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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1903
Page
1
Mrs. Arthur R. Pennell died after an accident at a Buffalo quarry accident scene. Her husband, killed in the same plunge, carried about 215000 in life insurance and 30000 in accident coverage. Authorities search for a will as facts unfold.
From LaFargeville Rev Fr Joseph Pontur states a parishioner deemed incurable by doctors improved after using Father John's Medicine. He emphasizes the remedy is not a patent medicine and praises steady progress over four months.
Ohio River at 49.4 feet at 9 pm and expected to rise slowly to about 55 feet by noon tomorrow. Forecaster Bassler said no stage above 52 feet will be reached on the current rise, and unless more rain falls upstream, serious flood danger is considered passed for now.
Portland reports over two and a half inches of rain since the storm began four days ago. Logging in Maine woods is nearly suspended as streams swell and four feet of snow in lumber regions fills with water. Prospects dim, but clearing weather offers hope of avoiding further damage. Loss to lumbermen will be heavy unless cold weather returns soon.
In New Orleans on March 11 the river climbs slowly as ongoing rain softens levees. Residents and authorities fear rising waters across the state while hoping for sunshine.
Lincoln dispatch reports most Nebraska streams have halted rising and the worst flood conditions are likely over, with smaller waterways showing little movement and stabilization appearing imminent.
The article notes persistent cloud, rain, and dampness across the United States since last Saturday with only southern California Utah and Colorme showing light. Officials forecast several days of clear skies with mild temperatures as the weather pattern shifts from winter to spring. A single rain tally of 0.92 inches is recorded along with widespread overcast and flood conditions in parts of the Mississippi Valley.
A forecast shows fair conditions for Boston and nearby areas with sunny skies on Thursday and Friday. Light west winds will accompany pleasant weather, with no significant precipitation expected in the period.
In Manchester New Hampshire Judge Pike denies the petition for release of former Minneapolis mayor Dr. Ames on a writ of habeas corpus. He is held on $12,500 bond awaiting the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling on a bill of exceptions. If denied, Ames plans to take the case to U.S. courts. He may remain in the state for one to two years.
Walter H. Stewart, 21, of 33 Pleasant Street Charlestown, was arrested by a Division 2 officer for attempting to pick the pocket of John Dobbins at 196 Salem Street. The officer spotted Stewart with his hand in Dobbins's pocket near the Nickelodeon on Hanover Street.
Five youths under 20 were arrested by Patrolmen Lewis Bolan and Post Office Inspector McMillan for robbing mail over six months valued around 2000 dollars. Suspects Frane Murphy Bowen Parker Lorenzo confessed after arrest. stolen items jewelry medicines novelties recovered for return to owners. Further arrests possible.
March 11 report says agents of cotton mills have not sent their response to the Textile Council and a public announcement is unlikely before Sunday. A private executive meeting suggested delay. later notes indicate a review of Lowell's textile conditions versus Fall River and New Bedford. Police used revolvers at Burlington depot to disperse crowds as union tensions rise. Mrs Evans acted to drive a wagon through a stone-throwing crowd as officers restabilize Mulberry Street.
Amesbury March 11. After talks between a union committee and five manufacturers a union ultimatum outlines terms to resume work. Demands include nine hour days with eight hour Saturdays, 12 percent wage rise, 10 percent price-work increase, overtime pay for Sundays and holidays, reinstatement of all union men, suspension of former non-union members, discharge of non union workers since Jan 1, arbitration on future disputes, and a one year term without changes.
Ruth Collins six months old daughter of James J and Grace L Collins of 30 Elmwood street Roxbury was found dead in bed yesterday morning The Medical Examiner Draper ruled accidental suffocation as the cause.
Alan L. Patton was discharged by Judge Amerige in the Saugus court for allegedly assisting an assault on Mr. and Mrs. McIntire last week. The Cutters' Assembly 3662 of the Knights of Labor voted a 10 percent assessment on nonstriking members to aid strikers. Kate Hogarty, a boot and shoe union stitcher who aided her mother, is ordered to vacate the tenement they occupy.
Violence marked a labor strike by 211 transfer drivers in Kansas City as workers demand higher wages and union recognition. About 50 replacement workers were used, but operations were limited as strikers and sympathizers gathered in West Bottoms and clashed with authorities.
A Senate foreign relations hearing heard from a delegation including the Boston Chamber of Commerce New York Produce Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade urging ratification. They argued reciprocity with Canada and Newfoundland details and noted Gloucester fishing interests as foreign. The committee shows strong opposition to reporting the treaty this session.
F J Stimson spoke at Prospect Union Cambridge on Practical Experiments in Socialism. A large crowd attended with many favoring socialism. He cited failures in Hopedale Brook Farm Massachusetts and Australian state experiments. audience heatedly contested the claim that any practical socialism exists.
Representative Daniel J. Kiley, accused of bribery to aid fraud in “repeating” at the State election, returns to Boston from Washington and will answer accusers in the Legislature today. He seeks time to prepare after meeting Hendricks Club leaders and hearing East Boston hear- ings details.
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