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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1904
Page
10
Charles H. Cole former president of Globe National Bank had his pardon refused by President Roosevelt. Friends expected clemency as papers reached Washington two months ago. Cole has grown gray and ill while serving four years and faces about two years and three months more in Greenfield jail.
William L. Orton, a Melrose High School graduate, was praised by Principal William C. Whiting for an undefeated attendance streak. For 11 consecutive years he had no absences tardies or dismissals, a feat unmatched in Melrose school history.
The Boston fire department enacted several changes yesterday with seven promotions and multiple transfers. Captain Jeremiah Gillen moves from Engine 15 to Engine 9, Hast Boston, as two hour floor duty replaces four.
Massachusetts delegates arrive in St Louis for the exposition tour amid drenching rain. They tour exhibits including the Pike and Filipino quarters, with Governor Long and ex Governor Rice praising Massachusetts progress. Prices and weather are steep as many seek hotel rooms before tomorrow’s return to Boston.
Samuel S Miles art editor of the Globe was surprised yesterday afternoon when editors gathered in the Globe building presented him a bag of gold equal to a dollar for each year of his life. The gift followed a light roast and reflected his long service and cheerful personality.
Archbishop Williams will be absent from the city until September for his annual vacation spent near Rochester N Y at Bishop McQuade’s summer home. Rt Rev Monsignor William Byrne D D vicar general of the Boston archdiocese will direct affairs during the absence. Previously during Rome visits he acted as administrator. The Philadelphia Public Ledger quips about ready made clothing and Morse Made tailored suits note savings.
The third day of Boston public schools graduation exercises brought 1288 diploma recipients to 11 grammar schools and six high schools. Of these, 833 are girls and 448 are boys. Grammar school graduations were completed yesterday. several high schools remain for tomorrow and the Normal School on Monday.
A mob of about 50 Italians imported from Montreal attacked union striker Archie Wells at the steel plant in Sydney. Wells was nearly killed, and two other union men were seriously injured. The assault used axes, stilettos, and razors during the morning incident.
The Common Council approved a mayoral message to move 25000 from the schoolhouse commission into the regular city department appropriation for the commissioners clerk and office hire. An order to grant firemen one day off in seven was referred. An extra 3 per day was approved for city painters. The firemen message was read and filed. The council adjourned subject to the chair's call.
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