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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1906
Page
5
The Philadelphia based forgeries linked to Benjamin H. Gaskill were recalled by Norfolk & Western for stock swindle. Rumors persist that Gaskill faked death and burial at Forest Hills Cemetery, with many doubting the coffin’s contents and suggesting the body may be missing or replaced.
F J Heine of Cleveland says William Duke & Co. paid Allen Arnold & Co. Boston 4500 for 50 shares of Norfolk and Western stock found in New York to be a forgery. Heine calls Duke & Co. innocent victims of a clever swindle by a seasoned gang.
Concord, N H January 9 Governor McLane sent to the council an Attorney General Eastman opinion stating that if the New England Breeders Club or its officers engage in bookmaking or pool selling on its grounds they are civilly and criminally liable. clergy petition considered at table until February 6. prison eye contact rule abolished. Charles B Clarke named state fish and game commissioner. Burnham Fellows Chase named delegates to national divorce conference in Washington.
Senator William Taylor recalled an exciting incident in the State Senate last year when he introduced an order to boost boiler inspectors under Chief Shaw. The proposal was defeated, then a fatal boiler explosion occurred as a validation of the need. Before adjournment he renewed the petition and bill, referred to the next General Court.
Harvard proposes sweeping changes to football rules to curb brutality and demoralization. A three-man independent officials panel would be created to select and instruct referees for intercollegiate games. Proposals include a neutral zone, disqualification for brutality, expanded offside enforcement, and altered scoring and kicking rules to encourage open play and reduce crowding at scrimmage.
The International Trust Company plans a grand new annex on Milk Devonshire and Arch streets. Foundations on the old Broadway bank site are under way, aiming to complete a striking limestone structure with bronze gates, four rapid elevators, and a large main banking room featuring Sienna marble pilasters and a richly panelled ceiling. The firm will occupy the first floor and basement, with offices finished in mahogany and light oak.
New England printers report strong movement toward an eight hour workday as the book and job division of the Typographical Union presses forward. Organizer Charles T. Scott says most of New England has adopted eight hours and public opinion supports the campaign. He notes December 1905 to January 1906 shift and vows to continue until all members are under eight hour agreements. He defends union loyalty and cites substantial funds backing the fight while aiming for a quick settlement.
Martin Lomasney faces strong opposition in his Ward 8 base next year as administration critics and longtime ward residents plan to challenge his leadership. Rumors of Jewish community political organization were denied by Max Mitchell of the Jewish Federated Charities. The Mayor may campaign in Ward 8 to build his own machine, with 500 votes seen as turning the ward’s political complexion.
A letter to Mayor Fitzgerald from the Mt. Hope Citizens' Association denounces the late administration for approving a cemetery at Walk Hill and Canterbury streets in Ward 23. The group calls the order negligent and an insult to abutting residents, urging reconsideration of the action.
No new development emerged in the aldermanic deadlock as candidates wait for the next meeting. Whelton gains talk of seven votes, with Linehan likely supporting, while Bromberg and Berwin may back him if strength grows.
Mayor approves the Charlestown High School contracts as submitted by the Board of Schoolhouse Commissioners. Granite initially priced at 67 000 reduced to 66 593 after changes. Building award to Henry McGahey at 239 137, total project to 297 328.30 with granite added to match Monument Square, 14 months to completion from January 8 1906 under a single contract with bonus and forfeiture.
The Congregational Church parishioners celebrated by burning the church mortgage of 15000 dollars. Elbridge H. Goss, a prominent church member, performed the ceremony at Melrose on January 9.
In New York on January 9 210 of 247 printing houses signed the eight hour day and shop agreement with the printers. The Typographical Union 6 president McCormick issued the statement. The Mail and Express job printers joined the strikers demands and 50 printers returned to work there.
Boston Roofers' Protective Union urges Alder man Fred J Kneeland as chairman of the Board of Aldermen after passing a binding resolution at the latest meeting The Painters' Union 11 was addressed by Mrs Mary Kenney O'Sullivan Misses Bessie Jacobs and Anna T Bowen of the Women's Label League in Boston Also Charles Dold international president of the Piano and Organ Workers' Union will arrive in Boston Feb 1 to direct organizing for two months in New England William Scully elected Boston union president Timothy Tee vans chosen sergeant at arms for the 44th semi annual term District Assembly 30 K of L will hold its quarterly convention at 724 Washington Street Sun Jan 21 Woodworkers' Union 24 endorsed Winthrop school as site for the Franklin Institute Piano and Furniture Movers Union to meet at Kossuth Hall wage scale and officer elections tonight Fire department wage and union wage issues noted by Stationary Firemen's Union 242 Back Bay hotel wage terms and city wage protections discussed Electrical Workers' Union 103 elect officers John J McLoughlin chair J D Harris secretary Martin T Joyce sergeant at arms Examiner Lawrence Croke installed President William Bulger and other officers of Coopers' Union 58.
In a statement Mr Denison says he ordered the business closed and a committee with H R Newcomb General George A Garrettson S P McIntosh E G Tullotson and John Sherwin will investigate the firm. A report will be made to creditors and debtors. He believes large stock transactions caused Prior's act.
The Boston branch of Denison, Prior & Co. at 24 Milk Street dealt mainly in bonds and was not a member of the Boston Stock Exchange. Earlier it did substantial bond business, but brokers say present Boston money involvement is unlikely and dealings were largely cash based, reducing exposure.
Malden gossip centers on Miss Bessie Ethel Sweet a 25 year old daughter of C Edward as town envy grows with her popularity and charm in social circles and local events.
Miss Sweet married John James Maze a prominent Chicago banker and broker, a millionaire, after a years long romance. The ceremony was performed at First Universalist Church by Rev Richard Eddy Sykes with bride’s sister A Elwina Sweet as bridesmaid and Louis A Hinds as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home on High Street. couple to reside in Chicago.
A letter feature extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets reporting quick relief and cures for indigestion. Testimonials cite farmers and homemakers with results from 50 cent boxes, urging others to try the remedy as a stomach trouble solution. Physicians and druggists are said to recommend it for nervous indigestion acid stomach heartburn and related symptoms.
Needham January 9 experts are examining the town treasurer’s records amid reports of a possible $10,000 discrepancy. The books were kept by Levi Hall, a respected citizen and longtime treasurer who recently died, and officials seek whether a deficit or a clerical error exists.
Two alarms sent local fire crews to combat a fire that gutted the E. P. Torrey block in the center of Rockland. The three story wooden building housed the Torrey Dry Goods Company on the first floor and offices above, with losses estimated at 10,000 dollars.
A Missouri court threats to jail Standard Oil figures Henry H. Rogers and John D. Rockefeller for releasing documentary data on the company. The speaker accuses the state of failing to compel Standard Oil to comply and urges frank public disclosure to pressure action.
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