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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
8
All out-of-town militia are ordered home tomorrow leaving only two Waterbury companies under General Frost. An arbitration effort to settle the strike fails to bridge the gaps as the trolley men union contemplates continuing the strike amid union and company stalemate.
The Massachusetts House rejected woman suffrage without a roll call after the committee on election laws adverse report. A dissent by Mr. Howe of Boston sparked a move to substitute the bill, but the substitute failed. Governor Bates announced the death of former Senator Henry L. Dawes and a funeral plan followed by key state officials.
Last night Alice Cummings the pianist Anna Miller Wood the contralto and Karl Ondricek the violinist with Mrs Marsh as accompanist performed a varied program. The highlight was Emile Bernard a violin piano sonata played by Ondricek and Cummings for the first time in this city. Wood sang works by Chreteen Holmes Padilhe Hayn D Indy Tschkowsky Rachmaninoff and Rubinstein in fine style. Cummings offered pieces by Arensky Stcherbatscheff and Kopai eff with skill and artistry while Ondricek rendered four Dvorak pieces to great effect. The audience was large and highly appreciative.
The department enforces a twice weekly drill for all officers at the First Regiment Armory on Irvington street. The routine, though effective for exercise, is disliked by officers. Some sessions this winter saw temperatures as low as six degrees above zero, with a high of 27 above. The drills will continue.
The first hall of Eleusis Lodge No. 5 K of P was held last night in Roughan's Hall Charlestown. About 200 couples attended with George T. Whittemore as chief marshal, Charles Offia as floor director, and Gerand Russell as assistant.
Professor Philip H. Clark, alleged poisoner in a Bristol County case, has been declared sane after examinations by Boston insanity experts. He faces trial for attempted murder over the Assonet well poisoning incident dated Sept 23. The case involves a heated family feud and motive tied to a legacy dispute.
Boston coal firm members forecast anthracite at eight dollars a ton by Feb 15 as mild weather, steady supply, and independent coal firms' actions push prices down. Reports include soft coal at seven fifty and ongoing price drops with potential one to two dollar declines per week.
The legislative coal hearing scrutinized the city fuel committee led by Herbert Lyman over paying $13 000 to distribute 1300 tons of coal at about $10 a ton while benefiting the office staff. Ex Alderman John H Lee and William H Wood praised cheaper distribution in Brighton without a relief fund.
A port report records 22 905 tons of coal arriving yesterday by sea and rail. Five steamers delivered 12 949 tons of soft coal including the John H Barry from Manchester and Usher from Manchester with dispatch to Providence and Boston. The remainder moved by rail and barge, mostly from New York, with the Camden coming from Norfolk.
The campaign of price cuts continues with fresh additions from the $12 and $10 suits and overcoats in the Boys Department. Success after a $7.50 sale has prompted extra stock to meet demand. Washington and Brattle Streets store advertises designers and makers of Superior Ready-to-Wear.
Frank A. Goodwin a Suffolk bar member was charged with attempting to thwart vaccination law by not immunizing his 2 year old child. The case was adjourned for one week after a facts recital in court yesterday morning.
An 19th century health note promotes Father John's Medicine as nourishing and blood-building, claims patent medicines poison the body and feed drug habits, and warns stopping a cold with such tonics risks pneumonia or death. It links pale women and children to blood deficiency and extols Food Medicine for color.
Authorities urge public caution, advising against medicines without known ingredients or trusted endorsements. The emphasis is on informed choice and reliance on credible professionals.
Physicians have long prescribed Father John’s Medicine as a tonic and body-builder for fifty years. It is claimed to aid throat and lung troubles and to be a superior remedy.
Taunton police suspect Minnie Graham’s disappearance was not real. Nieferth, her lover, promised updates but has not spoken since Halifax, leading officials to believe he may have found her at her old home.
North Brookfield February 5 Mrs William Gauthier of St Clair avenue has sworn out a warrant for the arrest of her 16 year old son Walter Gauthier over the past week his strange actions caused her fear for her life the charge is assault and he faces arrest efforts by local authorities
A party led by ex Lieutenant Governor Jones of Ohio arrives by the noon train, with Colonel Charles K. Darling U S marshal and Fred E. Boston of Boston. Jones focuses on compiling a Jones family genealogy, with early ancestors said to have settled near Meeting House Hall.
Haverhill reports that Whittier manuscripts and literary relics will be sold in New York Friday evening. Proceeds will be divided between the Whittier associations of Amesbury and Haverhill.
Deputy Superintendent Bryan F Bragdon retired after 36 years at Station 8. He read the final roll call and introduced Lieutenant Ithamer Mercer as harbor master and station captain. Bragdon, tearful, thanked his officers, praised the department, and announced plans to visit Colorado for health before returning.
Harvard University's Semitic museum dedication marks a new epoch in oriental and Semitic scholarship. Gifted by J. H. Schiff of New York valued at 100000 dollars with one fifth from New England donors. Notable attendees included Professor Lyon Charles Eliot Norton and Dr. Cyrus Adler.
Internal Revenue Collector Gill issues a directive to tax officers and druggists stating non alcoholic soda water is not subject to special tax. The order clarifies that soda fountain proprietors dispensing alcoholic drinks must obtain internal revenue liquor licenses.
Captain John Harvey Elliott of Engine 40 East Boston, a district chief for ten years, fell ill with heart failure on duty after a recent cold from a fire. Doctors say he is unfit for service but expect recovery, drawing sorrow from the department and community.
Martin Keefe a 4 year old resident of 8 Hall street Plymouth was in a confrontation with three unknown men on a wharf early last evening and suffered a badly fractured jaw. He claimed a $56 robbery but Division 1 police say no robbery occurred.
East Boston physician Dr. B. F. Campbell lies dangerously ill at his White Street home. Heart disease is listed as the likely cause with only slim chances of recovery.
In Dover Delaware February 6 1915 J Edward Addicks abruptly withdrew from his United States Senate bid after the Senate failed to confirm William M Byrne. A Delaware Republican caucus debate followed with calls for a two candidate slate from the regular party. Democrats met at the Capitol Hotel proposing support for two regular Republicans for both long and short term seats.
Last night at Carroll Hall the United Metal Workers 36 held a mass meeting addressed by Charles O. Sherman general secretary of the international union from Chicago along with President Hayes E J Ryan and J Frank Carr of the local union. Sherman urged unity of purpose in a strong organization and to stand for the welfare of the common weal rather than individual advancement.
John H. Perkins, vice-president of Ornamental Iron Workers Local No. 36, warns of dangers from passive interests while other speakers urge union growth. Mr. Carr adds plans to organize unions in additional factories in Boston and surrounding area shortly.
The Middlesex Democratic Club of Middlesex County was organized at the Quincy House with about 100 members. A banquet was served at seven, followed by election of charter officers. William P. Nickerson presided as toastmaster. The guest of honor was Cambridge Mayor McNamee.
A Cambridge jail report finds only one patient in hospital. inmate George L. O Perry suffers typhoid fever and remains in stable condition.
The British Charitable Society met at Youngs Hotel last night and conducted its regular business. Five new members were admitted before the group adjourned.
The article reports Dr Parkhurst criticizing Dr Eliot and arguing that knowledge does not equal life. It cites his views on education, morality, and the limits of law to solve social issues, including gambling, with references to Harvard, New York, and university influence. It also covers the welcoming services for Rev. John Hopkins Denison at Back Bay church and Denison’s Boston ties.
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