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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
8
Peter Lawrence and his wife Emma, patients under assumed names, reconciled on their deathbeds in the Somerville Hospital. After expressing forgiveness they were prayed over. the husband died the next morning, while the wife faced discharge soon after. The story notes a late December admission and an emergency operation for the husband.
In Gainesville Florida on January 14 a mob of about 50 men hanged Jumbo Clark, a black man accused of assaulting 14 year old Miss Jessie Mizell on her way to school. His body was riddled with bullets in broad daylight.
The annual banquet of the Universalist Y. P. C. U. was held last evening at Every Day Church on Shawmut avenue with 260 members present. Rev. William Hatch chaired, and the committee included A. Ingham Bicknell and Miss Carol Louise Tilden. Speeches and vocal solos featured a program, with leaders from Cambridge Danvers Providence and Galesburg contributing remarks and performances.
Ray C. Johnson was held without bail for second degree murder in the January 5 fatal shooting of his sweetheart Mrs. Sadie A. Peters at 1227 Washington Street. Johnson appeared ghastly in court as details of the tragedy were outlined.
The statement asserts that manufacturers possess a commanding edge enabling them to deliver exceptional value unmatched elsewhere. It emphasizes unique production leverage and nonduplicated cost efficiency.
Ernest Howard Crosby spoke in Tremont Temple on the labor question arguing that 150 years ago workers fared better with cheaper goods and wages. He urged cooperation among cooperative and single tax groups to pursue fair taxation as others quoted Walt Whitman and audience members listened.
The Canadian Club held its annual election of officers at the Copley Square Hotel. John F. Masters elected president with Charles H. McIntyre and Joseph Bennett as first and second vice presidents. Alexander P. Graham named third vice president and R. Clifford Williamis treasurer. George D. Berry secretary Asa R. Minard assistant secretary George C. Tupper auditor Thomas T. Anderson historian and Rev S H Roblin chaplain. Executive committee W M MacVicar A D Norton J Whitman Bailey. Membership committee A B MacLean F P Warner J W F Moore.
Section 2 of the Boys Industrial League met at the Mayhew School on Chambers Street and elected officers Hyman Lewis as president Samuel Sedasky as vice president Joseph Polansky as secretary 8 Borack as treasurer and Isidore Bushner as sergeant at arms. A Horchheimer was named director to oversee the club's work.
Fire engine from Box 18 on Brattle Street collided with a wagon driven by John Silva of Spring Street at the Franklin Batterymarch corner around 4 pm yesterday. Silva was hospitalized in precarious condition with abdominal concussion as the fire itself proved slight.
A lively Roxbury event by the Young Ladies Sodal ity connected with St. Hugh's Church drew about 500 attendees at Jubilee Hall Warren Street last evening. Proceeds fund a new church organ. Floor management was by Miss Mary King with assistants Elizabeth Kenny Mabel Blanc Mary Kenny Kittle Ryan and Annie McGrady.
John K M Farquhar opens the Massachusetts Horticultural Society lecture season at Agricultural Hall 300 Massachusetts Avenue next Saturday at 1 a m subject gypsy moth question with stereopticon illustrations of its ravages as part of the lecture series
Hanlon of Clyde New York knocked out McClelland of Pittsburg after one minute and seconds in the fourth round at the Non pareil Athletic Club clubhouse in Beaver Falls Penn. The scheduled 15 round bout ended early with Hanlon unable to continue.
Harold Warner and Roy L. Sanderson, both 16 from Fitchburg, barricaded a room at 102 Bowdoin Street with bowie knives and revolvers. Officers from Division 3 stormed the room, the youths threatened vengeance but surrendered. The pair planned to operate in Boston, and a letter to a girl revealed bravado clues.
New York dispatch reports Rutland Vermont resident Henry Baxter Kingsley disappeared on November 14 and relatives say all hope is lost. Family attorney Alexander T. Mason states they doubt suicide and consider kidnapping or murder as possible causes, while most friends believe he is dead.
President Hadley of Yale addressed Harvard Union on Opportunities for Political Influence. He warned against entering politics unless independently situated to avoid choosing between principles and bread for one's children, a view denounced by Alderman Doyle and Dolan who argued wealth does not guarantee service and poverty does not imply dishonesty in politics.
Frederick Green and Selig Lespig, bondsmen for Charles A Battler and Simon Burman of the Glasgow Manufacturing Co, must pay $10,000 to First Assistant District Attorney John H Casey by noon today or face immediate suit by U S authorities. The two missing men remain at large as investigators continue the search.
Ida Abramsson of Brookline was knocked down at Boylston and Warren Streets at 9 30 pm when crossing behind a Chestnut Hill car and struck by an inward bound Worcester car. She suffered a deep head cut and a fractured collar bone and was taken to General Hospital by police ambulance. She is expected to recover.
The annual meeting takes place at Park Street Church on Tuesday January 19 at 7 30 p m Rev C P Hill Crathern of South Braintree will deliver the address at the event in Boston venues.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted the annual White House dinner for the diplomatic corps with a large attendance. The east room table featured white carnation arrangements, orchids, hyacinths, and gold candelabra. Colonel Symonds and Major McCawley introduced guests as Mme De Aguirós and the Russian ambassador were escorted by the first couple.
Chicago records a drastic action as fifteen churches were shuttered for building code violations. Police guarded the sites including First Methodist Church, Anshe Kanossos Israel and the Church of the Nativity of Our Lord, plus a prominent commercial college building and several lodging houses.
In Portland Oregon on January 14 the National Live Stock Association unanimously approved resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt and his Panama canal policy. President Springer presented the resolutions as Senate debate on Panama was noted, prompting loud approval. A copy of the resolution was sent to the President by wire.
The Harvard Germanic Museum has acquired a valuable collection of bronze copies of famous German cups and basins from the 15th to the 18th centuries, washed with silver.
An alarm from Box 314 Brookline at 3 44 yesterday summoned the fire department to a blaze in the home of Edward L Pringle 24 Stedman Street. The fire burned the upper story and roof almost entirely away likely caused by a defective flue. The damage may reach 4000, mostly from…
Jan 15 Columbus Ohio Former Governor Bushnell dies at 1 52 AM after a night of sinking health. Family gathered at the bedside as the end came. The obituary notes his long service and final passing in his residence.
An audience of about 800 gathered at Foresters Hall on January 14 for the installation of officers of Middlesex Court 60 of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters. Deputy High Chief Ranger Otho T. O'Leary served as installing officer, with George Washington Court of Lynn degree staff assisting amid applause. Timothy B. Reardon spoke for Middlesex members after the service.
The court presented High Outside Sentinel George E. Stuart with a magnificent gold emblem shaped like a watch charm. Speeches by the high standing committee and Deputy High Chief Ranger Otho T. O’Leary followed. The chief ranger elect is noted as the youngest presiding officer. A banquet for 6500 attendees concluded the evening with Thomas’s Orchestra providing music.
In Tremont Hall last evening about 800 persons witnessed the public installation of officers of Perpetual Help Court 151, Massachusetts Catholic Order of Fore The ceremony was performed by Americus Court degree staff, aiding Deputy High Chief Ranger John W. Brown. The high standing committee included Major J. J. Leonard, H. S. T., and H. S. C. Charles E. Benning. After a programme of musical and literary selections, a collation was served.
Notre Dame Court officers of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters were installed last evening in Hobah Hall on National Street South Boston. Catherine Berle, assisted by Holy Trinity Court officers, was installed as part of the recent election. High standing committee members H S. Major John J. Leonard and Dennis Driscoll delivered addresses.
Edwin Mulready of Rockland installed officers for the ensuing year of St Augustine's Total Abstinence Society of South Boston. Retiring president W H Donovan received a diamond watch charm from new president M J Concannon. Mulready and Rev M C Gilbride spoke. refreshments followed with attendees from Suffolk county societies and musical selections by Dignan Dwyer Hogan.
Crowded mill hall vendors and workers heard calls of a larger shortage as stockholder Joseph Teele alleged 160 000 in losses while officers sought order. President Richard Carden said Teele misunderstood the figure and clerk George Dewhirst admitted manipulating books to show 8 000 more profits than real. Officials blamed about 60 000 in losses on business dealings, stressing no criminal intent and that the goal was to present a prosperous image.
The Prince Edward Island Club held its annual dinner at Hotel Bellevue with 60 guests. After entertainment by Miss Josie Blair and L. T. Doyle, E. P. Doyle chaired the election of officers: president W. J. Smith, vice president W. C. Grant, secretary Mrs. J. Dorion, treasurer Mrs. J. Duffy. Executive committee includes William H. Murray, D. McDonald, and John Cameron. An annual ball after Easter was decided.
Labor notes show Coal Hoisting Engineers Union 4 endorsing a new scale with most large employers signed and most small employers on board. A sick benefit system is to be created by Boston Machinists Union 264. Over 100 upholsterers back at work after a 10 week strike. Park Department Assembly K of L forms to press mayor and park board for permanent or steady winter employment. Phenix Hall hosts Floor Layers Union 1006 event with 1000 guests. Electrotype Union last night elected leadership led by President Barrett and officers including Whelton Hathaway Cope Johnson.
Senate speeches by Mr. Newlands Mr. Depew and Mr. Latimer discussed the Panama Canal issue and wagon road improvements. Newlands called the President's Panama policy an act of war violating the treaty of 180 and international law. Depew praised the policy as patriotic and lawful. Post Office Department investigation resolutions were postponed to next Monday.
Inspector Armstrong recovered Herbert Stuart, 21, of Marlboro Street Chelsea, from New York last night. Indicted for larceny of 240 dollars from the Automobile Express Company. Former Chelsea clerk. sent 240 to Boston, but never appeared. Arrest followed warrants issued by Boston police.
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