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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1907
Page
5
The opening of the Duma triggers a massive demonstration by St Petersburg workers and students. Police disperse marchers with mounted gendarmes and whips while crowds sing revolutionary chants and rally around the Winter Palace.
Clergymen interviewed by the Post express mixed views on the effectiveness of prayer meetings. Some praise vitality and attendance of 300 to 400 in vestries, others call meetings dead or doubt their value, while leaders emphasize church leadership and participant spirit as key factors.
President Sidney Winslow of United Shoe Machinery Company defies lawmakers as he battles bills aimed at prohibiting leases forcing shoe manufacturers to use the firm’s equipment. He warns any new law would be tested in court, saying depreciation would fall on manufacturers not the company. Union official Taft denounces company actions and urges support for the bills. Arguments resume Friday.
City budget discussions show Mayor’s recommendation at 2 081 762 32 and finance committee’s 2 092 281 60. Common Council defers action on city charter while Aldermen hear Bechtel garage petition at 347 Harvard Street with Bechtel and White representing sides. decision taken under advisement.
The proposed shoe bill seeks to grant shoe manufacturers the right to buy their own machinery rather than being compelled to lease equipment from United Shoe Machinery Company on terms chosen by the company.
King Edward arrived in Biarritz, France, today on a special train from Paris. The journey marks a brief royal visit with officials awaiting the monarch's schedule and public interest centered on the arrival.
Rarely has Trimountain Garrison 2, Regular Army and Veterans Union, staged such a successful social as last evening’s annul reunion in Appleton Hall. Past Commander Kent chaired the event with speakers including Felix M. McGettrick, William H. Ruddick, Jeremiah F. McCarthy, and Councilman Mealey. Music by Christiana, Templeton, Ryan, and Sullivan. Cummings at the piano.
In Waterbury on March 5 Ora Morningstar of New York defeated Albert Cutler of Boston in an exhibition billiards match by a score of 600 to 365.
In a Parker House meeting, George W. Glover and allies map future legal steps against Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy and church leaders. They seek access to records of income and salaries, consider U S court actions, and pledge persistent scrutiny while noting health claims and finances.
Gen Frank S Streeter legal representative for Eddy case defendants declines to accept service for any defendant. His action sparks debate over whether he will remain senior counsel or represent only Mrs Eddy. Local figures Frye Strang Tomlinson and Hering comment while Streeter’s status remains unresolved.
Samuel J. Elder of the First Church of Christ Scientist trustees in the Eddy suit says no definite plan exists on accepting service. He will inform General Streeter, Mrs Eddy's attorney, who yesterday declined service, a course possibly followed here. Senator Chandler hinted at a US Court suit which could alter the situation significantly.
Alfred Farlow, publicity agent for the Christian Science Church, says he was misquoted about Mrs. Eddy’s worth and that he does not know her finances. He clarifies his remark on the society’s wealth referred to real estate valued around ten million dollars, not a surplus fund.
Washington saw a rare snow storm with thunder and lightning on March 5. Professor Willis J L Moore noted a small cyclone moving over the city mixed air masses from far differing temperatures and likely caused rain in parts and snow in others with high altitude thunder.
A winter blizzard in Scranton and Wilkes Barre blocks steam roads and trolley lines as heavy snow began overnight and shows no sign of easing. Officials fear widespread transit disruption across the region.
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