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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1910
Page
4
Mrs Howard Chandler Christy returns to New York from Zanesville Ohio and speaks bitterly in reply to witnesses for her artist husband in the trial of her suit for possession of her child Natalie.
The wife denounces her husband as the cause of a plotted harm to her, says she will seek divorce after Ohio court decisions on child custody, and voices disillusionment with mankind and alcohol. She refrains from reconciliation and notes her sister-in-law Mrs. William C. Thompson accompanies her.
Alderman Marshall F. Blanchard of Cambridge announces his run for the non partisan nomination for mayor joining Charles H. Lake and Representative Julius Meyers in the contest.
Representative Holman of Attleboro introduced a bill to protect Massachusetts women from husbands who marry outside the state. With far more women than men, the proposal is seen as pressuring Massachusetts men to wed Massachusetts brides.
The bill requires five days after license issue before any marriage if either party travels out of state to wed. Holman says it avoids a Gretna Green in Massachusetts. Separately, Robert Luce drafts a new State Board of Labor to replace the Board of Conciliation and Arbitration with unlawful strikes or lockouts until board findings, penalties for violations, and a Canadian model cited.
The Hon. Joseph Walker spoke last night before the Review Club in Chelsea, delivering an address to its members.
In Boston a Canadian Club gathering urged strong reciprocity linking the United States and Canada with an Anglo Saxon alliance. Prominent attendees from Scottish Irish and British charities debated industrial and political expansion while advocating closer U.S. Canadian ties and even a potential union in time.
Wakefield reports no new smallpox cases after a city canvass by two doctors. Patients at the pest house recover quickly and numbers decline daily, prompting officials to ease precaution restrictions. Reopening of schools theatres and amusements is targeted for January 30. Fumigation of several factories planned for tomorrow and Sunday.
The Cambridge Y W C A Campaign reports last night’s collections totaling 1934.50, bringing the grand total to 55516. Yesterday contributions include 500 from a Friend 100 from Mrs CC S Gove 100 from Mrs C H Bonney 100 from the Cantabrigia Club 200 from Mr and Mrs K M Hastings 100 from Coleman Brothers and 734 in other pledges.
A fire in the top floor of a two and a half story wooden house at 1424 Cambridge Street Cambridge caused 2500 dollars in damage before firemen arrived. The blaze started under the roof timbers and the residence was occupied by Dr. P J Finnigan.
A newspaper item reports efforts to rescue intoxicated individuals through discreet intervention at home, noting cost free methods and the involvement of concerned bystanders to prevent harm. The piece underscores community responsibility in handling intoxication without public distress.
The Very Rev Father Thomas Dowling and Rev Father Luke Sheehan arrived in Boston en route to Baker City Oregon to promote the Franciscan order and Irish national aspirations. Dowling said Ireland could gain a parliament in College Green if the Irish party holds power. They attended a Hibernian Total Abstinence Society dance and spoke on temperance. The pair plan calls on Monsignor Denis O Callaghan and visit Harvard College and Boston College, with guests including James T. Barrett, John Higgins, and John Ahearn of Cambridge.
No railroad strike actions or conferences occurred with Boston & Maine and Boston & Albany officials yesterday. Demands for 10 percent wage hikes and 10 percent shorter hours are not pressed for now, while adjustment committees held informal talks at Quincy House and United States Hotel.
Three men, two in uniform and one in civilian dress, walked up Washington Street toward Cornhill. The civilian exclaimed he needed a suit of clothes that night. A military command redirected them to Wolf’s Clothier, the place they wanted.
Daniel Desmond, 25, of 59 Chambers Street, died at Relief Hospital after being attacked by four men who ambushed him in a room at 5 Ransome Court, West End. Police at Station 3 detain four men on suspicion of murder.
Bartender Desmond employed by Rooney Company was waylaid by Ida Musa Nellie Daley Pasquale Cirrello Raphaele Conti and Achille Musa at a flat on Ransome court. He fought back and was stabbed and beaten, later taken to Relief Hospital.
Somerville High School defeated Malden High in a debate at High School Hall with Mayor George H. Fall presiding. The issue was direct election of United States Senators. Somerville members Edward H. Cole Ruth I Bowler Hyman Lipsshires Jacob Golden argued for the affirmative. Malden's Amos E. Carle Walter B. Clark and Roy F. Robinson spoke against.
Riga court martial condemns to death Jan Pouren on charges of murdering Dr. Katterfeld in Kurland province. Believed to be a revolutionary arrested in New York in 1908 for extradition to Russia. He resisted transfer and is now in New York working as an electrician.
Washington January 21 The condition of General W F Draper former ambassador to Italy and now ill in Washington remains very critical as officials report his health status.
Adherents of Speaker Cannon dominated the Republican congressional committee meeting in Washington. Officers named for the coming campaign include McKinley of Illinois as chairman Tawney of Minnesota as vice chairman Loudenslager of New Jersey as secretary Dawes of Chicago as treasurer Casson as assistant secretary Eversman as assistant treasurer Browning as auditor and Curtis as literary director.
Mrs. Piper and Radcliffe students hosted a Cambridge meeting to support New York shirtwaist workers. Miss Schneiderman spoke on factory brutality and why wages demand a strike. A 14-year-old speaker pledged funds and 1000 shirts. contributions surpassed 1000 dollars sent to the Women’s Trades Union League for the strikers.
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