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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1903
Page
7
In Judge Wentworth s court a young woman named Mary Philbrick from Concord New Hampshire was arrested for drunkenness. She hid a hair comb under her stocking and a prisoner s veil was later found missing. She was sentenced to six months on the island.
Mrs T J Egan hosted a 60 guest whist party in her Hotel Gladstone suite in honor of Mrs Alexander MacDonald and Miss Chisholm of England who are staying at Hotel Somerset. Prizes included a Venetian tray and a Doulton plate.
A congressional probe into coal operators reveals collusion between trust and independent miners, with Boston dealers accused of padding prices. Witnesses describe shipments divided between road and independent coal, rail freight pressures, and profits of up to 12 dollars a ton for Boston retailers.
In a heated exchange Mr Batchelder and Mr Mitchell discuss who bears responsibility for obstructing mining. Batchelder asserts Mitchell is responsible while accepting no other party as solely at fault. The dialogue centers on accountability amid mining access disputes.
The two coal investigating panels, congressional and State, dined together at Young's Hotel with State legislators hosting. Absent were Greene Minor and Davis. Senator Apsey presided with Littlefield on his left and McDermott on his right. Attendees included Gore Cunningham Phinney Rustyp Schofield Freeman Bearse Drinkwater Skerrett and Grosvenor. Skerrett invited Littlefield to visit the House, contingent on time after the Chamber of Commerce hearing adjourns.
Police face a perplexing case as nitric acid damages garments on the city streets. Reports state that in several incidents the clothing of victims was ruined and tests confirmed the presence of nitric acid. Investigation continues as authorities seek suspects and motive.
Thieves broke into the house of William B. Jewell at 69 Belvidere Street Back Bay yesterday and carried off several suits and three overcoats.
In Boston a Municipal Civil Court trial heard Anne McDermott charge Dr Samuel J Mixter of malpractice at Massachusetts General Hospital after an allegedly nonconsented abdominal operation on Aug 1 1899. She says bandages hid two abdominal cuts and lasting injuries. the doctor admits performing operations but recalls few details and the judge reserved ruling.
The Post revisits poverty cases in Hale street from the prior report. Some families already received aid from charities, others later did. Language gaps caused misunderstandings with elderly residents. Mrs Harris Peskin and Mrs Cushnov deny needing help and claim not to have taken in washing. Isaac Olinsky’s relatives say they have long cared for him, clearing any destitution concerns.
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