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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1906
Page
2
Father of 14 year old Charles Lynch from 4 Clinton Place Charlestown cites fascination with cheap theatres as the cause of his son's long absence since October. Local authorities continue to search for the missing youth.
The father, Mr. Lynch, said he did all in his power to make home life pleasant but the boy ignored him by frequenting cheap amusement places and keeping late hours. He has been seen in the West Indies several times, and he believes the officers will locate him.
Boston clergymen from multiple churches debated Benjamin Franklin's religion in sermons and talks. Revs Franklin Hamilton and F W Hamilton at First M E Church, Roxbury Universalist, Dudley Street Baptist, Central Congregational Jamaica Plain, and First Congregational Jamaica Plain, plus Edwin D Mead at the Church of the Disciples addressed Franklin's religious outlook.
Weavers at the American Hair Cloth Company of Central Falls are ordered to operate ten looms instead of eight. The workers will seek to have the order rescinded.
The British bark Ednyfed, captained by Robert Evans with 19 crew, reached Gloucester from Trapani after 116 days at sea. Missing near Nantucket due to NW gales, it was sighted 16 miles off Boston Light and towed in by tug Mercury. The voyage, cited as the worst of Evans’s 27 years, left the crew in good health with all rigging intact.
Frederick Lindsay, identified by several Harvard students, was arrested in Read's Hall on a suspected flim flam scheme to steal money. Police say he is innocent of a worthless check charge from F G Allnut. Lindsay denies and awaits arraignment before Judge Almy.
Two fires of suspected incendiary origin occurred yesterday in Cambridge. No arrests have been made. A small Brook Lane house owned by the N. E. Brick Company suffered about $500 damage. A hay cart on the Grand Junction tracks near Broadway was destroyed, likely set by tramps, with about $500 loss.
Minute Men Chapter D A R plans a 7 30 p m banquet at the state suite Hotel Brunswick to honor Mrs Donald McLean president general of the D A R with readings by Mrs Julia Ward Howe and speeches by General Nelson A Miles State Treasurer A B Chapin and other notable figures from across the country including Mrs Everett Holbrook Mrs Laura Wentworth Fowler and General Francis A Appleton among attendees and ushers listed.
The waitresses of Boston led by Mrs. Carlotta Dailey start their season of activity with headquarters at Unity Hall located at 724 Washington street.
Dr Williams Pink Pills advertised as the great blood tonic to boost blood and nerves in winter. Mrs Clara L Wilde of Detroit testifies the pills restored appetite strength and color after six months of feebleness and bed use.
Francis Sweeney, longtime saloon keeper at 247 Broadway, announces reopening January 24 after extensive renovations featuring modern refrigerating and other improvements. A full line of imported and domestic wines and liquors will be offered at moderate prices. An invitation is extended to the public to inspect the changes, with wholesale department to be announced later.
Michael J. Kenney elected secretary treasurer of District Assembly 30 Knights of Labor for the fourth time. Delegates back pensioning city workers. District 19 Machinists Convention at 724 Washington with 80 lodges, Walter Ames installing officers led by President W H Johnson. Many unions report rising demand and wages, with numerous new officers and elections across longshoremen, electricians, teamsters, seamen, roofers and building laborers.
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