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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
12
James Farley, once a humble assistant motor man with the Boston Elevated, vanished into mystery amid rumors of secret service ties and strike breaking. He later emerged as a speculative entrepreneur, rumored to be building a fortune in just a few years.
Ex-Representative James H. McInerney is sentenced to 12 months hard labor at Deer Island House of Correction by Judge Lowell in the United States District Court for stealing a naturalization record from the district court office. The bill of exceptions will send the case to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Bail of 3000 is posted by Representative Martin M. Lomasney.
Admiral Dewey and U S Senators Crane and Newlands will join Congressman McNary Governor Douglas and William J Casey as distinguished guests at the Evacuation Day exercises.
In equity court Judge Sheldon explored Royal R. Sheldon's relations to him and warned he might recuse. Bertha Brodie claims ownership of land at Chambers and Spring with mortgages totaling 25,000 held by George T. Sheldon and Henry F Ripley. An injunction restrains sale if Brodie reimburses Ripley 4,000 as mortgage surety.
The will of the late Christopher Blake of Dorchester, estate about 125000 dollars, triggers a family feud. Grandchildren Helena F Blake Mattie Blake Elizabeth Blake Etta Blake and Annie Bradish oppose the will alongside children from the second marriage Catherine Lombard Edward F Blake and Caroline Young wife of Dr J F Young. The widow Mrs Christopher Blake cites potential amicable settlement and says her lawyer will protect her interests. Undue influence and alleged mental unsoundness are listed as grounds for contest.
Christina H. Wallis of Marlboro sued Timothy Lyons for 2000 dollars after being bitten while standing on a street curb. A East Cambridge jury awarded Wallis 100 dollars yesterday.
A mass draft of brakemen and guards floods toward New York aboard a 5 o clock train after a Boston office advert. About 150 applicants, many with prior electric road experience, are shipped under guard as Pinkerton agents supervise the loading.
Reported return of New York strikers on multiple lines, with copper-sheathed cars given priority in crush, and trains guarded by three policemen per car. Interborough executive committee declines mayoral arbitration while the city prepares for continued operational duties under protection measures.
Seven five masted schooners from Baltimore and Newport News raced from Cape Henry to Boston. The Singleton Palmer finished first followed by the Boughton Elizabeth Palmer Rebecca Palmer T Charlton Henry Gardiner Deering and Samuel J Goucher. Some crews expect a rematch due to finishes under tow and variable wind and tide.
Judge Bond in the Divorce Court heard contested cases including Dr. Frederick B. Gunter charged with cruelly ill using his wife Marion J. The records of beatings and remarks were read, with multiple incidents cited from 1901 to 1908. Decree nisi granted in several desertion and cruelty cases.
Jeremiah McCarthy introduced John F. Fitzgerald to the Expressmen's League at their 26th annual banquet at Young's Hotel. Fitzgerald urged broader civic and business effort, praised technical education, and urged youth energy to boost Boston industry and trade. Officers elected included A. W. Baker president and S. C. French vice president with directors J. Morse, J. Fisher, B. Sampson, H. Thurston, D. Warren, E. Fox, H. Chase, D. Corcoran, R. McGee and W. Brown.
John McCormick formerly employed as a melter at the United States Arsenal in Watertown was sentenced by Judge Lowell in U S District Court to 60 days in Cambridge jail for stealing black tin from the Arsenal.
William H. Hill 2d sues former attorneys Bordman Hall and J B Dalton seeking 11 700 for bonds of the Rockland Thomaston Owls Head railroad which he claims are valueless The suit heard by Judge Loring in the Supreme Court alleges the lawyers advised him to issue seven promissory notes and offered bonds at 90 percent to finance a possible railroad investment involving Governor Hill and Bangor businessmen.
The Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers Union 72 declared graft and laxity in Boston schoolhouse contracts. It appointed a committee to enforce the law and union wage scale, eight hours per day, and will file specific complaints with the schoolhouse commission if needed.
The Y M C A Employment Bureau was harshly criticised by the Boston Cooks Union 328 executive board for alleged unfair administration. The union decided to inform Y M C A directors and to alert police commissioners about two agencies believed to be operating illegally in Boston.
Labor notes report a 25 percent wage increase for 25 Sperber shop workers on Kingston street after a strike last Friday. The Boston Building Trades Council resigns secretary Charles Parson at Sunday’s meeting, while Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union names a permanent headquarters and appoints a committee for quarters. Various unions announce meetings, elections, and events including a sick benefits vote, a banquet, a box factory cooperative proposal, and upcoming mass meetings in Charlestown and Cambridge.
Washington reports Attorney General Moody departed this evening for a four week visit to North Carolina.
City Hall workers faced a chill as officials told applicants there was nothing doing for pay envelopes. The Board of Aldermen passed a temporary loan bill for one twelfth of last year’s appropriation while the Common Council adjourned before concurrence, delaying payroll pending budget approval.
The Teamsters at the Henry Siegel & Co. building on Washington Street settle a dispute to the satisfaction of the Boston Teamsters’ District Council. A large non-union trucking firm linked to a major five year strike is removed from the job. Delegates F P McGrath and Dominic D’Alessandro urged stronger organization among building trades affiliated with the Building Trades Council.
Richmon d resident B F Carroll files as independent for Brookline Selectman as a three way contest forms with Timothy F Casey and William Craig as the main rivals. The race centers on Brookline governance and local issues.
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