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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1905

Page

10

Engineers Stand With Company In Hartford Labor Row

New Haven February 13 The New York New Haven and Hartford railway refuses to abrogate the engineers general committee of adjustment rights provoking a strike talk by firemen The company issues a formal statement insisting it has no objection to labor organizations and that engineers may still be represented by the adjustment committee or appear personally before officials with any advocate The dispute centers on whether firemen’s committee can advocate for engineers who are non union or members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the engineers insist on their committee’s support while the company argues otherwise

New Haven, Conn New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Engineers General Committee of Adjustment Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Firemen’s Committee Engineers’ Adjustment Committee Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Engineers’ General Committee of Adjustment

Epigrams at Faneuil Hall Religious Meeting

A public reception to the Religious Education Association at Faneuil Hall featured speeches by Lt Governor Guild Bishop Lawrence Boston University President Huntington and others. Delegates discussed public school religious instruction and the convention’s nonsectarian aims with a devotional service at Wellesley and visits to Harvard.

Notman Boston Caroline Hazard Wellesley College Faneuil Hall Gardner & Co Brooklyn, N. Y P. 8. Henson Religious Education Association United States Guild Huntington Boston University Lawrence Henson Cuthbert Long E. H. Haskell Association Faneuill Hall Harvard University Clifford W. Barnes Chicago

Tremont Temple Convention Schedule For Religious Groups

A high density schedule lists sessions at Tremont Temple and the Unitarian building. Events include a members session in the blue room at Tremont Temple at 9 am, public sessions at Channing Hall and Lorimer Hall 10 am and 10:30 am, an annual board meeting at 2 pm, a 4 pm worship service led by Edward C. Moore at Park Street Church, and a 7:30 pm first general session at Converse Hall.

Council of Religious Education Blue Room Tremont Temple General Alliance of Workers With Boys Channing Hall Unitarian Building Lorimer Hall Board of Directors Unitarian Edward C. Moore D. D Harvard Park Street Converse

Casey Objects to Glasgow Exceptions

Attorney John H. Casey special counsel for the government objected to the Glasgow Manufacturing Company bill of exceptions before Judge Lowell in U S District Court. The judge ordered references to be supplied by Attorney Jones.

Glasgow Manufacturing Company John H. Casey Lowell United States District Court Casey Jones Mr. Casey

Death of Rev. Lyman Patridge at Westwood

Westwood reports the death of Rev. Lyman Patridge on High Street aged 57. Born August 28 1836 in Medway he was Brown University and Newton Theological Seminary educated. He leaves a wife and son Dr H L Patridge of Providence. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 pm from the First Baptist Church.

Harvard seniors pick Peabody for baccalaureate sermon

Harvard's senior class selected Professor Francis G. Peabody to preach the baccalaureate sermon next June. Peabody, Plummer chair of Christian morals, was recently chosen to lecture at Berlin University in an exchange program between Harvard and the Prussian department of education.

Harvard Francis G. Peabody Peabody Plummer Berlin University Germany Department of Education

Train Kills Wolf at East Billerica Station

Mangled remains believed to be a large gray wolf were found on the railroad tracks opposite East Billerica station. Authorities think the animal was one of several that escaped from Lexington Park last winter.

Lowell East Billerica Station Lexington Park

Wignall Addresses Boston Labor Union Farewell

James Wignall head of the British Dockers Union and a British Trades Congress delegate to the American Federation of Labor spoke on Trade Unionism in England at a Boston Central Labor Union meeting. It was his farewell address before leaving for England.

James Wignall Hawes Society For the Prevention and Cure of Tuberculosis Boston James P. Reagan Thomas Mulvin Dennis Sullivan Bricklayers’ Union Marble Cutters and Letters’ Union 50 Boston Building Trades Council Custom Tailors’ Union 223 Canal Street Steam Fitters’ Union United Building Trades Council

Short skirts debate splits Elizabeth Jersey teachers

The Post Young Woman reports a controversy over compulsory short skirts for school maams in Elizabeth New Jersey. Readers argue health comfort practicality and tradition while teachers cheer the prospect. the issue expands to accessories and wider city debate.

Harvard Hosts Religious Educational Society Delegation

Harvard welcomed a large delegation from the Religious Educational Society. Dr. A C Wolcott gave the welcome at Sanders Theatre while acting president. They toured the Union Germanic Museum and the Peabody and University museums and were served tea at Phillips Brooks House by Crimson faculty women.

Religious Educational Society Harvard Cambridge Sanders Theatre A. C. Wolcott Eliot Union Germanic Museum Peabody and University Museums Crimson Phillips Brooks House

Neighbor at 91 Harrison Street In Cambridge Faces Injury Mystery

James Carmondi reports a neighbor split his head at his Cambridge home. He says an altercation caused the wound that threatens his life, but he refuses to name the assailant or press charges. Police are puzzled by the incident and his lack of detail.

Harrison Street Cambridge James Carmondi Carmondi

Petition for Edwards Commutation Refused

In Harrisburg on February 13 a House resolution to commute Mrs. Kate Edwards's death sentence to life imprisonment and to pardon Samuel Greason was introduced by Mr. Mohr of Berks county but failed to pass after lengthy debate.

Harrisburg Penn Pennypacker Board of Pardons Kate Edwards Berks County Samuel Greason Mohr

Canopic Anchors Off Boston Light

The White Star line steamer Canopic, coming from Genoa and Naples for Boston, anchored below Boston Light at 12 30 a m Hull February 13.

Canopic Boston Hull White Star Line Genoa Naples Boston Light

Fire on Elliott Street Rages in Buffalo Loss Estimated

A third alarm was sent for a blaze on Elliott Street near Genesee in Buffalo. At 2 p.m. the loss was about 100000 dollars with flames not controlled. the building was owned by I B Taylor. By 2 30 p.m. the fire was under control and total loss projected under 80000 dollars.

Buffalo N. Y Elliott Street Genesee I. B. Taylor

New Trial Granted for Miss McNally in Breach of Promise suit

Lawyers Wyman and Kelley secured a new trial for Miss Charlotte Helen Bates McNally, the chorus girl who sued Robert Emmons Lee of Brookline for $20,000 for breach of promise to marry and lost her case. Judge Bishop ordered the new trial at East Cambridge yesterday.

Wyman and Kelley Charlotte Helen Bates McNally Robert Emmons Lee Brookline Bishop East Cambridge

Judge Emmons to Visit Harvard Club in Cambridge

Judge Emmons, chairman of the Boston Police Commission, will be entertained by the Harvard Political Club in Randolph Hall Cambridge Thursday night. He will give a short informal talk on certain phases of Boston politics.

Judge Emmons Boston Police Commission Harvard Political Club Randolph Hall Cambridge Boston

Hoch’s Matrimonial Scheme Declared Purely Business

Chicago February 13 Johann Bluebeard Hoch states his marriages were not love affairs. He claims he sought money, not affection, remaining with wives only as long as they had funds. He admits advertising for women over 45 and using flattery to separate them from their money.

Chicago Johann “Bluebeard” Hoch

General Miles Addresses Lawrence Light Guard Banquet

In Medford on February 13 the Lawrence Light Guard celebrated 50 years with a banquet at their armory. General Nelson A. Miles and other dignitaries attended including General Stopford, General Whitney, General Emery, Major M. F. Dwyer, and several state and local officials. Miles spoke on the topic The Citizen Soldier.

Medford Lawrence Light Guard Fifth Infantry Nelson A. Miles Stopford Whitney Emery M. F. Dwyer S. A. B Rothingham W. B. Lawrence J. L. Cole Andover L. H. Lovering

Roosevelt withholds arbitration treaties from Senate amended versions

President Roosevelt will not present the arbitration treaties as amended by the Senate to the negotiating countries. The treaties were received at the White House and will be recorded and forwarded to the State Department and then to the librarian for safekeeping per the secretary of state’s instruction.

Washington Roosevelt Senate White House State Department Hay

Judge Albert M. Tallmadge Dies in Bridgeport at 77

Bridgeport reports the death of Judge Albert M. Tallmadge of Yale aged 77. He was a leading attorney in the nation and a member of several New York clubs. He was unmarried.

Bridgeport Conn Albert M. Tallmadge Yale New York

Rain Breaks Up Nantucket Ice in February Warm Weather

A southerly rain storm on Nantucket melted ice on the island's north side but left the harbor jetty area iced. Officials fear it may delay resumption of regular steamship service to the mainland for several days.

Nantucket

Long Overdue Steamer Silvia Safe in Port

The Silvia, traveling from New York and Halifax, finally reached port at St. John’s Newfoundland after a ferocious blizzard. Engines failed for a day as passengers and crew pumped water while fearing a sinking among ice floes on the Grand Banks.

Silvia ST. John’s N. F New York Halifax Grand Banks

Fire destroys four story Webster avenue building

A February blaze in Chicago left twenty four families homeless when a four story Webster avenue apartment house burned. In the panic Mrs. A J Donaldson threw her child to safety then leaped from a second story window and was saved by a fireman who caught her by the shoulders. The woman fainted but recovered. The loss reached $160000.

Chicago Webster Avenue A. J. Donaldson

Woman Found In Cold On West Boston Bridge

Under near zero temperatures an elderly thinly clad woman with a shawl and no shoes was found suffering from exposure on the West Boston Bridge by Officer Ernest E. Blanchard. She was taken to Station 1 and ruled insane by Dr. William A. Brousseau. Police believe she may be Mrs Hannah C Blood of 13 Jardan Place Cambridgeport.

West Boston Ernest E. Blanchard Station 1 Cambridge William A. Brousseau Hannah C. Blood Jardan Place Cambridgeport

Big Cold Wave Short Lived Forecaster Says

The cold snap moving into Boston from the west will end by tomorrow noon. Forecaster Smith notes New England should fare well despite a nationwide icy grip. In the South the cold may damage crops, while Boston area is expected to stay 10 to 12 degrees above freezing.

Boston Smith New England South Middle States

Dorchester Dance Aids Convent to Benefit St Anthony

Dorchester women held a brilliant Catholic Union Hall dance for the Convent of St Anthony. Guests wore elaborate costumes and jewels including Mrs John J McCluskey Miss Annie Kelley Miss Mary Brady Miss Gertrude Kehoe and many others. The event featured whist committees and a large list of organizers led by E Gertrude Kehoe and Mary Brady with floor marshal John J McCluskey and a roster of aids.

Dorchester Catholic Union Hall Convent of St. Anthony John J. McCluskey Annie Kelley Winnifred Phillips Lucy Phillips E. C. McCormick May Birch M. E. Whitney Nellie James May Doran E. Winnifred Phillips Lucy C. Phillips Katherine Kehoe Mary A. Brady Mary G. McMorrow Julia A. Foley Gertrude L. Garron E. Gertrude Kehoe Anna Meade Nellie Cauley Daisy Conry Lucy Co. Phillips Minnie T. Hanlon Annie Kelly Lulu Cunningham Gertrude M. Donovan Ethel Coleman Margaret L. Kehoe Florence E. Smith Frank Connelly John Hartigan Frank Nicholson John Lyons David Terry Theobald A. Lynch Edward Farquharson Arthur Lear John J. Cunningham Sidney Dunn Dr. T. J. Morrissey Joseph Mahoney Peter Cawley Edward Kelley Robert M. Clarke

Officer Barry Receives Bronze Bravery Medal

Patrolman Henry F. Barry was awarded a bronze department medal for bravery after a confrontation with two burglars in which one burglar was killed. Board members and Superintendent Pierce attended the roll call where Chairman Emmons pinned the medal on Barry.

Board of Police Pierce Gaskin Division 2 Henry F. Barry Emmons Barry

Catherine Alden Dies in Janesville at 93

Janesville Wisconsin February 13 Catherine Alden aged 93 years said to be seventh in line of direct descent of John and Priscilla Alden died here today.

Janesville Wis Catherine Alden John Priscilla Alden

Guarienti Visits Boston Officials During Italian Delegation

Count Guarienti commander of the Amerigo Vespucci paid official calls in Boston. He met Acting Mayor Daniel A. Whelton at City Hall then at the State House with Governor Douglas, returned the visit aboard the Italian steamer at Charlestown navy yard, and ended the day as guests of Mayor Whelton at the Boston Tavern.

Count Guarienti Amerigo Vespucci Daniel A. Whelton Count Guartenti State House Douglas Charlestown Navy Yard Boston

Boston Interscholastic Association Formed in Library Meeting

Dr Fitzgerald and Ellery H Clark of the school board athletic committee approved of a new Boston Interscholastic Association at a meeting in the English High School library. The constitution will go to head masters for approval before arranging meets. Clark urged adding a fourth place point and awarding medals to winners.

Dr. Fitzgerald Ellery H. Clark Boston

Wentworth Nominated for Junior Vice Commander

Past Commander J H Wentworth of the Sons of Veterans Newton is announced as a candidate for junior vice commander of the Massachusetts Division Sons of Veterans U S A. He is a Newton businessman who has served on the ward and city committees for four years and chaired for two.

Newton J. H. Wentworth The Sons of Veterans of Massachusetts Sons of Veterans Wentworth

Dartmouth Schedule Shows 15 Home Games on Season Plan

Dartmouth announces a 28 game schedule with 15 home contests the largest home slate yet. Four game series with Williams and Wesleyan end. Tufts appears only twice. Brown and Harvard meet twice with one at home. New opponents include Lafayette Lehigh Carlisle Rochester Syracuse and Columbia.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Williams Wesleyan Tufts Brown Harvard Lafayette Lehigh Carlisle Rochester University Syracuse Columbia East E. M. Hopkins Co. Archibald

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