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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1904

Page

4

Many Cotton Mills Curtail Production Across Region

Several cotton mills in southern and central England and nearby U.S. plants have shifted to short time or shut down for extended periods. Pemberton mills in Lawrence will close Saturday for two months, Methuen mills also posted notices, Arlington mills at St Lawrence on short time, and Waméatta corporation mills in New Bedford closed for the week with three mills likely to remain closed. About a thousand workers affected overall.

Cnts England Pemberton Mills Lawrence Methuen Arlington Mills St Lawrence Waméatta Corporation New Bedford St. 18 An. Ee Company

Payne names Penrose as Pa on GOP national committee

Washington June 2 Postmaster General Payne acting chairman of the Republican national committee appoints United States Senator Boies Penrose as the Pennsylvania member to succeed the late Senator Quay.

Washington Payne Republican National Committee United States Boies Penrose Pennsylvania National Committee Quay

Corner Stone Laid for Chelsea Y M C A Building

Governor John L Bates laid the corner stone of the new Chelsea YMCA building yesterday. He expressed sympathy with the movement saying it will uplift young men, strengthen them and lead them to honest deeds. Arthur E Gates presided at the ceremony.

John L. Bates Chelsea Arthur E. Gates

May Resign Rumors Hit Engine 9 Captain Adams

Captain Adams of Engine 9 Mast Boston may resign on Monday next, reports say, while Chief Keys of the East Boston department refused to discuss the case. He is charged with violating one of the department’s cast iron rules.

Adams Mast Boston

Jury Deliberates in Leavitt Larceny Case

Elmer E. Leavitt faces a $100,000 larceny charge as the jury retires to deliberate at 9 30 this morning after retiring yesterday morning at 21 6. jurors had not returned by close of business yesterday.

Elmer. E. Leavitt

Fashionables Attend Brookline Wedding of Miss Parker and J A Hall

The first ultra fashionable June wedding in Brookline took place at Harvard Church Brookline when Miss Helen Parker the daughter of Mrs Retire Hathorn was married to Joseph Ambrose Hall a Boston banker. The ceremony at 4 30 was conducted by Rev Renén A Thomas. The bride wore white satin with Irish lace and a veil crowned by lilies of the valley. She carried a shower bouquet and wore a pearl sunburst given by the groom. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Edither and bridesmaids Misses Marion and Carolyn Parker. Ushers included Philip S Thomson Seaver and Robert C Morse among others. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home and the couple planned a short wedding trip after which they will reside in Brookline.

Rookline Helen Livingston Parker Retire Hathorn Park St. Paul Street Brookline Joseph Ambrose Hall Harvard Church Boston Renén A. Thomas Miss Edither Marion Carolyn P. Parker Philip 8. Thomson Chicago Quincy Bent Overbrook Seaver Robert C. Morse Edward

Gill and Blake Unite in Immaculate Conception Church

Eva Isabell Gill and George Nelam Blake were united in marriage by Rev Father O Connor at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday. A wedding reception followed at the groom s parents home, Mr and Mrs Arthur Blake, Bedford, in the evening.

Eva Isabell Gill George Nelam Blake Father O’connor

Marriage of Lois Burnett and Edward L. Rantoul in Cambridge

In Christ Church Cambridge yesterday Miss Lois Burnett granddaughter of James Russell Lowell wed Edward L. Rantoul of Salem The ceremony was performed by Rt Rev Bishop Lawrence The bride was ushered to the altar by her father former Congressman Edward Burnett of New York Miss Esther Lowell Burnett and Miss Harriet Rantoul were bridesmaids Beverly Rantoul brother of the groom was best man

Christ Church Cambridge Lois Burnett James Russell Lowell Edward L. Rantoul Salem Lawrence Edward Burnett New York Esther Lowell Burnett Harriet Rantoul Beverly Rantoul

Fresh fish at wharf market as crews ship large hauls

The port received 20 trips of fresh fish for today’s market, listing haddock, cod, hake, pollock, cusk, and halibut totals. The Frances Whalen schooner led the fleet with 600 pounds landed on the pier. Prices ranged from 8 cents to 2.4 cents per pound across species, with a roster of numerous schooners and sloops. The report also notes typhoid recovery of Captain Ned Evans and updates on ships, steamers, and coal shipments terminating with THE LANDSMAN.

Frances Whalen Addock Mary Edith Mary J. Ward Thomas Brundage William A. Morse Emilia Enos Philip Manta Hattie F. Knowlton Winifred Annie Jennie Grace Darling Frank Munroe Carrie F. Roberts Mildred V. Nunan Rose Standish Ignatius Enos Mary E. Stone Ned Evans Confidence Winthrop Mortimer Nickerson Zetes Humphrey White Star Romanic Naples Department Cunarder Ivernia Liverpool Queenstown G. Pardo R M. Churchill Brookline Jamaica Europe Prince George Boston Yarmouth Long Wharf Olaf Kyrre Thordis Dania Dominion Louisburg C. B Everett Coke, Works

Shipping News June 8 Mini Almanac and Arrivals

Shipping notices list a June 8 almanac with sunrise and sunset times, length of day, high tides, and the arrival of steamers including Verna, Jeffries, and Queens Geenstown from Liverpool and Jamaica. Others in port or sailing for New York and Boston include Brookline, Columbia, and Dominion with cargoes and destinations noted amid weather cues and wind directions.

Vernia Jeffries Liverpool Queens Geenstown Charles P. Re Brookne Jamaica Prince Junon Luis Calvin Bea Eastport Bowland Anton Jacksonville Dimeck York Aransas Road New York Bangor Dingley Allan Port Cape Ann Godfrey Oucester

Lynn Girl Who Stole Called Kleptomaniac

June 2 In Lottie B Walsh awaiting trial on stealing $2000 in cash books and stationery from Menfilow Brothers police believe she is a kleptomaniac and led a double life. Officers puzzled over motive. she admits taking small sums but defies proof of larger thefts. Three cartloads of goods from her Maple Street attic were seized. Walsh says she will fight the charge and bought the items at various times. Letters from her fiancé were found. foster mother questions guilt. Walsh waived examination and was held for grand jury under $1000 bonds.

Lynn Lottie B. Walsh Menfilow Brothers Poice Miss Walsh Maple Street Meadlow Brothers Postman William Davenport Neww York

Republicans in Deadlock at Illinois Gubernatorial Nomination

In Springfield on June 2 the Republican State convention failed to nominate a governor after a strenuous day. Chairman Cannon urged compromise as votes showed no candidate reaching the 752 needed. Governor Yates lingered with 362 to 405, while other candidates showed little change and the session recessed at eight until tomorrow amid heightened excitement.

Springfield Cannon Illinois Yates

Dispute Over Warren Statue Wards Split on Celebration

Ward 21 representatives clash over funding for Joseph Warren statue dedication on June 17. A Roxbury citizens committee began fundraising for the event while an appropriation of 2500 was approved after debate. Politics were suggested as a factor as McKnight and Cook seek House seats.

Ward Joseph Warren Roxbury Warner Cook McKnight Ward 21 Price Ward 23

Fellowship of Eclectic M D S 10th annual NEEA convention

Rainy weather did not lessen turnout at the 10th annual convention of the New England Eclectic Medical Association at the Thorndike Hotel yesterday. Papers included Diphtheria prevention and cure by Dr. John A. Donner and Art of Physicing 2000 Years Ago by Dr. C Gilbert Percival. Dr. Allen, former president of the Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society, spoke and invited NEEA members to join the state society for dinner, leading to a harmonious gathering. A joint meeting of the two societies was planned for today as members mingled.

New England Eclectic Medical Association Thorndike Hotel John A. Donner Holyoke C. Gilbert Percival Boston Allen Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society New England

Robinsons Admit Perjury in Globe Worsted Case

Samuel Robinson and his son A Herbert Robinson of Lawrence pleaded guilty in Superior Court to perjury for false statements of Globe Worsted Company liabilities to the secretary of state. They face sentencing Monday. The case against Benjamin Révinson was nolle prosequi. All three Robinsons were directors of the worsted firm.

Salem Samuel Robinson A. Herbert Robinson Lawrence Globe Worsted Company Benjamin Révinson Nolle Presseé Robinsons Worsted Company

Funeral services of James J. Costello

Ex mayor Quincy and former postmaster Hibbard along with Michael M. reg and ex Alder Thomas H. Devlin served as pallbearers at the funeral of James J. Costello held at St. Peter's Church in Dorchester. A large attendance of officials followed the hearse to Calvary. Rev Father T. Keney celebrated the requiem mass with assists from Fathers Halloran and Selby.

Quincy Hibbard Michael M Thomas H. Devlin James M. Morrison Andreas Bivens James J. Costello St. Peter’s Church Dorchester Calvary T. Keney J. Halloran J. Selby

Cretic Sails for Liverpool and Queenstown

The White Star liner Cretic under Captain James sailed at 12 30 yesterday afternoon for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 70 first class 125 second class and 300 third class passengers. This marks the start of the season's eastward travel.

Cretic James Queenstown Liverpool

Bostonians Talk Peace Arbitration Drive Gains Steam

At Mohonk New York on June 2 E G Preston secretary of the Boston Chamber of Commerce spoke on the committee of 100 created to mobilize New England business groups for an arbitration treaty with Great Britain. Samuel B Capen noted 300 letters were sent to leading businessmen with only one negative reply. Ex secretaries Olney and Long are active committee members.

Mohonk Lake, N. Y G. Preston Boston Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 New England Great Britain Samuel B. Capen Boston Olney Long

Brave Woman Puts Out Fire After Closet Blaze

Mrs. Sarah F. Wilson of 12 Brookford Street bravely tackled a bedroom fire from a clothes closet while preparing dinner. She burned her arms and body in the effort and will be confined to bed for weeks. A bystander reported the alarm from Box 242 on Blue Hill Avenue, and firefighters arrived after the blaze had been extinguished by Mrs. Wilson.

Sarah F. Wilson Brookford Street Passer By Blue Hill Avenue

Fire at Washington Street restaurant causes heavy damage

A blaze at 325 Washington Street conducted by Jacob J Fewes last evening broke through the two upper floors of the restaurant. The fire originated in the kitchen and caused about 5000 dollars in damage before being extinguished. Water damage also affected Henry Krey's store and John Campbell's Japanese store.

Washington Street Jacob J. Fewes Henry Krey John Campbell

Skull Broken Bui Went Home After Assault

John Haggerty 40 of Mansfield Place Charlestown claimed he was struck by a man with a cane last night on Fiske wharf and walked into Relief Hospital with a fractured skull. He refused further care and insisted on going home to his family despite medical orders.

Fiske Wharf John Haggerty Mansfield Place Charlestown Doc

Steamboat Company Assigns to Salem Investor

The Quincy and Nantasket Point Steamboat Company assigns to George C. Cheney of Salem. Incorporated in New Jersey. The assignee says liabilities may run several thousand dollars. The company has never operated steamboats but had planned to.

Quincy and Nantasket Point George C. Cheney Salem New Jersey

Armour official dies by self inflicted shooting in Omaha

C L Saylor office manager for Armour Packing Company at South Omaha shot himself in Hanscom Park. The act occurred about an hour before his scheduled departure for an Ohio sanitarium where he was to seek treatment for his nervous condition. He had suffered nervous agitation for nearly a year, attributed to overwork.

Omaha Neb C. L. Saylor Armour Packing Company South Omaha Mies Hanscom Mr. Saylor Ohio Saylor

Gardner marks 25th wedding anniversary

Representative Arthur H. Gardner of Nantucket and Mrs Gardner celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last evening at 3 Fairview Street Roslindale. Gardner resides there while attending Legislature sessions. Gifts came from Roslindale Nantucket and others.

Arthur H. Gardner Nantucket Gardner Fairview Street Roslindale Roglindale Wwe

Prize drawing for Parker Painter at Kenwood School

A Chicago contest offers a $5 cash prize for drawings of a character by Parker Painter, 11, of Kenwood School. The entry form promises instructions to obtain the prize and describes the prize as part of a school children competition. The ad also touts a large food mill and its sanitary features for making wholesome flaked wheat food.

Parker Painter Kenwood School Chicago Ill

City Council Questions Bridge Dept Amid Payroll Push

The Common Council debated reforms in the bridge department with Councilman Pierce urging dismissal of 20 superfluous staff to save about 16000 yearly. He pressed for fewer assistant drawtenders and questioned Superintendent Lomasney on staffing levels and efficiency.

Pierce Ward 11 Pierce Incorporated Lomasney

Kuropatkin Sought Relief of Port Arthur

Paris dispatch reports Viceroy Alexieff and General Kuropatkin asked the Emperor to settle their dispute. A war council at Tsarskoye Selo weighed preserving Port Arthur and prestige. Kuropatkin advised to relieve the fortress with utmost prudence amid nightmarish odds and potential reverses.

Paris Echo de Paris St. Petersburg Alexieff Kuropatkin Wer Sakharoff Avellan Plehve Tsarskoye Sélo Port Arthur Arthur

Japs Leave Saimataga as Russians Reoccupy It

A June 1 telegram from General Kuropatkin reports quiet in Fengwangcheng and says Saimataga was evacuated by the Japanese May 31 and reoccupied by Russian troops. He notes a May 31 patrol skirmish in Laolin Pass, 10 miles south of Siugen, with two Japanese infantry companies and half a squadron of cavalry. one Cossack was wounded.

ST. Petersburg Kuropatkin Fengwangcheng Saimataga Laolin Pass Siugen

Russian officer Gourke brings crucial intel from Port Arthur to Mukden

Lieutenant Colonel Gourke, who escaped Japanese forces on the Liaotung peninsula, arrived at the Russian headquarters in Mukden bearing important information on Kinchou fighting and Port Arthur. The war office deciphers a long despatch likely detailing this intelligence. Japanese forces on the Liaotung peninsula total about 190,000 with Manchuria reserves, while Kuropatkin eyes possible feints or a decisive engagement.

ST. Petersburg Gourke Liaotung Peninsula Mukden Port Arthur Fock Kinchon War Office General Staff Manchuria Kuroki Kuropatkin Saimatsza Fengwangcheng Kwangtung Peninsula Kinchou Parang Por Arthur

Japanese Reported Landing 50,000 Men at Takushan

Vanzalen Manchuria June 2 The Japanese are said to be landing another army of 50 000 men at Takushan Japanese posts were withdrawn from positions near Wafangon destroying bridges as they retired They were busy during the night burying the dead and tending wounded from the battlefield

Takushan Vanzalen Manchuria Wafangon

Castoria Fatatesisans Cotter The Kind You Have Always Bought

The readable fragment references a familiar medicinal branding line The Kind You Have Always Bought but contains garbled wording that prevents full reconstruction of an event or article. It appears to be a catalog or advertisement snippet lacking clear entities, dates, or actions to summarize further.

Castoria Fatatesisans

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