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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1905
Page
5
A Buffalo physician extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for absorbing intestinal gases, improving breath and complexion, purifying the mouth and throat, and aiding liver health. Marketed as safe, affordable at twenty five cents a box, the lozenges use Willow charcoal with honey in a pleasant tablet form.
Henry K. MacKenzie of Concord New Hampshire hurled a five pound stone through Victor Schonfeld’s Hanover street jeweller shop window and stole a watch and chain before fleeing. A police chase drew bystanders into pursuit with Officer Jacobson arresting the thief at Salem and Hanover streets after a lengthy foot chase. The watch and chain were recovered and returned to the owner.
A man known as Yee Yang, a 25 year old Chinaman, tested positive for leprosy after reporting illness at the Boston Health Office. He had been living at Crescent Beach and is believed to have carried the disease for about 18 months. He was sent to Gallup's Island for treatment.
An 85 year old man identified as Thomas Doherty, a former Adams House doorman, used a large knife to slash mahogany panels and woodwork in the hotel halls and ladies parlor. A bellboy spotted him. Doherty fled before officers arrived, later being arrested after a struggle.
Fall River erupts with celebration as news arrives from Boston that the six months’ strike has ended. Women operatives lead the joy, dancing in public squares and singing, while French Canadian communities join the revelry. Governors and officials cited with gratitude as merchants anticipate renewed prosperity.
Governor Douglas comments on the Fall River strike settlement praising arbitration as a solution. He commends the manufacturers for accepting arbitration and notes workers trusted a fair committee to represent them. He expresses hope for lasting industrial peace in Fall River.
Labor leaders praised the settlement as a path back to work and partial prosperity, while mill owners largely kept quiet. Officials cited Governor Douglas's role in mediating and stressed that concessions were made in good faith for peace.
After months of stoppage the Fall River strike ends with a 12 1 2 percent wage cut remaining and a potential 5 percent rise after Governor, arbitration to review affordability. Manufacturers sign off as operatives return to their looms amid broad relief and plans for future wage talks and regional resumption of work.
A brisk chimney fire at St Elizabeths Hospital on West Brookline Street yesterday afternoon was sparked by a Boiter. Attendants discovered the blaze and a bucket brigade kept flames from the boilers chapel until the apparatus arrived. Patients remained undisturbed and only slight damage to the building was reported.
The proposition calls for the strike to end immediately with operatives returning to the mills where they were employed. Workers to resume as fast as practicable without discrimination. After resumption, margins will be investigated and a 5 percent dividend on wages earned from now to April 1 1905 will be paid, without affecting future wage schedules.
The return to work of thousands of mill operatives in Fall River, about 6000 skilled workers resuming duties. Repatriation of 8000 to 4000 mill hands who had left town. Population rises by 15000 to 20000, restoring to 115000. Daily city commerce gains $20000 more, 72 mills resume full operation. Relief to city services and charities, and a surge in cotton cloth and textile output.
In Cleveland on January 18 two physicians saw Cassie L Chadwick who is reported suffering from physical and mental collapse. Attorney Dawley cites heart trouble making a trial in present condition unlikely. Critics say the Oberlin Bank failure reimbursement news has affected her greatly. Dr Chadwick visited and deemed her very ill.
Andrew Carnegie provided 15000 dollars to Reverend W H Cadmus of Oberlin to be distributed to depositors who lost money in the failed Citizens National Bank of Oberlin due to Chadwick loans. Carnegie also gave 3000 dollars to reimburse the Oberlin Y M C A.
Providence Rhode Island auction offers half price on entire stock with new patterns and up-to-date styles. All regular stock marked at about 60 cents on the dollar with free storage and delivery in Boston. Sale ends Saturday January 21 with 8585 pieces advertised. Store hours extend to 9 30 p m Nashington Street opposite Hollis.
Testimony shows lawyer August Nanz collected 20000 dollars from Hannah Elias while Washington Brauns took over 10000. A firm billed over 60000 for carpets and furniture. John R. Platt paid 2500 to Nanz and gave upholsterer Patrick Dugan a 500 dollar Christmas gift for three years, all linked to Dolly Elias.
Ex Mayor B B Johnson of Waltham asks the Legislature to require licensed liquor sellers to close by 10 PM and to allocate one half of license fees to counties and the other half to the Commonwealth. He cites Scotland and England pilots showing drops in arrests and crime after early closing. Johnson argues the plan would curb drunkenness and fund local government needs.
Dr Arthur O Leary committed death by own action today in Cleveland. He had retired from active practice and spent years lecturing on hygiene and phrenology. He formerly practiced medicine in Boston and leaves a widow and daughter there. Ill health and despondency are cited as causes.
The number of cars using the East Boston tunnel has risen, with extra vehicles added to Chelsea and Orient Heights routes. Since opening, traffic has more than doubled and remains on the rise, with more cars to be added as needed.
Frederick A. P. Fiske chairman of the Somerville School Board and Miss Florence M. Hamlin former Martha Perry Lowe School teacher wed in Somerville last night with Rev. Albert H. Spence Jr. officiating at the Second Unitarian Church.
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