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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
4
Washington notes state the group refuses clemency and will not seek pardons. They emphasize liberty and sacrifice by laborers and supporters, arguing pardon would nullify their trial and require renewed effort to restore rights and liberties.
In a bold memorandum signed by Samuel Gompers James Mitchell and William Morrison they condemn Judge Wright for sentencing them to contempt and defend free speech and a free press. They acknowledge possible further contempt but urge disobedience to tyranny as a defense of liberty and the people they represent.
John M. Glover son of Daniel M. Glover a Salem shoe manufacturer and Miss Helen Lindsay daughter of Marblehead’s oldest family wed secretly two years ago. The couple’s belated honeymoon sparked gossip as Glover’s devotion appeared to shift to another Salem girl who once worked in the Glover factory. The announcement stirred commotion at Miss Lindsay’s father’s home when Glover came to claim his bride.
After six hours the jury could not reach a verdict in the David H. Shellard murder case. Shellard, a former Brooklyn policeman, had admitted being with Barbara Reig when she was killed last July in Irving Square Park shelter house. He was recommitted to jail pending a possible new trial.
Herbert Tuscan Guy, two, who figured in a prior abduction, is brought back to Brockton by his father Walter Guy from Burlington Vermont where he and his wife Cora Jackson Guy were found. Police arrest Mrs Guy on assault charges. custody action set for January 28 in Probate Court.
The Finance Commission has not reached agreement on a new city charter. It is understood any charter bill sent to the Legislature without unanimous consent would be impractical.
Boston lawmakers debate a revised charter proposing to move inauguration day to February, elect a city clerk for a three year term, replace the street board with a nine member alderman council, and abolish primaries and party designations. The Finance Commission seeks unity before Feb. 1 and a new city government to take effect Feb. 1 next year.
A blaze at Middleboro Four Corners leveled the Middleboro News plant and Sheehan's bakery. Loss is estimated at 10000 dollars. No injuries reported.
Johannesburg Jan 21 a fierce riot at the Village Deep Mine left six Chinese laborers dead and many injured requiring hospital care. The Chinese workers have been restive for some time amid tensions at the mine.
Chinatown greets the Chinese New Year with a repeated greeting "Gung He Far Toy" as residents start dating letters from 2460 in honor of Confucius era. The festival unfolds as a continuous performance over a week.
In the pre dawn hours after midnight the Chinatown celebration erupted with cymbals drums and oriental tunes. Celestials wore festive attire as worship and feasting filled streets and shops. At On Leong Tong Society HQ 65 Harrison Avenue visitors were greeted while Hep Sing Tong hosted similar revels and Bing at the Oriental restaurant handed out cigars.
The Vincent Club of Cambridge hosts its annual social and dance at Institute Hall East Cambridge tonight. A formal event with flowers and flags, the march at 9 forming amid guests including Mayor Wardwell. Officers are Lou K E Sullivan president and Etta Collins vice president with a full roster of club members.
Washington January 21 The understanding is Roosevelt will end his term with a forcible rebuke to Congress in a special message scheduled for March 3. He plans to lay out his views without room for reply or retaliation.
Congress debates who should approve spending on public buildings and grounds arguing the Senate still controls appropriations. Senator Scott argues the Senate will not heed a President order and questions shifting building authority to a new council.
A distinguished Hebrew reached Boston yesterday for several days and will preach in synagogues. Rev Salo H Goldstein of Vienna Ober Canton visits after touring the West and Northwest. He is guest of Rev M Halpern at the Blue Hill Avenue Synagogue Roxbury during his stay.
In June 1908 New York witnesses a dining room stage of public faith as L T Cooper promotes his stomach health remedy. Crowds pack Broadway and Ninth Street while druggists stock Cooper s New Discovery and a UK London launch is planned after a two month休 rest. George J Scott of West Nineteenth Street praises the medicine and claims dramatic relief from rheumatism after a month. Cooper says the product stimulates gastric juices and regulates digestion, urging readers to request a booklet from The Cooper Medicine Co Dayton Ohio.
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