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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
10
Jeremiah Manning received a verdict for 2000 against the L road before Superior Judge Sheldon after appealing a 500 municipal court award. The accident occurred August 30 1902 as he alighted from a car at Roxbury Crossing.
President Roosevelt plans to attend Harvard commencement in Cambridge signaling alumni drive to raise three million or more for Harvard College endowment. Bishop Lawrence to lead the committee with eminent Harvard supporters as assistants. Some expect the goal may reach five million.
The Rev. John Scully will host Sunday evening talks at the Church of the Immaculate Conception this month. Topics cover the marriage contract as a sacrament, grace, effects of mortal sin on family life, and considerations of mixed marriages. Sessions are open to all, Catholics and non Catholics.
The First Generation Charles E Leonard and Cynthia Leonard, parents of Lillian Russell born Leonard, were divorced in Chicago many years ago.
Dorothy Russell Einstein sues Albert L. Einstein in Chicago for cruelty and non-support claiming abuse since the 1903 honeymoon. She is the daughter of Lillian Russell and the former Mrs Teddy Solomon, with ties to the Broadway stage.
Work on the Washington street subway proceeds rapidly yet officials warn completion will not come before 1907. The slowest section lies between Ash and Kneeland streets where a century old wooden conduit was found. Sections extend to Boylston street and Heesex street while other contracts are under consideration.
A jury awarded Patrick C. O'Connell $1000 and John Casey $200 against the L road after O'Connell, driving Casey's team on Dorchester avenue near Rosemont street, was struck by a car and injured. O'Connell sought $2000, Casey claimed loss for two horses and wagon damage totaling $1000.
Large attendance at the State House hearing on the woman suffrage petition. Mrs Julia Ward Howe, introduced by Miss Amy F Acton, urged the ballot as useful for women. Opponents led by Aaron H Latham and Charles R Saunders argued suffrage rests on force and taxes, with Saunders asserting voting rights follow the ballot and cartridge boxes. Other speakers included Mrs Emily A Fifield Dr Lydia Foss Myer Bloomfield Attorney Anna Cc Fall and Henry B Blackwell.
Former Congressman Henry F. Naphen undergoes a severe operation at St. Elizabeth's Hospital on Wednesday by Dr. Conant. He was under ether for hours, sufferings aside he is out of danger and on the road to recovery. exception made due to his status as a hospital trustee.
The Halifax, on a West Indian cruise with a large party of tourists from this city, arrived yesterday at Kingston Jamaica.
In a social swim wit and fashion note, a store offers a large stock of black outfits for all events from grave to gay. Suits range 10 to 35 dollars with options including single or double breasted, Prince Albert frock coats, evening dress, and tuxedos in all sizes, Morse-made Superior.
The probate and chancery committee held four hearings on George W. Allen's bill to require 11 tests before issuing a death certificate. Allen cited historic premature burials including Hanna, while opponents from the Massachusetts Undertakers' Association and the National Funeral Directors' Association argued current practices suffice. Dr. E B Harvey warned the bill could cost about a million dollars annually to implement.
Cardinal Satolli has recovered from pneumonia and is reported in better condition. The cablegram sent from Rome and received by Rev. Dr. Henry A. Darry of the Carmelite Convent in Roxbury confirms his improvement. Cardinal Satolli has long been an important figure and his illness drew strong concern.
Local fruit dealers report practically all standing peninsular strawberries killed by recent heavy frosts. No fruit will reach this market until the Georgia crop appears in about a month.
Joseph Titcomb, 70, of the Hotel Brunswick, was knocked down by a large transfer wagon at the corner of Milk and Federal streets yesterday afternoon. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby shop, then to the Emergency Hospital, where wounds were dressed before returning to his apartments.
Miss Alberta M. Houghton reports her purse missing from her muff during a Cambridge Sewing Club meeting at Mrs. Byron Hurlburt's home at 32 Quincy street. The theft occurred between 3 and 4 PM Wednesday, with 12 of 15 members present and no suspect among trusted servants.
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