21 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
1
The Police Board prepares to address a controversial reform topic while an Economic Club speaker warns against overloading the public with too much reform. Continued on page 2-fourth column.
Miss Emma Wellman and Councilman Fred A. Ewell quietly wed at Berkeley Temple yesterday afternoon and left for New York. Wellman, a Boston born singer educated at the New England Conservatory, will honeymoon nearby before returning to Boston. Ewell, Ward 12 councilman, is one of the city’s youngest and most admired politicians known for a brilliant career.
In Swampscott today about 200 men and boys searched the woods for a colored man who assaulted Mrs. Caroline Johnson of Belmont Avenue last evening. Residents voiced lynch sentiment if captured, while Mrs. Johnson, bandaged and recovering, described severe injuries including a blackened eye and a broken nose.
The Police Board chairman Emmons declares no objectionable place shall be left open in Boston. The Hon. Linn Bruce critiques reform for overbearing enforcement and urges intelligence and discretion in applying city ordinances. Continued on Page 2.
Burglars entered the home of Fred H. McCausland at 28 Brooks Street in Brookline last evening between 8 and 9 o clock while the family was away. They took cut glass and jewelry valued at about 150 dollars including a lady's gold watch and chain, three gold jeweled stickpins, and other glass pieces.
Winfield Scott Pote, foreman at the Fore River works, was shot yesterday while working aboard the Rhode Island area. James Riley was detained on threat charges. the wound, from a flying steel fragment, led to hours of uncertain diagnosis and an impending X-ray exam.
William R. Luxton a Salem blacksmith was attacked by two men from an alley on Crombie street while returning home. They robbed him of 90 dollars and knocked him unconscious with a heavy weapon before fleeing. Police believe local assailants were drawn by Luxton display of money earlier in a saloon.
Edward Kennedy twenty, of no fixed address, was arrested by Brookline police after 9 o clock for larceny of a silk umbrella from St. Pauls Church in Brookline. He will be arraigned.
Miss Margaret Mitchell, a stenographer, identified Samuel Wolinski as a thief after her purse vanished aboard an outward bound car at Forest Hills. Police were summoned by the conductor and officers Bisbee and Cleveland of Division 13. Wolinski initially denied the theft but later confessed.
The Chelsea school committee and Mayor Willard resolved the belated December salaries after a lengthy discussion last night. An amicable settlement ensures teachers will be paid for the missed month.
In Seoul on January 20, the Emperor orders 700 revolvers and clubs handed to pedlers, a dangerous element and secret police feared by Americans as many depart Seoul. In St Petersburgh on January 20, Russian talks with Japan show no firm decision yet, with a likely delay in Russia's reply.
Mrs. Friend of 8 St. Mark's Place New York, aged 50, declares Father John’s Medicine cured her cough after three nights. The ad touts it as not a patent medicine and claims prevention of pneumonia with a money back guarantee if it fails.
A five story brick Albany building at 95 107 Albany Street burned for over two hours with water running in torrents on Albany Street. Firemen fought three alarms as stock and leather goods fed the flames and residents fled. Greek residents watched in alarm as authorities tried to contain the blaze.
Mrs. William J. Sherborn was robbed by two boys on Brookline Street in Lynn. One thief wore a white handkerchief over his face and grabbed a bag containing $8 before escaping. a pursuing officer was notified shortly after.
Forecast calls for snow or rain on Thursday with a likely mix on Friday. Warmer temperatures expected Thursday followed by fresh westerly winds across the Boston area.
Thursday brings clearing weather and cooler afternoon and night. Friday stays fair and colder. The next storm is due between Saturday noon and Sunday noon. Charles E Lessor.
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