Lally Authored Bachelor Tax Petition At Knights Banquet
Wakefield February 6. Thomas J. Lally a leading local businessman was revealed as the author of the bachelor tax petition presented to Senator Hayes at the Knights of Columbus banquet. While the petition was meant in humor, several bachelors took it seriously and a chloroform division letter arrived seeking a poem about a past love by the petition’s author.
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Wakefield
Thomas J. Lally
Senator Hayes
Springfield
Knights of Columbus
Lally
Gift to clerk Peysor at Boston post office occasioned by promotion
Isaac H. Peysor, formerly a registry division clerk and now chief clerk at the Hanover street station, received a parlor furniture suit from his former fellow clerks. He is prepared to marry Miss Sadie Hart of Dorchester.
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Isaac H. Peysor
Boston Post Office
New Hanover Street
Sadie Hart
Dorchester
Higgins perjury trial over will forged to benefit Callanan
James Oliver Higgins faces perjury charges tied to drawing the will of Hannah Boyle who died Feb 6 1905. Prosecutors say Higgins secured signatures while Boyle was delirious on three papers giving estate to Matthew Callanan and closing funds in a Fitchburg savings bank. Witnesses described Boyle’s poor condition and Higgins actions. Trial resumes this morning.
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James Oliver Higgins
Hannah Boyle
Matthew P. Callanan
Dwyer
Higgins
Callanan
D. W. Dorman
Boyle
Naval Prison at Seavey’s Island Nears Occupancy
The U S administration building and naval prison on Seavey’s Island Portsmouth Harbor are completed and ready for occupancy. The site of Camp Long and the prison wing cost 1300000 and 125000 respectively. Colonel A C Kelton will command with a strong marine guard. occupation expected in spring.
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Portsmouth
N. H
United States Administration
Naval Prison
Seavey’s Island
Portsmouth Harbor
Maryland
A. C. Kelton
Portsmouth Navy Yard
United States Naval Prison
N. I
Navy Yard
Santiago
Back Bay Dog Fight Sparks Court Battle Over Damages
In Boston's Municipal Civil Court Arthur W. Kennard sues Mrs. Isabella J. Smith for damages after Fritz the Scotch terrier was killed in a fight with Handsome Drowski the Russian wolfhound. Sylvia Smith testifies that Fritz bit Drowski and Drowski defended. Mrs. Kennard disputes. Experts estimate Fritz's value. judge Burke weighs the case.
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Fritz
Handsome Drowskii
Arthur W. Kennard
Back Bay
Burke
Isabella J. Smith
Sylvia Smith
Little Sylvia
Drowski
Bea
Con Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Kennard
William B. Emery
Isenward
James Ll. Little
Brookline
Somerville School Maams Appeal for Higher Pay
Somerville's graded school maams urge voters to approve higher compensation citing their duties in educating and disciplining pupils. The appeal lists pay figures and expenses including room and board, laundry, travel, and clothing while stressing the impact on future citizens and the nation.
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Somerville’s
Ma’ams
Somerville Teachers Demand Higher Pay Amid Living-Cost Strain
Somerville teachers rally citywide support to raise wages from 650 to 800 dollars a year claiming a living wage shortfall and rising costs. They argue duties require dress standards and ongoing education, noting many teachers face financial hardship and nervous strain from the workload.
Hugo Denies Labor Union Charges in Indictment
George B Hugo writes to the Post defending his critique of organized labor abuses. He argues that some critics misread his indictment and asserts that violent actions by labor or employers demand strong, united resistance, insisting the full remarks justify his stance. He cites comparisons and appeals to reason, noting critics often address only part of his message.
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Hugo
H. Pattison
Fiverett
Mass
Sherman Bell
Mine Owners’ Association
Boston Post
Pattison
Jane Taylor
George B. Hugo
Thanks to The Post editor for Roxbury Crossing improvements
A reader thanks the editor for community improvements at Roxbury Crossing. A shelter under the railroad bridge for the transfer man has been built, two tracks closed at the stables to reduce danger to Comins School students, and the Jamaica Plain waiting room was enlarged with an added seating area.
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Post
Roxbury Crossing
Comins School
Jamaica Plain
Thomas P. Greene
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