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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
2
Public attention rises as drunkenness arrests surge after Judge Emmons became police board chair. Central Court reports a 150 percent rise from June 1 to July 14 versus last year, with more arrestees discharged and fines nearly doubling, though much paid in prison service.
Records show arrests rose slightly under Judge Emmons order while fines rose in aggregate by 152 dollars. Six more releases but seven years one month less in sentence time than last year. fifteen more sentenced to the House of Correction. From June 2, 1903, to date 24 arrests and 47 fines totaling 424.8. 8 sentences totaling 12 years 10 months. 123 releases or suspensions. Last year 243 arrests, 56 fines totaling 272.70. 19 years months in sentences. 117 releases or suspensions.
Between June 2 and July 13 the Chelsea police reported 174 drunken arrests, up from 143 in the same period last year, a rise of 31. Fines paid in relation to these arrests are not specified in the provided text.
Arrest counts and penalties dated across stations 9 10 1192 13 compare current totals with last year. Station 9 shows 117 arrests 39 months 875 dollars in fines versus 117 45 390 prior year. Station 10 lists 171 arrests 65 months 58 dollars in fines. previous year 120 arrests 365 fines. Station 1192 reports given figures 39 in fines 16 months. 1902 86 arrests 300 fines 15 months. Station 13 reports 70 arrests 250 dollars fines no sentences. last year 61 arrests 220 dollars fines and six months.
Between June 2 and July 138 1902 arrests for drunkenness are listed with aggregate fines totaling $200 and four months total sentence. One individual is sent to State farm for an indefinite period and another 26 year old faced three State farm sentences for an indefinite period.
Since Judge Emmons's decision took effect on June 2 arrests for drunkenness in Charles Town have climbed to 265 through last Saturday, up from 150 in the same period last year. Of 265, 289 were fined 14 imprisoned and 12 probated or released, while last year 136 paid fines nine were released and five were sentenced.
At a National Liberal Club dinner in London Bourke Cockran denounced Colonial Secretary Chamberlain fiscal proposals. The club committee faced protests from many members over inviting him.
A mass of workers in Clinton faced a tense standoff as police prepared for possible violence. Strikers and contractors argued over dam work with a delayed shift and a contingent of Italian laborers arriving from New York, while a small number of workers remained on site under armed guard.
Herbert W. Gleason, illustrator of the new Thoreau edition, repeats his illustrated talk in Boston for educators at Huntington Hall Institute of Technology this afternoon at 3. The Emerson Memorial School event follows his Concord lecture last month.
July 15 Clinton reports a severe railroad crash after air brakes failed on the Boston express. Fitchburg express arriving from the west collided at the union station, derailing Central Massachusetts engine and injuring conductor Jack Spring and passenger Miss Effie Dillon, 25 of Fitchburg. About 26 passengers were in the rear car and suffered cuts from flying glass.
Judge Swan of the United States Circuit Court ordered the sale of the Michigan Telephone Company plant to satisfy a mortgage held by Old Colony Trust Company of Boston. A bondholders syndicate will bid the property, with arrangements to cover a $600,000 claim held by Central Trust Company as trustee of Detroit Telephone Company bonds. No sale date was set.
George S. Davis the shortstop was served with a temporary injunction at Brighton Beach restraining him from playing for any club other than the Chicago Americans until Oct 1. The writ granted by United States Circuit Judge Thomas cites a written contract with Chicago for 1902-3. Davis left New York July 2 and did not play in the July 4 games.
Caldwell of this city defeats Nat Butler of Boston in a 15 mile motor paced event at the Coliseum track with a time of 20 minutes 18 and 2 5 seconds. Butler led early before a tire puncture and Caldwell dominated the remainder. O'Brien wins a pursuit unpaced race with Connors, Lawson, and Ekhardt. time 11 minutes 3 25 seconds and a 2:08 second mile.
A Milwaukee pitch by John A. Smith offers free Gloria Tonic boxes and an illustrated book on rheumatism cure. It claims long standing rheumatism and severe deformities are healed, with testimonials from the United States Canada and Great Britain and cures even after many physicians failed.
Prominent Roxbury residents in the Bachelor Club defend bachelorhood amid tax jokes and social critique. Members mock marriage costs, note wars favor single men, and joke about teachers and presidents stirring bachelors to marry.
The Vatican reports Pope Leo XIII’s condition as practically unchanged with slight chest unease but no loss of hope. Lourdes water is consumed, doctors work round the clock, and 26 000 inquiries flood the Vatican at an estimated cost of 36000 dollars. Cardinal Rampolla signs responses as priests assist Papal officials.
The Rev Dr James Boyd Brady delivered a illustrated lecture on Pope Leo the great head of the church visible The speaker praised Leo for statesmanship restraint toward US Roman Catholicism and love of the Bible and America He expressed hope that popery may become as charitable as Protestantism.
John F Sullivan chairman of Ward 2 Democratic committee wed Mary Elizabeth Ames at 9 yesterday morning. Rev Gerald Fagin officiated at the Church of the Assumption. Miss Agnes G Ames was bridesmaid and Arthur Sullivan was best man.
The eighth annual open field meet of St Augustine's parish will be at Locust Street grounds South Boston on Saturday Aug 1. The program includes scratch events 100 yard dash 120 yard hurdles 440 yard run one mile two mile run 100 yard dash for novices 80 yard run for novices team race running high jump running broad jump and handicap events 110 yard dash and 600 yard run. Other team races may be arranged upon application.
Spontaneous combustion in the coal pocket of the Quincy market cold storage plant at 11 30 last night started a fire. An alarm came from Box 789. The blaze caused about $150 in damage.
Two readers weigh in on a proposed bachelor tax. A daily reader argues against taxing men and praises their kindness, while an old maid endorses forcing bachelors into matrimony to boost women’s happiness and freedom.
Martin Norton led four coworkers in a clash with 65 laborers on Codman Street yesterday morning. Pasqual Constantine was cut on the forehead and taken to City Hospital. Norton fled as 20 patrolmen arrived. fighting broke out amid long running labor tensions.
Desperate fighting between officers and Kellogg Switchboard strikers occurred as the company tried to ship freight to railroad depots. Police fired revolvers in one clash but caused no injuries. a later fight saw several strikers laid out without revolver use.
First Corps Cadets in Hingham Massachusetts take part in a mock battle during a hike from Crow Point. Major Talbot leads the march as rain-soaked troops bivouac on a wet field with minimal shelter and plan more field tactics tomorrow.
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt attended a boat race on Oyster Bay with four three man crews from the naval yacht Sylph. The President offered a 35 prize to the winning crew and 25 to the runner up, presenting prizes aboard the Sylph before dinner at Sagamore Hill.
The Building Trades Council and Central Labor Union held a meeting to review progress on a Labor Day celebration in Boston. The city budget allocates $400 to the Central Labor Union, $400 to Building Trades Council organizations, and $400 to Knights of Labor assemblies. A final parade route decision is due August 5, with two routes proposed, one four miles and a shorter option.
John G. Sheehan was elected president of Cambridge local 3 of the Amalgamated Rubber Workers Union. Officers include Wil liam Geaney as vice president recording secretary Henry Kolbe financial secretary Walter Dougherty treasurer Florence Sullivan guide M Lavender guard Mary Foley. Delegates to Cambridge Central Labor Union are Thomas J Edwards William Geaney John G Sheehan Henry Kolbe Patrick Coakley. Delegates to Boston Central Labor Union include Mary MacGreaty Mary Foley Mary O'Brien Florence Sullivan George Collins Thomas Edwards John G Sheehan William Geaney Henry Kolbe. Installation by President Thomas J Edwards at G A R Hall Cambridge Central Square Friday night July 24.
Plasterers' Union 10 elected B Kilduff sergeant-at-arms J Cree land conductor and John Hansford auditor. Electrical Workers' Union 103 to hold a special meeting at Dexter Hall Wells Memorial next Wednesday to elect two delegates for the Salt Lake City convention. Boston Bartenders' Association donated $25 to Holyoke papermakers strike. Chelsea machinists hold open mass meeting Tuesday night under Chelsea Machinists Lodge 606.
Mrs. Corbett, wife of Jim Corbett, says her husband will KO Jeffries in 18 rounds to regain the world championship. She cites dreams predicting an 18th round victory with Corbett unscathed, though a ninth round scare once troubled her.
In Providence on July 15 Joe Nelson overtook Walthour in the Colosseum event after Walthour quit in the 17th mile as Nelson led by about 11 laps. The 20 mile time was slow and Hurley won the mile handicap but crashed in the final lap of the 10 mile open. Three riders fell, none seriously hurt.
New York July 15 A fair day and 15 knot breeze saw Shamrock III and the older Shamrock II sail for a 30 mile trial off Sandy Hook. Shamrock III led the chase to Scotland lightship and back eight miles, beating the old boat by about a minute and a half before a masthead runner lock on Shamrock III gave way. A new block will replace the damage.
The New York Yacht Club fleet gathers at Glen Cove for the annual cruise opening. The first sail is from Glen Cove to Morris Cove, with a Saturday run to New London joining the Eastern Yacht Club fleet.
Frank Greer the Boston sculler began his season training for the national regatta at Lake Quinsigamond under James A. Ten Eyck with Ned Ten Eyck and Demouelle. He rowed easy on the regatta course to acclimate and build form for a Boston championship run.
Nat Butler Basil De Gui chard and Joe Nelson prepare for a 15 mile race at Charlies River Park tonight. Butler trains hard at Cam bridge man’s machine with Billy Saunders aiding. Nelson and De Gui chard urge victory as De Gui chard trains and Nelson travels from Providence for a special match race against Walthour.
Teams from the Commonwealth Country Club and the Allston Golf Club met on neutral turf at Albemarle Golf Club in Newtonville to break a tie. The Allston side emerged victorious 12 to 8 yesterday afternoon.
A Boston family credits the Koch Lung Cure Treatment in Boston for curing their ten year old daughter of consumption after two months of therapy at 361 Boylston Street. The testimonial, from Mrs Frances M Hell of Allston, Massachusetts, claims hereditary illness and notes dramatic recovery and renewed health.
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