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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1903

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Lynn Shoe Strike Expands As Women Stitchers Stand With Union

In Lynn the shoe industry dispute widens as 200 women stitchers form an independent Knights of Labor affiliated union after a mass Odd Fellows Hall meeting. M W Cutters Union and J E Chesley warn of further trouble. 192 cutters and 330 stitchers are out, with Brockton and Haverhill also affected and a noon deadline for Packard Company scale compliance. Master Workman I B Armstrong predicts morning developments despite opposition from firms resisting the new terms.

I. Boynton Armstrong ODD Fellows’ Hall Lynn Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Haverhill Boot and Shoe Workers Brockton M. A. Packard Company Donovan Harney

Cloudy Boston Weekend Forecast With Brisk Winds

Partly cloudy weather expected in Boston and surrounding areas this weekend with cooler conditions on Sunday and fresh westerly winds. Father John’s Medicine promotes bronchitis and asthma cures with a guarantee.

Boston Vicinity

Woman in Chelsea hospital declares food poisoned

Mrs. Richardson at Frost Hospital in Chelsea refuses to eat, insisting the food is poisoned. She escapes her room, breaks into the kitchen, consumes scraps from other patients, and repeatedly attempts to pry open windows barred with nails as staff closely monitor her.

Mrs. Richardson Frost Hopital Chelsea

Yale Students Accused in Ticket Fraud and Assault Case

Three Yale seniors Bradford Ellsworth Wil lam R Orthwein and Harold M Sawyer were arrested in New Haven in a civil action by Sidney Troeder of Roxbury Mass a ticket speculator who says he was assaulted on the night of Nov 20 and had a diamond pin and 12 tickets stolen He seeks 2300 damages The City Court had convicted and fined the three in a related assault case and bonds were furnished for a Superior Court term.

New Haven Conn Yale Sidney Troeder Roxbury Mass Bradford Ellsworth New York Willam R. Orthwein St. Louis Harold M. Sawyer Bridgeport Troeder

Man Killed in Elevator Crash at Fulton Street Building

Charles Weber, 22, of 13 Barton Street, died at Relief station shortly after 6 last night from injuries in an elevator accident at 119 Fulton Street. Weber, riding the elevator, was thrown against the well between basement and first floor. His skull was fractured and body crushed. he died without regaining consciousness.

Charles Weber Barton Street Fulton Street Weber

Test case verdicts in Miller v. B E Rail Co

In Norfolk County Superior Court, Melinda Miller and James E. Miller versus the Boston Elevated Railway Company ended with sealed verdicts awarding Mrs. Miller 1125 dollars and her husband 150 dollars. The actions, tried together, stemmed from injuries and loss of services claimed after stepping into an opening between elevated train car platforms. The jury also found the company negligent in not using modern safeguards to close open spaces between cars.

Dedham Norfolk County Superior Court Melinda Miller Boston Elevated Railway Company James E. Miller

Harvard University Investments Net $625000

Harvard University's annual treasurer's statement shows income from investments for the past fiscal year of 625,548.72 dollars and total investments of 14,114,641.85 dollars. Gifts for capital account reached 727,846.58 dollars and gifts for immediate use 367,891.87 dollars. Major gifts included 308,758.17 dollars from John D. Rockefeller for the new medical school. Subscriptions for the medical school totaled 19,924.79 dollars and a 100,000 dollar gift supported the George Higginson professorship of physiology from the Higginson children's estate.

Harvard University John D. Rockefeller New Medical School George Higginson Higginson

Family revolver misfire injures Allston woman

Mary Be. Flaherty of 21 Linden Street Allston nearly died when a loaded revolver left in a bureau drawer discharged while she was cleaning a drawer at home yesterday morning. She was taken to City Hospital where she rested comfortably late last night.

Mary BE. Flaherty Linden Street Allston City Hospital

Cushing Wins School Board Fight and Reelects Himself

Grafton D. Cushing was effectively reelected president of the School Board on the fourth ballot after recognizing the moment to vote for himself. The process saw multiple ballots with Cushing steadily gaining support, and final approval with Democratic votes split. The meeting named Edward C. Baldwin supervisor of janitors and Dr. McDonald treasurer, and set a new adjournment date.

Grafton D. Cushing Cushing Palance Scattering Mr. Cushing James A. McDonald Storrow Kenney Sullivan Merritt Brett Kenny Gallivan Mr. Storrow Edward C. Baldwin Dr. McDonald

Battle of Wits at Cape Cod Travellers Dinner

Judge Dewey and Rev William T McElveen joined Cape Cod Commercial Travellers Association guests at the Brunswick dinner. McElveen told stories to humor the crowd while Dewey joked about attending late and paying for next year. Officials elected were Black president Jerauld vice president Knowles secretary Hobbs treasurer.

Judge Dewey Rev. W. T. McElveen Judge Henry Dewey William T. McElveen Cape Cod Massachusetts George A. Bruce Newman H. B. Black G. A. Jerauld A. T. Knowles C. B E. Hobbs

Cardinal Vannutelli Named Pope's Vice Chancellor

Rome January 16 Cardinal Serafino Vannutelli appointed vice chancellor of the Roman Catholic Church succeeding Cardinal Parocchi who died yesterday. Vannutelli, archbishop of Bologna ten years ago, is a leading figure and cardinal bishop of Frascati. As prefect of bishops and regulars he heads the church's high court and enforces discipline among priests and prelates worldwide. He is one of the most senior dignitaries in the church.

Rome Serafino Vannutelli Parocchi Cardinal Vannutelli Bologna Leo Cardinal Vannuitelli Frascati Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Sacred College The Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars Ecclesiastic Supreme Court

Quarryman Fatally Injured in Quarry Blast

Quincy Jan 16 Robert Fineley a laborer at O S Rodgers quarry was killed by a premature explosion. During blasting he moved too close to a charge. he was blown back and badly mangled. He is not expected to live.

Quincy Robert Fineley O. S. Rodgers Fineley

Yale Defeats Princeton 30 to 9 in Yale Gym

Yale and Princeton met in New Haven where Yale led from the start and won 30 to 9 at the Yale Gymnasium. Strong Yale defense limited Princeton to a single-digit total while Yale's offense clicked in the opening intercollegiate basketball series. The game showcased Yale's quick transition and precise shooting as they pulled away in the second half.

New Haven Conn Yale Princeton Yale Gymnasium

Overdue liner St Louis sighted off Nantucket lightship

The American liner St Louis overdue since January 3 was seen near Nantucket lightship at 6 40 PM moving dead slow with possible boiler trouble. It is expected to reach Sandy Hook by tomorrow noon and signals for help would bring tugs. The ship, twin of the St Paul, carries 1800 people and features extensive safety systems.

New York St. Louis Nantucket Sandy Hook American Line Southampton South Shoal Clement A. Griscom, Jr Fire Island St. Paul

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