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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
4
Washington reports that Nicholas Longworth made seven proposals to Alice Roosevelt before she accepted. Friends say he pursued through dances and events during the Taft Orient tour, finally winning on a seventh effort after years of pursuit.
Cincinnati December report notes Representative Nick Longworth wooed Miss Alice Roosevelt with a six thousand dollar Stradivarius violin. He traded a Vuillaime and an Amate plus eight thousand dollars for the antique fiddle. Rookwood, Longworths grand Gran din road estate, is described as an art gallery in the narrative.
Michael Clarey a Sheffield farmer was held up on the main road between Great Barrington and Sheffield by two highwaymen who demanded his watch and money. Clarey struck his horse and fled as the robbers fired. a vigilance committee from Sheffield and Great Barrington pursues the culprits.
In Lawrence on December 18 the loomfixers of Pacific Mills met to consider a strike for higher wages. They claim pay is two to three dollars less than loomfixers in similar work at other mills.
Cable reports from Washington say rioting in Shanghai killed two foreigners and injured many, with anti foreign leaders blamed. Two American cruisers head to Shanghai as German consul and American vice consul are assaulted. Fire and looting feared tonight amid rising tension and guards on streets.
The funeral for Harriet W. Webb, who died suddenly at a Friday class dance, was held at 94 Wendell Street North Cambridge. Her English High School class and many others attended with teachers present. Rev. William Best Eddy officiated. interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery Lynn.
The tugboat Thomas J. Yorke, owned by Bay State Dredging Co, sank at Condor Street wharf East Boston after unknown causes. It was raised by McKie Lighterage Co with Captain Heath asleep aboard. he escaped as water flooded the cabin. valuables lost with the boat were damaged.
Boston press notes Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company approved plans for a passenger steamship designed by Frank E. Kirby. Estimated cost around 1.25 million dollars, claiming to be the finest and beamest on the lakes with four decks, 91 foot beam, 93 foot fender spacing, 440 feet length, 20.6 feet depth, 335 staterooms, 22 parlors, passenger elevator, full sprinkler system, and engines capable of 20 miles per hour.
Washington reports Senator Lodge of Massachusetts and others defended seating Senator Burton of Kansas amid charges he took compensation from a corporation for influence. The Senate debated whether to remove or ignore a seated member until court rulings, discussing precedent and duty without a ruling.
Washington dispatch lists New England senators assigned to major panels. Crane of Massachusetts joins Commerce and related posts while Lodge takes Foreign Relations and rules. Gallinger and Burnham of New Hampshire gain Appropriations and Cuban relations respectively, with Hale and Frye of Maine among others and Proctor and Dillingham for Vermont.
The baseball world shifts focus from football as spring training trips, trades, and franchise moves unfold. Worcester eyes a Burkett Collins team, Tenney disputes over Willis and Moran ONeill Pfeffer deals, and Boston’s prospects after January signings. Cincinnati optimism rises with Hanlon’s signing, while New Orleans and Macon prepare for spring routes.
A New York meeting between Mayor-elect Fitzgerald and Acting Mayor Whelton sparks talk of a peace deal with Martin Lomasney. Whelton confirms a brief chance encounter amid club tensions, with aides suggesting gains if an understanding is reached. Political maneuvering center on aldermanic chairs and ward alliances as Fitzgerald returns home.
Julia E Duff writes from Charlestown on December 18 1905 denying abandonment of her brother’s cause and asserting ongoing interest in public school work. She protests misstatements in The Post about her political prestige and notes her three children attend the schools.
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