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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1906
Page
5
Aldermen vote as a unit on key mayoral bills while approving street department reorganizations. The ordinances set salaries for street officials and approve a $150,000 plan for a consumptives hospital with resident and gender-based appointment rules. Debate highlights include civil service implications and preferences for city settlers in hospital admissions.
Governor and Mrs. Guild hosted a grand afternoon reception at Hotel Somerset for U S Army Navy officers Massachusetts Volunteer Militia and war service commanders along with their wives. About 683 guests attended as escorts in uniform and many dignitaries from Forts Banks Warren Revere Andrews Strong and others joined the high society gathering.
Governor Guild backs dismantling the Board of Police with a plan for a governor appointed police commissioner and an three member liquor license excise commission. Two House bills from Representative Webster would implement these changes. Support on Beacon Hill grows as session proceeds.
The metropolitan affairs committee debated who controls the Charles River landings and managing leases. Sen Cummings suggested a conference between parties, while Mayor Fitzgerald proposes extending Beacon Street boulevard into the river area for a new street behind it, with further committee action to follow.
State's Attorney Robert Lawrence announced he would personally begin an investigation tomorrow into the mysterious death of John H. Lord at the home of Dennis Bowen in Shrewsbury. The move follows intense local indignation over Bowen's and others statements and claims that Lord died by violence.
Relatives insist Lord was murdered and condemn Dr H S Martin for death by alcoholism. Williams and Hewitt recount a blood trail from kitchen to Lord’s room and a red handkerchief masking neck marks. Bowen, Sumner Paige, Tom and Dennis Bowen were present. injuries and a crushed skull are described.
Joseph Kitty, 53, an employee of the Charles Town Navy Yard, fell fifteen feet yesterday from a staging and fractured his spine. He was found at the scene and transported for treatment.
In New York on January 27 a sudden congressional move to investigate control of certain railroads by the Pennsylvania system caused upheaval in Wall Street. Large readings poured into the street, allegedly linked to the Lawson pool, as supporters of the System scrambled to respond. Further sensational attacks were anticipated.
The couple led the grand march with Mrs. W. T. A. Fitzgerald. They were followed by W. T. A. Fitzgerald and his sister in law Miss Annie Butler, Representative James F. McDermott and Mrs. McDermott, ex Councilman W. A. H. Crowley and Mrs. Crowley, and Councilman Brickley and Miss Brickley.
About 250 couples gathered in Paul Revere Hall for the Ward 7 Democratic Club annual event. W T A Fitzgerald, Democratic city committee president, presided as His Honor Mayor Fitzgerald attended at the invitation of President Fitzgerald.
Somerville School Board approved a total budget of 291380 for the next year. Finance chair Daniel H. Bradley presented 263500 for salaries and 27880 for contingencies, with 1500 for an assistant superintendent objected to but the budget passed. Resignations of Louise Townsend and Elizabeth Diman were accepted and Georgianna P. Wardwell and Jennie M. Patterson were elected to fill vacancies. Schools to close Wednesday February 21 and reopen March 6.
Wakefield January 29 Superintendent Caffey of the public schools reported to police that his West Chestnut Street home was entered last evening. Goods valued at several hundred dollars were taken. Entry was gained by breaking a window catch on the piazza. Bureau drawers were ransacked. Lost items include jewelry belonging to family, a watch, three rings, stickpins, gold studs, a charm, and other articles.
Headmaster Small of South Boston High faced a unanimous board denial after an athletic committee ruling rendered two pupils, Brown and Mullen, ineligible for the basketball team. Chairman Storrow admonished discipline and urged backing the committee. The meeting also discussed city lighting costs, janitor salaries, and a planned study trip to New York for ideas on a proposed Boston commercial high school.
The State Board of Charity condemns the dismissal of Dr Vincent Y Bowditch as injudicious and regretable and vows a full investigation by the Governor and executive council. It urges a change of management at the Rutland sanatorium and the appointment of a resident tuberculosis specialist.
Chelsea Aldermen accepted a report on Alderman Cornell's order for a 10 room school building on Spencer Avenue. The body noted that two or more architects must submit plans for the project.
In Leominster Park lake the body of Thomas Sawyer, 16, was recovered after he went skating on the ice. Police found the youth in the lake today, ending a search triggered by the incident at Leominster Lake on January 29.
Sufferer Emma White credits Cuticura for curing a severe eczema case after six months and multiple doctors. She describes washing with Cuticura Soap, applying Ointment, and taking Resolvent, noting dramatic skin improvement and wish to spread the remedy. The ad touts external and internal Cuticura products and offers a booklet from Potter Drug Company.
The Rev. Dr. Wiggin and Dr. Funk clash over a spirit contact claimed to be Hodgson. Wiggin asserts the message originated with Hodgson but mixed personalities causing confusion between Hodgson's mother and wife. Funk counters that the wife died peacefully and accuses Wiggin of misreading the case.
Harriet H Parker joins others requesting a pardon for Malcolm M McNeil serving seven to ten years in Charlestown for criminal assault He says he did not grasp court words and followed police instruction to seek mercy for his wife and four children Governor Guild and the council are to hear the petition tomorrow
Newton January 29 a ten percent raise was granted to hundreds of girl employees at the Saxony Woolen Worsted Mills led largely by the influence of Superintendent Tarbox the decision reflecting cooperative labor support and management adjustment in the mill town report.
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