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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
7
An array of eight Chinese nationals were escorted by immigration officers at South Station after a raid on unlawful residents. They traveled by Providence train and were slated for deportation to San Francisco for return to China. They wore blue bandannas and showed meek, sorrowful expressions as parting phrases were exchanged.
The promotions of Second Assistant Chief Peter F McDonough and district chiefs take effect March 9 though they start today. Retiring chiefs receive one week vacation starting today. Frank M O’Brien of Engine 44 becomes a permanent member. Lieutenant W H Hughes transfers from Engine 27 to Ladder. Levi J Thing, long time member, is retired with a $600 pension.
Bangor Maine March 1 The Postal Telegraph Cable Company completed a direct connection with the Northern Telegraph Company adding 500 miles of pole line and 15 offices to the Postal system in northern Maine Telegraphs now pass via Postal to the Moosehead Lake region and Bangor Aroostook Railway areas.
A notable reunion of the Eng lish High School class of 1880 in Boston will be held at Young's Hotel Saturday at 6 40 p m. Attending are Mayor John J Fitzgerald Congressman William McNary B M Wolf Henry L Pierce School headmaster Major Abbott retired U S N ex District Attorney John H Casey and Charles J Lincoln among others. Toastmaster John W Casey will preside. The program includes verses by William Schmidt and poetry by H H Sprague. Wolf arranged the event with a strong class committee.
One of the most attended hearings at the State House during this session drew support from prominent figures. The discussion centered on a bill creating a permanent unpaid commission for the blind.
Helen Keller sent a letter to the State House urging aid for the blind nationwide, noting the sightless face bondage of idleness and despair. Joseph H. Choate Dr. Lyman Abbott and Dr. F Park Lewis also conveyed messages. Keller could not attend due to illness.
The Hon. Daniel W. Lane of Suffolk district is described as one of Boston's most eligible bachelors. A Harvard 94 man aged 34, he has served from Common Council to State Senate and aspires to Washington. He belongs to several clubs and is noted for his grooming and waistcoat taste. He resides at 21 Beacon Street.
Society notes recount Miss Elranora Sears sailing from New York to Hamburg aboard the Amerika with a large group of intimates and family, flowers at the pier, and planned four months abroad. Other debutantes and Boston society members are noted with visits, dinners, and receptions in New York and Boston.
Mayor Witzgerald and Councilman KF McCullough toured Commonwealth Park South Boston and proposed a handball court six baseball diamonds and other improvements pending harbor and land commission approval. The councilman praised the mayor's stance and steps will be taken to secure cooperation.
In Washington on March 1 Senator Dolliver spoke in support of the Dolliver Hepburn bill arguing it would supplement the interstate commerce law and avert government railroad ownership. The Senate then moved to Indian affairs as the five civilized tribes await termination. The president refused to aid in an amendment for judicial review of Interstate Commerce Commission orders.
In March 1 proceedings Mr. Williams of Mississippi attacked the Post Office Department autocratic rule over second-class mail. He contrasted Union News of Thomaston Georgia with the American Economist noting the latter carries stand-out doctrine while the News is agricultural. He also criticized Treasury rulings on dressed poultry frogs legs and piano hammers, arguing they show legal dress rather than physical status.
The funeral of former Speaker David B. Henderson was held in Dubuque Iowa this afternoon with business suspended. George D. Perkins of Sioux City gave the eulogy as the Grand Army of the Republic escorted the body to the cemetery after services at the church.
Judge Fox issued a temporary injunction against Local 264 of the International Association of Machinists at the Napier Motor Company Jamaica Plain factory. The union is barred from patrolling the neighborhood until a return date on March 8.
Delegation of South Boston Citizens' Association and Aldermen urged the Mayor for a $5000 Evacuation Day appropriation. The Mayor granted $2500 after hearings, noting it is $800 more than last year under Mayor Collins.
The House approved the army appropriation bill and the Foraker bill to mark Confederate graves in the North. The grave markers measure passed unanimously with applause from members on both sides.
A committee on military affairs reported unanimously for the Prince bill abolishing the lieutenant general grade. The act would end the grade when the office next becomes vacant.
William J Shiels resigns as purchasing agent of the street department, submitted to Mayor Fitzgerald and accepted immediately. He had been chief clerk before his promotion after John A Kelcher left to run for Congress in the ninth district.
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