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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1903

Page

8

Record of 269 Drunks Arrested in Weekend Night Totals

A table details drunkenness arrests from 8 a m Saturday to 8 a m Sunday totaling 269, doubling last week. Costs include about 200 dollars to feed detainees and 250 dollars bail distribution among commissioners. Station 4 and Station 1 saw high counts while South End and West Roxbury had few or none.

Judge Emmons Lagrange Street Station 2 City Hall Avenue Captain Foster West Roxbury

Brookline Water Dispute Involves Mr William Lincoln

Residents denounce the Brookline water department for forcing a water meter on Mr Lincoln’s property spite a suspension order. Mrs Lincoln did not turn on a hose but used the sprinkler to cover the trench while workers persisted. Lincoln, a former town committee member, is a prominent Brookline figure in local water affairs.

Brookline William H. Lincoln Water Department Lincoln Office the Water Board

Stowaways Reach Boston Aboard Winifredian In Fog

Six stowaways hid aboard the Leyland liner Winifredian to reach Boston. Captain Shepherd’s ship, which left Liverpool a week ago, docked amid dense fog near Cape Cod. The voyage carried a small cargo and no saloon passengers, with over 100 cabin travelers expected on return.

Winifredian Shepherd Boston Inverpool Liverpool Cape Cod A. A. Sproule Robert Sproule Fred Sproule C. F. Rogers Leonard Fuller A. S. Lockwood and A. M. Brown E. M. Waterhouse Eustace Lee Florence John E. Rocknagel, Jr M. E. Moodie J. Lowell White Great White Spirit Company North End Park Gas House West Indies Margaretha H. P. Fretwurst Havana Middlesbro Eng Borneo Attila Munson Highland Light T Wharf Alice M. Guthrie Dawson City Manhassett Olivia Domingos Charlie Boy Admiral Dewey Israel Port Morant Jam Long Wharf J. J. Neville J. C. Knauble James T. Adams John R. Adams W. H. Green J. P. Adams M. W. Chase Sydney S. Stearns C. Lewis Reese A. Cooke Hugh Coole Yarmouth N. S Halifax Ellis Lewis Pier Point Pleasant Simpson Prince Arthur Provinces Eilis

June Bride Ida Neff Weds Joseph Flanagan at Mission Church

The most beautiful June bride in Roxbury is Miss Ida Bertha Neff who married Joseph N. Flanagan yesterday at the Mission Church in a ceremony performed by Rev Father Gregor. Best man was Charles Neff, the bride’s brother. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home.

Roxbury Ida Bertha Neff Joseph N. Flanagan Gregor Charles Neff

Webster Hall Wedding Sees Annie Greenberg Wed Abraham Silverman

In East Boston at Webster Hall last night Annie Greenberg daughter of Mr and Mrs S Greenberg married Abraham Silverman with Rabbi Friedman performing the ceremony. Maid of honor Sarah Copleman and best man John Rosenbloom attended.

Webster Hall Boston Annie S. Greenberg Abraham Silverman Rabbi Friedman Sarah Copleman John Rosenbloom

Glidden to drive auto near Arctic Circle to north pole

Charles J. Glidden plans an unprecedented Arctic Circle car journey within 32 degrees of the north pole. he will depart for new york late this week or early next, then to london to take delivery of a foreign built machine and travel via ireland scotland norway sweden denmark and germany, totaling about 4500 miles over 45 days with stops in england ireland and scotland and a return through norway to the arctic region near trondhjem.

North Pole Charles J. Glidden Glidden New York London F. Edge Mr. Glidden Europe France Spain Italy Greece England Wales Ireland Scotland North Sea Norway Sweden Denmark Germany Edinburgh Christiansand Gotenburg Frederickshaven Bergen Trondhjhen Arctic Circle Automobile Club of Glasgow Irish Automobile Club Netherlands Automobile Club United States Stockholm Russia

Shipping News Mini Almanac June Daylength and Arrivals

Shipping news notes June daylight hours and moon rise, with arrivals of steamers including Winifredian from Liverpool, Sarmatian from Glasgow, Halifax bound ships, and numerous barges and schooners. Sailed vessels include Bergenseren for Gibara and Prince George for Yarmouth amid brisk maritime movement.

Winifredian Shepherd Liverpool Frederick Leyland & Co Sarmatian Boston Stanwood Yarmouth N. S Margaretha Fretwurst Havana Orn Rowne Pictou Kershaw Howes Baltimore Norfolk Thacher Philadelphia H. M. Whitney Baker New York City of Bangor Arey Bangor Dingley Dennison Portland City of Gloucester Ober Gloucester Lykens Hatch Thomaston Richardson Ashland Newburyport C. W. Morse Hansen Tacony Ritson Parks Honey Brook Durkee Port Johnson Lehigh McGoldrick Perth Amboy Edgewater Hackensack Blanche Sears Lynn Mass S. O. Company No Scranton Pierce Hoboken Piscataqua Perkins Portsmouth N. H Westerloo Mayo Sullivan Herbert, Perkins Rockport Tngs International Liloyd Buck Ridge Eagle Wing Pine Forest Swatara Taylor St. Nicholas Franklin Fortsmouth Lorberry Catawissa Rutherford Brookside Plymouth Phenix Wind Winnie Awry Mt. Desert Alma EB. A. Holmes Islesboro Lizzie V. Hall

Feast of St. Anthony Observed by Italians

Italian societies in the North End closed their feast of St. Anthony with parades, three bands, and church services. The morning Mass at Sacred Heart featured Rev. Roberta as celebrant and preacher. An evening band concert lit the North End and St. Mark's Church held vesper services with outside illumination.

North End North Square B. Roberta Father Salvatore Father Balangero Father Roberta North St. Mark's Church

Wicks Declines Taunton Unitarian Church Call

The Rev. Frank S. C. Wicks told Brighton’s First Parish Unitarian Church during the morning service that he has declined the pastorate at Taunton’s First Congregational Society. Wicks, born in 1868 in Millville, received his education in Worcester and Peekskill, and has served the Brighton church.

First Parish Unitarian Brighton Frank S. C. Wicks First Congregational Society of Taunton Mr. Wicks Millville Worcester Peekskill

Unitarian minister Wicks long service and roles

The text traces the career of Mr. Wicks from the Worcester Telegram reporter stint to teaching at Peekskill Academy, Meadville Theological School, Harvard Divinity School, and his pulpit in Passaic New Jersey, noting his role as secretary of the Unitarian Ministerial Union.

Worcester Telegram Peekskill N. Y Meadville Theological School Harvard Divinity School Passaic N. J Unitarian Church Wicks Unitarian Ministerial Union

Feast of Corpus Christi Observed in Catholic Churches

Catholic churches held Corpus Christi services with large crowds. At Immaculate Conception on Harrison Avenue nearly 2000 attended high mass led by Rev. W R. Mullan with procession and flower girls. Cathedral of the Holy Cross, St Joseph West End, and St Stephen Hanover also held masses and processions led by Arch Bishop Williams and local clergy.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Father Mullan Father O’brien Father McCormack Archbishop Williams St. Joseph's Church West End St. Stephen’s Church Hanover Street D. J. O'Farrell

Search for Wilbur Clark at Chebacco Pond Fails

Beverly reports a seven hour search by 50 to 60 volunteers for 65 year old Wilbur Clark missing near Chebacco Pond. Despite thorough exploration of the pond and surrounding woods no trace was found, with father Harry W. Clark convinced the body is not in the pond and wife Susanna Clark suggesting possible kidnapping.

Beverly Wilbur Clark Chebacco Pond Harry W. Clark B. W. Brooks Hermit Walton Bond Hill Mr. Brooks Post Mr. Clark

Off to Organize Bartenders

Richard Kennedy resigned as business agent of the Boston Bartenders Union to become a national organizer for the International Bartenders Association of America. He will oversee New Hampshire, Vermont and Canada this summer, while International President Callahan named John Hickey of Lynn as South organizer. The meeting raised $1100 in receipts and the union endorsed the Rectifiers Union label but did not sanction any single whiskey brand.

Richard Kennedy Boston Bartenders’ Union International Bartenders’ Association of America Kennedy Boston New Hampshire Vermont Canada Robert A. Callahan John Hickey Lynn South

Regular Meeting of Ben Franklin Assembly 5463 Knights of Labor

The Ben Franklin Assembly 5463 Knights of Labor held a regular meeting in Union P. Hall with large attendance. William Corcoran presided as 30 new members were initiated and 15 applications accepted. The picnic committee reported sold tickets and ordered more. The assembly voted 25 for Lowell textile strikers, totaling 50 in donations.

Ben Franklin Assembly Knights of Labor P. K. Hall Willam Corcoran Lowell Assembly

15th annual Printing Pressmen convention opens in Cincinnati

The International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union begins its 15th annual convention in Cincinnati with about 300 delegates attending opening receptions. The union reports a total enrollment of 15,000 members. Martin P. Higgins of Boston serves as president.

Cincinnati International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union Ladies’ Auxiliary Pressmen’s Union Martin P. Higgins Boston

Water Workers Union Seeks Change in Job Distribution

The Boston water department faced a union complaint that nonunion men are ignored and politically connected workers are favored in awarding jobs. A vote by the Water Works Employees' Union named a committee with power to represent the union in pushing for reform.

Sullivan Boston Water Department Water Works Employees’ Union

Carpenters' Union elects Brookline officers

Carpenters' Union 430 of Brookline elected A. M. Watson as president W. W. Walsh as vice president Lloyd S. Smith as recording secretary James Keefe as financial secretary SS Kirkstead as treasurer W Harris as warden and S D Young as conductor in its latest officers slate.

Carpenters’ Union 430 of Brookline A. M. Watson W. W. Walsh Lloyd S. Smith James Keefe S. Kirkstead W. Harris S. D. Young

Taylor chosen to represent Building Trades on governor panel

W. M. Taylor has been elected by the Building Trades Council to represent it on the commission appointed by Governor Bates to study capital and labor questions.

W. M. Taylor Building Trades Council Bates

Local labor group names leaders in city wards election

John M. Sullivan of Ward 10 was elected chairman of the Building Laborers' Political and Social Association yesterday. Thomas Fields of Ward 15 was elected secretary, and John O'Brien of Ward 17, Jeremiah Wren of Ward 19, John Kecham of Ward 18, S. E. Campbell of Ward 9 and Thomas Hartnett of Ward 13 were elected an executive committee.

John M. Sullivan Building Laborers Thomas Fields John O’brien Jeremiah Wren John Kecham S. E. Campbell Thomas Hartnett

Travel Guide Promotes Atlantic Tour Routes and Rates

A 20 page illustrated travel magazine outlines excursion rates and routes to New Brunswick Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario and U S locations. Free on application or by mail with an eight cent stamp. Simmons and Marsters tourist agents 26 School Street Boston.

New Brunswick Nova Scotia Montreal Quebec Saguenay St. Lawrence River One Thousand Islands Niagara Falls Ausable Chasm Adirondacks Lake Champlain Lake George Hudson River Simmons & Marsters School Street Boston

Dining car service added to Shore Line trains in June

New dining cars begin operating on Shore Line trains starting Tuesday, June 16 via the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. Bay State Limited runs 10 a.m. New London to New York, Knickerbocker Limited 1 p.m. Boston to New London, Shore Line Express 3 p.m. New London to New York, and Gilt Edge Express 5 p.m. Boston to New London.

Shore Line New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Bay State Limited New London New York Knickerbocker Limited Boston

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