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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1904
Page
5
A formal notice to Leslie M. Shaw, Secretary of the Treasury, states the government will take charge of fair receipts if the $4.6 million loan payments are not promptly made. The loan, secured by a first lien on admissions and concession receipts, requires 40 percent of gross receipts biweekly, with minimums after July.
Believing Louis Donato also called Domenico Lunaria, the alleged Italian slugger who escaped Cambridge jail on Monday, is not hiding in Belmont or Watertown, police survey Coolidge and Slade farms for clues. He reportedly appeared at the Slade farm within three hours of the escape and told Italian workers of his police run‑in. Sheriff Fairbairn predicted his capture within days and warned of a potentially greater charge if re‑arrested.
Daniel Yielly a 28 year old Somerville man employed as a hustler in stables in the city, died by his own action tonight in a Plain Street police station cell in Providence. He was found hanging by a necktie around a door bar. Doorman Flynn reported the scene. Yielly had been arrested on an assault charge. his parents reside at 13 Clyde Street, Somerville, Massachusetts.
John Peard aged 80, longtime South Boston character and once prominent in business and society, was found dead in his bed by neighbors at his home at 98 Boston Street last night. The obituary notes his hermit lifestyle in later years and past wealth and social prominence.
A playful note praises FORCE as a breakfast food and imagines adding berries cream and sugar to create a shortcake reminiscent of Aunt Kate. The writer promises no indigestion, preserving a homely dessert memory.
District Attorney French opened the case against Cyrus L. Ryan of Hanover for the killing of a Chinese laundryman named Soo Hoo Yee Yoke also known as Quong Sing in Plymouth. Witnesses testified to finding the body in a tub of water and Ryan was seen in the laundry that morning. court adjourned with more testimony expected tomorrow.
The article details Sunday labor bans and public amusements, outlining fines for opening shops or hosting exhibitions on the Lord's Day without a license. It notes exceptions for licensed religious or charitable events and permits city authorities to grant or suspend permissions for public entertainments under strict terms.
At a Class of '75 meeting MIT the group unanimously voted that any discussion of a connection between Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University is fruitless until a definite proposition with full details is submitted by the corporation to the alumni for approval. A copy of the notice was sent to the corporation secretary and to the Association of Class Secretaries.
Eleven candidates were sworn in at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Among them was Joseph J. Brosbeck from Massachusetts, marking the completion of the ceremony on June 7.
Ex mayor Matthews ex congressman Conry and Henry Parkman president of the Real Estate Exchange were named by the Mayor to a Building Commission under a new law. City divided into districts A and B with height limits 125 and 80 feet respectively. Districts fixed for 15 years. Salaries set by the Mayor. Conry’s supporters are pleased by the appointment.
Washington June 7 After a spirited contest D I Murphy of Philadelphia was elected secretary of the Panama Canal commissioners. He has served as chief clerk of the Pension Bureau and deputy commissioner of pensions in Cleveland's administration and later gained the friendship of President Roosevelt. He was the sole proprietor of the
New Century, a Catholic journal influential in the South. His wife, one of the beautiful Kearon girls, daughters of Judge Robert Kearon. They have two sons, Dan F. and Joseph J., the latter editor of the Republic of Boston and a writer of some fame. Mr. D. I. Murphy is a brother of Hon. Edward V. Murphy and Joseph P. Murphy, the Philadelphia manufacturer.
The foreign office said no warships of the British Mediterranean squadron have sailed for Tangier. Only one vessel will be sent as first reported. It rejected as false any plan by the United States to seize a Moorish port if talks to free Ion Perdicaris fail.
In New York on June 7 Judge Clarke weighed overnight action on Nan Patterson’s habeas corpus writ as coroners proceed with inquest into Cesar Frank T. Young’s death after a drive with Patterson. A crowd watched her return to the Tombs as her father pledged support while a $5,000 bail issue unsettled the court.
A special train carrying about 50 union miners departed Cripple Creek under guard after a citizens committee demanded resignations from local officials. City officials, including Sheriff Edward Bell, faced pressure while many officeholders prepared to resign. Police kept the procession quiet as the train sped toward Denver with armed guards aboard.
In Columbian Hall at 67 Hampden Street Roxbury the Hampden Club plans a smoke talk and entertainment. Alderman Charles H. Slattery of South Boston will give an address. an orchestra will play and refreshments will be served with John J. Mansfield, club president, in charge.
St Louis dispatch reports Governor Peabody of Colorado leaving for Colorado today as he received numerous telegrams from Colorado authorities detailing the situation in the disturbed districts.
Patrolman John J. Ryan of Station 14 Brighton was fined five days' pay after being found guilty of entering a building during duty and riding on cars between signal boxes. Patrolman Charles W. Hebard of Division 12 City Point South Boston was granted retirement after 16 years' service at age 60, veteran of the Civil War.
Boston society follows Miss Claire Prince and Roger Wolcott through a St. Stephen’s Church ceremony. Guests from Walcott and Prince circles attended as the couple, praised Harvard athlete and society figure Wolcott, wed in a floral chapel setting. A luncheon at Dr. Prince’s Beacon Street home preceded a planned Milton residence.
New York June 7 Arrested for sleeping in a church Harry Wilson 18 of Chicago was discharged today in Jefferson Market Court by Magistrate Crane who promised to help him find a job The magistrate reprimanded the church sexton for filing the complaint and ruled on snoring noting it as a God given privilege The boy said he had been in the city one week homeless and needed rest
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