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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1905
Page
10
Attorney General Parker lauded the American jury system in a speech to Harvard Law School first-year students, defending Tucker's sentence in the Mabel Page murder case. He urged confidence in juries as the backbone of law and warned against criticizing juries or the public’s civic responsibility.
James H. Vahey senior counsel for Charles L. Tucker asks Judges Sherman and Sheldon for another extension to file his exceptions in the Mabel Page murder case. The original deadline Feb 28 was extended to March 14 with a possible March 28 extension. Vahey reports the compilation is excessively long and asks for two more weeks.
In Fall River 144 of 150 Stafford Mill No 1 weavers walked out after alleging pay of 80 cents per loom weekly and low returns for eight or ten loom work. The strike marks a second since the general stoppage and centers on the 10 loom system. A Manufacturers' Association meeting yielded no action, with plans for a union executive committee conference tomorrow. The union cites dissatisfaction with wage increases under the 10 loom setup.
The 30 unions and 5000 carpenters and joiners will gather at Wells Memorial Hall on Friday night March 24 to discuss the wage hour and working agreement submitted to employers. The contract begins May 1 and some employers seek to extend the current terms to May 1 1906. A definite action will be decided at the mass meeting.
Marble workers at a Cambridge shop on First Street threaten to strike unless the firm agrees to satisfactory toilet arrangements. About 150 men are employed including 50 marble cutters. others work as setters, rubber polishers and helpers.
Boston unions report endorsements, plans, and meetings. The Labor Notes cover Sheet Metal Workers Union 17 backing an organizing district council, Custom Tailors' Union 223 pushing for a nine hour workday, and plans for ball receipts and annual events. Numerous unions announce mass meetings, craft conventions, and schedule changes across the city, with venues listed.
Haverhill, March 13. Two women claim husband William H. Warren while he faces a $1000 bigamy hearing before Judge Merrill. Britta F. Cole Warren seeks divorce citing a second marriage to Mary B. Shaughnessey. Mary, hospitalized, defends him.
Boston players began practice in Macon under Jimmy Collins amid steady rain. New and veteran recruits showed energy as Taylor noted all look like ball players. Burkett and Stahl gambled on roller skating bets while smokers feared penalties. If weather clears, a game against Mercer may follow.
Harvard announced at a mass meeting that John Graham has left as trainer due to illness. John Lathrop, who coached from 1884 to 1900, will take over with Schick guiding sprinters and Archie King handling milers and two milers.
From St Petersburg on March 13 the condition of Grand Duke Vladimir, ill since the assassination of Grand Duke Sergius, is reported to be less favorable amid ongoing medical concern and public attention.
"Honest John" Quinn urged the Superior Criminal Court to give Annie McCarty a second chance after she was charged with stealing one dollar. Probation Officer Keefe recommended public institution placement. Judge Holmes ordered six months in jail.
Attorney General weighs petition by Francis P. Ewing to oust Clerk Francis A. Campbell via quo warranto. Ewing's counsel argues county convention lacked authority to name a clerk candidate. Campbell's side says protest is late and notices were improper.
Louis Cronin was arraigned in Brattle Square Cambridge District Court on a charge of desertion from the U S Navy. Captain Murray testified Cronin enlisted as Louis Cullen and served aboard the Wabash, escaping during G A R week last August while with marines. Cronin denied the allegations. larceny charge placed on file and he was taken to Charlestown.
A jury in East Cambridge ordered Frank C. Fellows of Somerville to pay Charles Cooper $500 for injuries from being struck by Fellows auto. The July wreck on Broadway near Walnut Street left Cooper suing for $10,000.
Laura Walters a stylish young woman appeared before Judge Bond on a charge of illegally mortgaging property from Frank Ferdinand of the Blue Store. Ex Senator Morse urged leniency and she was placed on probation on payment of extradition costs from New York.
Judge Holmes presiding sentences John H. Morrill to five to seven years in State prison for forgery. Rose McLaughlin is committed to the House of Correction for two years for larceny.
Walter S. Goodnow, a Harvard University student, faced a court yesterday after pulling a trolley rope from a Boston Elevated car at Plympton Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Judge Almy levied a ten dollar fine, which Goodnow paid.
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania on March 13 the Rev C H E Rauch pastor of the Reformed Church urged simplicity and honesty at funerals. He said no one should buy a coffin on credit or incur burial debt and warned against lavish displays of riches at a funeral citing biblical examples.
Denver reports James O Mungen a 60 year old drummer and tobacco user who has sampled many brands during his career says he will challenge Dr Osler of Baltimore to a boxing match. Mungen takes issue with Osler’s claim that a man is past usefulness at 40 and seeks a public bout.
South Boston decorates the peninsula in red, white and blue for Evacuation Day with a grand parade planned from Edward Everett square through Dorchester and Dorchester streets. Navy ships New York and Prairie join the festivities with guest speakers including Jules Jusserand and Lt Governor Guild.
Alderman Frank J. Linehan of South Boston again dominated a short Board of Aldermen session by pressing for details on mayoral reception expenditures. The order, tied up in committee, faced resistance and a tie vote before Curley’s motion carried 7 to 6. Other actions included a safety measure on subway coverings and a street load restriction near ongoing construction.
Bertram Hall, Radcliffe College, is praised as a model dormitory with beautiful home like supervision. Students unable to obtain rooms there must lodge in private houses, and officials note Radcliffe has land and enough students to fill six or seven new dormitories.
Washington dispatch reports Congress failed to fund a small Navy request to finish two training ships, forcing work stoppages on the Cumberland at Boston and near cessation on the Intrepid at Mare Island.
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen raise salaries for city workers including the electrician from 1200 to 1400 dollars and police ranks from 3.12 1 2 to 3.37 1 2 per day. Fire department pay also increases with captains and lieutenants receiving extra, subject to mayoral approval. Alderman Strout motions to study buying a municipal lighting plant.
Detectives Armstrong and Waitte traced a series of thefts from Boston Elevated Railroad rooms in the Converse building. The night watchman Gilbert T. Brown and road employee William A. Eardley were arrested last night and charged with stealing a large quantity of property.
Mary Young, creditor and policy holder, files suit in Saratoga Supreme Court to compel return of 200000 dollars alleged as Hyde’s two year salary as vice president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Senator Edgar T. Brackett represents her.
In South Hadley Massachusetts on March 13 Mt Holyoke College students pressed to extend the curfew past 10 p m but the faculty left the long standing tradition intact their campaign likened to Mt Tom in fervent opposition
Matthew Hunt, one of three colored men accused of holdups on a Brookline street Saturday night, was ordered held in $10,000 for the April term. He fainted at the arraignment as he testified the holdups were planned but denied intimacy with the others. A man still at large is believed to be the ringleader. Isaac Williams, identified by two Roxbury women as the City Hospital victim, was shot by Captain Paige who expressed deep regret.
Patrolman Bernard J. McNally of the South End division received a commendation from the Board of Police and a week’s vacation for heroism in rescuing two women and two children from a blaze at 39 East Springfield Street on the night of February percent. Patrolman Ryan of division 12 aided in the effort but received no commendation after nearly suffocating in the flames. McNally made three trips into the smoke while Ryan made one.
Pittsfield divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians plan a grand St Patrick's Eve celebration with Joseph F O Connell of Boston as orator The address will be The Progress of the Irish People in Massachusetts The banquet will feature prominent city officials and Berkshire County professionals making the event the county's principal affair.
Lexington, March 13. J R Keene's Cormando a seven year old stallion by Domino out of Emma C by imp Dorbin died at Castleton stud today from lockjaw. It is said that $100000 would not have been accepted for him. He picked up a stone during exercise ten days ago.
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