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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
4
Last night Tech night at the Pop concert drew a full house in Symphony Hall. Conductor Strube adapted the program as students loudly chanted Technology 99 and dictated piece choices, turning the evening into a lively, teasing madhouse with few incidents and strong audience participation.
Mrs Inez Russell was sentenced to State prison in Rutland Vermont after conviction for beating her children so cruelly as to endanger their health and lives. The case highlighted parental abuse and the legal consequences for harming minors.
Arrangements are complete for a St. Agnes Industrial School benefit tomorrow night in Boston College Hall. The program opens with a concert by Lawrence OConnor Joseph Callahan Elvira Severoni and William Smith followed by a lecture on The Future of America by John F. Fitzgerald. Garret W. Scollard will preside.
John J. H petitions for a writ of certiorari against Mayor Collins to review and quash removal as election commissioner. City Solicitor Babson moves to dismiss, arguing improper remedy and lack of jurisdiction. Court sets case for today on motion to dismiss.
The Schevues festival opening last night at Beth Israel on Baldwin Place drew large crowds with a capella choirs, floral tributes, and a solemn service led by Rabbi M. Margolies. Cantor Max Halpern conducted, sermons and readings followed. Services resume today at 8:30 AM in the same manner, with readings on the meaning of the feast and the duty of all to uphold sacred law.
June 10 at camp South Framingham reports a lively day for the First Brigade M V M under General Thomas R. Mathews. Captain Stanwood G Sweetser and a Battery C private sustain injuries during drills while Lt Goldsmith, Lts Powell and McGregor aid Lawrence boys. Battery C will march to Wakefield June 17 for the soldiers monument unveiling and Governor Crane salute.
Reading June 10 An arrest for the Saturday automobile horror may come within days. The black bearded man’s identity is established and he will be summoned to appear at the inquest next week. Chief Merrill says the suspect will attend the inquest. A Post reporter traced the deadly machine and witnesses describe an extra large black and yellow steam carriage. The suspect lives in Cambridge and came from Lawrence on his way home. The car was traveling about 35 miles per hour as witnesses say. The inquest will include Louis Barrows Joseph Codding Dr J W Bryer and R Blackington Jr of North Attleboro C J Sherman of Boston and W Bb Phillips of Cambridge. Marion Haag narrowly survived the Brooks cottage accident and the death of Mr Brooks inflames Reading against reckless driving on the main highway to Andover.
United States grand jury indicted Charles A. Dowd, Roxby sub-station clerk, for embezzling a letter and pleaded guilty. He faces sentencing Thursday. No bills returned against Moses Pozensky in bankruptcy and Lee Yan for writing an absence letter. both were discharged.
Patrolman Lucas of Division 4 arrested Cornelius Carroll and James Leavin for alleged larceny of a case of shoes from the Albany street express team. Goods recovered. Thomas Walsh, 35, of 1075 Columbus avenue, fell 15 feet from a building as he worked at Dorchester and Summer, taken to City Hospital with slight injuries. Patrick Maloney, 27, of 157 D street, hurt when a soda barrel rolled onto his legs, treated at Massachusetts General. Fire alarm reported for C. T. Walker & Sons sales stables at 2000 Washington Street. cause unknown, damage $10. Walsh, 35, of 1065 Columbus avenue, again noted for severe injuries after a fall from a first-floor plank. James Russell, 17, of 36 Belmon t street, Charlestown, fractured left toe.
West Point New York June 10 ex ercises focused on athletic sports with an exhibition drill by first class cavalry cadets and a field day interclass contest. Yale visits the Academy team games while President Roosevelt plans to deliver diplomas to the graduating class and General Horace Porter awaits to deliver the address. Senor Don Augusto F Pulido Venezuelan chargé d affaires arrived and was saluted.
The stranded British schooner Annie Laurie remains in about the same position on Shovelful Shoal. She could not be boarded today. Her deckload is intact, but her hold is full of water.
Lieutenant James J. Curry of the Boston police marks 30 years of service. Appointed June 10 1872, he served in Division 3 and the railroad squad, promoted sergeant December 1880 at Station 7, later in Division 10 and South End ball grounds detail, promoted lieutenant December 2 1895, now in Division 15 Charlestown. He captured Gooch street murderer John W. Gainey and earned multiple commendations. Married with five children, he resides at 1 1/2 Cedar Street Roxbury.
The case details a gravely aged man and his wife facing court action over separation. Allegations include cruelty and neglect by the husband and a disputed relationship with a nurse, Mrs. White. The husband admits two kisses and professes love, while the wife fears returning home amid her health and safety concerns.
The new four story, 350 foot shoe factory of Rice & Hutchins in Marlboro was dedicated with over 000 attendees. A Boston businessmen group, hosted by President William B. Rice, viewed the mill via special train and attended a banquet at Masonic Hall. A public reception, refreshments, and dancing followed at the mill with more than 800 workers to be employed.
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