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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
June 3. The motormen and conductors strike of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company, which began last Saturday morning, is nearing settlement and those handling the matter expect a conclusion within 24 hours.
Serious rioting resumed across city sections after last night, with noon incidents as workers hurled bricks at motormen and conductors. Elevated line workers abandoned posts while other lines ran irregularly. service halted by night. Political leaders, including Senators McNichol and Ware, pushed for peace and submitted modified wage and working-condition demands: 22 cents per hour, open-market uniforms, 30 hour week, end to swing system, reinstatement of old workers, and a committee dispute process. The transit company reviewed the proposal and slight modifications were made. the men planned a final reply tomorrow.
Malden on June 3 reports Willis C. Goss and ex-Alderman Edward G. Page of Melrose charged with assaulting C. J. Reynolds. Judge Bruce continued the cases to June 18 as the town watches the outcome, with all involved being prominent figures.
The mayor supports Finance Commission charter plan No 1, aims to abolish party designations, and believes it will win though likely only Democrats and Republicans back the convention return proposal. He spoke yesterday confirming his stance.
The State Department revealed the supposed Italian count in a romance was actually a New Yorker of Austrian birth. The groom-to-be reportedly has a wife and family in the United States, while the woman involved is linked to Miss Frances A. Carwood’s family. Much mystery surrounds the case.
Report details how a New York woman, Miss Garwood, faced a marriage obstacle after authorities learned the alleged Italian nobleman was not Italian. The State Department contacted Italian officials and ambassadors in Paris and London, clarifying the man was Austrian by birth, a NY physician with a wife and son, and not connected to Italy. The sister, said to control substantial property, is believed to be in Paris while the supposed nobleman is in England.
Patrolman Herbert J. Bradley of Chelsea is suspended by Chief Gaspar G. Shannon pending an investigation into the death of Richard Walsh, 20, who was shot by Bradley while pursuing three men alleged to have stolen six barrels of oil. Walsh died at Carney Hospital after being treated at the Marine Hospital. Bradley says Walsh grabbed for a hip pocket as he fired. Walsh leaped from the wagon and was shot in the back under the left shoulder.
Haverhill High defeated St. John’s Prep 5 to 4 in a brisk afternoon game. The decisive error by Maguire in the final frame sealed the loss for St. John’s, despite early hopeful prospects.
Large crowd greeted President Cummings with enthusiastic cheers at a fraternal meeting. An admirer called for three cheers for "the next Mayor of Boston, Matthew Cummings," which was well received before the moment passed without further political remark.
Across a banquet in Providence the Ancient Order of Hibernians envoys spoke of forming an international organization and uniting Irish and American members. Rev O'Donnell assailed rival groups while praising the Cork honor and German alliance as a force for Ireland’s independence. President Cummings hailed federating with 10,000 men and predicted a free, independent Ireland amid rising European tensions.
Mrs. Stephen F. Fisk vice-regent of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a Rhode Island leader died, with the physician saying death was due to lack of nourishment.
Mrs. Fisk, 57, wife of a prominent local druggist, attended the Daughters of the American Revolution national convention in Washington last April where she was honored as vice regent. She underwent an abdominal operation on March 24 but never recovered due to digestive failure and prolonged Christian Science treatment, Dr. Wheaton reported.
Testimony recounts Dewey era libel proceedings with Judge Sherman guidance. Witnesses Gillette and Cheever discuss 1905 mayoral petition involvement and reputation, while other lines are challenged or ruled inadmissible. Judge warns jurors to stay unbiased and avoid street talk before final arguments.
Sufferers with catarrh acid stomach nervous dyspepsia gastritis and low tone find relief as Dr Williams Pink Pills purify and enrich blood. A Boston man recounts severe dyspepsia weight loss headaches and indigestion improving after using the pills. The ad argues the pills restore nerve and muscle tone and offer a free diet book and mail order purchase options.
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