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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
10
About 600 Blue Rough and Smooth Finished Serge suits in sizes 34 to 44 with longs and stouts. Each suit Morse-made Superior worsted fast color. Prices cut by 20 percent from original, reflecting higher cloth costs and disposal of season stock.
In Newton Aug 2 Patrolman Purcell found Mrs Thomas Connors on a kitchen floor ill and hungry with her two day old infant. Her 38 year old daughter cried for food while Chief Mitchell and an overseer provided meals and fuel. Connors already failed to reappear after an accident left him hospitalized five weeks ago.
Henry Mallet 12 of 99 Cabot street was knocked down by Bushway's ice cream wagon and both ankles fractured. Thomas H Corbett 46 of 68 Keyes street fell from horseback and broke his right knee cap. Roy Cropper 8 of Green street was struck by a stone at Apollo Garden, sustaining a scalp wound. All were taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Governor Douglas appoints Michael J. Sughrue as district attorney and he promptly declares his candidacy for the office when an election is held. The move triggers a party power struggle in Suffolk with both Democrats and Republicans weighing nominations. The legality of an election hinges on the term timing and may go to the Supreme Court for resolution.
Rochester New Hampshire Aug 2 The search for Miss Mary A Tucker Providence teacher missing from Camp Ossipee Lake Winnipesaukee since July 25 yielded a sleeping place in East Rochester woods a spool of black thread lingerie fragments and torn dress. George Herries reported the discovery and said the area lay near a gang of troublesome tramps. Dozens join the daylong hunt extending through Rochester East Lebanon North Lebanon East Rochester Milton and Sanford with lanterns as Dr Faunce requested continued tonight. An alert offers 1 for finding her dead or alive.
Six correspondents are named in Captain Taggart's divorce suit filed after months of depositions across cities including Cincinnati Newport Ky Ft Thomas Ky Manila San Francisco Chicago Akron Orrville and Leavenworth The case sees both sides using up to 50 detectives to secure witnesses Mrs Taggart formerly Culver exposing a Cincinnati hospital confinement in May 1900 She counters with cruelty desertion and improper conduct allegations.
About 100 Ancients and several hundred guests from the Ten of Us Club traveled by boat and barge to Shirley Point for their annual outing. The Confidence toughed anchor at Captain Bill Abbott’s, then Captain Abbott joined the party. A varied program featured an orchestra and toasts by Captain James Usher and Lieutenant George H. Innis, with numerous prominent New Englanders in attendance.
Lowell August 2 Superintendent William B Moffatt the first police chief to study fingerprints said sensitized paper will be used in major Boston department stores to record fingerprints and catch thieves. He notes large workplaces risk petty theft and expects reduced losses with this chemical paper.
The Housesmiths and Architectural Iron Workers Union 59 says it has received no official word of a general national strike by iron workers despite reports to the contrary.
J K Robinson of Denver will organize waiters cooks and bartenders in Portsmouth New Hampshire next week. Plasterers Union 10 reported excessive demand and 15 applicants admitted. Stablemen's Union 10 665 placed a Roxbury Crossing stable on the unfair list. Boston Cooks Union 328 cut initiation and reinstatement fee from five to two dollars and will meet at 1160 Washington Street.
H. H. Holton, athletic manager of the Boston Athletic Association, resigns to pursue a career in the steel business. He leaves after guiding the club through competitions and events, with no stated replacement announced yet.
Colonel Henry Watterson, back in New York from Europe, says European aristocracy is superior to American, noting lineage and brains abroad versus the American mix from bad whiskey to Standard Oil. He questions how government scientists on modest pay live well, implying college men struggle in politics.
Attacks by about 1000 armed rioters in San Juan last night left one dead and 40 injured as the longshoremen’s wage demand led to street clashes with police. Army officers ordered barracks stay ready while Governor Winthrop vowed to restore order with police and potential troops.
The 17th annual convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters in Faneuil Hall defeated the liquor ban proposal by a majority short of two thirds. Officers were re elected for the next term led by High Chief Ranger Thomas H. Cannon of Chicago and other leaders from Illinois Quebec and Iowa. The salary for the high chief ranger was increased from 2000 to 2500. Massachusetts Foresters officers attended as guests.
Albert Wood an 88 year old Boston teamster died at Waltham Hospital after being found unconscious in the street with skull injuries and facial wounds. Police traced him to a Waverley train stop where he was allegedly put off for fare non payment and suspected intoxication. Dr Otto Dascomb cited brain hemorrhage as the cause and believed no assault occurred.
The tablet in Granary Burying Ground honors John Phillips, first Boston mayor, born November 26, 1770, died May 29, 1823. Grandchildren Dr John Phillips and J Harleston Parker helped place it after noting he won 2500 of 2650 votes cast.
Hearings before the Cambridge Board of Aldermen continued with Patrolmen John Canney Thomas Campbell and Charles Priest and Mayor's Clerk Edward Counihan testifying. The testimony related to the December 31 1903 accident involving Sergeant Gordon at the home of Sergeant Daniel Counihan.
Percy Pierce of the Automobile Club of Buffalo received the Glidden Trophy at the trophy commission meeting held at the Massachusetts Automobile Club. He drove a 28 horsepower Pierce Arrow on a 1000 mile New England tour and was judged best in all round touring. The commission also praised Knox and Packard trucks and projected next tour under the AAA touring committee.
Paterson New Jersey August 2 Mayor Belcher returns to Paterson after a one day absence that prompted concern among friends. The mayor faced pressure from collateral loan investigations and forged signatures cited by the State banking department. His associates pledged up to 1 000 000 to relieve his strain if he came back.
Fire Commissioner Wells begins his vacation today and Chief Cheswell serves as acting commissioner. The department announced five transfers including George H. Acres from Engine 44 to Ladder 27 and John J. Burke from Engine 138 to Engine 44. Daniel J. Lung moves to Engine 25 and J J Driscoll exchanges with Cc Meehan from Engine 34. William T. McCormack is promoted to senior boseman of Chemical 65.
Edward Studley age fifty of Chardon street was found in a fit on Harrison avenue near East Concord street early yesterday and is currently on the City Hospital list.
Nora McDonough cannot appear before Judge Fallon due to hospital illness. The judge sent Michael McDonough the husband to the grand jury after allegations of injuries.
Omaha August 2 It will take 100000 cars to handle Nebraska wheat crop which totals 50000000 bushels.
A large crowd including political figures attended the Roxbury wedding of Miss Mary J. McElroy and Joseph D. Carlin of the Boston Post staff. The ceremony was at St Joseph's parochial residence with a reception at the bride's home and a New York honeymoon planned. They will reside at 115 Cedar Street, Roxbury after October.
Forty five lasters at Faunce and Spinney's Blake street factory walk out after the firm refuses improved conditions and a small raise. All strikers belong to the Boot and Shoe Workers Union Lasters Union 32.
Finton D. Crosby leads a group from Caledonia Grove in causing trouble on a West Roxbury streetcar. They smoke, cut the bell rope, assault the conductor, and steal a lever from about 60 passengers. The Jamaica Plain judge will hear Crosby's case today.
Governor Douglas will entertain the officers of the Canadian Rifles at the Algonquin Club on Monday night. Lieutenant-Governor Guild and Councillor Hall will assist him.
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