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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
4
A report shows T. R. A. Pp. H. C. and H. G. M. receiving salaries contracts and extra hours from February to May. The article notes a cross checking system and late-night work by contract to justify the extras. An official statement is expected today outlining the method of work and actions to be taken.
Patrick H. Conway deputy collector defends his extra hours spent after hours and Sundays verifying parcel descriptions for unpaid 1901 taxes. He cites working with Victor Trace from 5 PM to 1 AM and Sundays, finishing the sale day at 6:10 AM, and notes pay delays and other staff involved in similar labor.
Henry Sterling of the A F of L on the Massachusetts illiteracy issue urges two bills. He calls for raising the school age to 15 or 16 and for mills to hire only under 16 if the child can read and write. He argues education equity for the poor and to restore Massachusetts prestige.
In South Boston the Common Council rejected an amendment to cut a reserve fund by 68000 to lift city laborer wages to 2.15 a day. President Dolan clashed with Councilman McCullagh over the tactic. The overall appropriation bill for city departments, excluding water, passed 66 to 1.
Buffalo Bill William J. Cody lost his divorce suit from Louisa Cody. Judge R H Scott ruled that charges of poisoning attempts and other allegations were not proven and found in favor of Mrs Cody. The case moves to a potential new trial and possible Wyoming Supreme Court review.
President Roosevelt offers Truman H. Newberry of Detroit the job of assistant secretary of the navy and Newberry accepts. Charles H. Darling of Vermont resigns to become collector of the port of Burlington, while rumors of cabinet reshuffles are denied by high authority.
Admiral Dewey, much improved after illness, conferred with President Roosevelt in Washington about naval topics. The President sought technical knowledge on several naval subjects during the discussion.
Tarr testified he watched through a glass hole in a bathroom partition next to Mr. Shepard’s room, spying on a woman and the old man on several nights. He had agreed to be paid 100 dollars if successful, 12 if not. Other witnesses described meals with a housekeeper and letters between Mr. Shepard and Mrs. Shepard.
Mayor Collins and Governor Douglas met in the executive chamber to discuss executive appointments for Boston. Collins aims to influence the next medical examiner slot after Dr. Draper, with hints of Democratic backing for a candidate not yet named.
A state building laborers conference is set for Boston on Monday June 5. Various unions announce meetings and open gatherings including Boston Clothing Trades Council at 28 Kneeland Street and a schedule of speakers such as International President James O’Connell and Grand President F J McNulty.
The American House hosted the 99th Artillery Company of Charlestown annual banquet last night with 75 covers. William N. Osgood presided and speakers included John R. Murphy Charles W. Sawyer John F. Volk Ernest H. Carter and Edward Nichols.
Colorado Springs March 23 Mrs Elizabeth Cass Goddard was named deputy sheriff of El Paso County the only woman holding such an office in Colorado The post grants full powers to aid in protecting mistreated animals.
In Rome on March 23 former New York Governor B B Odell Jr and his family were granted a private audience with Pope Pius X. Mgr Murphy of the American College at Rome presented the group and the Pope spoke warmly about America during the visit.
A Sixth Avenue elevated train crashed into the Battery terminal bumpers during rush hour injuring four people. Mrs Mary Suro of Boston was among the slightly hurt passengers.
Acting Secretary Adee informed Northwestern Steamship Co that the Tacoma, captured by Japan, was towed to Nagasaki where a prize court sits. Hartman for the company said the ship had no contraband and was bound directly to Shanghai. The State Department was asked to intervene.
General William A. Bancroft of the Boston Elevated Railway Company gave a stereopticon lecture to the New England Street Railway Club. The monthly meeting at the Revere House drew 180 members with President John J. Lane introducing Bancroft. The talk titled Glimpses of Local Transportation in the United States and Europe prompted a vote of thanks.
An article extols Father John's Medicine for grip post cold relief by cleansing impurities and rebuilding strength. It warns the getting well stage is dangerous and claims the remedy prevents relapse and renews bodily vigor.
In Chicago on March 23 twelve out of town witnesses testified before a special grand jury probing the beef trust. District Attorney Morrison sought evidence on prices paid by packers to retailers and to cattle raisers. Key witnesses included R C Howe of Armour & Co Omaha T W Kelly Cedar Rapids IA and Robert Hall Kansas City.
The Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters established St Victoria court at Roxbury Hall 67 Warren Street. H. C. R. Timothy B. Reardon presided with officers named including Chief Ranger Frederick J. Galvin and Deputy Ellen F. Cotter. Past high chief rangers spoke, followed by refreshments.
Suffolk County President John H. Dillon appoints a long list of deputies across divisions from 1 to 76 with members including John Linnehan, Patrick Hannon, Michael Lynch, Jere Sullivan, James Scanlon, James Mooney, Peter Duggan, Stephen Gunning, Con J. Coughlin, Edmund Coffey, Thomas Owens, James Murphy, and many others, detailing division numbers and member names.
President Edwin Mullardy of Rockland appoints deputies for 1905 across multiple Boston area parishes and affiliated groups. Named include Joseph A. Gately Cambridge, Miss M F Finn Stoughton, David H Ryan Cambridge, M H Concannon South Boston, Peter Casey Wakefield, and many others across Roxbury, Charlestown, East Cambridge, Lowell, Brockton, Lynn, Malden, and Norwood.
London reports open clash between Joseph Chamberlain and Mr. Balfour after Balfour rejects pressuring Lord Hugh Cecil to resign Greenwich seat. Chamberlain says he has Unionist majority and backs a protectionist candidate for the next general election.
A $12,900 fire gutted the three story Water street brick building in Augusta owned by Lendall Titecomb, B. F. Parrott and the Bradbury heirs. The losers include Green brothers novelty dealers, L K Smith tailor, Dr C H Frizzelle optician, Dr George Washburn and the Augusta Athletic and Social Association.
City Hospital officials seek relatives of John J. Kelley a 50 year old teamster who died after a wagon accident on A street. Kelley listed 1025 Washington street as his address but no one there can be found and doctors suspect a mistaken address. A search for his kin is under way.
Paris dispatch says the German ambassador delivered a note to the Porte vetoing Turkey ordering arms from France with warning of consequences. The Ottoman cabinet is embarrassed and indignant at Germanys dictatorial conduct while the French ambassador pursues a large arms order for France.
The piece argues digestion depends on wholesome food, not medicines. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion, sour stomach and bloating, claiming a grain digests 3000 grains of food and that regular use prevents and removes indigestion for both sick and well people.
Boston craftsman Frank Crowley of S Province Street emphasizes his specialty in maintaining and repairing masonry. He notes experience in restoring historic structures and ensuring durable, quality finishes.
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