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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
10
Overworked Chicago criminal lawyer Charles E. George credits Dr. Greene's Nervura with a full recovery after physicians deemed him near nervous prostration. The ad promotes Nervura as a spring tonic and lists public lectures by Dr. Greene at Tremont Temple with free admission.
The Fall River division of the Old Colony street railway approved the new sliding pay scale for conductors and motormen. About 120 workers are affected with many rising to the top three pay grades immediately, while younger employees praise the plan for faster raises and a clearer path to higher wages.
In Dedham on March 19 James Henry McElroy of St. Stephen New Brunswick, a well to do lumberman, was identified after arrest as a vagrant with three knife wounds and signs of powerful drug influence. He left for his sister’s Littleton visit and medical care in Boston but was drugged and robbed. He will be moved to his sister’s home when able.
The value of the union stamp is the hinge of the Lynn shoe strike. The Item surveyed 250 retailers across major U S cities about demand and worth. Results show varied demand with some dealers noting higher quality with the stamp and drum sales boosting stock. Knights of Labor noted as heavy purchasers in one store.
Versatile spring apparel shown with Morse made Superior pieces. Topcoats and raincoats priced from 10 to 25 dollars, suits from 10 to 30 dollars. Emphasizes unique Union Label high quality for discerning shoppers.
Gardner contractors and union carpenters locked out since January 1 clash as both sides claim firmness. Two and a half months pass with no easing, contracts overdue, carpenters scarce, and no desertion from union ranks despite contractor offers.
In Wakefield about 60 workers are employed in the division with only one or two nonunion. A local union meeting was held tonight with no definite action. members spoke freely about company policy while pledging to uphold their union regardless of future steps.
In Melrose on March 19, over 200 Boston & Northern railway conductors and motormen show minimal impact from a posted notice. None belong to a union and they remain content with current wages.
Salem March 19 George H Stickney died of heart disease at his home this morning He was 14 years manager of the Almy Bigelow Washburn store Born Boston June 14 1833 He went to California in 189 and later lived in North Carolina After returning he settled in Haverhill Mass Stickney resigned his post days ago to enjoy a small fortune from French Spoliation claims
Canton adjourned town meeting set appropriations for highways 10000 dollars poor 6900 street lighting 4870 schools 18100 dog tax repairs of Crane School house 4000 water department 10650 judgment against town 10000. Augustus Hemenway donated 1500 for town library running expenses and the town will match the same amount.
An explosion and fire at Dominion No 1 colliery in Glace Bay Nova Scotia cause four miners to go missing and fire damp kills 78 horses. The blaze, started after a shaft fan broke and a shot ignited gases, raged 14 hours before being controlled. The mine employed 1400 men and remains not fully extinguished with grim outlook.
Mrs. Gardner intends a unique library building in the Fens with a music hall and galleries. Architect Sears travels in Europe to study Italian and other classical libraries, adapting designs to harmonize with the Italian palace. Plans are preliminary and subject to her edits before construction begins.
Funeral services for former Congressman John W. Candler were held at the First Parish Church in Brookline with Rev. Dr. William H. Lyon officiating. Pallbearers included Charles H. Allen M. P. Kennard William H. Allen A D B Bell Robert Batchelder and Col. Horace N. Fisher. Burial was at Mt. Auburn.
Salem plans an inquest into last November's election. Buckley, jailed 30 days for illegal voting in a Republican caucus, is tied to a local political worker accused of paying him. Carney and Coakley, counsel, say they possess substantial evidence and may call about 100 witnesses.
Melrose March 19 Early this morning a hold up near Grove and Main streets involved George Zee Wah and Ching Wing laundry proprietors and three intoxicated youths. Patrolmen Thompson and Heaton arrested John Clancy Joseph Leonard and John Connors with Connors named as a companion. Bail was set at 1000 for each and the cases continued to Monday.
Ex-Congressman Fitzgerald spoke to the Men's Club at Virginia Street Church on Men I Have Met in Public Life. He lauded the honesty of leaders like Thomas B. Reed David B. Henderson and Samuel Randall and noted they retired poorer than they began. He warned that modern Congress requires wealth to serve, unlike earlier officials who sacrificed for public duty.
A trolley collision on Dorchester avenue near First street South Boston injures driver Edward Hill of 108 Wrentham street. A heavy two horse caravan pulled from First street blocked the tracks forcing a crash as a motorman failed to stop the inward bound car 461. Passengers were thrown about though no other injuries are reported.
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