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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1904
Page
7
Hull's straw poll shows Judge Parker leading with 94 of 250 voters favoring him. The Post tallies 20 McKinley to Parker switches, 22 noncommittals, and 15 voting for Roosevelt or Bryan alternatives, reflecting long running Democratic drift since 1852.
Massachusetts Republican Louis A. Cook, Norfolk county clerk of courts and congressional hopeful in the 12th district, openly criticizes Senator Lodge at the Norfolk Club Squanum dinner. A veteran and popular figure, Cook’s rebuke sparks questions about the impact on his campaign and party unity.
The Boston Structural Building Trades Alliance warned of wider action over the hoisting engineers strike at the Fal mouth Street Christian Scientist Church unless a settlement is reached. The board urged E Noyes Whitcomb, the contractor, to mediate. The alliance reaffirmed leadership and noted open shop efforts in local construction.
The Stonemasons' Union 84 of Cambridge voted unanimously to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. President Frank H. McCarthy will receive the Fruit and Produce Handlers' Union into the AFL in Lincoln Hall Charlestown tomorrow afternoon. Newton Coal Teamsters' Union 828 will hold a wage scale meeting at Hibernian Hall Newton Corner tomorrow afternoon. Bricklayers' Union 8 will vote on AFL affiliation Monday night in Caledonian Hall 45 Eliot Street.
The family of Dr A H Peabody head of Worcester City Hospital now jailed in Charlestown petitions the Governor's council for pardon supported by Mayor Walter Blodgett and 500 Worcester citizens. They cite extenuating circumstances and show he has served three of five years for embezzling 15000 dollars. His release could relieve state maintenance and support his wife and child.
Leonard B. Chandler says Somerville led a three year campaign against brown tail moths with 1902 to 1904 appropriations totaling over 22,000 dollars. He notes continuous inspections, nest removal, and a now moth free city as proof against critics and invites inspection.
Thousands gathered at Wolf's Clothier corner in Salem for the fifth summer concert by the Salem Cadet Band. The crowd roared for a varied programme with notable solos by Mr Keyes. The next concert is set for Friday July 22 by the First Corps Cadet Band of Boston.
Judge Emmons replies to the Newsboys Protective Union thanking the Board of Police for a note of thanks. The message names Maurice H. Zaremsky of Boston and states the board acknowledges the communication dated July 13 with gratitude for the courtesy shown to newsboys arrested earlier for lacking badges.
Nantasket Beach season features band concerts twice daily and numerous attractions. Steamers depart Rowe's Wharf hourly for Nantasket and return on an hourly cycle, with the final Nantasket boat at 9 10 p m after the evening concert. The midsummer harbor sail offers relief from the heat and humidity.
A brief note invites an enjoyable afternoon excursion to Bass Point in Nahant signaling a pleasant local outing. The message emphasizes leisure and suggests a relaxed, pleasant trip without indicating any difficulties or plans.
A historical debate sparked by a New York judge's remark that jury verdicts can be influenced by a woman's wit and beauty. The piece recounts ancient and modern court cases where female allure reportedly affected juries, noting skepticism among Bay State legal figures and citing examples from classical Athens to contemporary trials.
In South Framingham on July 15 authorities deny G H Brigham died by own action. A hat and a letter linked to a Mrs C H Frost raise doubt, with handwriting matching Brigham. Police suspect the ruse to stir his wife’s sympathy after her July 4 departure over alleged cruelty.
In the West End robbery report it is stated that Lillian McFarlane the woman robbed was not a matron at the Massachusetts Home for Intemperate Women but only an employee there.
A reader asks who holds household money in marriage. MAX HENRY NEWMAN argues the man leads as financier while the wife saves for surplus. A younger couple shares harmony with weekly pay turned over to the wife, pin money allowed, and both partners managing bills.
Richard B. Delaney of 2 Doolin Place South Boston was found unconscious on a sidewalk and arrested for drunkenness by Station 6 officers. His scalp and head were cut open in six places.
Henry Bates, cousin of Edward Miles Abbott, denies an assignment of the Abbott Real Estate Agency after Abbott, 26, dies by self destruction amid business troubles over two Beacon Street hotel ventures in Brookline. Bates cites despondency over failing ventures. police found a chloroform bottle near the body. Abbott founded the firm with his father, held most shares in a $50,000 corporation. funeral set for noon at his residence with burial in Shrewsbury.
July 15 report from Tatcheriao says Japanese losses at Port Arthur on July 10 reached 25 000 killed or wounded while Russian losses were about 5500. The Japanese retired the Russians occupied the position and a larger battle was expected at the eastern fence. A Japanese spy captured, posing as a Chinese, claimed Korean birth and twelve years in Japan.
President Fitzgerald of the Democratic city committee conferred with the Police Board on supplementary registration. Republican leader Bolton was absent, and a follow up meeting was planned. Emmons opposed using station houses as political headquarters and declined to answer about Pemberton square headquarters.
Washington July 15 The French embassy notified that during the July 14 festival the French republic conferred the grand cross of the Legion of Honor on the Secretary of State in recognition of six years of service toward world peace. He will accept if Congress permits.
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