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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1904
Page
8
Harry Stein and Benjamin Farber were sentenced to three years hard labor at the Concord Reformatory after pleading guilty to circulating counterfeit bank notes. The pair were arrested in New York City as part of a five man gang alleged to have operated in Revere.
An aged woman named Annie Hurley, over 69, was found by officers on Chardon Street last night barely clothed and crying. She was taken to the Chardon Street Home where she was cared for and slept, tears still on her cheeks.
Newton March Charles B Len report a complaint filed in the Supreme Court against the Boston and Worcester Railroad by an owner of property at the corner of Boylston and Winchester streets Newton Highlands. The case centers on a trespass over the tracks of the Boston and Albany.
William J. OConnor of Boston filed a cross libel at East Cambridge against his wife Matilda of Cambridge. She had recently sued for divorce alleging abuse and asked for child custody. He responded by alleging abuse and seeking custody of their child.
Wall Street faced renewed dulness amid scattered price moves and speculation over the Northern Securities decision. Trading was unsettled with Pennsylvanias decline and curb market softness. railroads and gas deals drew attention as investors weighed possible funding needs and future development plans.
Chicago reports indicate the Kansas-Oklahoma crop scare may be overstated prompting liberal selling. May wheat closes down 2 1/4 cents, July off 15 8 1/4 cents, corn down slightly, oats down 3/8, and provisions a shade higher. May wheat at 13 4, July at 88 8. Primary receipts 651,000 bushels.
Paolo Leunzo charged with assaulting Patrick Dougherty on Howard street and using a knife to emphasize his hostility was held in five hundred dollars bail yesterday pending examination in the Municipal Criminal Court.
Colonel James B. Reynolds, aide to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, remains in demand as 18 railroad agents have consulted him about the Republican delegation’s planned Boston to Chicago trip, June 18. A proposal to charter the D. D. Kelly via Montreal and the St. Lawrence to the Great Lakes was declined by the State committee.
Bethesda Lodge A F and A M staged a first ladies night in at least a decade in Brighton. Warren Hall and Masonic Hall glowed with lights and color for the event. A banquet filled Warren Hall and dancing followed after the meals. Charles H Hunt served as floor director.
At the request of the insurance commissioner, Assistant Attorney General Niles asked the Supreme Court for a temporary injunction stopping further business and for the appointment of a receiver for Atlas Mutual Fire Insurance Co of this city. Clarence H Hayes is named as manager. A temporary injunction was granted and a show cause order set for Friday to determine permanence.
Harvard and Columbia prepare for a gymnastic meet in Hemenway gym Friday night. Harvard aims to revive its long dormant team led by Captain G. F. Evans, with Emory, Sherman, Carpenter, Brackett, Woodbury, Tomlin, Braughten, and Coryell. The program includes short dashes, pole vault, shot put, and a boxing exhibition by Professor Foley’s pupils.
Medford March 8 Interest in base ball circles at Tufts College centers on a 10 pitcher squad training daily in the cage. The group includes Charles S. Bacon Frank L. Dickinson Jeremiah J. Donovan Charles E. Patch Scott E. Watson Alfred M. Bond Herbert L. Mains Otis D. Marion Henry S. Suttor and Patrick O. Fleming all with prior high school or college experience and multiple seasons with Tufts.
In New York on March 8 a potential war result may be a legislative bill banning transmission of racing results by telegraph or telephone within the state. Two such bills are under consideration.
Mechanic Arts High School baseball team names Captain Bjorkland as principal pitcher and fields a large candidate pool including last year’s players. They aim for 23 games, announcing a schedule from March 30 through June 17 with multiple Cambridge opponents and regional schools across Massachusetts.
Boston Cigarmakers Union 97 calls for a Friday meeting to decide enforcement actions over alleged eight hour law violations in city shops. The union plans to assess each of its 1900 members for label advertising and may discontinue educational meetings.
The Boston Painters and Decorators' Union 11 unanimously re elected William F McCarthy as business agent. Electrical Workers' Union 108 settled its difficulty with Charles Huxley of Dover and Washington streets. Hotel and Railroad News Company signed union agreements with Horse Shoers Union Wagon Workers Union and Stablemen's Union, and its employees joined these unions. Cambridge Central Labor Union moved meeting date to Sundays at 622 Massachusetts Avenue. Floor Layers' Union 1096 lag night voted on the referendum that the Brotherhood of Car-
A hospital report describes a stomach reduced to a third of its size with wrinkled walls. The article warns readers about an over-full sensation after moderate meals and contrasts a healthy stomach with the shriveled example. It cites Miss Mattie Phelan of Lawrence seeking Blood Wine for relief and notes it is sold by the 6100d Wine Co. in Worcester and available at all druggists.
Carriage and Wagon Workers' Union to act tonight on the 1904 wage and hour scale while employers stand ready to sign last year's agreement. Coopers' Union 58 donated to strikes in Gloversville and Minneapolis. Boston firms to use only union-labeled barrels. Roofers' Union 17 notes firms violating rules, committee to investigate. Box meetings planned for Picture Frame Moulders' Union. Trunk and Bag Workers' Union 21 processed applicants. N Y N H & H railroad officials receive new wage scale. book and job printers to confer today with no definite result. Electrical Workers' Union 104 praised for steady work and 11 applicants enrolled.
In Jordan Hall last evening the Conservatory Orchestra conducted by G W Chadwick presented its sixth subscription concert with advanced students and Miss Pauline Woltmann. The program featured Rheinberger organ concerto in F major first movement by Horace Whitehouse, Bruch aria from Frithjof sung by Woltmann, Faure Pelleas and Melisande suite first time, Mendelssohn Scherzo from the Reformation Symphony, Tschaikowski Concerto in G major first movement by Frank Watson of Woonsocket R I, and Weber Oberon overture.
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