28 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
1
Scrat matters escalated as ferry engineers and city officials clashed last night with a notice served on Deputy Superintendent of Ferries Harry Christiernin warning of a 6 o clock strike by the boat crew.
The article notes Taft will be officially informed today of his nomination for President on the Republican ticket. He is expected to deliver remarks marked approved by President Roosevelt and set the keynote for the party’s coming presidential campaign.
President P. J. Sheehan of the Firemen and Oilers Union said last night that the entire oiler and fireman crew in the ferry division will strike in sympathy with the engineers per the agreement between the organizations. They seek the pre administration union wage scale, not vacation with pay.
Engineers declare a walkout after a Border street meeting. Only one of five ferries will operate as 11 engineers 13 firemen and 20 oilers face layoff. If replacements are found deck hands and other ferry workers threaten to strike, possibly tying up all boats.
Tense dispute pits engineers firemen and oilers against the street department over vacations with pay. After June 1 ferry workers were denied paid vacations, prompting a strike threat last night and a long series of meetings with Superintendent Christiernin and officials.
Haverhill beat Lynn 6 to 6 in ten innings amid disputes over umpire Joe O'Brien decisions. Pitchers Dave Yerkes and Hi Henry Labelle of Lynn arrested for assault. Lynn management to file complaint against O'Brien. Crowd of 1500 pressed the field as police escorted O'Brien to safety.
Boston Nationals sweep Cincinnati in a double victory as Cleveland errs and the Taylor team wins 4-3. Tommy Murphy and Rudolph Anhels show strong form for tonight's bout. Jack Leyburn sets a record at the Detroit grand circuit opening.
Amsterdam reports that in retaliation for the expulsion of Dutch minister J. M. de Reus from Venezuela all Dutch warships in American waters are to make a demonstration against Venezuela. If President Castro does not apologize promptly, La Guayra and Puerto Cabello may be bombarded.
In Washington scholars question if the Dutch government intends more than protecting Dutch interests as the cruiser Gelderland is sent to Venezuela. Consul Cheney reports riotous Willemstad demonstrations and Venezuelan naval strength appears modest, with fortified LaGuatra and Porto Cabello and limited large guns.
Professor Francis Gleason Fitzpatrick of Harvard and Miss May E Murphy marry at St Marys Church of the Assumption Brookline. Miss Murphy, nurse to the stricken groom, aided his fight against scarlet fever. They plan a New York departure then Europe trip with best man Thomas W Fitzpatrick and bridesmaid Miss Mary Co Ward.
Police hold a girl suspected as a friend of a dead bandit. A drag net is out for Leontine Mauren of 48 Union Street as authorities seek information about the gang member’s death and related details.
In Orchestra Hall, July 27, the first national convention of the Independence party opened amid loud cheering. Delegates filled the main floor with no alternates, while the galleries overflowed with a partisan crowd that applauded the proceedings throughout.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for increasing cloudiness on Tuesday followed by showers at night. Variable winds become northerly and easterly. The New England forecast notes fall trends with light variable winds Tuesday and Wednesday and fair conditions across the New York area with showers in the south portion.
Four people questioned and taken into custody after a police raid at 27 Valentine Street Roxbury. Among them Irene Firma Anna Bloomberg and Charles Schaar with Nimro who claimed he knew nothing of the Jamaica Plain bandits. A dress suitcase with photos tied to Gutman and a man resembling Schaar linked to the crime. Continued on Page 5 First Column.
Hugh G. McDougall an L conductor tells the Post of his release on bail from Charles street jail after being suspected as a yeggman in the Forest Hills police battle. L officials backed his defense by posting bail and hiring counsel, insisting on his innocence.
The driver recalls sleeping through a raid at a saloon at 11 o’clock Tuesday night and waking ill Wednesday morning. He describes a day of trips, baseball, supper, and visiting friends before returning to the car barn late in the evening.
A fragment reports alarm as villagers claim bandits were roaming near a local cemetery less than a mile away. A group planned to search the area after a caller urged others to arm themselves and join the hunt.
A fragmented newspaper item describes a Calista cream complexions ad promising a non greasy finish. The text reflects ad copy tone and includes stray phrases about cosmetics and a pursuit line from a separate story fragment.
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