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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1904
Page
2
Dr. George W. Galvin says he is about to present sensational evidence of cruel treatment at the State prison. He describes abuses at Charlestown as far worse than any he has yet told, from officials who refuse to be named. He expects definite proof today that will compel authorities to act immediately.
Frank J T Johnson a 19 year old survivor from Gothenburg Sweden sails to Boston to meet his sister Mrs Edmunds of 36 Hyde Park Avenue Roslindale. The ill fated steamer Norge survivor arrives in the city seeking reunion and safety after the disaster.
Mrs Edmunds told a Post reporter that a Boston agent for the Scandinavian American line informed her brother Frank, an apprentice tinsmith, is safe. He left home June 20 aboard the Norge for New York and is said to have landed at Grimsby. he has not yet sailed to Boston.
Mary Levine, wife of alleged house proprietor, escaped pursuit by climbing roofs at 17 Lyman Street in night attire. She fell 15 feet from a skylight, sustaining severe cuts and a broken ankle. Police found Thomas Levine, John McDonald, and Rose Jacobs in the home. Levine couple charged with conducting a disorderly house.
The national executive board of the Firemen's Union settled the Boston strike against Merchants and Miners' Line. A non-union crew will operate to the home port before a union crew takes over. West End barber shops vote to join the North End Barbers' Association to push earlier openings. Boston Central Labor Union names committees to canvass unions for the bakers' label. State A F of L secretary Driscoll urges unions to heed California wage pressure narratives. Hoisting and Portable Engineers' Union contributes $20 to Colorado miners.
Pearl Gant of 262 Columbus avenue, who runs a massage parlor at that address, was arrested last night by officers of the local police department following sign installations observed at the premises.
Patrolman Harry P. Burns of Station 3 refused a $5 weekly gift, cigars, and friendship from Bessie Cerello amid the West End case. In court, Burns testified he would not tolerate corruption and aided a raid based on his warning of immoral houses. He has served seven years in the West End and lives at 74 Auckland Street, Dorchester.
Within weeks the United Fruit Company will implement weight based banana sales across its distribution in the country. The system is already in operation in New Orleans, the southern division, and has yielded more satisfactory results.
Frederick Hatfield of 48 Carver Street was arrested after midnight when a suitcase filled with light lingerie was found. The items belonged to Elizabeth W. Jones of 232 Harrison Avenue, who reported the theft of her suitcase.
Roxbury residents protest the Norfolk Avenue site for the new primary school in the Hugh O'Brien district as questions arise about soil conditions and piling depth. Citizens plan a mass meeting and court appeal while the Schoolhouse Commission pushes ahead despite local opposition.
Fortnightly Day honored the Floating Hospital visit to Pemberton yesterday by the Fortnightly Club to cheer hospital patients. Thimble Club of Roxbury hosts today as Thimble Club Day. Club members listed include Alice P Bates and Ella F Cummings among others, with junior auxiliary girls also attending.
The special commission appointed to abolish the grade crossings of Waltham will meet at City Hall tomorrow morning for a second time. They will view the 13 grade crossings, accompanied by Mayor Harvey, City Engineer Brewer, and the special aldermanic committee on grade crossings.
Disaster narrowly averted when the steamer Grand Republic scraped the Dreamland in fog off Seagate. The paddlewheel tore off and both boats lurched, causing a passenger panic with many women and children aboard. Grand Republic unharmed. Christian Workers Convention at Old Orchard July 21 to Aug 8, 1904. Round trip tickets at reduced rates on Boston and Maine routes.
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