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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1905
Page
2
Four construction sites in New York collapsed today due to a sudden warm spell and alleged faulty work. No fatalities since it was Sunday, but adjacent residents narrowly escaped as walls toppled across Lexington Avenue and East Third Street, with several structures left as mere shells.
A call went out for a meeting of employers and employees in the building trades in New York. About 180 delegates are to attend tomorrow, split evenly between 90 employers and 90 union representatives. Employers cover over 1000 builders and union reps represent about 100,000 workers. The sole issue is proposed amendments to the 1908 arbitration plan.
Boston Central Labor Union backed a paid state commission to study trade and industrial schools. Delegates urged inclusion of workers from trades on any new panel. Supporters said the aim was informational, not endorsement of schools. opponents argued otherwise. Frances Boland urged women’s suffrage and equal ballot participation. President McCarthy set to meet AFL head Samuel Gompers on April 19.
New Haven Conn March 19 sub committees of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad reach a settlement to a long running dispute. The agreement is with General Manager Higgins and a formal statement is expected within a day or two.
An advertisement promises to cure kidney trouble by strengthening the automatic nerves controlling kidneys. It offers free booklets and a full dollar bottle via mail order from Dr Shoop, Box F683, Racine, Wis, with six book options and sale through 40,000 drug stores.
The Boston Team Drivers' Union 25 held its first educational talk at Brodbine Hall Dover and Albany streets. Dennis D. Driscoll urged insured widows' support while opposing trade schools unless a state commission includes labor voices. Francis T. Clark and Harry Skeffington spoke on labor unity and industrial education under state supervision. Sixteen applications were received.
Louis Flader president of the International Photo Engravers Union is organizing a local branch with about 2500 engravers already enrolled nationwide and about 200 masters outside Boston. He reports strong progress and will return to Chicago soon.
Boston labor groups report extended use of the union label and coordinate actions across multiple crafts. The Sand and Tip Cart Drivers union plans to present a 1905 contract renewal. Barbers and other locals push shop ownership by unions.
An unknown woman registered as Mrs. Adams was found dead in her hotel room at the Hotel Jewel on Saturday. She was moved to City Hospital morgue where Medical Examiner Draper will conduct the autopsy today. Dr Williams of Hollis Street says death appears due to natural causes.
In Cleveland Ohio a man, Patrick Kinsella, died after following a false telegram from his wife claiming the death of his close friend. He boarded a freight train on the Lake Shore road in Erie Pennsylvania and was ground to death when he fell under the wheels as he tried to reach Cleveland.
Roosevelt travels to Texas for a hunting trip. While he is away, Hay rests in Europe and Taft becomes head of the Cabinet by seniority as Hay departs for about two months. Henry Adams accompanies Hay, a close friend and neighbor.
Island dam shows 16.7 feet and rising rapidly while the Allegheny River climbs toward danger. Kittanning reports the ice gorge passed with no damage and the river at 23 feet rising 15 inches hourly. Ice breakup at Oil City foreshadows Pittsburgh flood risk by morning.
Conemaugh River in Cambria County rises to 10 feet 6 inches with a forecast 16 to 18 foot stage. Morrellville and Cambria are cut off from downtown as basements flood, with rising waters threatening central city damage.
The Susquehanna River broke up near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylv a nia this morning. Ice moved past the Nanticoke dam nine miles away and by 10 o clock the river was full from bank to bank. The state gauge at 9 pm showed water 16 feet 1 inch above low water mark, a 12 foot rise since Friday.
In Addison last night Thomas Brady drowned while driving with his brother Frank Brady as floodwaters rose. Frank Brady reached a floating ice cake and was rescued.
Rain over 24 hours damages Pennsylvanian rail lines. Bear Lake bridge washed away forcing trains to run via Warren and Irvington. Allegheny Valley line sees Summerdale bridge missing with service rerouted through Erie.
After three days of rain the Allegheny River and Olean Creek overflowed their banks. By night they had risen six feet and continued at six inches an hour flooding East Olean and surrounding areas. Only a freeze can prevent further damage.
In a letter to the editor the writers protest an assault report on Philip Goldberg a Park Street subway newsboy and deny that he pitches pennies. They praise his honesty noting teachers from English High School regard him as energetic and upright. Boston March 19.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports Mukden battle as a carnival of death with corpses, wounded and dead horses strewn along roads. It notes 700000 troops at start, large field works, heavy ammunition use, and brutal scenes as Russian and Japanese forces clash and retreat toward Tie Pass.
In southern Russia the peasant unrest grows as estates are looted and landlords slain. Armed Moujiks clash with estate guardians, and bands operate in forests. Circulation of pamphlets claiming an imperial land division fuels urgency for strong government action.
General Kuroki reports the Tie Pass and Mukden captures were easier than expected as Russian retreat toward Harbin continues. Japanese forces pursue for nine days, covering over 9% miles with frequent fighting, while Russians burn supplies and railways. Kuropatkin is said slightly wounded at Tower Hill as Fakoman falls to Japanese artillery.
Seventy aristocrats and Vatican appointees attended a farewell dinner for American Ambassador Meyer in Rome on March 19. Princes Triggiano Paterno Alfieri Solfora Ruspoli Terranova and Count Cappelli joined the Duke of Sermenta who proposed a toast noting the loss to Rome society. Meyer thanked them and said he would remember his stay fondly.
Articles of incorporation for the Rio Grande, Sierra Madre & Pacific railway filed in Mexico City. Colonel W. C. Greene organizes the company with a capital of 3 million dollars and an official headquarters in Mexico City.
The despatch boat Dolphin arrived in Charleston today and waits for Secretary of the Navy Morton and party to embark for Guantanamo Cuba. Morton and his friends are expected to arrive at noon tomorrow.
Eight day tour to Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington via Pennsylvania railroad on March 24. Necessary expenses from New York covered. Round trip from Boston priced at 46 dollars. Apply to George M. Roberts P A N E S 205 Washington street Boston.
In St Petersburg on March 20 a Czar adviser urged peace talks noting Russia has suffered heavy losses and may seek a dignified settlement. He suggested Russia renounce Manchuria policy, allow a Japanese protectorate over Korea, Kwantung gains, and China Eastern railway under international control while Russia retains a route to Vladivostok. Japan could seize proceeds from railway property sales.
In connection with mobilization of a new army, an imperial decree calls for horse inspections in 22 districts of the Odessa Warsaw and Moscow military divisions.
YOKOHAMA March 20 A Japanese torpedo boat destroyer is said to have been lost during a storm off the Indo China coast.
A prisoner, Charles Louis Tucker at East Cambridge jail, receives daily love letters from anonymous young women as he awaits court action. Sheriff Fairbairn says many letters seek marriage proposals. Tucker remains silent and unread. Mrs. Tucker visited the jail, bringing fruit during a long afternoon together.
A vintage advertisement touts G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and G. O. Taylor Pure Rye Whiskies as the purest and best for years. The copy urges consumers to buy from licensed dealers, seek the proprietors’ firm name on the label, and ensure bottles are sealed.
Ernest W. Goodspeed of 9 Boardman Street was held up on Union Street and beaten and robbed of a watch and small amount of money. He crawled to an acquaintance’s house and then lost consciousness. The attackers were described only as foreigners and the street holdup was the second in the area within a week.
Gen Sing of 116 Beach Street, Revere, says assassins broke into his laundry last night and weeks earlier, but nothing was taken. He fears they intend to kill him and trembles as he predicts they will kill him.
Boston Lodge 10 B P O Elks elected their officers for the term. Exalted ruler is William H Crone, esteemed leading knight Daniel F Tehan, loyal knight Thomas H U O Con, secretary William Alden Blossom, treasurer Michael W Norris, tyler William R H Stark, trustee James A Gallivan, representative to grand lodge James H Walsh, alternate James A Walsh? Kelley, E R Crone listed as loyal knight since 1903 and leading knight since 1904.
New York March 19 Dr. William R Harper president of the Chicago University passed an easy day today in his hotel at Lakewood. Dr Billings his physician said he showed decided improvement.
A rear room at Greenwood Daggett Company, 22 Franklin Street, caught fire at 1 o'clock this morning due to spontaneous combustion. The blaze damaged cotton waste and machine oil, with losses estimated at $500.
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