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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1907
Page
5
At the W. SH. McElwain shoe factory in Bridgewater a forenoon clash broke out between union men and strike breakers. About 49 Greek workers, five Armenian workers, and a few Poles were present as knives and weapons were drawn. Hand-to-hand fighting left John Bolian badly cut and several Greeks injured.
The annual BU sophomores and freshmen clashed during a staged play A Pair of Dice Lost. Sophomores planned lookouts to embarrass freshmen who attempted to kidnap them. Dean threatened closure of Jacob Sleeper Hall if further abductions occurred.
Congressman O W Underwood argues against further alien immigration, saying protectionist tariffs fail if gates are open to new arrivals who compete with American workers. P F Hall supports restriction while Nathan Bijur defends openness, drawing applause as the debate centers on economic and humanitarian lines.
11 year old Alice Sherwin of 263 Shawmut Avenue told Station 9 she was attacked on Lansdowne Street by a man she had accompanied from the South End. Police seek her companion as she is taken home in serious condition.
The Boston social season gala celebrated Miss Helen Thomas daughter of Washington B and Mrs Thomas at the Somerset ballroom with 600 guests. An elite array of fashion and decor transformed the venue as Mrs Thomas and Helen hosted guests while an exclusive orchestra played and dancing continued past midnight.
Franklin county farmers plan to petition the Legislature to allow owners to medically treat their own horses and cows. They cite uncertainty under the 1908 act meant to curb fake veterinarians and back a bill filed by Rep. Ayman Griswold of Greenfield.
Concord Nev. Jan 11. The State Board of Charities calls for statute amendments to criminalize wilful desertion or failure to support a wife or children under 15 in New Hampshire. The biennial report notes 775 dependents across counties.
Judge Brentano refused to issue an injunction restraining John J. Hanrahan and other officers from expelling members of the Paul Revere Lodge of Boston and the Green Mountain Lodge of Newport. The action stems from a Milwaukee convention last September where a higher lodge tax was imposed and the Eastern lodges refused to obey.
Boston Chamber of Commerce president endorses Pennsylvania Congress delegation's push to deepen the Delaware River channel and widen it to 1000 feet. He argues canals including Cape Cod and Chesapeake and Delaware will transform East Coast commerce and relieve congestion. The canal links Delaware Bay and Chesapeake Bay built with private capital.
Mrs Allis of 129 Everett Avenue Chelsea Massachusetts describes a long standing varicose ulcer healing after bathing with N Zalia. She notes removal of soreness and odor and early signs of recovery.
Members of the Ancient and Honorable Society of Nantucket Pilgrims gathered at the United States Hotel for their semiannual dinner. Rear Admiral Rockwell, retired, presided. The group comprises former Cape Cod and Nantucket men who travel between the cape in summer and a large city in winter for banquets.
Everett report notes Joseph Hewitt aged 42 of 48 School Street is in serious condition at Whidden Memorial Hospital after being struck by an inbound Boston and Maine car at the Main Street and boulevard corner early this evening.
Sister Veronica named as new superior for St Vincent's Orphan Asylum on Camden Street. She currently serves at St Mary's Infant Asylum.
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