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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1907

Page

3

Sues the C S A officers in high profile Boston case

In Equity Court Judge S essenden hears a sensational suit by George B. Hugo against Central Labor Union officers and others. Hugo alleges open shop confinement and attempted boycotts, claiming intimidation of his business George B. Hugo & Co. seeks injunction and damages. Defendants include Arthur M. Huddell Henry Abrahams Edward Cohen D D Driscoll and others.

Boston S’essenden Equity Court George B. Hugo Central Labor Union Arthur M. Huddell Henry Abrahams Edward Cohen D. D. Driscoll E. F. Wood John O’brien Martin J. Mattimee O. F. Powers Andrew Taylor D. F. Donovan Joseph J. Feely George F. Williams Messrs F. W. Mansfield Samuel W. Fuller J. F. McDonald George B. Hugo & Co Williams Feely

Government Drops Irish Council Bill in London

Premier Campbell-Bannerman announced the government would drop the Irish Council bill amid a brief ceremony. The session will see an evicted tenants restoration measure and a comprehensive education bill moved next, with plans to address Lords power and a future licensing bill.

London House of Commons Campbell-Bannerman House of Lords

Wire King James Hardy Crashes from Wonderland Wire

James F. Hardy known as the Wire King fell seven feet from a high wire at Wonderland Revere Beach yesterday. He fractured his collar bone and sustained possible internal injuries after his rear wheel slipped as he began his midair ride. Witnesses say he landed on the lagoon fence and tan bark before being taken to the emergency hospital.

Wonderland Revere Beach James FE. Hardy Hardy

Sunday's bill sparks broad legislative clash over amusements

Lawmakers debate Katzmann and Luce amendments touching on what activities remain legal. If Luce’s proposal passes, only lectures and sacred or patriotic concerts would be allowed, affecting what counts as classical entertainment. Other amendments seek to permit saltwater fishing, clam digging, fruit sales, band concerts, plant repairs by water power, bakery goods, and transport of farm products.

Nichols Boston Friends of the Katzmann Katzmann Metropolitan Park Commission Wier Lowell Brigham Marlboro

Prominent Leaders Attend Benefit Concert for Teamsters

Mayor Fitzgerald and city officials joined state legislators and notable business figures at a Columbia Theatre concert hosted by the Boston Central Labor union to aid striking teamsters. The crowded venue enjoyed an entertaining program and a successful event.

Fitzgerald Columbia Theatre Boston Central

Adams' All Week Bargains At Cloak Suit And Fur House

Adams' store at Washington and West streets offers extended week long bargains due to bad weather. The sale covers all departments with the final spring price reductions.

ADAMS Adams’ Cloak, Suit and Fur House Washington and West Streets

Novel Question of Law Raised in Action for Back Alimony

A novel question arose before Chief Justice Bolster in Shirley v Forbush. Marion Shirley seeks 1504 in arrears of alimony from Harry W. Forbush, opposing claim that New York decree can be modified for future payments but not arrears, while plaintiff argues the arrears are final and entitled to full faith and credit. Judge Bolster reserved his decision.

Bolster Shirley New York J. C. Johnston United States Miss Shirley

MIT Tech Seniors Day of Gayety Held in 1907

MIT seniors enjoyed a day of receptions, class day exercises in Huntington Hall, and a humorous presentation address by John M. Frank. The class gift was 159 song books to the Tech Union. A rain‑soaked lawn party moved to the library, followed by a Copley Hall dance with over 100 couples.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Huntington Hall Rogers Building Lawrence Allen John Leavell Donald G. Robbins Erle I. Whitney John M. Frank Hudson B. Hastings New Tech Tech Union General Library Copley Hall

Washington Trip Of Electric Light Association Chairman

Mr. John Campbell who chairs the electrical illumination committee for Old Home Week is in Washington attending the National Electric Light Association convention.

John Campbell Washington National Electric Light Associaton

Haverhill Gas Company Accused of Extravagance and High Dividends

The Gas and Electric Light Commission accuses the Haverhill Gas Light Company of extravagance and swollen dividends while defying a seven year old order to cut gas price from $1 to 80 cents. The commission seeks to rebut claims of a $400,000 plant value and alleges unreasonably high operating expenses around February 1900.

Haverhill

Pastor's Valise Stolen and Found

Cambridge police officer Patrolman John P. Conroy quickly arrested two men for stealing a dress suitcase from Rev. Samuel M. Crothers. The Rev. Crothers, riding a Cambridge car from Boston at 11:15 p.m., reported the loss on Pearl street and Massachusetts avenue. The property valued at $50 was recovered. The detainees are Peter M. Larkin, 22, and Edward C. Kelly, 28, both of 36 Banks street Cambridge.

John P. Conroy Cambridge Samuel M. Crothers Boston Pearl Street Massachusetts Avenue Peter M. Larkin Edward C. Kelly Banks Street

Richardson to Wed St Louis Woman

A marriage license was issued today for Otis Weld Richardson of Boston Massachusetts and Miss Lucile Johnston of St Louis.

W. Richardson ST. Louis Otis Weld Richardson Boston Mass Lucile Johnston

Richardson Family Details Link Lawyer to City Addresses

Otis Weld Richardson is a lawyer with an office at 60 State Street and residence at 9 Bay State Road. His father, Edward C. Richardson, also resides at 60 State Street.

Otis Weld Richardson State Street Bay State Road Edward C. Richardson

Merger Matter Settled by Massachusetts Leaders

Governor Guild Speaker Cole and Senate President Chapple settled the anti merger issue in a conference. A five member nonpayable Commission on Commerce and Industry will study the Boston and Maine New Haven merger and report to the General Court. A recess committee to consider buying the railroad is to be heard by the rules committee.

Guild Cole Chapple Senate Special Commission On Commerce and Industry Boston & Maine New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad James H. Vahey Julius Meyers Cambridge Boston & Maine Railroad Meyers Joint Committee On Rules New Haven Massachusetts Beacon Hill

Veterans Gratunity Bill Returns to Governor

The veterans gratuity measure, paying 125 dollars to Civil War veterans who never received a bounty, advances to the Governor after House passage. Previous governors vetoed it, and the Supreme Court found it unconstitutional in form though allowed meritorious service rewards. Ex Senator Schofield adds referendum this year.

Guild Douglas Bates Supreme Court Schofield

Health District Bill Engrossed by House

The House passed and engrossed a bill creating health districts after rejecting an amendment by Mr. Ross of New Bedford that a health officer need not be a physician if skilled in sanitation. The bill requires each district to have a health inspector skilled in medicine or sanitation.

Ross New Bedford

House Bars Wellesley From Sewerage Plan

The House rejected a Senate amendment that would allow Wellesley to build a separate sewerage system. Newton opponent Mr. Lothrop argued the move conflicts with the State Board of Health wishes and the metropolitan district plan.

Wellesley Senate Lothrop Newton State Board of Health

Woman Fights Mad Dog With Small Broom in Home Hall

Theresa Broderick of Brooklyn fights a supposed mad dog in her Homer Street home hallway for about ten minutes. She defends with a broom after the dog bites her left leg and is later killed by Patrolman Moreland. The head is given to cattle commissioners for rabies testing. the dog is said to belong to a Homer Street resident.

Theresa Broderick Brookline Homer Street Moreland

Fire Proofing Wages Rise for Boston Laborers

Iron Furring and Metal Lathers Assembly 1850 of Boston will see a wage increase from 424 cents to 47 percent an hour for an eight hour day, effective Thursday morning, granted by four leading fire proofing firms to 120 workers for one year.

K. of I Boston

Langford Stops Thorn in First Round at London Carnival

Sam Langford and Sam McVey dominated British challengers at the National Sporting Club event in London. Langford KOed Jett Thorn in the first round, McVey stopped Ben Maylor in the third, and Jim Driscoll outlasted Joe Bowker in the 17th round.

Sam Langford London National Sporting Club Tonight Sam McVey Langford Jett Thorn McVey Ben Maylor Jim Driscoll Joe Bowker

Fragments From OCR Note a Small Monetary Amount

The readable text mentions a value of 15.00 with unclear context and no identifiable people, organizations, or events.

Four Generations Live in Cambridge Home Years and Anniversary

The Cambridge residence hosts four generations with Mr. and Mrs. Levi Fairbanks at the center. The eldest couple recently marked their 60th wedding anniversary. The Fairbankses, natives of Peterboro New Hampshire, have spent 35 years in Cambridge and live with their daughter Mrs Aaron Webber's family in the same house.

Cambridge Levi Fairbanks Aaron D. Webber Charles S. Grabiel Eleanor G. Grabiel Albert Grabiel Peterboro N. H Aaron Webber

Garden party set by Dorchester school fundraisers

Mrs John Mitsch and Mrs James N Donovan led the Ladies Aid Society in last evenings event assisted by many aids. This was their final party of the season. The annual garden party for the school will be held June 10 at the Dorchester school grounds.

John Mitsch Norfolk Street Mattapan James N. Donovan Ladies’ Aid Society Dorchester

Fire Aboard the Oceanic Narrowly Escapes Destruction

The White Star liner Oceanic suffered a major blaze at Pier 48 in the Hudson River. Firemen and 500 crew fought for five hours, limiting damage to the hold of origin and allowing repairs to proceed for a scheduled sailing next Wednesday on the seven day ship built in 1899.

New York White Star Line Oceanic White Star Docks Pier 48 Hudson River

Romani cs Crew to Sing in Charlestown Tonight

The Steamship Romanic Social Club presents an evening of entertainment at the Catholic Sailors Club in Charlestown. G. P. Rogers leads with JL O Hare U S B Davis P Saunders P Murphy and R Crispin assisting. Accompanist H W Turner will guide a chorus drawn from the ship's crew.

Steamship Romanic Social Club Catholic Sailors’ Club Charlestown G. P. Rogers JL. O Hare U. 8B. Davis P. Saunders P. Murphy R. Crispin H. W. Turner

One Man Dies From Chronic Dyspepsia in Pennsylvania

An obituary style note reports a man in Pennsylvania dying after years of chronic dyspepsia. The piece notes urban sufferers frequent quick lunch counters and cites a new formula claimed to relieve most forms of dyspepsia.

New England Hood Pennsylvania

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