a bill allowing Boston to borrow 300000 outside the debt limit to widen Centre street in West Roxbury. He cited Elevated tracks blocking traffic. Senator Bullock said Governor Bates would not sign bills opposed by Mayor Collins. The substitute passed 11 to 10.
Frederick J. Morrish was sentenced to two years in the House of Correction for bigamy. He married Maud Titus, then Ida May Grutter, with secret second wedding. Ida learned of the double marriage, the two wives and a child involved, and a court hearing followed. A West trip, divorce claims, and support issues colored the testimony as one wife excused, the other mourned, and local neighbors commented on Morrish’s character.
Washington April 27 Former Governor W Murray Crane of Massachusetts was among the President's callers today He has been talked of for the chairmanship of the Republican national committee but it can be said with reasonable definiteness that for various reasons he will not manage this year's campaign.
New York April 27 delegates from New Jersey were urged by several politicians to present the name of Grover Cleveland for the Democratic nomination. The tip circulated among party leaders as the convention approached.
The Post invites readers to contribute inscriptions on general topics for Johnny's Slate in care of the paper. Following bright ideas from recent freak headlines and war poems the Post offers a new chance for its witty and poetic readers to gain newspaper fame.
Representative Robbins of Hingham opposed the bill to require a public hearing before removal or suspension of civil service officials who request it. Representative Hart of Boston supported the bill, arguing exam passage proves competency. Further consideration was postponed until today.
Wakefield April 27 Major John M Cate acting on friends advice has decided to withdraw his resignation as chief of police if the Selectmen permit him to remain in the post following a dispute over appointing a special officer.
Brigadier General Fielding of Volunteers of America asserts that for those who suffer, the Orangerie is more valuable than money, framing charity as essential aid beyond wealth.
Rumors in educational circles say Jeremiah E. Burke of Lawrence, elected Tuesday as Boston schools supervisor, may be a strong candidate for superintendent when Edwin P. Seaver's term ends next month. Burke's unexpected rise surprised many, despite Augustine L. Rafter's supporters' expectations.
A group of four architectural drawings from Paris for the Boston Architectural Club exhibition next month has been held at the Customs House for duty. Officials will decide today whether the drawings qualify as pictures. The works are by E. P. Bellows, a Boston student.
A silent odorless remedy claims to cure drunkenness by being added to coffee or food without the drinker’s knowledge. The ad urges readers to mail for a free trial from Dr. J. W. Haines in Cincinnati, promising a simple cure and noting a testimonial from Mrs. Samuel Boyd.
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