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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1905
Page
7
The new Covert Vent Back Garments debut this spring with short length, deep side vents, concave shoulders, hand felled collars and a wool filled worsted fabric. Made in our own workrooms they offer shape retention and a stylish olive and tan coverts weave with a lustrous finish aimed at young men.
Leo H. McCarthy born 1907 residing at 389 Western avenue was arrested after a horse and carriage chase by Officer Conry. Authorities say he is the fake telegram messenger who swindled residents in Brookline Somerville Cambridge Waltham and Lowell. Miss Emma Leland triggered the arrest by reporting a prepaid message demand of 75 cents. $15.43 and many addressed messages were found. He confessed and will be arraigned in local court tomorrow.
Patrick F. Delany, aged resident of South Boston, died at his home 154 C street on Thursday. A member of Company A, First Massachusetts Infantry, he served in the Peninsular campaign. He leaves five daughters and five sons, including William J., an assistant engineman on Engine 25 at Northampton street. Burial will be at Mt. Auburn Cemetery this morning.
Governor Bell of Vermont has granted a reprieve for Mary Rogers, the condemned murderess, but nearly half the interval has passed with no new evidence or actions presented to delay or reconsider her sentence.
The Rev Alexander Mann of Orange New Jersey who has been called to Trinity Church rector was the guest of Dr Robert Amory at 279 Beacon Street last evening He studied Trinity parish philanthropies yesterday afternoon He was guest of honor at a luncheon given by Robert Treat Paine
In Montpelier a political stir follows the dismissal of two jail officials accused of aiding a rumor about poison and a bribe tied to a woman awaiting execution. Friends say the pair were removed for knowing too much. Rumors persist about Mrs. Rogers and Windsor death cell policy.
Windsor Vermont reports on Mabel Rogers a 23 year old condemned woman awaiting the gallows. Despite a lengthy reprieve and broad appeals only nine dollars has been raised to continue her defense. She sits in silence watching the gray wall and writes verses in her cell showing a disciplined yet enigmatic resolve.
The American Board of Foreign Missions will decide next Tuesday whether to keep or return John D. Rockefeller 100000 gift. A prudential committee of Capen Moore and Dennison reports to the board, with Seattle council final if appealed.
In New London Connecticut March 24 union members of the International Bricklayers and Plasterers Union voted to end their strike against the F M Todd Company. The local Interstate Builders Contractors and Dealers Association had declared a lockout over the strike. Settlement reached through George T Thornton of Boston second vice president of the international union.
The third annual ball of Bakers' Union 45 was held last night at Paine Memorial Hall. Four hundred couples were present. Officers of the floor were Nathan Levy marshal Max Rosenstrach director assisted by Samuel Dickerman and Harry Rothstein. Jacob Goldstein was presented with a bouquet by the Skirt and Cloak Makers' Union in recognition of his assistance to that union.
The Boston Cigarmakers Union 97 approved $1650 in death benefits to the beneficiaries of three members William Garner Paul Lehman and J Oldenbroock who died during the week Each received $550 The action was announced by union representatives F J Littlefield and A Eliot of the Lynn Boot and Shoe Work?
The union addressed its members urging recognition of the Boot and Shoe Workers label on all women’s and children’s shoes.
Union members passed resolutions denouncing how elevator constructors are appointed and will push officials and the Legislature to require proper elevator inspection for public safety. The gathering also noted unions cutting rein statement fees and reported ongoing factional disputes within the Knights of Labor after a judge’s reversal.
The Brockton relief fund now totals 29 854 05 dollars and grows rapidly. It is to aid 37 widows 48 fatherless children and six orphans from Monday's disaster.
The Boston Post forwards Brockton disaster relief contributions totaling various small sums from individuals and local groups. Messages accompany gifts from Cambridge New Dorchester Charlestown Exeter N H and Boston & Maine railroad employees. The fund remains under Mayor Edward H Keith with urging to send contributions directly to him for proper handling.
Engineers of MIT held their second annual senior dinner at Westminster Chambers last evening attended by 57 members. H. E. Clifford spoke on Periodic Resources and Professor F. A. Lawson discussed Easily Misunderstood Intricacies.
A bill to wipe out political conventions was reported by the committee on election laws. It proposes direct vote nominations for Congressmen district attorneys clerks of courts county officers Senators and General Court representatives. School board nominations and future state elections are excepted or deferred.
The bill, now called the gratuity bill, would pay 125 to each Civil War veteran who did not receive a bounty. Senator Woods and Rep Cushman opposed. Rep Schofield pushed the measure, which follows Supreme Court guidance after Bates veto and court ruling.
The House voted 26 to 53 to refuse a home rule bill for Worcester granting a people elected licensing board. Advocate O Rourke pressed the measure despite an unfavorable committee report. The current board remains Mayor appointed.
The House rejected the telephone investigation bill for a second time with a 49 to 70 vote on reconsideration, affecting charges and state supervision.
The committee on railroads has reported a bill to authorize railroad companies incorporated in this state to buy street railways.
Felicitations extend to Mr and Mrs Harry Hill Thorndike of Marlboro street on a daughter born to their family. Lucille Gurnee of New York, formerly Miss Lucy B Gurnee, is noted as Mrs Thorndike. Grandmother Mrs George Quincy Thorndike and New York relatives share joy. Other items mention births, weddings, country homes at Pride's Crossing, car outings, a Camden tennis win by Mrs Rogers J L Barstow Jr, Lakewood arrivals, and Arthur W Stedman’s trip to Europe.
New York March 24 A hotel house detective nabbed J. T. Standing alias Howard Berry in the act while attempting to break into a patron’s room at the Netherland. He is identified as the man who has robbed patrons of half a dozen hotels in three months and is wanted by police in several major cities.
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth M Schauer from St Matthew's Chapel Dorchester, officiated by Rev Cronin, drew a large crowd. She left a husband and three children. former soloist at St Thomas Church Jamaica Plain. Miss English sang Abide With Me and Miss OConnell sang Nearer My God to Thee. Pallbearers included John Dinand John Hogan James Tarpey and Lewis Lisott with burial at Old Calvary Cemetery.
Governor Douglas named Horace F. Bull of Worcester to the district police inspection department to replace the late John T. White. He succeeds White, who has died.
A 1900s style ad touts Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as quick permanent relief from nervousness and its effects. It claims neuralgia sleeplessness headaches and dizziness undermine courage, while Nervura restores strength. Free counsel offered at 34 Temple Place Boston MA.
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