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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1904

Page

10

Home for Twentieth Century Club in Boston Eyes Own Hall

The Twentieth Century Club voted to seek a home of its own possibly a civic center for Boston and partner groups. A committee including Edward A. Filene James P. Munroe Fred W. Tucker and others will arrange details. Supper at 6 30 drew 75 attendees including many women.

Twentieth Century Club Boston Edward A. Filene James P. Munroe Fred W. Tucker Mary Morton Kehew Annette P. Rogers Charles F. Dole Joseph

Union Sailors Obtain Berths at Port

Two union crews were shipped yesterday at this port for the four masted schooners Henry Wyler and Calvin P Harris. A considerable number of union men also shipped on fishermen. About 75 union sailors remain on shore and are expected to be thinned out before week’s end.

Henry Wyler Calvin P. Harris

125 Expressmen Dine At Annual League Dinner

At the 2th annual dinner of the Expressmen's league held at Revered House last night, officers elected were John P. Morse president A W Baker vice president R J Kelly secretary and treasurer. Speakers included Frothingham Jeremiah J McCarthy Senator Daniel V McIsaac Hoon A P White Edward B White John Duff Jamaica Plain and Samuel C French Westwood who led the reception committee. About 125 were present.

Expressmen’s League John P. Morse A. W. Baker R. J. Kelly Frothingham Jeremiah J. McCarthy Daniel V. McIsaac A. P. White Salem Edward B. White John Duff Jamaica Plain Samuel C. French Westwood

Now Close Up Upon Fugitive Brigham

The man identified as Charles B. Brigham was tracked across Bridgewater and surrounding towns. Deputy Sheriff Simmons and Constable Greene logged multiple sightings at farmhouses, with Brigham seeking food and work as locals reported. Authorities notified Middleboro and Halifax as he travels on foot, likely toward Halifax or Middleboro, avoiding long-term concealment.

Bridgewater Charles B. Brigham Simmons William Greene Brigham Lobdell Pond Mast Bridgewater Urighaum Middleboro Halifax

Virginia Hebert Returns Home in Lowell Mystery

Virginia Hebert, missing after being believed lured away or kidnapped in Boston Tuesday afternoon, returned to her Lowell home tonight. Police from Boston, Lowell and surrounding towns had searched for the young woman, who explained her disappearance upon her return.

Virginia Hebert Lowell Boston Des Jardins

Big Roxbury liquor raid nets 16 gallons seized

Sergeant O'Neil and Patrolman Angell of Station 10 led a large liquor seizure in Roxbury at Patrick Moynihan 187 189 Heath street. Over 16 gallons were taken from Moynihan's wagon, and officers also seized additional liquors and a complete stock of bottling paraphernalia at the Heath street store.

O’neil Angell Roxbury Patrick Moynihan Heath Street Moynihan

Car Kills Boy in South Boston

Alfred Murphy eight years old of 40 Washburn street South Boston was run over and killed by an inward bound Franklin Field Union Station electric car at noon yesterday on Boston street near Andrew Square. He was riding on a team with a schoolboy companion and jumped in front of the electric vehicle.

Alfred Murphy Washburn Street Franklin Field, Union Station Boston Street Andrew Square Boston

Old Cottage Street Bridge Falls in Mast Boston

The old wooden foot bridge called Cottage Street Bridge spanning from Maverick to Prescott Street in Mast Boston collapsed yesterday. Thick ice on the piles and tidal action loosened the structure, sending it into the water.

Cottage Street Maverick Prescott Street Boston

Reynolds Reinstated as Fire Department Transfers Announced

Thomas 8 Reynolds, formerly of Ladder 18, was reinstated from discharge last October and assigned to his former post. Transfers include Magnett from Ladder 8 to Engine 2 Gilligan from Ladder 18 to Ladder 8 Hourihan from Ladder 17 to Engine 11 Clougherty from Engine 15 to Ladder 17 Porter from Engine 19 to Tower 3 and Johnson from Tower 8 to Engine 19.

Thomas 8. Reynolds Fire Department William H. Magnett Michael J. Gilligan James J. Hourihan Coleman &. Clougherty William A. Porter Edward B. Johnson

Fire Marshal to Investigate Dudley Street Fire

Fire Marshal Dunn conducts a strict inquiry into the origin of the Dudley Street six family apartment blaze at 517 Dudley Street in Roxbury that endangered 20 or more residents. Neighbors allege a pattern of fires near the same site linked to nearby stores, with prior incidents about a year and nearly three years ago.

Dunn Dudley Street Noxbury

Virginia Beach to be tested by automobiles

Final arrangements set for testing the Virginia east coast as a speed course. AAA and Automobile Club of America officials will travel from Norfolk by rail to the east coast after departing on the steamer Monroe. If favorable, the course will host qualification trials for American entries in the International cup race with Governor Montague, William S. Scarritt, and Tharlan W. Whipple invited.

Virginia East Coast American Automobile Association Automobile Club of America Virginia Beach Monroe Norfolk Governor Montague Virginia William S. Scarritt The Tharlan W. Whipple

Death of Charles A Sievwright at Cambridge Hospital

Charles A Sievwright longtime secretary of the Prospect Union of Cambridge died yesterday at Cambridge Hospital of apoplexy after being stricken Tuesday afternoon in the Christian Science reading rooms and removed by ambulance.

Charles A. Sievwright Prospect Union of Cambridge Christian Science Reading Rooms

Conductor Loses Foot in Yard Accident

Conductor Alfred Williamson of Somerville had his right foot crushed in the South Braintree yard between two trains of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad last night. The foot was amputated.

South Braintree Yard N. Y N. H. & H. Railroad Alfred Williamson Shawmut Street Somerville

Local Pedestrian Struck on Washington Street

62-year-old W. H. Quinton of 22 Blue Hill Avenue was hit by an outbound car while walking behind his load of jate on Washington Street. He suffered a scalp wound and a crushed left foot and was taken to City Hospital, where his prognosis is poor.

Washington Street W. H. Quinton Blue Hill Avenue City Hospital

War zone map offered by Shawmut Furniture

Shawmut Furniture Company advertises a detailed map of the far east showing Japan, Siberia, Manchuria, Corea, Mongolia and China with major ports, distance table from Port Arthur, and railways. The map is printed for customers and available in store or mailed for 10 cents.

Far East Shawmut Furniture Company Tremont St Japan Siberia Manchuria Corea Mongolia China Port Arthur

Heinze Arrested For Contempt Of Court

Butte Mont March 9 F Augustus Heinze president of the Montana Ore Purchasing Company and United Copper Company with A L Frank and Joseph Treriz two superintendents were arrested today by U S Marshal Lloyd. The arrests stem from contempt proceedings in the U S Court connected to litigation between the Johnstown and Butte Boston mining firms.

Butte Mont F. Augustus Heinze Montana Ore Purchasing Company United Copper Company A. L. Frank Joseph Treriz United States Lloyd Johnstown Butte & Boston

Taunton Mystery Man Fatally Shot Brother-in-Law Motive Sought

In Taunton district court Judge Fox heard Pantelis Calavritinos two sisters as witnesses after he allegedly shot Constantine Chipouras to death at their Cottage Street home. Police seek motive while noting cousins and close ties.

Taunton Fox Pantelis Calavritinos Constantine Chipouras Cottage Street

Man Adopts Woman’s Clothes. Drunkenness Arrest

A longshoreman Harry Dowd was arrested for drunkenness at Harrison avenue and Oak street. In Lagrange street station a squad of policemen contemplated stripping him to his full feminine attire, including women's clothing and high heels. Dowd pleaded to have his men’s clothing sent for, but the police will require him to appear in court in the dress.

Lagrange Street Harry Dowd Dowd Harrison Avenue Oak Street

Brookline faces heated race as candidates file papers

Charles Riley, after losing the caucus, declares a comeback for the Brookline Board of Selectmen and files nomination papers. Water Commissioner Timothy Burke and Colonel Thomas H Talbot follow suit, both defeated, while Deputy Sheriff Edward Beebe runs for constable in a lively local election scene.

Charles §. Riley Brookline Board of Selectmen Timothy J. Burke William Blossom Dark Horse Thomas H. Talbot Charles H. Bowditch Board of Assessors Edward Beebe

Ex-Police Inspector Kelly Ha l ed to Court by Wife

Former police inspector Michael J. Kelley was cited into Probate Court by his wife Mary J. Kelley to show cause why he should provide her separate support and support for their minor child Mary Ellen. After hearing evidence, Judge McKim dismissed the petition.

Michael J. Kelley Mary J. Kelley Mary Ellen McKim

Brae-Burn Golf Club Votes to Change Name

At the Brae-Burn Golf Club annual meeting the club voted unanimously to change its name to Brae-Burn Country Club. The club will open April 20 with an 18 hole medal play handicap for a cup.

Brae-Burn Golf Club West Newton Brae-Burn Country Club

Revere Precinct 4 recount questions Segee votes

During the recount for selectman of Precinct 4 in Revere Benjamin Keeping Republican gained one vote while two of Segee's ballots were challenged as voters not residents. Registrars will hold another meeting before deciding.

Revere Benjamin Keeping Segee

Davis and Thompson Meet 1st District Republicans in Boston

The Hon William W Davis and ex Representative James N Thompson, candidates for delegates to the Republican national convention, were entertained at the Copley Square Hotel by a group of 1th district Republicans. Davis cited Blaine on reciprocal relations as key to policy and warned against blind exchanges.

William W. Davis James N. Thompson Copley Square Hotel Davis Blaine

Reed Bests Sweeney In Faust Fight at Whitney Opera House

Joe Reed of Lynn Massachusetts defeated Patsy Sweeney of Manchester after one round of faust fighting at the Whitney Opera House in Berlin New Hampshire on March 9 claiming the decision.

Berlin N. H Joe Reed Lynn Mass Patsy Sweeney Manchester Faust Whitney Opera House

Sumner Fishing Club Celebrates First Anniversary Banquet

In Armory Hall East Boston the one year banquet of the Sumner Fishing Club drew about 309 members and friends. After the banquet Hon Joseph A Conry presented club president Andrew J Johnson with a gold watch and chain.

Armory Hall Boston Sumner Fishing Club Joseph A. Conry Andrew J. Johnson

Hearst Foes Fear For Rhode Island Delegation

The Rhode Island Democratic convention march toward St Louis shows a slim lead for the uninstructed faction fading to a narrow margin of about a dozen votes over supporters of William R Hearst. Contested delegations from Johnston add to the contest’s uncertainty before tomorrow’s convention.

Providence, R. II Democratic Party St. Louis William R. Flearst Johnston

Purifying the West End Crusade Targets Vice

Captain Peabody launched a crusade Tuesday evening to eliminate vice and crime in the West End. The operation resulted in the detention of three men and one woman, with authorities stating further action pending.

West End Captain Peabody

Four Held on Grave Charges in Municipal Court

May Taylor John G Lyons J D Lockwood and John H Kelley appeared yesterday morning in Municipal Court facing grave charges. Judge Adams continued their cases for a week and ordered each held on 500 bonds. Officers seek access to two more Bulfinch Street houses.

Adams May Taylor John G. Lyons J. D. Lockwood John H. Kelley Bulfinch Street

Chelsea Teachers Pay May Go To Court

Mayor Willard vetoes the $9870 order to convert from a 12 payment plan to 10 payments. Aldermen sustain the veto and the School Board may seek court action to challenge the decision. The dispute centers on funding and school payroll scheduling in Chelsea.

Chelsea Willard

City sewer workers plan meet over mayor's wage order

Sewer Department Employees Assembly 1821 led by the K of L will meet Monday night to discuss Mayor Collins refusing to sign the order granting city employees $2.2 a day. They vow to continue agitation until a favorable outcome is achieved.

Sewer Department Employees Assembly K. of L Collins

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