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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1904
Page
4
Strike continues as packers and union officials clash over arbitration scope. Packers insist arbitration cover all grievances without limitations, while unions prepare further replies as Donnelly plans mass rally in St Louis after possible talks.
Packers respond toDonelly proposal by demanding arbitration for all grievances and rapid reemployments. They seek retention of current strikers, priority for strikers in hiring, and wages tied to the pre strike schedule, with unskilled labor paid 181-2 to 171-2 cents pending arbiter decision.
Somerville Chief Parkhurst declares police force deteriorated, triggering an anticipated aldermanic probe into department conduct. The note also repeats a push to discharge Patrolman Johnston for neglect and insubordination, while Johnston remains on duty amid bribery rumors. Local business leaders call for investigation and possible reorganization to raise standards.
Aaron Timbers Jonas Sims and William Austin three men who confessed to assaulting Mrs Elsie Biddle of Burlington were today sentenced to 19 years each in the State prison at Trenton after a record breaking trial The trio arrived in Mt Holly at 115 pm pleads guilty and were sentenced shortly after by Judge Gaskill on their way to begin long sentences
A daylight burglary at 483 Washington Street Dorchester involved forced entry to Suite 2, with about 400 in jewelry taken including a gold breast pin, pearl earrings, a gold bracelet, a wedding ring, pearl pins, a box of trinkets, and a gold medal inscribed to Emma J. Hunter. Two rough-looking men were seen nearby as detectives from Field's Corner search for suspects aided by Chief Watts' plainclothes officers.
A dramatic pursuit unfolds as a fort squad on foot cavalry and rowboats chase three deserters R A Capelle F T Allen and D A Powers across Lake Champlain near Milton two miles from the fort. Sentry Lee Brown is missing feared harmed and Lt Forsyth led the pursuit.
Paris and London critics hail Sarah Bernhardt for renewed youth in Sardou's La Sorciere. London reviews praise the actress's apparent juvenil vitality and even a claimed full throat exposure. An illustration from the London King accompanies the piece. A separate telephoned report notes three prisoners found in a Lake Champlain rowboat near Milton with a missing sentry and a rifle. Colonel Rogers sends cavalry to pursue.
The Isle of Spice at the Globe Theatre drew unprecedented demand for free tickets offered by The Sunday Post. The entire house sold out, leaving no seats available despite efforts to accommodate readers. Apologies were issued in advance for the unavoidable shortage.
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