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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1904

Page

6

Rival Parades in South Boston March First

South Boston faces a parade clash on Evacuation Day March 17. A military procession with War and Navy officials is planned alongside a Ancient Order of Hibernians parade. The question of right of way puzzles residents as the city, state, and governor review which event takes precedence.

Boston War and Navy Departments Moody A. R. Giraffee Washington Monument Dorchester Heights Ancient Order of Hibernians Board of Aldermen State House South Boston South Citizens’ Association Collins

Big liners collide in New York Harbor

In New York Harbor the Wilson line steamship Colorado, Captain Cox, collided with the Bristol City line steam ship Boston City as they moved near Southwest Spit. The Boston City suffered a large hole in her port side and her bridge was smashed, while the Colorado took on water in the forepeak. No fatalities reported.

New York Wilson Line Colorado Cox Hull Southwest Spit Bristol City Line Boston City Carey Bristol Swansea

Deputy Shaw Named In Charge Of State Police

Rufus R Wade chief of the State police remains at his Somerville home in critical but improving condition after a severe bronchial illness. In his absence Deputy Shaw has run state police affairs and is expected to be Wade's likely successor if he cannot resume control within about a week to ten days.

Rufus R. Wade Somerville Wade Shaw

Cambridge Store Burglaries Lead to Two Arrests

Patrolman Arthur Robertson of Cambridge Station 2 arrested Frank W. Johnson aged 24 and Frank Sloan aged 19 last evening for breaking and entering the McCloskey and Harty store on Cambridge Street near Prospect. Sloan was found inside after entering through a rear window.

Arthur Robertson Cambridge Frank W. Johnson Frank Sloan McCloskey & Harty Cambridge Street Prospect Sloan

Mrs Ward Protests Vivisection Practices At New England Lab

Mrs Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward denounces vivisection as cruel and unnecessary citing Dr Bigelow on dogs dissected alive. She argues against scientific torture of animals, asserting divine law opposes such practices and human laws should curb them.

Newton Centre Elizabeth Stuart Phelpsard

Fire damages Hanover Street building in five story blaze

A fire caused about 1000 in damage yesterday afternoon at 51-57 Hanover Street. Firefighters from Box 18 arrived soon after and confined the blaze to the cloak room on the third floor. W. Sammet & Son suffered about 500 in water damage while others escaped major loss in the five story building owned by the Bowry heirs.

Box 18 LB. Walker Nickelodeon W. Sammet & Son Big Bargain Clothing Company Big Bargain Nothing Company Bowry Heirs

Ex-Mayor Cobb Mentioned for State Treasurer Post

Newton Jan 31 Ex Mayor Henry Cobb is prominently mentioned as a candidate to succeed E S Bradford as State treasurer in Bradford’s place.

Newton Bradford Henry Cobb E. S. Bradford

Henson Attacks Fashion's Fads At Tremont Temple

The Rev P B Henson preached "The Church's Awakening" at Tremont Temple, urging Christians to resist worldliness. He contrasted social fashion with principle, urging believers to stand for truth even when faced with societal pressure.

Henson Tremont Temple Jerusalem Holy City

Bourgingnon's Funeral Held Today

The funeral of Louis Jules Bourgingnon, who died by his own hand on Saturday, will be held this afternoon at Cassidy's undertaking rooms on Harrison Avenue opposite St. James Church.

Louis Jules Bourgingnon Cassidy Harrison’ Avenue St. James’s Church

Fitzgerald Plans Grand Ward 7 Democratic Ball

The Ward 7 Democrats will host their first annual ball at Copley Hall with Hon. William T. A. Fitzgerald leading the grand march at 9 pm. Fitzgerald invites all ward leaders and their ladies, promising a politics-free hop and leap year proposals for unmar ried attendees. Meanwhile Greater Boston’s sleighing crowds filled roads and parks for a sun rich day as Beacon Boulevard and the Charles River Speedway drew crowds and notable families from Roxbury to Brighton, with numerous attendees listed.

William T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee Fitzgerald Greater Boston Beacon Boulevard Charles River Speedway Brighton Walter Farmer Henry J. Paselford Caleb Chase Oliver Ames William Torrey Benjamin Pope A. A. Pope John Shepard Albion’ Towle Patrick Sullivan Roxbury Rosenberg Staples Potter F. A. Tewksbury Arts W. Schoulman Henry Halley C. G. Falon H. D. Ichfield H. Pierce Samuel Shaw M. L. Coon Charles Whittemore Lemuel G. Trot George Graves Eugene Buckley R. T. Traiser C. D. Holmes D. O. Riordan Bud Morrill H. E. le Snow M. T. Blake Atwood Stillman Marsh George Arper Kennedy James Carer Eddie Nolan Clarence Rowley Tom Hollis H. J. Russell Charley Woodman John J. Martin J. F. Hurley David J. Nulligan Randolph K. Clark John O’connor Frank Hollis James Anderson James Mann C. C. Paner A. A. Beebe W. T. A. Fitzgerald Ward 7 Democracy

M'Inerney Returns to Boston as Ward 19 Leader

Ex Representative James H. McInerney, after weeks away from the Hub, was unanimously chosen president of Ward 19 Democratic committee in Boston. Frederick R. Mullrone? Mulroney? is named secretary and Edward P. Harley executive committeeman. McInerney said a West visit and time in Chicago and New York drew talk spread by political shysters he has defeated for six years. He vows to oppose such stories with renewed party work this fall.

Democratic Committee Frederick R. Mulroney Edward P. Harley McInerney Chicago New York West Metropolis Democratic Party

Passamaquoddy youths on trial for Maine murder

In Machias Maine two Passamaquoddy Indian youths Everett Sockabasin and Newell I Francis face trial for the murder of Penobscot man Joe Sockalexis on November 20. Sockabasin, from Old Town, warned that Sockalexis would not be there in two weeks. Both men admit being with the victim whose body was found beside a railroad. they claim he was struck by a train.

Machias Passamaquoddy Sockalexis

Syrian Faction Trouble Again in Jurab Al Kurdy Case

Antone Zraick editor of Jurab Al Kurdy was arrested for publishing obscene matter after a complaint by Elias Maria editor of Albookstam and Dr Sawaibini. Leaders in rival Syrian factions battled for local control. Zraick survived a previous shooting in Kneeland Street.

Antone Zraick Jurab- Al-Kurdy Bag Elias Maria Albookstam the Orchard Sawaibini Hudson Street Zraick Kneeland Street Zrakck

Judge urges husbands to discipline wives as court warns

In Chicago on January 31 Judge Tuley dismissed cruelty claims in the Jahnke divorce case and urged husbands to enforce obedience without violence. He declared a husband should be the master of the home and should use stern correction to impress wifely duties.

Chicago Tuley Frederick A. Jahnke Anna M. Jahnke

Correction on Maud MacCarthy concert seating at Jordan Hall

Letter to the editor corrects a notice about Maud MacCarthy's concert at Jordan Hall next Thursday. It states advance sales are strong but not all seats are sold and $1 seats remain available at the Boston Theatre office and Jordan Hall.

Maud MacCarthy Jordan Hall Boston Theatre William A. Leahy

New Superintendent Named For Boston Industrial Home

On Saturday afternoon the Boston Industrial Home elected its new superintendent. Mr Kot, formerly a newsman in Jersey City New Jersey, has been connected with the home for fourteen years.

Boston Kot Jersey City N. J

Plans Completed for College Ball at Symphony Hall

A Young Men's Catholic Association meeting in East Newton street refined details for the College Ball at Symphony Hall on February 15. President John B. Dore chaired with ex-Congressmen O'Neil and Fitzgerald among speakers. Supper arrangements to be settled at a later Symphony Hall meeting with the ladies' committee. Mullally's Orchestra to play 8 to 9 PM. grand march to start at 9. Signalling carriages by illuminated figures may speed departures.

Young Men's Catholic Association East Newton Street College Symphony Hall John B. Dore O'Neil Fitzgerald Thomas A. Mullen Thomas F.duffly John F. Dever P. J. Lynch D. F. Sheehan M. J. Murray G. W. Scollard Cc. J. Murphy Dr. Brady Mullally

Mayor McClellan Fails To Kiss The Bride

New York January 31 Mayor McClellan conducted his first marriage ceremony seen by anxious aides who noted he forgot to kiss the bride. Secretary O'Brien teased him asking why not kiss, while the couple exited.

New York McClellan O’brien

Safe Breakers Try to Rob Farwell Bros in South Boston

A late night attempt to break the safe at Farwell Bros 308 Dorchester Street failed as two men fled the scene after the watchman pursued them. They left with a basket of tool handles sledge and wedge, unable to obtain any money.

Boston Farwell Bros Dorchester Street Farwell

Hall Caught After 12 Years

Nashua New Hampshire January 31 City Marshal Eaton will depart for St Louis to fetch Albert A Hall former city clerk here He is charged with embezzling 1984 from dog taxes and city hall rentals The crime was discovered October 13 1891 He fled the city under the name Harry A Bailey and has lived in St Louis for 12 years authorities expect no legal obstacle to his return

Nashua N. H Eaton St. Louis Albert A. Hall Hall City Hall N.A. TaylJor Harry A. Bailey

Dr Johnson Defines What Gambling Is

The Rev Herbert S Johnson preached at Warren Avenue Baptist Church on What is Gambling using II Corinthians VII 2 as text. He defined gambling as seeking money or value with no adequate return through chance, noting real gambling versus stealing and citing raffling, dice games, stock market speculation, and misinformed speculators.

DR. Johnson Herbert S. Johnson Warren Avenue Baptist Church

Wedded in synagogue on Barton Street signature ceremony

Miss Pearl Shapiro daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Shapiro of 71 Barton street married Abraham Abramhoff of Barton street yesterday at the North Russell Street Synagogue The best man Morris Levenson maid of honor Ida Levenson Mrs M Saxe gave the bride away Rabbi Roybinowitz officiated A banquet followed in Union Park Neal with a supper after the rate

Pearl Shapiro Max Shapiro Barton Street Abraham Abramhoff Russell Street Morris Levenson Ida Levenson M. Saxe Roybinowitz Union Park Neal

New Sanitary Union Formed From AFL Merger

The Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Employees' Union 6064 surrendered its charter to form a new union bringing all department workers together. Over 260 members attended the meeting with Knights of Labor Assembly participants, aiming to end internal strife and unify under AFL. Temporary leaders Denis D. Driscoll and James R. Crozier presided. next meeting set for Sunday February 14 to formalize the merger.

American Federation of Labor Stuart Reid Knights of Labor Assembly Assembly James R. Crozier Denis D. Driscoll P. H. McNeally

2000 Women Invited to Join Piano Workers Union

Boston and Cambridge piano and organ workers unions plan for an international convention in Boston the week of July 20. They will consider organizing 2000 local women in factories where they are the only female workers in the trade. Initiation fees are high. proposals include men’s unions helping cover costs and a special fee system for women.

Boston Cambridge Piano and Organ Workers

Labor Unions and Their Leaders

Boston unions report on meetings openings and formations with leaders named. Actions include Boston Coopers Union 58 discussing auditing committee report at 46 Stillman Street. Monument Hall hosts Hay and Grain Teamsters' union meeting with Frank K Fall presiding and speakers Hartnett Barry Clark. 31 membership applications filed. Boston Sign Builders and Hangers Union formed at St Andrew's Hall under AFL guidance. organizers Shields and McDonough present. aims to affiliate with Carpenters and Joiners. Boston Waiters Union 80 cuts initiation fee for applicants by March 1. Hobby’s organizing efforts boosted membership threefold since October. Longshoremen Provident Union to host smoke talk at 193 Hanover Street on Feb 14. Quincy Engineers' Union 79 hears James Duncan on education. sick benefit system voted. Quincy Central Labor Union organizes committee members listed. February team drivers’ buttons delayed due to factory fire. 15,000 buttons expected soon. Lumber Teamsters and Handlers' Union 112 endorses proposed wage and hour scale. open meeting and smoke talk planned at Cos Hall tomorrow night. Laundry Wagon Drivers' Union 650 to hold open smoke talk at Cos Hall tomorrow night.

Boston Coopers’ Union 58 Stillman Street Hay and Grain Teamsters’ Union American Federation of Labor Boston Sign Builders and Hangers’ Union St. Andrew’s Hall Wells Memorial Building New England William J. Shields Michael J. McDonough Boston Sign Writers’ Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Boston Waiters’ Union 80 Quincy Engineers’ Union Quincy Central Labor Union A. C. Smith John J. Connors James McFadden Robert McVitie Edward Young C. L. Bean B. L. Bowers M. Ellard Frank Jones N. Loddegar Jones Barton Frank Hibbert

Sailors Union Picket Harbor Front Quiet Amid Wage Standstill

A locked out seamen crewed picket lines and gathered at the union hall while 400 sailors refused a wage cut of a percentage. boats entering the harbor this week will be notified. Union officials deny current financial need and welcome sympathizers' offers of help.

Papal Treasures to Be Sold at Auction in Vatican Gallery

Rome January 31 Pope Pius X announces a public auction of all gifts to Leo XIII from his long pontificate. The sale will occur in a Vatican gallery with mitres manuscripts statues and precious stones among the objects of modern art to be scattered. Many gifts were large in value during Leo XIII’s jubilee period as national manifestations multiplied.

Rome Pius X Leo XIII Vatican Leo

Pompadours in New York Choir Must Go

In a St Bartholomews Church choir on Forty fourth street in New York trouble brews as choirmaster Richard Henry Warren orders the pompadours of about 30 young women to be removed claiming the hairstyle eclipses the purple caps on their crowns.

New York St. Bartholomew's Church Forty-fourth Street Madison Avenue

Italian Labor Union Plan for Boston Workers

Italian laborers of Boston aim to form AFL affiliated unions. They seek to end the padrone system through collective bargaining, arguing recruits perform the most arduous construction work and deserve higher wages. A meeting will be held this week or next at Longshoremen's Hall, 284 Commerce Street, addressed by prominent Boston labor leaders.

Boston American Federation of Labor Commerce Street

Ben Franklin Assembly Votes to Stay Independent

Ben Franklin Assembly 5463 of the K of L met at Lincoln Hall Concord Street yesterday afternoon and, by rising vote, decided to remain independent of the American Federation of Labor and to refuse amalgamation with any other sanitary and street cleaning department body. About 300 members attended and heard remarks from Michael J. Kenney district secretary treasurer William Corcoran master workman James Kehoe K of L board member James Kelljeher Water Works Association and A Scharratt of the Sewer Association.

Ben Franklin Assembly K. of L Lincoln Hall Concord Street American Federation of Labor Michael J. Kenney William Corcoran Ben Franklin Association James Kehoe James

Death of prominent Derry shoe man in New England

George D. Colburn, well known in Derry and Milford as a shoe manufacturer, died at his home in Derry today. He was 74, a native of Massachusetts, and is survived by two sons and two daughters.

Derry N. H George D. Colburn New England Milford Mass Massachusetts

Also Mentioned on This Page

New York Harbor Sraw Joseph E. Shaw State Police Hanover ST Fashion Bourgingnon Ward 7 Copley Hall M’inerney James H. McInerney Notman James & M’inerney Maine the Industrial Home Columbia Studio Oliver. C. Elliot M’clellan Safe Breakers the Piano Workers’ Union Labor Unions Turnbull Council William Choen Donaghue Frank K. Fall George H. Teegan Michael J. Sheehan Martin J. Mattimoe Hotel and Restaurant Employees’ Alliance and Bartenders International League of America Pompadours Franklins
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