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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
8
Sarah Ellis, a young woman from New York, was sentenced to the Women's Reformatory for horse stealing in Boston. She claimed Quinn, an old friend, enticed her to hire a team in West End and later she returned it, with the team later found in New York.
Paolo Gallico gave a piano recital at Jordan Hall before a good sized audience. He offered a program including Beethoven Sonata op 109, Schumann Papillons, Gluck Saint Saens Fantasia op 49, Chopin Nocturne A major, Rigaudon Op 204, Hark Hark the Lark, Schubert Liszt La Campanella, and Paganini-Liszt. The New York resident drew favorable impressions, with logical sincere interpretations and notable technique. The audience was enthusiastic and several encores followed.
A coroner jury convicts Celia Lerner lessee of the Allen Street tenement of gross negligence after a fatal fire that killed 20. The Tenement House Commission is censured for failing to inspect and keep the trap door to the roof unlocked as victims perished beneath a locked skylight. Belzinsky detained as witness.
Commissioner Wells conducts an inspection of all city firehouses with District Chief Patrick E. Keyes as escort. He signs repeal of the order requiring fire apparatus drivers to wear hats on duty, pleasing the drivers.
Jonathan Reed a retired Brooklyn businessman was found unconscious on the stone floor of his wife's granite tomb in the Evergreen Cemetery After a seven year daily vigil he was moved to a hospital following a stroke of apoplexy The incident occurred in a quiet section of the cemetery during a period of winter confinement.
May deportation looms for Mrs. Samuel D Arvilla an Azorean immigrant living with her husband and two children after receiving free medical care and pecuniary aid. Local Overseers sought reimbursement from the State Board of Charity prompting Boston officials to order an immigration inspectors inquiry and decide the aid was not city eligible for an alien. If not settled, federal authorities may deport her.
Officials suspect arson as cover for robbery by a gang active since November 5 in Charles Town. Deputy Chief Neal notes fires are easy to light and hard to detect until bold acts expose the perpetrators. Boston and Maine guards tighten property protections as police debate whether a lone firebug or an organized gang is responsible.
In Havana a luncheon at the National Theatre honored American naval officers with 240 guests including Minister Squiers, Generals and Cuban officials. Applause rose at mention of Roosevelt as the band played The Star Spangled Banner and Bayamo.
The Massachusetts Prison Reform League will hold its next conference on March 27 at the residence of Rev. Dr. Van Allen. Distinguished attendees include Rt. Rev. Monsignor Byrne Judge Robert O Harris Judge Ely the Rev Elwood Worcester Hon John B Martin and several prominent civic and religious figures. Miss Helen Whittier sent regrets but pledged to mobilize women’s clubs to support prisoner welfare on Christmas and Easter.
Fire Commissioner Wells creates a new aide to the chief post appointing Hoseman Joseph A Webber of Engine 6. Webber, who begins today, will serve as chief's driver and messenger with quarters on Mason street. He will hold lieutenant rank after Civil Service approval.
The Allan Line turbine steamer Victoria on her maiden voyage from Liverpool carried about 1500 passengers including engineering experts. After starting her trip she will call at Halifax St John N B and Montreal once the St Lawrence is clear of ice.
Catherine Murphy a well known west side resident fell dead at home on Wesciain Street while talking with cousin Bridget Collonan. She had been in good health and boasted she had never seen a physician. Murphy worked for 33 years as an expert operator at Crane and Watery knitting mills.
A Boston resident Mrs. Wm Byers testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of back pain and urinary trouble after two years of kidney disorder. She notes lasting improvement with the remedy and urges others to use Doan's. Sold by dealers price fifty cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
President Roosevelt recently named General Rosser, once the youngest Confederate brigadier general, as postmaster of Charlottesville Virginia. The veteran officer, noted for his wartime service, accepts the federal appointment amid ongoing postwar governance changes.
Scene from The Filibuster a new musical comedy by Wil Son and Loraine runs at the Majestic Theatre. Originated by the Bank Officers Association in this city and adapted for professional production. The engagement at the Majestic is scoring a decided hit.
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