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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1904
Page
2
Reporters describe the South Station smoking room as a regular lounging area for hoboes and loafers using cheap tickets and meals to live, while law and ownership complicate expulsion. A matron details romantic rendezvous and disappearances of belongings, warning that such scenes disrupt patrons and staff.
Local retailer slashes prices on suits to 6.25 and 9.75 figures and a 614.75 price appears, while suits at 16.25 and trousers marked down to 3.50 and 5.00. The ad emphasizes deep discounts across suit styles and trouser options.
A Chinese group named Kim Sen Tong vows revenge for a Chinatown raid by wiping out Boston's shade trees. The plan targets Greater Boston, with funds and leadership among Chinatown elites cited. Local Chinese canvas is underway as the idea spreads amid hostility to trees.
In New Haven on January 22 Yale defeated Princeton 15 to 10 in a low quality contest. Both teams struggled with passing and throwing, though Princeton showed bursts of effective team rushes at times during the game.
The 98 horsepower Ford-Cooper racing car known as Famous Auto 999 changed owners at the Bartholdi Hotel in New York yesterday afternoon. Tom Coldeper, former bicycle rider, transferred the bill of sale to William H. Pickens as the car remains on display at the Automobile Show in Madison Square Garden.
The Hon. Frank B. Fay, future 8 year old war Mayor of Chelsea, is son of Colonel Francis B. Fay the first Chelsea mayor. Born in Southboro on January 24 1821 he moved with his parents to Chelsea in 1833 and later worked in Fay & Farwell Boston as a clerk then partner in the produce commission business.
Local readers share rising confidence as national Democrats prepare for the presidential race. Leaders including ex-Congressman John F. Fitzgerald and Aldermen James Doyle and Edward Quigley express belief that a united party, strong platform, and proper candidate can win next fall.
Reporters were barred as ten of fifteen Aldermen met to discuss petitioning the Legislature for charter changes. About 40 citizens were asked to leave while voicing sharp criticism of the aldermen’s handling of the 1899 charter amendments and the restoration of powers.
Captain Wescott and 15 officers raided Lenox Club late at night and found no exhibition. He said there was confusion from questions and none of the planned meeting occurred. They arrested Dennis Kerrigan for drunkenness and two suspicious youths outside the club.
The Jan 22 flood wrecks ships at Lorain Black River suspends work at American Ship building plant and damages rail lines and bridges. Across Ohio factories close as Mahoning River and Miami Valley flood. rail traffic crippled. several towns inundated with new river channels and ice jams.
Reported remarks by Mrs E Trask Hill on rising immorality among low income workers prompt responses from Captain Hattie Hopkins of Volunteers of America Youth Home War renton street Mrs A Bixby of the Salvation Army Home for Working Women and Amy Smith superintendent of the YWCA Warrenton street Their comments reflect differing views on wage earners behavior and the role of employers in wages and morality across Massachusetts towns.
Jimmy Gardner of Lowell stopped Kid Griffo of Philadelphia with a left hand to the stomach in the fourth round of a 15 round bout at the Highland Athletic Club in Marlboro.
Williams and Finnegan captured first place with 767 at Murray’s bowling alleys in the annual two men tournament. Finnegan and Clement took second with 764, Rouse and Beatty were third with 745, and Powers and Williams finished fourth with 743.
The Massachusetts women showed a 7 percent drop in tuberculosis cases over 60 years, while men fell 30 percent. Dr. Abbott cited lifestyle and dress, plus better self care, as factors, with Hoffman noting worse living conditions for men in factories and dusty work. New officers were elected for the next year: Wright, Waterman, Adams, Garnett, North, Willen as vice presidents. Wadlin as secretary. Dewey as secretary and Pearmain as treasurer.
Night watchman John Donovan witnessed a masked intruder from a gang of five blow open a safe at the Metropolitan Coal Company's East Boston office. The thief fled after Donovan’s alarm, leaving fresh tracks in snow. Police sweep and patrols are under way as investigators search the area for the suspect. A Koch Inhalation apparatus advertisement follows, touting a Tuberculine cure for consumption and asthma with demonstrations and free consultations offered at offices including 361 Boylston Street Boston.
Brookline and Back Bay society crowded Union Hall last evening for a two and a half hour vaudeville show to benefit Brookline charities. Debutantes and reigning belles appeared while notable women athletes in tennis and golf drew applause for performances by two young ladies who danced and sang.
Last evening in Roughan building Charlestown D H CO R James T. Barrett and staff installed officers of Hamilton Court with William A. Kelley marshal. Officers named include Bernard A. Maraghy C R Timothy F. Leonard V C R John J. Mahoney R S James Crowley T David O Sullivan B C William J McGarry I B S D J Crowley O B S William Porter. Refreshments followed and speeches were made by Barrett Reardon OBrien Cochran Fitzpatrick and others. Elizabeth M. Haggerty assisted in placing officers of St Gertrude Court with over 300 attendees in Cotton Hall Charlestown. Officers listed include Elizabeth Daisey C R Annie Callahan V C R Katherine T. Silver treasurer Catherine Ahearn senior conductor Annie McKittrick junior conductor Annie Tyrell Inside sentinel Elizabeth Calhoun outside sentinel Loretta Golding. Retiring chief ranger received a basket of flowers.
The Catholic Literary Union hosted its ninth annual ball in Roughan Hall Charlestown last night with guests including Congressman John A Kelcher Captain Daniel Sturley Harvard football star John B Dore and Dr Thomas F OConnor among others. The grand march was led by James P Maloney and Mrs Maloney with over 70 couples attending. Jeremiah F McCarthy chaired the arrangements committee and helped ensure the event’s success.
A wild pan fleccy claim promises a guaranteed cure within six to fourteen days. The ad asserts a fast remedy but lacks verifiable medical proof and targets readers with a sensational guarantee.
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