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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1899
Page
2
Dr Greene hosts free examinations demonstrating X ray visuals of the heart lungs liver and stomach using limelight to reveal internal health clearly to the public. The event promises practical medical facts and restoration tips for maintaining health.
Four sophomore students Arthur Reginald Van de Water Richard Hugene Peck John Kay Clement and James M Hudson were suspended at Trinity College Hartford for refusing to testify to hazing of freshmen. They vow to challenge the college rule and will petition to rescind it to restore their status.
The Gaelic school held its first session in the Franklin School building at 1151 Washington Street yesterday with large attendance. P. J. O Daly led classes. 26 new names joined the roll as John R. Murphy spoke on the Gaelic Revival. Speakers included John P. Lane, and songs and recitations followed. The free classes run Sundays 3 to 6 p m.
The Water Works Department union of the A F L endorsed eight hours for a day and a Saturday half holiday at its meeting. The issue was referred to the joint municipal council of city employees. President Henry Fisher of the National Tobacco Workers spoke, urging union label tobacco, while local bakers complained of a Charlestown bakery. The bakers’ position was endorsed.
The Building Trades Council debated city granite work and alleged noncompliance with Commissioner Murphy's instructions. A committee will interview Superintendent Wells to urge him to follow the directives. Officers elected for six months include Collins president and Scan nell recording secretary, with several trades represented. Delegates were accepted from Plumbers, Woodworkers and Painters.
The Provision and Grocery Clerks adopted a resolve opposing the employment of minors in grocery, provision and fish stores yesterday. They endorsed the labels of the Bakers and Tobacco Workers.
Contributions from Boston area labor unions continue for the Marlboro shoe strikers. A committee of young ladies with Central Labor Union delegates secured 400 in donations after visits yesterday. Contributions listed include Bartenders 77, Building Laborers 16, Building Trades Council, Coal Teamsters and Handlers, Freight Handlers 6527, Grocery and Provision Clerks, Sanitary Department 6064, Typographical Union 138 and Water Department 6356.
Lady Randolph Churchill announces a new quarterly titled The Anglo-Saxon aimed at knitting together Anglo-Saxon communities across nations. She states the publication will cover public affairs literature science and art with articles by leading figures on varied topics.
Mrs Eleanor R Fernald files twenty nine libel suits totaling 300000 against well known Boston professionals and merchants after her divorce case with Dr Charles A Fernald. The petition cites a postscript signed by thirty prominent citizens attesting to his character as basis for the suits.
The controversy over Croker Belmont and Tamanys $10 banquet versus a $1 dinner centers on Jeffersonian ideals. Bryan favors the $1 menu while Belmont and Croker face union and English language objections. Four thousand will attend the $1 event with many cooks and waiters in unions.
Brookline releases its annual officers report praising police efficiency and Mounted Officer Crory for saving children at Leverett Pond on Christmas Day and stopping runaway horses on Beacon Street. Fire Engineers urge adding eleven new firefighters and a new hose wagon. Treasurer cites receipts of 1 631 245 38 dollars and payments of 1 419 6 percent. Total debt stands at 1 424 740 with real estate and personal property valued at 66 597 000. Population about 19 000 with 5091 polls. debt under statutory limit by over 800 000.
Snow fell softly as Palm Sunday worshipers attended Roman Catholic and Episcopal services. Palm processions and readings of the passion marked Cathedral Holy Cross Immaculate Conception St John Bowdoin Street Holy Eucharist at St John the Evangelist. Fathers Osborne and other pastors delivered appropriate sermons across Trinity St Paul Emmanuel and the remaining churches.
Palm Sunday services at the Church of the Immaculate Conception began at 10 15 with a solemn high mass led by Rev Father Brown Rigg S J. Assistants included Father Spillane deacon and Mr Walsh sub deacon. The St Cecilia Society provided the mob chorus.
North Avenue Baptist Church in North Cambridge disbands its renowned quartet after a church committee decision. Longtime organist John L. Blake resigns, the plan shifts toward an organist precentor and soloist with Edith Castle retained. Financial strain and aging membership cited as factors.
Death notices report Jane Denis on Burnham widow of John Appleton Burnham with funeral at Trinity Church on March 27 at 2 30 p m. Charles Collett husband of Jennie Collett of Company A Sixth M V M dies at City Hospital. Margaret Holland age 55 wife of Patrick Holland dies at Massachusetts General Hospital Bemis.
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