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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
9
City officials and prominent figures gather at Tremont Temple to honor the late Patrick A. Collins. Mayor Whelton, Rabbi Fleischer, Hon. Thomas J. Gargan, James H. Wolff, and General Bartlett praise his integrity, public service, and inclusive leadership.
Hartford dispatch reports Mrs. J. W. McLean of Dawson Yukon after seven years in the Klondike has returned to Hartford to live with her daughter Mrs. H. M. Moore. She previously lived in New London and owns considerable property there. Her ventures in Dawson included a restaurant a general store mining claims and resilient business sites after a devastating fire. She is sister of Senator Thomas Hamilton of New London.
The New England Conservatory Chorus presented its first concert of the season in Jordan Hall assisted by Clarence B. Shirley, the conservatory orchestra and advanced students. Mr. Wallace Goodrich conducted.
In Pittsburg on December 20 a large Christmas tree goes up at Alfred J. Corey’s Braddock home. Friends suggest a reconciliation between Mr Corey and his wife as relatives and supporters plan a conference Saturday night at the Braddock residence to mend the rift.
Lewis E. White a motorman was held in 5000 bond for a Dorchester Court hearing next week on manslaughter charges. The Dorchester accident occurred Tuesday night when a car driven by White struck a wagon driven by John Brophy, who was crushed under the wheels.
Chicago reports a combined effort by Cabinet officers and U S Senators to decide government action after the John R Walsh banks failure. Indictments likely once examiner reports finish, with State and Federal prosecutors pushing for charges. Allegations include borrowing beyond 10 percent of capital via dummy names and misusing funds across three banks.
A letter from William Scott reports Walter Scott known as Scotty, owner of Death Valley mines and holder of a trans continental train record, has been missing for 10 days after leaving camp on December 1. His mule Slim returned riderless on December 7 with a blood smeared saddle and a bullet hole. A two day search faded under a sand storm and no trace was found.
The Lawrence Board of License Commissioners granted eight additional liquor licenses due to a population census rise of 8000. Seventeen applicants competed. winners include Burton, Campopiano partners, Cahill & Co, Conlon, Donohue & Doyle, Hannon & Co, Sullivan & Co, Teschner & Co and others. Each license costs 1800 dollars for the four months to May 1, totaling 8900 dollars yearly versus the regular 2500 dollar fee.
Malden on December 20 Mr and Mrs Alexander Queen of 681 Main street celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary with about 60 friends and relatives in attendance. They received silver cut glass and china gifts and a delightful collation followed the enjoyable evening.
An advertisement touts Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder as a cure for chronic catarrh. James Headley of Dundee, N X, reports instant relief and rapid cure after using the powder.
A Boston discussion centers on moving the Christopher Columbus statue to Copley Square. Italian residents claim prejudice delayed the plan, noting Erickson's Norse tribute on Commonwealth Avenue. Mayor Fitzgerald will decide after reviewing the facts and the mayor-elect’s Washington trip.
The Portsmouth navy yard wage board has granted raises for machinists pipe fitters cabinet and pattern makers after three weeks of sessions. The higher pay spurred a rush of union membership applications among machinists.
The Textile Council met at the Weavers Union request to decide the status of 200 weavers from Davos and Granite No 1 mills who have been on strike since the large cotton mill dispute ended. A committee was appointed to confer with mill treasurers and agents to seek a settlement, centering on loom assignments per weaver.
Boxer Jimmy Walsh laments no contenders willing to face him and says he may retire to pursue medicine or law. Eddie Keevin notes others fear Walsh as a bantam, while Frankie Neil avoids him and Boston’s boxing scene is described as dead. Jim Jeffries previously retired for lack of opponents.
The Washington street store enlargement makes it one of the citys largest sporting houses. Fishing tackle for winter or summer uses is highlighted along with team outfits including suits gloves and bats. High grade guns and antique models attract interest while cameras automobile supplies bicycles snowshoes skis skates and winter goods complete the stock.
The men’s furnishings department at Wolf's corner Hanover and Portland streets has doubled in size since last year, making selection easier for customers and giving salespeople more space to display goods.
The report details a brutal boxing match where Fitzsimmons and O'Brien exchange heavy blows through multiple rounds. Fitz sustains facial bleeding and a fainting spell after the 18th round, with O'Brien initially winning on a late decision. The piece also recounts Fitzsimmons’ later career milestones and background.
veteran prizefighter Fitzsimmons suffers his fourth defeat in a 25 year career and 865 bouts. Only Jeffries twice Jim Hall and O Briens victory last night remain on his ledger while Sharkey wins by foul. his early boxing began in Australia then he beat Jim Hall in Sydney 1890 before coming to America to defeat Dempsey in New Orleans 1891.
NYU chancellor Dr Henry M MacCracken spoke at the alumni dinner calling football disputes a growing struggle between “football people” and a “committee on rules.” He compared President's attempts to influence them to the Russian czar and urged caution amid the governance quarrel.
T J Gordon Gardiner spoke at Lever Hall Cambridge to Harvard students about J T Labraur an American engineer who repeatedly saved Kimberley garrison with a device to manufacture cannon projectiles before being killed by a Boer shell He died for my country and his achievement belongs to you and yours.
Rome N Y December 20 Howard C Wiggins supreme regent of the Royal Arcanum has appointed a board to hear testimony in the trial of Executive Committeeman F Z Wilcox of Syracuse Wilcox is charged with pernicious activity in connection with the litigation against the supreme council to prevent the enforcement of the new rates of assessment.
The directors of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Humane Society vote to petition Congress against altering the time animals may be carried on cattle cars without food or water. The M S P C A offers 25 dollars for evidence to convict in salt throwing on Elevated railroad tracks and a similar offer for violations in calf transport to market.
The Oakdale A A Jamaica Plain seeks away games with 125 130 pound teams against Reading Hyde Park Readville Holy Name and East Boston Evening High. Contact A M Dixon 36 Everett Street Jamaica Plain. The South Bay A C seeks away games next week with guaranteed return in January. W B Milliken 20 Union Park. Telephone 368 Tremont at 1 or 6 pm. The Lakesides Arlington seeks games with strongest state teams. EF W Hicks Arlington.
New York Dec 20 The Columbia University council will not announce its decision on the fate of football at the university until Friday or Saturday. The delay keeps fans and officials in suspense as it prepares a final ruling after months of debate.
The recount in Cambridge concluded last night with no alteration to the election outcome. Mayor-elect Thurston holds a majority of 88 votes.
Coburn is named head coach of Warvard baseball following an athletic committee decision. He is deemed eligible to play, but it remains undecided whether he will participate in 80 games.
Dr J Lewis Smith renowned New York professor of children's diseases endorses Lactated Food for babies unable to digest other foods. The formula uses genuine milk sugar to soothe irritation and aid digestion, with Wheat lime phosphate and barley malt to build muscle bones and digestion. Send for the Baby Book.
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