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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1904

Page

4

Mrs Stuart Denies Notes In Forgery Case At Hearing

Master Lord yesterday probed the late British consul Wil loughby H Stuart affairs after the will of Arioch Went worth was settled. Promissory notes allegedly indorsed by Mrs Susan M Stuart totaled over 100000 dollars. Mrs Stuart denied the handwriting on the notes was hers though she recognized her husband’s signature. She said private funds entries for dry goods firms had no basis. The court resumes this morning.

Willoughby H. Stuart Arioch Wentworth Mr. Stuart Susan M. Stuart

1842 Passengers Sail on Cunard Saxonia to Liverpool

The Cunard steamer Saxonia sailed at 8 30 p m yesterday for Liverpool and Queenstown carrying a record 1842 passengers consisting of 172 saloon 205 second cabin and 1475 steerage. Notables aboard include General Sir Alexander Tulloch war correspondent of the London Times and homeward bound from the Far East.

Cunard Saxonia Liverpool Queenstown Sir Alexander Tulloch London Times Far East A. Shuman J. R. Coolidge, Jr Ralph Clapp R. T. Clapp Kenneth J. Clapp Charles Clements John Grazier J. Frank Hill H. P. Jaques Ef.l. Jack Ben A. Jacobs John Morrison C. Morrison Frank Prestidge Lieutenant

Runaway Girls Cited by Newton Police

Newton July 19 police arrested Katherine Fennelly 15 of 3 Badger Street Charlestown and Florence Battles 39 North School Street Newton as runaways at 2 35 this morning in Nonantum. They are jailed at police headquarters under matron care. Fennelly may face stubborn child charge, Battles likely to be returned home by her mother. Found wandering by Officer Clay on complaint of Mrs Battles.

Newton Katherine Fennelly Badger Street Charlestown Florence Gattles North School Street Nonantum Fennelly Battles Clay

Colonel Castle Out Again From Weymouth Illness

Colonel William W. Castle of Weymouth has partially recovered after a period of illness. He was able to be about yesterday and his physician said he would participate in the Grand Army festivities during August.

William W. Castle Weymouth Friends Grand Army

Fire in Washington Street Sparks Runaway Horse

Flames leaped from a pile of tar paper and lumber near Bennett Street where a sewer repair was underway. A passing horse bolted down the street for several blocks, endangering pedestrians until Patrolman Littlefield extinguished the blaze. The fire originated from an overturned obstruction lantern.

Washington Street Bennett Littlefield

Bargain Sale of Liquors at Boston Customs Yard

A public auction at 183 State Street, conducted by Edward Hatch, failed to fetch expected returns. Goods seized by Boston customs in 1902, valued at $1,030.52, sold for only $230. Small items like a 1902 hat sold for 5 cents, a pipe of port wine went for $67.50, and demijohns of claret for $2.76. Watches and trinkets yielded $2.28 for the lot.

United States Customs State Street Edward Hatch Uncle Sam Boston Liverpool J. J. Sheehan

Call for justice after South Boston youth freed

Mrs Stofflett praises Judge Fallon for discharging 16 year old Thomas Stofflett on idle and disorderly charges. The boy, arrested by Patrolman Levi Fernald, faces allegations of harassment by the officer prior to July Fourth. Moran defends arrest as conduct linked to spying on other youths.

Stofflett John B. Moran Fernald

Unknown Min Picked Up Dead In City Hospital

In the City Hospital morgue are two unknown men found dead early yesterday. Medical Examiner Draper says one died from being struck by a train near Faneuil station in Brighton. The other died of apoplexy. his body was found on Columbus Avenue at Camden Street.

City Hospital Draper Faneuil Brighton Columbus Avenue Camden Street

Woman Falls Before Locomotive on Boston & Albany Crossing

Catharine O'Connor tripped on a grade crossing in East Boston around 2 p m yesterday and was struck by a locomotive. She suffered a severe scalp wound, a left side contusion, and multiple fractures including the left knee and elbow. She was taken to Relief Hospital and was reported resting comfortably last night.

Boston & Albany Boston Catharine O'Connor Relief Hospital

Resigns From Judge Emmons Police Force After Week

Reserve Officer William M. Shannon of Division 11 resigned last evening after one week of service under Captain Hunt in Dorchester. Appointed on the 11th, Shannon plans to return to his former job as a Kilby Street clerk.

Judge

New Colonial Arms Hotel Opens Ballroom Offerings

The Colonial Arms Hotel opened its new ballroom with a Saturday evening program by the house orchestra for guests and resort visitors. The space seats at least 100 couples, features colonial green white and pink decor, high ceilings, bright lighting, and verandas accessed via three sides. Management plans frequent informal dances and occasional formal hops for the season.

Colonial Arms North Shore

Thieves Ransack House at Malden

Malden reports a home at 8 Spring Street was entered yesterday and goods valued at 100 dollars stolen. Among the items taken were a diamond stud and various wearing apparel.

Malden

Pittsburg Phil Dying After Gambling Fame

New York July 19 Pittsburg Phil, real name George E. Smith, at 88 faces decline as nerves and mind fail after a lifetime of betting on horse races. He earned $10 a week cutting cork at 22, became a millionaire from gambling, never broke since his first poolroom win, and his mother handles most winnings.

New York Pittsburg Phil George E. Smith

Plan to Crush Out Padronism in Boston Labor unions

The death of the padrone system and other impositions among Italian laborers is looked for by the Boston Central Labor Union and the Structural Building Trades Alliance. Both bodies pledge support to assist Italian workers in every manner and will endorse any action the Italian Union 15 takes for its members.

Boston Central Labor Union Structural Building Trades Alliance

Grain Germs Defied Fire at Mystic Dock Blaze

Despite the Mystic dock fire heat, grain in the elevator survived with green sprouting on ruined timbers and blistered paint on nearby structures. Workers load the salvageable bulk for drying and eventual sale as second quality grain.

Mystic Dock

Slocum Fund Receives 122625 in Contributions

New York July 19. Jacob H. Schiff treasurer of the General Slocum relief fund reports a total of 122625 in contributions received to date.

New York Jacob H. Schiff General Slocum Relief Fund

Flower show for the G. A. R. in Public Garden

Doogue prepares a seven bed display on Arlington Street side honoring Civil War veterans and their friends for the G. A. R. convention. Red white and blue blooms form an American flag and Union Jack with a navy army tribute mound. Beds honor Women's Relief Corps and related groups around the Washington statue.

Boston Doogue Arlington Street Army Navy Washington Statue Women's Relief Corps Daughters of Veterans Sons of Veterans Engineers’ Corps

Did Jap Bride Jar Morgans in Lenox Society Tale

In Lenox a top society tale centers on George Hall Morgan and his Boston widow wife Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Mifflin amid a $1 million Lenox mansion and a European sojourn. Rumors link the estrangement to George Morgan Jr. and his Japanese bride Miss Yuki Kato in Tokio. The elder Morgan reportedly blessed the couple while the stepmother withheld approval.

Lenox George Hall Morgan Sarah Elizabeth Miffilin Boston Europe George H. Morgan, Jr Yuki Kato Tokio Mr. Morgan

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