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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
10
Drs. Steadman and Jelly of Boston examined Philip Clark in Taunton jail for poisoning a well at Assonet. The alienists talked with him for over an hour and will send their report to District Attorney Swift. A conference with his attorneys M. and W. Reed will be arranged.
Mary Munchhoff, soprano, gave a afternoon recital at Steinert Hall assisted by Carl Muller. The program featured Mozart arias from Idomeneo and The Magic Flute, Schumann and Brahms songs, Ducoudray and Bizet pieces, Proch air and variations, and Gahm Lullaby in English. The performance, praised for tone and flexibility especially in middle and lower ranges, drew a fair, appreciative audience.
Ten Grand Army men led the Merchants' Club 200 members at the new Algonquin Clubhouse for the first Grand Army night. Veterans and merchants sang war-time tunes as Col onel Bill Olin steered proceedings and special guests were seated with former commanders and officers listed among the honored attendees.
A sales pitch emphasizes low prices on Morse made garments while preserving high quality. Men's overcoats and suits are offered at substantial reductions from $35 or $30 to $25 and lower, with additional discounts for smaller sizes and a selection of sailor and Norfolk items now priced from $2.50.
In the House a dramatic interruption arose during a discussion of the Alaska boundary. Missouri's Cochran condemned U S policy toward Great Britain and a young woman in the ladies' gallery cried You lie in clear, ringing tones. She was restrained by a companion and left the gallery.
In Philadelphia on January 20 the coal commission neared its 400th witness as testimony continued. Debates between Chairman Gray and attorney Clarence Darrow highlighted union rights versus employer prerogatives. Testimony covered miner sleep during night shifts, shift lengths, and wages distributions for contract miners in 1901. The Lackawanna and Temple Iron Companies presented conflicting evidence to the miners' claims.
At Indianapolis on January 20 the miners convention opened with John Mitchell reading his annual report. He denounced government by injunction as an insidious anti labor force threatening the rights of unions and trial by jury, warning it could annihilate labor organizations if unchecked. He noted strikes declined due to joint agreements and urged better recognition of unions in districts with negotiations.
The Squire interests have been removed from John P. Squire & Co Corporation management. At Jersey City annual meeting, a nine member board, all continuing directors, replaced a former 13 member board, eliminating Frank O. Squire Fred F. Squire John P. Squire and J G Massie. The action ends family control of the packing business after 61 years.
Pittsfield January 20 Motorman Euclid Madden and Conductor James T Kelley in charge of the electric car that struck the carriage bearing President Roosevelt and former Governor Crane last August pleaded guilty to manslaughter or were found guilty on indictments. Madden to serve six months in the House of Correction and pay a $500 fine. Kelley’s charge was placed on file.
Heavy mourning hung over a Boston Elevated Railway car leading the Roxbury funeral of James A. Reardon, a 13 year employee. The high mass was at St John’s on Blue Hill Avenue, 9 o'clock. Floral offerings included wards, clubs, and a wreath bearing Reardon’s number 1134. Pallbearers were his six nephews.
A mass meeting in Union Hall Somerville urged city action to obtain and distribute coal and wood at cost. Clerk George S. Vincent opened the session with Squire E. Putney as moderator and Thomas M. Nolan as secretary. Winfred Porter presented resolutions pushing Mayor and city solicitor to attend Legislature hearings and urging the third Middlesex District Senator and General Court representatives to advance measures toward national ownership of mines. The resolutions were adopted.
Hyman Rothman shoemaker at 238 Shawmut Avenue used his first detective effort to trap two burglars. After a break in on the 14th stealing eight pairs of shoes, he followed an accused shoplifter to Bradford Street, alerted police, and led to the arrest of Andrew Connor and Benjamin Bowen for breaking and entering.
In a Divorce Court before Chief Justice Mason the case of Connelly vs Connelly resumed with the libellant alleging friends of his wife drugged him to counterfeit cohabitation after alleged offenses. Witnesses described funeral events, drinking, and suspicions, while Martin J Sullivan denied grave and house conversations. decision reserved.
Jennie B Young, about 32, alleged ill treatment by husband Walter A including a threat to shoot her and repeated fist beats. She claimed his removal of her furniture to another woman’s house and he was away six months. The court granted a decree nisi and ordered child support.
The Citizens Protective Association of Boston and vicinity formed to aid all classes of poor people in the North End. At Civic Service House meeting Moses M. Reinberg was elected president, David M. Small secretary, Isaac Rubinovitz treasurer. Reinherz says a lawyer is hired to fight injustice in court and the group will aid the poor with fuel food and clothing.
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