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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1904
Page
6
Fragmentary reading notes the Declaration of Independence. It covers self evident truths equality life liberty pursuit of happiness and the right to alter or abolish government. The garbled text mentions consent of the governed and aims to secure safety and prudence against despotism.
The Rev Charles G. Ames at the First Church in Roxbury urged that national independence rests on individual liberty and civic patriotism. He warned of divisions between educated and violent groups and argued unions must aid all workers toward shared prosperity and true interdependence.
A patriotic lyric recalling dawn light over banners and the flag during perilous battles. It extols victory, peace, and a nation upheld by freedom, faith, and a pledge to trust in God.
The six week Boston Painters Union strike ends with 560 painters returning to work at pre strike wages 2.80 per eight hours for painters and 3 per day for decorators. Union seeks 3 a day minimum for painters and 3.40 for decorators and hopes conferences will secure higher pay by September 1.
The Boston Central Labor Union voted to urge its executive council to organize a mass meeting protesting Governor Peabody’s actions and mine owners in Colorado. Thomas W. Dougan led the address on Cripple Creek events and prison abuses were raised by Dr. Galvin. The grievance of newsboys and a report from Allied Printing Trades Council were also discussed.
Boston Rubber Workers Union ordered a strike at another Hanover street factory to start tomorrow morning and set strike headquarters at 112 Salem Street. The action follows prior organizing and signals broader labor pressure in the area led by the union with 174 members voting yes yesterday.
At a special meeting the union voted to accept the employers 25 cents a day wage increase after demanding 50 cents. Other disputed points were settled amicably.
Expressmen's Union 887 elected George M. Gould as delegate to the International Brotherhood Teamsters convention in Cincinnati on August 1. The union endorsed the bakers miners and engineers complaints. Yenmedrivers Union 2% began preparations for its 6006 members to join Labor Day parade, a arrangements committee named. A liberal donation was voted to striking bakers of Boston and Western Mawners.
In Salem on July 3 an unknown Italian stabbed Thomas Hennessey, 30, a bonfire committee member, during preparations for a Look Out bonfire before about 10 000 spectators after allegedly insulting nearby women. The assailant fled.
A three alarm blaze started at the Henderson Bros carriage factory at Boylston and South streets Ward 23 and spread to tenement houses owned by Thomas Killian. Firemen fought hard early this morning as about a dozen women were rescued by Patrolmen Cleveland Bacher Skillings and McCarthy who were overwhelmed by smoke. Total damage estimated at about 25000 dollars.
Watertown police seek Salbatoria De Fillici after a companion, Francisco Egizio, was shot while seated on the riverbank near East Watertown at about 9 o clock. De Fillici reportedly mishandled Egizio's revolver causing a wound to the arm and body. hospital reports indicate the victim may die.
Greater Boston marks a classic Fourth with parades at East Boston Jamaica Pond and Jamaica Plain. Highlights include a 7 am parade reviewed by Governor Bates, 9 am McCall oration, 10:30 am patriotic exercises at Faneuil Hall and a veterans parade, with evening illuminated boat carnival and band concerts across Jamaica Plain and Billings Field.
The notice lists a citywide Fourth of July program with multiple times and venues. Events include band concerts, fireworks, tableaux, athletic games, parades, and playground activities across Boston areas such as Boston Common, Jamaica Pond, Central Hill, Cambridge Field, and Brookline spots. Also mentions Chelsea Highland street playground and other local gatherings with races and dances.
Fire alarm log from 2 a m to 2 10 a m records multiple alarms at 29 Lowell street Frank Dunnar. 248 West Second street Boston Beer Company. 26 Custer street West Roxbury Lawrence Morton. 7 Elmwood street Jamaica Plain. 64 Ballou avenue Dorchester B F Prescott. 187 Walk Hill street West Roxbury Lawrence Norton. hay load Allston square. and a Caryage factory Jamaica Plain. Several alarms were false or needless with minor damages noted in some listings.
Brighton reported a quiet night with no arrests for explosives drunkenness or house fires. Firecracker and torpedo bursts occurred from dusk to midnight then three large bonfires were lit on Dummy Field Allston North Brighton playgrounds and Market Street drawing hundreds to watch until daybreak.
A gang of youths on Market street near Western avenue Brighton tried to hang an effigy of Judge Emmons around 8 30 last evening. They pinned a placard and attempted to fix the dummy to a telegraph pole until driven off by Patrolmen Coakley and McCluskey. The group fled and no one was arrested.
John H. Eyre aged 28, married, did not return to his Union Park home after police report him setting off a large red cracker at 1 a.m. at the Washington and Elm streets corner. An officer arrested him near the scene.
An effigy of Judge Emmons hung from a tele graph pole at the corner of Hanover and Prince streets at midnight. Police struggled to pull it down, but the figure remained visible at daylight.
In Revere very little noise was heard and not an arrest was made up to 2 am. On the boulevard police made one arrest a young man caught discharging a revolver.
A hanged effigy of Judge Emmons appeared last night at the corner of Huntington Avenue and Heath Street in Roxbury. The dummy bore a tag declaring the judge is no good. Officers from Station 19 cut the figure down.
Revere Beach drew about 75,000 visitors yesterday as amusements, restaurants, and booths thrived along the boulevard while cold water limited dips to 1564 compared with 6780 last Sunday. Two youths were arrested for firing revolvers as gospel services drew large crowds. Officials hinted that next Sunday may see closures and permit pauses with a discussion slated Wednesday evening.
Miss Alice Roosevelt will spend the Fourth quietly at Wyndclyffe with no daytime function. In the evening she and her hosts will watch shore fireworks after attending two dinner parties, and she will be entertained by the Washington group in the summer colony during her stay.
Preachers across Boston yesterday focused on patriotism, reflecting on its meaning and outcomes. Rev. Harris G. Hale spoke on The Real Test of Patriotism at Leyden Congregational Church on Beacon Street. Rev. F. W. Hamilton preached The Uses of Liberty at Roxbury Universalist Church.
North End boarding house proprietors prepare their white hall boats for an annual high tide race from Lewis wharf to Apple Island. Boats are tuned up and wagers are set as skippers contend this afternoon.
The Rev. Smyth of St. Hugh's Rosary instructed parishioners to observe the Fourth with quiet reverence. He cited Judge Emmons on proper observance and said the law will be enforced, urging all to keep the eve of the holiday, the Lord's day, quiet and holy. He noted police heads and captains are eager to uphold the law.
From o'clock yesterday morning until 1 o'clock this morning 20 arrests were made for violation of the municipal ordinances regarding the use of explosives. By stations they were: Three 1 four 4 five 4 six 1 ten 4 thirteen 1 and fifteen 5. Early in the evening Patrolman Patrick Cassidy appeared on Cabot street to prevent a bonfire. he arrested James Hart 13 and Dennis Scannell 15 who were about to apply the match. For discharging a revolver on Ruggles street Joseph S Good was taken into custody by Patrolmen Lewis and Riley. Patrolman Burke arrested Albert Staples for firing firecrackers in Adams place.
Three vessels ashore near Chatham likely doomed. Gloucester schooner Patriot grounded on Shovelful Shoal and is a total wreck, with all crew rescued in clothing only. Coasting schooner Viola also doomed, cargo of laths and lumber removed, vessel full of water. Brit ish barkentine Albertine condemned after going ashore on Chatham Bar. crew remains aboard as captain's wife comes ashore.
The Tammany Club of Roxbury hosted a smoke talk celebrating the Curleys in Ward 17 with Alderman Curley presiding. Speakers included Representative Curley and E J Slattery, D H Toomey, and J F Stratton, amid songs and tributes to the Curleys. More than 700 guests attended the evening event.
Fire damaged the center shop of the Boston Brewing Company at 48 West Second Street last night, likely caused by incendiaries or Fourth of July hoodlums, causing about 1 dollar in damage.
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