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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1903

Page

4

FIX PRICE OF MILK MONDAY IN FRAMINGHAM AREA

Milk producers in Framingham Holliston Sherborn Medway Ashland and nearby towns were asked to state the price they expect to obtain for milk this summer. The New England Milk Producers Union directors meet Monday in Boston to decide the summer price. The secretary cautions no prediction can be made and notes scarce milk and possible foot and mouth disease threaten the dairy industry.

Bouth Framingham Holliston Sherborn Medway Ashland Boston Walter A. Hunter New England Milk Producers’ Union American House Itilunter New England

Coal Mixup Faces Municipal Court Judge Parmenter

Testimony before Judge Parmenter describes a Jan 2 coal order by William Mitchell for Robert Moore misdelivered to Dr Walter Fuller. The two tons sat in Fuller's cellar as dispute and storage charges arose. Moore and Mitchell demand resolution with Fuller and his statements uncertain.

Moore Mitchell

Gilman Given Probation After Jail Term

Patrick T. Gilman stood in the dock charged with breaking and entering as friends rallied to his side. His wife testified he was a good husband when sober and urged a new trial if possible. The judge sentenced him to probation after he finishes the current assault term.

Patrick T. Gilman

Boy Wins 21000 Verdict Over Train Incident

Charles Bromquist received a $21,000 jury award in Superior Court, with Judge Harris confirming the verdict but allowing exceptions. The 11 year old plaintiff, playing near the Boston and Maine crossing at Cambridge on August 12, 1899, jumped on a freight car and was removed by a trainman while the train moved. The exceptions will be argued before the Supreme Court.

Charles Bromquist Harris Supreme Court Boston & Maine Cambridge

BoyTrespasser Loses Legs After Wheel Accident

Plaintiff fell under the wheels and lost both legs. Counsel for the Boston and Maine argued the boy was a trespasser and could not recover damages. After the verdict, counsel claimed damages were excessive.

Boston & Maine

Judge Adams Rules May Affect Disorderly House Statutes

In a Middlesex street pace case before Municipal Court Judge Adams yesterday an important ruling was made that could lead to an amendment of statutes on disorderly houses. The proceeding involved Division 6 and officers including Sergeant Manning who led a recent visit.

Adams Middlesex Street Division 6 Manning Direc

Court Discharges After Inquiry on Immoral-Purpose Visit

In a ruling, the court discharged Manning after counsel argued the statute required proving immoral resort to a place. Manning testified he visited the house solely to obtain evidence. Captain Wescott provided the context for the inquiry.

Tion Wescott Manning

Man Found Guilty of Burglary Sentenced to Two Years

Charles Geunther was convicted of breaking and entering and stealing tools. Before sentencing he denied knowledge of the whereabouts of part of the items. The judge then sentenced him to two years in the House of Correction.

Charles Geunther House of Correction

Williamson Receives 18 Month Sentence in Break In Case

Frederick Williamson and his brother were linked to a break in with the brother jailed for two years on Tuesday. Williamson was sentenced to 18 months in the House of Correction for his involvement in the same incident.

Frederick Williamson House of Correction

Five Men Plead Guilty or Not Guilty in U.S. Mail Robbery Case

Henry Bowen Thomas Train and Henry Murphy admitted guilt before U S Commissioner Fiske and were held for the Circuit Court. James Parker and William L Rowe entered not guilty pleas.

United States Henry Bowen Thomas Train Henry Murphy Fiske James Parker William L. Rowe

Doyle faces bigamy case as three wives appear in court

John J. Doyle stood before Judge Adams on a bigamy charge with three wives appearing in person or by counsel. On February 26 he proposed to the last of the three, Mary J. Doyle, whose residence is said to be on Temple street. The third wife had learned of her husband’s other marriage just a day after the ceremony.

John J. Doyle Adams Mary J. Doyle Temple Street Doyle

Prisoner Marries Again After Release Belief of Divorce

In court testimony a man claims his first wife Annie Young said he might do as he pleased. He states the release counted as a divorce and he married Mary J. Anderson. He is held in $1500 for the grand jury.

Annie Young Doyle Mary J. Anderson Grand Jury

Norton Case In Municipal Court Over Runabout Damage

Deputy Superintendent Joseph J. Norton testified in municipal court that he sought to use a trap from Miley to attend the Brockton fair. Norton and a friend took a runabout belonging to Randolph G. Clark causing tires to burst, springs to ruin, and varnish to spoil. Clark seeks $250. Norton offers $15. Judge Parmenter took the case under advisement.

Joseph J. Norton Parmenter Norton Brockton Fair Miley Randolph G. Clark Dorchester Clark

Pope's Presents Sought for St. Louis Fair

Negotiations with the Vatican aim to exhibit Pope Leo's jubilee presents at the St. Louis exposition. An American transport vessel for Queen Victoria's jubilee gifts, promised by King Edward, would call at Civita Vecchia to embark the Pope's items if talks succeed.

Rome Vatican Leo Queen Victoria Edward Civita Vecchia

Minority victory shakes Boston University Law School election

Tensions rose between seniors and the Phi Delta Phi fraternity as class president elections began. Dean Warren split the 80-member senior class into graduate and non graduate divisions, with seven Phi Delta Phis nominating in both. In the first division R E Goodwin won on the first ballot, defeating Frank L Simpson. The second division race remained unsettled with Manning 16, Rowe 14, Griffith 14, and Cunniff 4 as the vote stood, with results due today.

Boston University Law School Phi Delta Phi Fraternity Dean Warren Phi Delta Phis R. E. Goodwin Frank L. Simpson Thomas Manning William G. Rowe George C. Griffith John Cunniff

Town Lacks Candidates After Batchellor Closure

North Brookfield March 12 A continuing drop in population after the Batchellor corporation shop on School street closed last year leaves few volunteers for town offices at the April 6 meeting. Dr. Witter resigns from the Board of Health and Thomas Garrigan and Edward Batcheller say they will not seek re election.

North Brookfield E. & A. H. Batchellor Corporation School Street Batchellor William H. Witter The Board of Health Thomas J. Garrigan Edward A. Batcheller Selectmen Batcheller

Brookline Selectmen Report Shows Valuation Rise and Debt Cut

The Brookline Board of Selectmen's report shows 192 year valuation at 86,098,000 up 2,870,000 from 1901 with debt reduced by 31,211 to 1,444,996. Interest needs 48,310.79. borrowing capacity 1,404,630. recommended appropriation 1,131,598.54, 109,883.24 less than last year. Notable costs include Runkle School 86,556.90 and Manual Training School 94,339.39. Contagious Hospital 84,043.99. pumping station 39,000 of 40,000. Reed lot 40,000. Fisher Hill reservoir 7,000. Boston Reservoir property 100,000 for park use.

Brookline Board of Selectmen Runkle Manual Training TI Reed Reservoir Lane Fisher Hill Boston Reservoir

Fatal Street Car Row in New York

Louis Brodzak a 45 year old travelling salesman lies unconscious in Hudson Street Hospital after accusing Motorman Henry Gleeman of pushing him from a south bound Sixth Avenue car. Motorman Gleeman and Conductor William Lee were arrested. Brodzak’s spine is believed to be fractured and he may die.

New York Hudson Street Hospital Louis Brodzak Henry Gleeman Sixth Avenue William Lee Brodzak

Doctor Frederick Muller Arrives on Barbarossa to Chicago

New York report states Dr. Frederick Muller assistant to Professor Adolph Lorenz of Vienna traveled aboard the Barbarossa from Bremen. He plans to teach in a Chicago medical school as he moves to professorship.

New York Frederick Muller Adolph Lorenz Vienina Bremen Chicago

Wilkins Heir Reports Improvement Amid Kidney Crisis

A Beriah Wilkins family member says he is much better and has regained speech. Kidney trouble complications keep his condition grave, with tomorrow described as a critical day.

New York Beriah Wilkins Wilkins

Girls Help Catch Fugitive in Boston Street Chase

An alleged pickpocket caused a commotion in the North End yesterday. Fannie Rubenstein and her sister Celia pursued him after he grabbed a purse from Fannie. Citizens joined the chase through multiple streets until Officer Maurice Lamb and bystanders cornered the suspect. The boy, named James Martin, 16, of 9 Conder Street, said he threw away the purse.

North End Fannie Rubenstein Celia Sumner Street Boston Hanover Endicott Fannie Stillman North Margin Wiget Salem Parmenter Maurice Lamb George Finn Charles Enitz James Martin Conder Street

Davie Bostwick BillAdvances Bond Issue for Canal

Albany March 12 The Senate canal committee reported favorably the Davie Bostwick bill authorizing a bond issue of 101 million dollars for a thousand ton barge canal. The measure seeks federal and state cooperation to finance major inland waterway development.

Albany N. Y Davie- Bostwick Senate Canal Committee

Passover Relief Drive Planned by Kenesseth Israel

Beginning next Monday evening the Congregation Kenesseth Israel will distribute provisions and money to the poor for Passover. Distributions occur at 15 and 17 Emerald street and run until Passover begins on Saturday April 11. Contributions may be sent to the treasurer at 80 Essex street or to Rabbi Shersefsky or L Poloisky at 8 East Brookline street.

Congregation Kenesseth Israel Emerald Street Essex Street Rabbi Shersefsky L. Poloisky East Brookline Street

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