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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1904
Page
5
The Daily Post reports debate over Colonel Russell's retirement after his term ends May 1. Ben Wells has been floated as a replacement by some papers, while Russell calls retirement talk nonsense. Democratic influence favors another candidate, aiming to use the salary for politics.
Edward K. Landis a renowned chemist at 404 Spruce Street shot his wife Emma and then killed himself. Landis 53, formerly of the University of Pennsylvania and founder of a major laboratory, had suffered from asthma and had been confined to bed for two weeks.
Boston news reports that Congressman Conry will seek re nomination in the ninth district, with Kelcher as a rival and Dennison possibly joining. Harrington, Conry's attorney, would not discuss the committee's report but warned the contest is not over.
City records show Charles S. Vincent of Clear Lake Indiana asking Brockton officials about Mrs. Peter Jordan who was said to inherit about 45 000 left by George Washington Todd a Hamilton Ontario pedler. The tale centers on a pocketbook found at the 1888 Brockton fair with Mrs Jordan’s card, the will Todd allegedly left, and competing claims of probate and witnesses.
Chelsen Alderman William S. Young, barred from voting after accusing Alderman Williams, says he faces two years of anti Willard pressure. He asserts the board lacks power to bar him, claims election by the people, and vows to pursue the issue to prove his position. He denounces the order demanding apologies as an insult and threat.
A meeting of the New England Telephone and Telegraph night operators was held yesterday afternoon at the American House to elect officers and plan the annual banquet and ball set for February 11. Thomas Hogan of Charlestown was named president, Carl E. Craig of Lawrence vice president, Harold C. Fish of Newton secretary, Leon Thompson of South Framingham recording secretary, James Crockett of Melrose treasurer, and Peter J. Cunningham of Manchester SH assistant treasurer. A committee of girls was appointed including Margaret Maguire, May Greene, Tena Toomey, Rose Dow, and Emma Ryan.
The anti vivisection petition to protect animals from cruelty was received in the house yesterday. The first signers include ex Governors William Claftin George Boutwell J Q A Brackett and John D Long. Other signers are Congressman Samuel Powers John Kelcher William S McNary Dr Herbert Ward Elizabeth Ward Howe Julia Ward Howe Mary Livermore and Mrs Vack Gardner.
Newton reports the Painters Union 601 F held its annual dance in Armory Hall this evening with about 35 couples in attendance.
The Hotel Clarendon's main dining room hosted Frank Ferdinand's entertainment last night for about 70 guests and his employees. Toastmaster Byron A. Atkinson introduced Samuel Little and others as notable speakers. Invited attendees included ex-Mayor BE Curtis and several prominent locals. An orchestra provided music for the event marking the 3th anniversary of Ferdinand's business career.
The Humane Society of Massachusetts awarded Timothy F Quinn of 364 Fourth Street South Boston a bronze medal for notable humane work.
Timothy F. Quinn, 41, of South Boston, received a life saving medal for saving John Quirke at Lake Monoponsett, Halifax, on August 20, 1903. He is noted for his fame in the peninsula district and membership in several clubs and societies.
Mrs Winthrop Sargent hosted a grand 800 invited ball in the Hotel Somerset white and gold ballroom honoring debutante Miss Cornelia Wolcott. Miss Wolcott wore pale blue tulle over light blue satin and her mother Mrs Roger Walcott wore black tulle and lace over black taffeta silk. Mrs Sargent appeared in a Worth creation of white satin with Brussels lace and tulle. she wore fine diamonds.
The K A A Society at Tufts College Medical School held a successful dance in Potter Hall New Century building last evening with a hundred or more attendees.
At the Boot and Shoe Workers national convention in Cincinnati on January 15 resolutions to alter the constitution were defeated. A key proposal would appoint general executive board members as delegates at large. Pinta, Lawrence, and Lotto from St Louis spoke on charter revocations and new charters, while Pinta accused Tobin Lovely and others of collusion. The St Louis dispute and questions over authority and arbitration sparked scenes as the session adjourned with plans to continue debates next week.
At the Scituate Town Hall on January 16, voters approved an electric railway through the town by 72 to 6, rejected the route petition 78 to 6, and supported the project only if the line ran from Scituate Beach to North Scituate station rather than across private lots to Cohasset.
An eight part Tuesday evening lecture series begins January 19 at Wells Memorial Institute. Speakers volunteer their services and the course is free to members and friends. Opening by Dr. Samuel H. Durgin, chairman of the Boston Board of Health, on The Health of a Great City.
Des Moines Iowa January 15 Governor Cummins in his inaugural address announced support for free trade with Canadian agricultural products and for reciprocity with the world He criticized stagnation saying he does not believe in standing still and urged Iowa to reaffirm its demand for reciprocity from the national policy and platform.
Professor George D. Herron told a Boston audience at Faneuil Hall that capital keeps labor in line through necessity and fear. He argued capitalists control workers until labor unites to challenge the system, citing child labor in Egypt and predicting a future workers’ ascendancy.
The Chelsea Gas and Electric Light Company was fined $100 for not meeting the 16 candle power standard. Citizens in Chelsea have long complained about the poor gas and electric products and protested to the company and the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners, who ruled the candle power fell short of the legal requirement and imposed the fine.
A historical advertisement promotes Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a quick cure for biliousness and liver imbalance. It asserts night-time relief for symptoms like poor appetite, bad mouth taste, and fatigue, claiming restoration of digestion and nerve energy, with a 25 cent price and signer W. F. Smith.
Rome reports authorities have sent to the Italian embassy in Washington to secure the arrest of E. R. Thomas, son of the late General Samuel Thomas of New York, on charges of killing an old woman while riding in his automobile near Gaeta. Extradition procedures are lengthy and Italy historically does not extradite Italians who commit crimes in the United States, preferring trial in Italian courts. It is believed Thomas remains in Europe.
Three patrolmen were fined and two exonerated in General Order No. 45. John A. McCormick Division 16 receives 10 days pay, George L. Richardson Division 1 five days, Patrick J. Monahan Division 16 two days for entering buildings not on duty. McGrath Division 3 Lb. Johnson Division 16 and Joseph McKinnon Division 16 reprimanded. Walter D. Lane Division 3 and John J. Lahey Division 3 exonerated.
A large reception for new Boston University president Dr William E Huntington is planned by students. Each class elected two committee members to oversee arrangements with senior John E Moore and Etthel B Flewelling, junior Eleanor Leonard and George A Merritt, sophomore Ethel M Piper and Clarence B Hill, freshman Mary G Garfield and Martin R Edwards.
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