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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
10
Acting Chief McFadden and officers search for a burglar in Wakefield who visited Walter N. Brackett's shoe store and William B. Brown's tailoring shop taking three shoes and a new suit. A used suit was left behind and a cigar case and matches indicate careful inspection of garments before theft.
The Senate voted down the measure by voice vote to exempt Civil War veterans time to $2000 from taxation if incapacitated. Senator Frank Reed of Bristol urged the bill and cited letters from General Miles ex Governor Bates and Department Commander Wolff of the G A R.
Thirty six members of the Cambridge bug killers squad protested at City Hall after discovering they would not be paid for Washington's Birthday. They met with Park Superintendent Montgomery and the Mayor, learning holiday work dictated pay. They vowed to strike until wages were resolved.
Captain F J Koester and Captain H B Hickok of the Fifteenth United States Cavalry will inspect the Massachusetts volunteer militia. They will begin their field work next Monday at Fitchburg after assignment by the War Department.
Ex-President of the Senate Rufus A. Soule aided in committee on election laws as a bill to bar candidates from hiring poll workers was discussed. Alphonse L. Wyman cited New Bedford election trials, noting about 2 500 of 9 000 voters were paid for services on the recent municipal election day.
The Chelsea committee on cities heard bills to amend the city charter to restore the board of aldermen's contracting power and create a Common Council. Ex-Alderman John Duncan argued the board was unhappy due to lacking contract authority, while ex-Senator Willard Howland supported the measure, noting excessive one man power under the current charter.
Topeka March 2: Attorney General Coleman sues for appointment of a receiver to oust Standard Oil Co from Kansas. Initial reports misidentified Prairie Oil and Gas as the target. Sheriff serves summons on Standard Oil agents in Kansas City Kansas. AT and SF railroad named in the suit. state manager G W Mayer says he is unaware of any law violation.
A federal grand jury indicted Richard Cohn Simon L. Simpson and Isador G. Mann on conspiracy to defraud tied to involuntary bankruptcy petitions against American Wire and Steel Company and Cohn a furniture dealer. They were arrested and released on bail after a hearing before U S Commissioner Shields.
A benefit concert under Division 50 of the A. O. H. will be held at Association Hall on the evening of April 6 to aid E. M. Gallagher, who has been an invalid for twenty years, with proceeds directed locally.
Thomas W. Lawson labeled the Boston gas consolidation the biggest stock jobbing scheme in U S history during a state legislative hearing on public lighting. He argued capitalization of 8 5 million could yield 50 60 million in stock value, while urging a smaller capitalization to ensure consumer protection and potential price reductions.
New spring coats offered in loose close-fitting short medium and long styles priced from 10 to 30 dollars. A selection of Russian suits for children ages 3 to 7 years is available at 3 dollars and 75 cents.
Former Senator Isaac P. Hutchinson told the committee on metropolitan affairs that Boston police management must change. He criticized the Police Board for the Tech clubbing inquiry and said he would seek Judge Emmons’s resignation if Governor’s recommendations fail. He charged Emmons with casting 40,000 votes for the Democratic governor’s candidate. Hutchinson urged a police reform stance and opposed endorsing the Mayor’s bill.
In yesterday afternoon’s House session the debate centered on raising court salaries. Brigham led opposition to boosting the Suffolk Superior Court assistant clerk salary from 3500 to 5000, winning a substitute to send the measure to counties. McManus praised Clerk Bellew and Stevens defended the public service committee, while Hickey opposed raising Municipal Criminal Court clerks’ salaries by 200. The bill passed to be engrossed 137 to 60. Davis failed to push a 1 percent tax on dividends of public service corporations when they reach 6 percent, 17 to 59. The Public Health Committee reported a TB treatment and prevention exhibit bill.
Margaret Mc Karren recovered a verdict of 3600 against the Boston and Northern street railway in Chelsea. She sued for 50000 alleging injury as a passenger while alighting near Everett avenue and Broadway, Chelsea, requiring substantial medical care.
The directors of the Columbia Trust Company of East Boston held their 10th annual dinner last evening at the Quincy House. The officers are Frank C. Wood president Patrick J Kennedy vice president Alfred E Wellington treasurer William J Ranch secretary and John L Bates counsel. Robert Hodson Jr Patrick J Kennedy and Thomas J Lane served on the dinner committee.
The Institute Hall hosted the Division 15 A O H event with about 500 couples in attendance. National colored banners and Erin flags adorned the hall while a grand march featured leaders from multiple divisions and local officials. A midnight collation followed the celebration.
Judge Harris hears Charles E. Lewis as administrator of Fred Lewis against Brotherhood Account Company to recover 5000 on a life policy. Fred Lewis drowned in the Charles River on June 25 1902 when his canoe overturned. The policy limits liability to 20 percent if accident details are not proved by eye witnesses.
The United States Silver Racquets doubles championship opened at the Tennis and Racquet Club with H. H. Hunnewell Jr. and Quincy A. Shaw defeating P. S. Winslow and J. B. Lovering 15 17 15 15 5. The winners face Hewett and Putner of New York next, with the victors advancing to the semi finals.
Melrose Y M C A defeats Boston Y M C A 41 to 14 in Melrose. Two players were disqualified by the referee for rough play.
Princess Naileh Sultana, daughter of the Sultan of Turkey, wed Hikmet Bey a counsellor of state and son of the minister of justice at Yildiz Kiosk in Constantinople on March 2.
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