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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1908

Page

11

Bank Boss Links Wilson to Forged Checks Across Cities

Superintendent George P. Leith reveals Henry Mortimer Wilson alias worked across the country forging and uttering checks including one on the National Shaw mut Bank in Governor Guild’s name. Wilson and his wife, once tied to 162 Wachusett Street Jamaica Plain, are described as skilled stenographers. Ocean Steamship Company seeks an explanation for a $32.68 check later raised to $310 by an acid method.

George P. Leith Pinkerton Henry Mortimer Wilson San Francisco National Shawmut Bank Curtis Guild, Jr American Banking Association Wilson Elizabeth S. Largent New England New London John W. Casey Wachusett Street Jamaica Plain Ocean Steamship Company F. M. Leonard

Labor Men to Go to Capital to Shape AFL Policy

Boston unions affiliated with the AFL plan to send delegates to Washington on Wednesday to settle organized labor policies. Herman Robinson, AFL eastern representative, notes uncertainty about independent political action and cites the Supreme Court’s recent labor decisions as the trigger for the convention. A full program for the federation’s future will be laid out at the conference.

Boston American Federation of Labor Washington A. F of L Herman Robinson United States Supreme Court

Longshoremen Demand Pay From Quinn Bros Stevedores

At Roughan Hall Charlestown the Longshoremen's Trade Council votes unanimously that Quinn Bros stevedores who unloaded the Bethania at Mystic Wharf must pay 180 longshoremen 20 cents per man for a half hour of lost work caused by the lights going out. Delegates are to seek action with their local unions.

Thaw Answers Evelyn's Suit in New York

Harry K. Thaw and his counsel filed an answer denying insanity and seeking dismissal of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's plea for an annulment. The brief response was delivered to Daniel O'Reilly, and the court calendar slated the case for trial next week in the Supreme Court. A. Russell Peabody vowed a thorough contest.

New York Harry K. Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Thaw Daniel O'Reilly

Move 20 Ton Switch Tower 300 Feet Along L Structure

The 20 ton copper switch tower G was gradually lowered and moved over 300 feet along the Roxbury Elevated line from Washington near Bartlett to the south bound tracks opposite St James street. A car of an Elevated train powered the operation under Yard Master McKenney. The move frees yard space at the Dudley street terminal for more car handling.

St. James Street Washington Street Bartlett Street Roxbury Bartlett Dudley Streets McKenney Dudley Terminal Dudley Street POST

Eloping couple brought to court after arrest

David Patterson and Helen Patterson, both of St John New Brunswick, were arraigned in the Municipal Criminal Court after a hasty elopement ended. Helen claimed to be Mrs Patterson and admitted a two year old marriage in Moncton before fleeing with him. The man is said to be married with seven children. The father of the girl attended court but spoke to no one. The case was continued with both defendants held on eight hundred dollar bonds.

David Patterson Helen Patterson St. John N. B Appleton Street Municipal Criminal Court Sergeant Crowley Station 3 Patterson Moncton

Arrested Girl Skater Pearl White In Pittsburg

Pearl White a 16 year old exhibition roller skater was arrested on the North Side after a prolonged chase. Police say she stole diamonds and jewelry and attempted to flee, shedding hat coat and shirtwaist during the pursuit. Diamonds were found in discarded garments and she was sent to a secure institution.

Pittsburg Penn Pearl White Pearl H. C. Wills Wills

Storrow Tests Fire Drill Across Several Boston Districts

Chairman Storrow of the School Committee inspected fifteen schools in South End South Boston Roxbury and Dorchester finding average emptying times from 2 1/2 minutes. Dorchester High School alarm confusion sent 1200 pupils into streets in 1 20, with fire apparatus arriving in 2 16. George Street School Roxbury saw 300 pupils exit via fire escapes in under 3 minutes with no use of stairs.

South End South Boston Roxbury Dorchester Storrow Dorchester High School John McCloskey George Street

City Hall witness backs budget cuts and unions stance

Superintendent George W. Morrison known as Deacon told the appropriations committee he cares not if workers are in unions as long as they perform well. He said he began by firing 11 workers and plans further reductions while rejecting a pay cut for himself. Other officials claimed budget strains, with Schoolhouse Commissioner Mullen proposing salary cuts and street and public grounds departments seeking more funds. The panel likely tops up several department requests, but the total budget differs from the anticipated tax levy by about 659,521.

George W. Morrison Public Buildings City Hall Committee On Appropriations Hibbard Morrison Alderman Baldwin Gullivan D. Henry Sullivan Public Grounds Department Mullen Finance Commission

Medford Police Face Harmony Talk Across City

The Medford investigation reveals a lack of harmony in the force and weak protection in West Medford compared with 20 years ago. Chief Holmes testifies that lunch breaks run long and notes no public disrespect toward superiors. Alderman Heines and Patrolman Cowing describe off duty issues and night burglary gaps as more questions loom.

Medford West Medford Holmes Ewell Alderman Heines Cowing

Ginn Sues Over Fraudulent Mining Investments

Edwin Ginn of Winchester files three suits seeking about 300000 in recoveries after alleging mining properties were fraudulently represented. Edward K. Robinson, as Ginn’s assignee, leads the actions naming William F Almy, Lillian F Almy, Frank B Wood, George R Angus, and three mining companies: Argenta Alicento and Alicoro Mines.

Edwin Ginn Winchester Edward K. Robinson Belmont Mr. Ginn Equity William F Lillian F. Almy Newton Frank 8. Wood Brookline George R. Angus Boston Argenta Mines Company Alicento Mines Company Alicoro Mines Company

Licensing Board notices for Boston alcohol licenses 1908

Notices under Chapter 100 of the Revised Laws announce applicants for First and Fourth Class licenses to sell intoxicating liquors as Victuallers and Wholesale Dealers in multiple Boston addresses including Causeway Street Main Street and Tremont Street. Names include Doris & Co Dowd Dowd Bros Doyle Driscoll Dreyfus Eagan Earle Duke Duffy Duncan Chandler Dyer and Earley among others with locations in Roxbury Charlestown and the Back Bay.

Licensing Board City of Boston William LD. Doris Patrick H. Guyton William D. Doris C.o Causeway Street Nashua Street Billerica Street Falmouth House Ezra H. Baker City of Boston Peter 8. Dowd Edward J. McCormick Peter Dowd & Co Michael J Annie F. Dowd Dowd Bros Howard Street Stoddard Street Bernard FP Patrick J. Doyle Bernard F. Doyle & Co Williams Street W. R John S Mary 5. Doyle John 8. Doyle & Co Tremont Street Lucas Street John Drewsen Elizabeth J. Kingston Washington Street Renfrew Street Roxbury David J Margaret A. Driscoll D. J. Driscoll &Co Daniel M Mary EK. Driscoll Daniel M. Driscoll & Co Victualle Broadway Tyler Street Arthur W. Hugnley Herbert €. Moseley M. J. Driscoll Co Atlantic Avenue Long Wharf Ezra H H. Baker Patrick J Catherine M. Duccey P. J. Ducey & Co Southampton Street Albany Street James Margaret E. Duffy James Duffy & Co West Fourth Street B Street S. B Chater John T. and Mary Duke John T. Duke & Co Dorchester Avenue Edward Duuncan James Duncan & Co Leverett Street Barton Street John G Ernest L. Chandler Durgin, Park & Co North Market Street Clinton Street Frank P. Dyer Hanover Street Tileston Street Edward Beatrice M. Eagan Edward Eagan & Co LDOS Thomas John KB Emma A. Earley Thomas Farley & Co Lagrange Street Ad Birah, Baker Jefrerce Liver James M Elizabeth Jeitagerald J. M. Fitzgerald & Co Province Court Doane Ezrayl. Baker Patrick John Galigher Gallagher Bros Washington Fay Pilding Maurice James Fallivan Maurice Gallivan & Co Vietuallers West Second Street Louis Gardella Robert Alboni Adolfo Galleran Gardella North Street Strance Seid Boston

Boston Licensing Board notices licensing applicants for liquor sales

The Boston Licensing Board publishes notices under Chapter 100 of the Revised Laws listing numerous applications for Fourth Class wholesale and first and fourth class victuallers licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in Boston. Applicants include multiple firms at addresses on Adams Street, Fulton Street, Cross Street, Barrett Street, Broad Street, Main Street, Dorchester Avenue, and Roxbury locations with details on premises and building configurations.

Boston Charles F. Cutler Charles A. We Bernard Jenney, Jr Fulton Street Cross Street Barrett Street Ezra H. Baker D. Frank Thomas Doherty, Jr Eastern Grocery Co Bl Avenue Dove Street Roy Blue Hill Avenue Ezra Hf. Baker Licensing Board City of Thomas W. Eccleston David A. Sullivan Eccleston & Sullivan H E Broadtreet Broad Street James McCabe Patrick A. Egan Egan & Co Cambridge Kingston Perkins Streets Kingston Street C. D

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