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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1904

Page

4

Opening Day At My Clothier s Public View Boston Merchants

Bernard M. Wolf opens the expanded five story My Clothier building at Hanover and Portland streets to a throng. A Stewarts Military Band performs and patrons tour departments from menswear to children’s goods while Wolf describes the store’s growth from a small Hanover Portland corner to a major Boston retailer.

Bernard M. Wolf Hanover Portland Wolf Hanover and Portland Streets Wolf’s

Mayors Call To Rule Boston Police Board Proposal

Senator Charles S Sullivan of Charlestown filed a bill to shift police board appointments from the Governor to the Mayor as terms expire. The measure, requiring municipal election approval, would allow direct mayoral appointments without confirmation and aim for centralized executive control and efficiency.

Boston Police Board Charles S. Sullivan Charlestown Senate Boston Board of Police Board of Police Bostyn Boston Sullivan Charles 8. Sullivan Post Chickering

Women's views on Bates's suffrage talk in Massachusetts

Governor Bates urged granting women the vote for municipal officers, sparking wide debate across Massachusetts and Boston. Prominent suffragists and leaders, including Mrs Mary A Livermore and Miss Alice Stone Blackwell, voiced cautious optimism and calls for trial while noting limits and the broader path toward full suffrage.

Bates Massachusetts Boston Mary A. Livermore Emily A. Fifield Ashland Street Martha Moore Avery West Springfield Street Sarah J. Boyden The Independent Women Voters M. Ella Gleason Julia E. Duff Judith W. Smith East Boston Woman's Suffrage League Sarah. T. Leighton Home Club E. M. McPherson Joseph H. Barnes Benjamin Lincoln D.A. R Frances Brown Brighton and Alliston Suffrage League Alice Stone Blackwell Massachusetts Woman Suffragists

First Aid Class Moves to Wednesdays in Boston

The first organized Boston retai d method instruction class now meets Wednesday evenings at 8 o clock at the Industrial School North Bennet street. The next subject is Dislocations. The class extends a cordial invitation to both sexes to join.

Boston Industrial School North Bennet Street

Democrats to Convene at Olney Meeting in Boston

The Democratic State committee meets at the Revere House to recognize Richard Olney for the presidential nomination and elect officers. They discuss organizing towns, backing Governor prospects, and potential candidacy for Colonel Gaston while forming a legislative committee to spur Beacon Hill action.

Democratic State Committee Revere House Richard Olney McNary Boston Gaston Beacon Hill

Gas Case Assignment Cancelled by Court

The Bay State Gas Company of Delaware versus the Boston Gas Light Company of Boston assignment was canceled by Judge Lor ing in the Supreme Court. The Jan. 18 hearing was postponed at the request of Sherman L. Whipple who could not travel to New Jersey to seek leave to join Receiver Hallock of Bay State Gas New Jersey as a defendant. The bill targets the sale of stock from Mercantile Trust Company to Kidder Peabody & Co. as illegal.

Bay State Gas Company of Delaware Boston Gas Light Company of Boston Loring Supreme Court Sherman L. Whipple New Jersey Hallock Bay State Gas Company of Mercantile Trust Company of New York Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co

Women Divorces Reforms Fees Demand for Good Faith Claim

Courts require libellees in divorce suits to file in writing to show defense and good faith before any defence fee of thirty dollars is paid by the husband. The new Superior Court order mandates the form and sworn declaration by both parties.

Owner of Smoking Parlor Fined in Municipal Court

Marcok Kirkorian, proprietor of the Cafe de Bosphorus, a smoking parlor, was fined $75 in the Municipal Criminal Court yesterday on the charge of maintaining a common nuisance. He appealed and posted a $500 bond for appearance at a jury trial.

Marcok Kirkorian Cafe de Bosphorus Municipal Criminal Court

Court Delays and Fines Highlight Yesterday’s Proceedings

Virginia C Coleman charged with larceny had case placed on file and fined 50 dollars due to defendant delicacy. William Freedman of Waltham found guilty of robbery with case continued to Tuesday for evidence of prior good character. A motion for a new trial in the second degree murder case for two Chinamen was deferred until next Saturday.

Virginia C. Coleman William Freedman Waltham

Christiani Sentenced to 30 Months for Wife Assault

Guglielmo Christiani, 30 months to hard labor in the House of Correction, after pleading guilty to assaulting his wife Adelina with a sharp instrument in Superior Criminal Court. Adelina testified, revealing a pending divorce suit. Cross-examiner Peter Maher noted another man present and provocation as factors.

Guglielmo Christian House of Correction Bond Superior Criminal Court Adelina Peter Maher

Aldermen Serve as Police Amid Street Car Strike

Bloomington city officials plan for aldermen to act as police due to manpower shortages during the street railway strike. Mayor Morrison notified 14 aldermen they must serve as officers Saturday and Sunday, with possible longer duty if disorder continues. The sheriff has called in county deputies for additional support.

Bloomington Ill Morrison

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