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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1905
Page
6
Tucker jurors enjoyed a day of rest after a week of confinement. Sheriff Fairbairn led the twelve jurors on a church visit then chose to walk a three hour route near Harvard square, avoiding crowds while spectators watched in quiet awe.
Charles L. Tucker expresses relief after a Sunday rest from courtroom strain. He had a headache and stomach trouble but felt improved after visitors and sympathy letters. His mother, father, and brother brought treats and support as he follows testimony and cross examination in the case.
Crowds heard testimony on the Tucker case as witnesses linked him to a train meeting just before his arrest. Miss Page and Professor Ewell testified, with Ewell offering expert opinion on Morton’s signature. District Attorney Sanderson outlined government evidence, while defense lawyers worked late in Boston.
The city recounts repeated power failures on Atlantic avenue and South Ferry, noting at least a third occurrence in three weeks. It also compares 1904 cattle and sheep shipments to Europe with 1903 after the British embargo, and details vessel movements, repairs at Atlantic works, fishing arrivals, drift ice annoyances, and the arrival of the Ecclesia steamer with Calcutta cargo.
A worn carrier pigeon found on deck 400 miles southeast of Boston Light was captured by a crew member and released at the pier of the steamer The Landsman. The bird wore a right leg ring marked S. O. 2527.
The notice lists arrivals and sailings of steamers and schooners with ports and destinations. Arrivals include Brazilian Williams Glasgow Ecclesia Dormand Colombo United Fruit Company ship calls in Port Said Malta Bermuda and more. Sailings cover Aransas windwest and numerous coal ports with barges and tugs bound for New York and nearby harbors.
Superintendent James Donovan and deputies Joseph Norton and Daniel Sullivan depart for a 10 day trip to Chicago Minneapolis Louisville and other cities to study garbage plant operations. Donovan says disposing rapidly accumulating garbage is the street department's most serious problem.
Chelsea's license year of 1904 shows 278 more drunkenness arrests than 1903. There were 173 women and 2% minors arrested for drunkenness, with 111 Sunday arrests. The Chelsea police force grew by four regular officers, and a request for three more has been made.
Isaac Bradshaw of Everett Massachusetts testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured kidney trouble after twenty five years of suffering and years of doctors' remedies. He notes quick relief and lasting confidence in the remedy. For sale by all dealers, price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the U S Remember the name Doan's.
A Brockton mass meeting at City Theatre raised over 600 for Fall River strikers with pledges of 500 more. Mayor Edward H. Keith presided alongside Fall River figures J F Coughline Judge John J MacDonough and Ensign Squarebriggs and Brockton’s Rev Allen Hudson of the First Congregational Church.
Retiring President William B Kirkpatrick installed the newly elected officers of Boston Bartenders Union 77. Members voted a 75 dollar donation to Fall River strikers and levied a five cent weekly assessment per member totaling 60 dollars weekly. Dues of 1676.50 were collected at the meeting. A unanimous vote thanked retiring President Kirkpatrick, and John D O'Brien received a bouquet from Al H Baldwin as he began his term.
The master teamsters meet tonight to decide on the demands of about 6000 workers who threaten a strike if the union preference clause is rejected. The current working agreement expires tomorrow and decisive action is expected. The open shop issue is the main point of debate.
Boston Newsboys Protective Union plans its annual ball at Revere Hall Mechanics Building on January 25. Invitations go to Samuel Gompers A F of L President Mayor Collins Governor Douglas ex Alderman Kneeland current Aldermen ex Governor Bates William Jennings Bryan honorary member John F Fitzgerald John F Dever and other labor leaders.
Hosea W. Thayer aged 62, of 81 Centre Street Roxbury, died recently. The funeral was held yesterday at 2 pm from his home with Rev. W. H. Campbell of the Highland Congregational Church officiating. He was a member of Post 15 G. A. R. Burial followed at Mt Hope Cemetery.
New York dispatch reports National City Bank officials denying over-certification in Munroe & Munroe stock transactions linked to the Montreal & Boston scheme. They contest loans and say no losses occurred, while Loomis' resignation and federal investigations are unsettled as bankruptcy proceedings continue.
A large Hampden Street Tammany Club crowd welcomes Alderman James M. Curley and ex-Representative Thomas F. Curley home from jail. Speakers defend civil service law while criticizing rivals including Clerk John F. Dever. A candidate for the Curleys’ seat may be Good with Connolly opposing.
The Rev. John Cuckson, longtime Plymouth First Parish pastor and former Unity Church Boston pastor, has been extended a call to the Unity Church in Springfield to fill the vacancy left by Rev. Bradley Gilman. If he accepts he would return to prior field in the 1884 1892 period.
Michael Hennessey a 35 year old homeless man was found unconscious in a stable at 74 East Dedham street. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors diagnosed a cerebral hemorrhage. Police say he has no fixed residence.
Letter from Lena Wilson of Charlestown appeals to The Post to install a waiting room at City square. She cites long waits and exposure to weather for surface car riders and urges equal treatment with other cities.
Miss Edna May and the School Girl company of 60, fresh from a five month New York engagement, arrived in Boston with two carloads of costumes. Visitors swarmed as May and sister Jane stepped from the station, while she avoided commenting on a rumored marriage to novelist A E W Mason.
The Grand Trunk railway runs weekly tourist sleeping cars from Boston to Chicago via White River Junction Montreal and Central Vermont and Boston & Maine roads. Cars from Boston leave at 11 30 a m on Mondays and Wednesdays on the Chicago limited and are personally conducted by experienced tourist agents. Low rates and top service promise a comfortable trip to the West with connections to Pacific coast lines. T H Hanley Boston New England passenger agent at 360 Washington street offers rates and folders.
The January induction marked new officer installations across A O H divisions. Daniel Moriarty led Division 38 Malden with Deputy Cornelius Mahoney assisting, followed by Chelsea Division 10 officers installed by J H Dillon and staff. Various divisions later installed officers in Roxbury and Concordia Hall with notable guests and a packed audience.
Public notice invites readers to request a seven day escorted Washington trip for 25 dollars covering all expenses. Departures listed on January 6 and 20 February 3 and 17 March 17 and 31 April 14 and 28 May 12. Also Florida tours to February 7 21 and March 7 priced 59 50. Send requests to Joseph P. Taggart N E P A 360 Washington street Boston Mass.
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