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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1908

Page

12

Daniels Issues A Warning On Malden High School

Former Malden superintendent Charles A Daniels, now a math and history teacher, accuses wasteful spending and dangerous health conditions at Malden High School. He cites a $200 000 project and says mismanagement endangers hundreds of pupils. The city council and mayor plan investigations.

Malden High School Malden Charles A. Daniels Mr. Daniels Daniels John Rood George Louis Richards

Japan Warns China Over Japanese Goods Boycott

Japan asks China to curb anti Japanese agitation tied to the Tatsu Maru incident. Canton meetings last week adopted resolutions observing the steamer’s release anniversary as a day of mourning and called for a boycott of Japanese products.

PEKIN Japan China Canton

Actresses Barred From Calvary Church Choir

New York March 23 A letter barred Miss Lillian Norton from Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church choir claiming women of the stage are not wanted. Norton a Broadway show girl said she earned a livelihood honestly and deserved to sing. Pastor Rev Charles I Goodell said he did not take the anonymous letters seriously.

New York Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Lillian Norton West Twenty-eighth Street Miss Norton A. Y. Cornell

Collision Sinks 800-ton Matsu Maru in Dense Fog

TOKIO March 28 Roughly 250 lives feared lost after the Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamer Matsu Maru rammed by the Hideyoshi Maru in heavy fog off Todohokke near Hakodate. The Matsu Maru went down at 2 30 this morning in the two mile offshore area.

Tokio Todohokke Hakodate Matsu Maru Nippon Yusen Kaisha Company

Bigelow Will Contested in Worcester Case

H H Bigelow plans to challenge the will of his brother Edwin M Bigelow of Boston. The estate worth about 200000 dollars largely leaves 1000 to Lester Hastings adopted son and Harvard student. Miss Mary Bertha Bossardt of Boston also contests the will as a witness. The case is expected to reveal many unusual points when heard Wednesday.

Worcester H. H. Bigelow Edwin M. Bigelow School Street Boston Lester Hastings Harvard Mary Bertha Bossardt Common Street

Fred White Matched to Skate Williams for Purse Race

Charlie Williams and Fred White were matched in a trio of skate races for a $250 purse and a side bet at Park Square skating rink. The first race is expected Friday night.

Fred White Williams Charlie Williams Park Square

Princeton and Cornell Play 2-2 Soccer Tie in Rain

In a drizzle at Princeton New Jersey on March 23 Princeton and Cornell battled to a 2 to 2 tie. Both teams fought through wet conditions with goals by Princeton and Cornell in a lively afternoon clash.

Princeton N. J Cornell

Hoppe Defeats Schaefer In 400 to 92 Balk Line Match

In New York on March 23 Willie Hoppe beat Jacob Schaefer 400 to 92 in an 18.2 balk line billiards match. Hoppe dominated the game with precise shots and rapid scoring to secure the victory.

New York Willie Hoppe Jacob Schaefer

Receiver probes Shaw estates amid mismanagement fears

Henry M. Rogers asked the Supreme Court to inspect securities of every Shaw trust as creditors fear losses from alleged mismanagement. Investigations target boxes at multiple vaults and the Children’s Island Sanitarium funds, with estates potentially totaling about two million dollars. Shaw’s health declined and he could not recognize family members.

John O. Shaw Back Bay Henry M. Rogers Shaw Supreme Court Rogers Braley Harriet C. Winslow The Cour Katherine D. Savage Melvin Johnson Annie M. Calef J. M. Merriam Merriam, Hooper & Hilton Winslow William Hayes Henry M. Williams Tolman Waldron H. Rand, Jr Security Safe Deposit Company Post Mr. Rogers Union Trust Company Children's Island Lowell's Island Salem Harbor

Clash in House Over Sulzer Speech Record

In Washington, March 23, a manly clash erupted in the House as Mr. Mann of Illinois accused Mr. Sulzer of New York of placing a speech in the Congressional Record that Sulzer did not deliver. Mann sought to expunge the speech by a party-line vote amid sharp exchanges with Sulzer and the Speaker.

Washington House of Representives Mann Illinois Sulzer New York Congressional Mr. Mann Department of Commerce and Labor

15 Months for W. J. Mackay

William J. Mackay was sentenced to the house of correction for 15 months by Judge De Courcey. He pleaded guilty to two counts of larceny involving 2400 and 6000 dollars tied to selling worthless stocks. Once a Brookline resident at 61 Griggs Road, he fled abruptly with his wife and child, leaving many unaware of his departure.

William J. Mackay House of Correction de Courcey Superior Criminal Court New York Brookline Griggs Road

Muller Removed as Tax Commissioner by Mayor

New York March 23 Mayor McClellan dismissed Tax Commissioner Nicholas J Muller who appointed him. The Mayor cites unpaid taxes with penalties and interest amounting to thousands of dollars during Muller's term and notes he was the heaviest delinquent taxpayer in Richmond Borough, with the city advertising his property for sale.

New York Nicholas J. Muller McClellan Muller Richmond

Town Appropriations Earmark Funds For Roads Sewage Fire Alarm

Dedham officials approved allocations totaling 15,000 for highways 2,000 for sidewalks 1,000 for local expenses 1,600 for land for town purposes 1,800 for sewage system 600 for clerk of sewage department 400 for Sewer Commission and 250 for fire alarm wires at a March meeting.

Dedham Sewer Commission

Former Brookline Boy Now Harvard Varsity Stroke

Sullivan S. Sargent of Brookline has been placed at stroke in the Harvard varsity crew. Once a weak boy, he rose through intense practice to stroke Harvard freshman crew and later held top boats, with coaches noting his steadying turn to No 2 before reclaiming the varsity stroke position for the Yale race in New London next June.

Sullivan S. Sargent Brookline Harvard Sargent Wray Sullivan Sargent Yale New London Brookline High School Charles River Brookline School

Hard Luck Tale On Henry Smith Aboard Four Masted Schooner

Captain Barbour reports a brutal voyage from Baltimore to Portland aboard the Henry Smith. A sick steward, a mad first mate, a weathery run, and loss of anchors delayed progress as the crew battled illness and danger.

Salem Barbour Henry Smith Baltimore Salem Harbor Portland Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company Cape Henry Charles Hawkshire Hampton Roads William Elliott New York

Labor unions plan meeting to aid unemployed in Boston

The Boston Central Labor Union executive board votes to gather all Boston unions officers at Wells Memorial Hall next Sunday to organize aid for unemployed workers. Boston Cigarmakers Union 97 calls a tonivot meeting at Parker Memorial Hall to discuss forming a league to help unemployed union members. Hiram Leet of Lowell is elected secretary treasurer of the Boston & Maine system BBB to fill George L. Thompson’s vacancy. A State branch A F of L executive board meeting is set for Saturday at Wells Memorial building to address several matters.

Organized Labor Boston Central Labor Union Boston Wells Memorial Hall Boston Cigarmakers’ Union 97 Parker Memorial Hall Hiram Leet Lowell Boston & Maine System Board of Adjustment Brotherhood of Railroad Employees George L. Thompson Thompson Grand Division A. F. of L Wells Memorial Building

Supreme Court Rules Against State Courts in Rates Case

Washington March 28 The Supreme Court today ruled against state court authority in a dispute over transportation rate rules. The decision involved Minnesota Attorney General Young and a federal contempt penalty, and the discharge of Southern Railway agent James H Wood in Asheville North Carolina. Justice Peckham led the opinion with most justices concurring. Justice Harlan warned the ruling would shut state courts against the state itself and urged caution.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Young Minnesota United States District Court Supreme Court James H. Wood Southern Railway Asheville North Carolina Wood Peckham Harlan

Cambridge Robbery Strikes Home of Mrs Delarey

Cambridge housebreakers entered the home of Mrs. Catherine Delarey at 472 Windsor Street using false keys. They stole three gold rings two pairs of opera glasses a gold watch and $40 in cash.

Cambridge Catherine Delarey Windsor Street

Investigators Prep Report On King Financier's Affairs

Jeremiah Smith Jr. has finished a tentative investigation into the late financier Cardenio F. King. He will present his findings this afternoon in U S District Court. The proceedings may reveal details of a $10 000 payment to a Boston man and other transactions with associates.

Jeremiah Smith, Jr Cardenio F. King United States District Court Boston King Suffolk

King Mortgage Mystery Deepens in Disappearance Case

The $5000 mortgage funds tied to office furniture remain unrecorded after King's disappearance. A well-informed source claims $2600 was paid before he left, with the total near $1500 unaccounted for. others suspect far larger sums were embezzled amid bets on the Boston Tribune and stock market losses. The Suffolk grand jury action looms as inquiries continue at Powell Street, Brookline.

King Powell Street Brookline

Aldermen Seek Protection as Newton Considers 6 Cent Fare

Newton March 23. Alderman Avery warns the board that the public must be protected as the Newton street railway plans to raise the fare to 6 cents on April 1 for the Roberts Crossing Waltham to Waverley line and for transfers on all lines. A committee will appear before the Railroad Commission to press the city’s case.

Newton Board of Aldermen Charles L. Avery Newton Street Railway Roberts Crossing Waltham Waverley Alderman Gray Alderman Palmer Railroad Commission J. L. Richards Newton Street Railroad Avery, Gray and Palmer

Two Women Injured In Boston Streets

Two women sustained injuries in separate incidents on Boston streets last night. Elizabeth A. Frye of 13 Linden Park street fell crossing Adams square and suffered a severe gash above her eye. she was treated at Relief Hospital and sent home. Annie Coleman of 157 Charles street was struck while crossing Cambridge street, receiving a scalp wound and body bruises.

Boston Elizabeth A. Frye Linden Park Street Adams Square Relief Hospital Annie Coleman Charles Street Cambridge Street Newton

Finishing touches on Washington St subway near completion

The Washington street subway nears finish as tearing down part of the Hotel Tivoli at Ash Street ends a four month halt. Tivoli loses 21 sleeping rooms and four dining rooms amid related removals at the Mieusset and LeClair properties. entrances at Temple Place Winter Street Old South Church and Adams Square near completion indicate the line will soon be fully underground.

Washington Street Hotel Tivoli Ash Street Mieusset Liam LeClair Nassau Street Temple Place Winter Street Old South Church Adams Square HOTEL Tivoli NNW Washington

Kind Couple Bunco Victims Sail Penniless to Bradford

Mr and Mrs James W Green of Sanford Maine were duped by a bunco pair after boarding the Ivernia to Bradford England. They lost eighty dollars when a supposed dying English youth received their money then diverted it. They searched for the con men as they left Boston for the voyage.

James W. Green Sanford Ivernia Bradford Eng Bunco Green Boston Cunard Mrs. Green Burke High Seas

Baker Beats Summers in Six-Round New York Bout

Harry Baker shaded Johnny Summers in six rounds at the Grand Union A. C. in New York. Police arrested two preliminaries, the manager and referee, in a test case. no further arrests reported.

New York Harry Baker Johnny Summers New Grand Union A. C

Nine wives four years four years bigamy plea

Joseph Koehler, alleged to have nine wives, pleaded guilty to bigamy in General Sessions Court and was sentenced to four years and six months in state prison.

New York Joseph Koehler General Sessions Court

Schuberts Cigar Brand Promotes Genuine Quality

The Schubert brand cigars, sold widely at 7c, 4 for 25c, originated by Schubert Bros. as Schubert Smokers. Due to imitators, they renamed to Schuberts since Smokers cannot be copyrighted, warning that inferior cigars stamp Smokers with other names.

Schuberts Schubert Bros Schubert

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Bigelow Will Schaefer Hoppe Union Safe Deposit Company Office of the Registry of Deeds Marlboro Street Children’s Island Sanitarium Lowell’s Island Shaw Financial Clash W. J. MacKay Dedham’s Brookline High BY J. D. Delaney Schr. Smith Washington ST. Subway England Baker Shades Summers Old Crow Hermitage Holland Holland Rye Boylston Street Boston Distributing Co Osgood Washington St America Elors Wisconsin Tag@Co Abraham Lincoln
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