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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
10
A store lists deep markdowns in three suit groups with prices listed as 25 22 20 and marked down to 18 15, plus 12 10 and a line of youth suits at 5. The sale emphasizes Morse made fabrics and a 20 percent serge reduction. Sizes go up to 54 inches.
The cruiser Chicago flagship of the Pacific squadron ran aground and then collided with the gunboat Bennington near Angel Island lighthouse in San Francisco Harbor on arrival from San Diego with the disabled Bennington in tow.
Four young Black youths fled along Tremont Street pursued by a Greek armed with a dirk. Patrolman William J. Brown and a mob of about fifty citizens chased them. James Mullen of 100 Hudson Street was captured on Tamworth Street and charged with assault and battery on Clarence Potter of 16 Newcombe Street.
Lewis H. Lawrence of Boston drowned while bathing at Salisbury Beach late this afternoon. Rescue efforts failed as the incident ended a day at the seaside for the visitor.
Four Brockton men arrive to Plymouth jail to determine if George L. Marsh will be sent to Chicago to stand trial for the November 18 1904 murder of William Bate. Detectives Sheehan Startz Slavin and a bartender will identify Marsh after viewing photographs.
Two Colum avenue laundrymen Ching Wang and Li Fin repeatedly quarrel daily provoking neighborhood concern. After insults and dust, sand, and a starch basin were used, both retreated as onlookers gathered. Police await the next clash.
In Fitchburg on August 17 police nabbed William Kneiper after a citywide search for a man in green trousers. He allegedly lied to City Clerk Walter A. Davis to obtain a marriage license for himself and Fannie Winterschtein, claiming he wore green pants.
Herbert Heinlein an 18 year old Brighton High School athlete halted a frightened horse attached to a carriage with four women as it bolted along Surrey Street toward Market Street Brighton. He grabbed the bridle and stopped the animal after being dragged about 50 feet, averting possible serious injuries.
Miss Esther B. Freeman sues William K. Otis, treasurer of Hoyt & Parker, contractors at 103 Bedford Street, alleging breach of marriage promise. The case centers on ownership of furniture from a flat at 1479 Beacon Street and other disputed claims. Witnesses from Boston and New York recount the supposed agreement and Otis injunction to prevent removal of furnishings valued about 1500 dollars.
Boston mattress maker Oliver Gould Kenney and Della Theresa Meehan sought a marriage license in Providence amid secrecy. Neighbors noted their closeness. Kenney’s sister and Meehan’s family lived nearby. Reports differed on Kenney’s presence and religious affiliation, with Meehan’s whereabouts unclear.
With the grand jury to examine Aldermen Linehan and National Dock Trust officials on Monday, Chief Inspector Watts denies evidence gathering in a bribery case. About 40 witnesses were named to Captain Dugan and District Attorney Sughrue, and the dock company might be required to show books.
Chief Watts states to the Post that no inspector is gathering evidence in the aldermanic bribery case. He explains officers are issuing summonses to aldermen, dock company officials, and witnesses named by Alderman Linehan, who acted as their client agent. District Attorney Sughrue reportedly has all facts.
Miss Gertrude Roosevelt of Boston says she is a cousin of President Roosevelt and will appear at Hammerstein's Theatre on May 11 in a sketch titled Kitty Clive It is noted that Roosevelt relatives deny the link though she gained attention while touring London and posing for Chicago and Alton posters.
Alderman Linehan, who engaged two lawyers to handle his interests in the dock trust probe, tells police headquarters reporters he cannot discuss the matter. He says the grand jury will hear all evidence and the whole story, and the police are conducting a thorough investigation.
Alderman Linehan is expected to make an extended address at the Banner Club of Ward 18 meeting tonight at Bass Point. He plans to elaborate on recent graft charges and provide details to club members.
A Florida commissioner, Stet Burr, called Walker D. Hines a perjurer amid debate at the National Railway Association session in Deadwood South Dakota. Burr urged the railway commission to discount Hines sworn statements on Louisville and Nashville railroad property valuation to Florida officials. Maine commissioner Benjamin F. Chadbourne defended Hines amid the confrontation.
In South Boston Judge Noyes ordered a thorough inquiry after James Hughes claims Patrolman Lampe beat him with steel handcuffs on the way to the station. Hughes, charged with intoxication in public, described a deep cut above the eye and a bleeding head wound. Lampe denied responsibility for the injuries.
A. S. McGill admitted guilt in the Superior Criminal Court for forging checks from his friend Kellar. He claimed he was proke and drunk when delivering the checks at the Hotel Essex. Inspector Harris presented a long criminal record leading to a prison sentence of four to seven years.
In Providence Rhode Island the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union opened its biennial convention with a forenoon session behind closed doors to consider proposed changes in the wording of the ritual. In the afternoon delegates debated amendments to the constitution offered by the Rhode Island delegation.
Newcastle N H Aug 17 Rough is the way to peace and within days the world will know the result of the peace congress meeting M Witte says Article 5 will not be taken up in general discussion Russian and Japanese envoys twice today set aside articles 9 and 10 no agreement possible I think we will get to vital questions early tomorrow I will not guess when it ends but we will strain every point before breaking away
Jihei Hashiguchi writes from Portsmouth Aug. 17 about Baron Komura’s pivotal role at the peace conference. He notes Komura’s Obi, Japan birth, the high stakes of indemnity disputes, and Allied backing from Britain under the Anglo Japanese alliance. The piece recalls Ito's Shinbonoseki setback and cautions Komura's need to avoid public censure.
The failure of Japanese and Russian envoys to agree on two proposed articles fuels rumors that President Roosevelt may intervene if talks stall. A late midnight conference in M’s room brought together all five Russian plenipotentiaries and delegates to review Japanese conditions and possible final recommendations sent to the Emperor at Petrograd.
Portsmouth dispatch notes China has effectively joined the peace talks over transferring the Harbin south line of the Chinese Eastern railroad. Russia agrees to surrender the road but demands remuneration guaranteed by bonds, while Japan seeks reconstruction of the road and gauge changes amid protracted negotiations.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on August 17 Mr De Martens a noted international law authority argued there is no precedent for a non occupied state paying war indemnity. He warned that if Russia agreed to pay tribute to Japan it would spell its political death.
Official reports to 6 p m list 775 new cases today raising total to 1223 with 180 deaths. 14 new disease centres and 262 centers overall. 427 cases under treatment. Situation described as well in hand.
Judge DeCourcy in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday gave six months in the House of Correction to John Ricci and Giovanni Cellal of New York who pleaded guilty to breaking and entering St. Marys Church Roxbury last month. Money was stolen from the churches poor box.
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