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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1907
Page
5
Richard Mansfield, suffering nervous indigestion and possible grip, canceled all remaining engagements of his season. He was to perform in Scranton last night and Wilkes-Barre tonight before returning to New York this afternoon.
James J. Storrow, chairman of the Boston School Board, spoke at the Westminster Hotel on teachers' salaries pensions and general usefulness. About 50 sub-masters attended with club president William L. Bates presiding. Guest Benj amin J. Hurd of the Washington school attended.
In Probate Court Judge Grant hears Church vs Shaw as a crowd watches deaf and dumb witnesses express themselves with footwork. William E Shaw, father of the boy, leaves the stand to dance while testimony is given. A grandmother seeks custody of her grandson amid claims of the father’s finances, with a continuation set for 10 o clock.
Testimony reveals conflict between Shaw and Mrs Church over access to a child and alleged threats. W E Shaw describes marriage to his first wife, a barricaded door incident, and letters to his late wife’s son. Witnesses include Mrs Church, Marian Church, and Dr Heber Bishop detailing custody and care concerns.
The Water Front Commission weighed the inability of Boston area foreign steamship lines to secure export cargoes due to railroad service demoralization. A committee led by John C. Watson, Andrew P. Lane and M Donovan was formed to work with steamship agents and the Boston Chamber of Commerce to improve the situation and study conditions in Philadelphia Baltimore and other ports. Commissioner M F Donovan reported on New York dock and traffic conditions after a recent study trip.
Three downtown offices were entered as a fresh wave of robberies by yeggs sparked renewed police concerns. At 84 Chardon Street John Graham’s apartment was looted of coats cash ties and a phone slot box. Hugh R Auld the rubber maker had his apartment entered with a failed safe attempt. Austin McLean’s slot gas meter contents were stolen.
Officers from Station 5 arrested George Everson, 28, of 6 Medford Court, on the charge of stealing a gold watch worth 30 dollars from Everett W. Fuller of Averill, Vermont. Fuller reported the loss. Everson was found at his home and the watch recovered.
Postmaster George A. Hibbard left for Washington yesterday to press for additional personnel for the Boston postal district. He previously asked for 100 more carriers and 100 clerks and has already secured 26 of each rank, with more needed.
The steamship Bunker Hill, second of three hulls built at Cramp’s shipyard for New England Navigation, was launched in Philadelphia with Miss Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald, daughter of Boston’s mayor, as sponsor. Mayor Fitzgerald requested the name change from Commonwealth. The 375 by 39 foot vessel carries 1500 tons and 7500 horsepower, to operate between New York and Boston with two sister ships nearby.
Two hundred twenty five live game fish salmon gralse and trout arrived in Boston to be set in Mechanics building for the sportsmen's show opening Monday. John Powers of Kalamazoo transported the fish by train in six by two by three foot tanks, aerating water to keep them alive.
Cincinnati boxer Mike Schreck defeated Duluth heavyweight Ben Tremble in Hibbing Minnesota after a grueling 12 round battle. Schreck pressed from the start and dominated the fight, ending Tremble’s claim as Northwest champion when Tremble was stopped in the final round. Tremble had previously fought Schreck in St Paul years earlier, though he contended he was not in top condition then.
Mary and Fanny Barrett of 16 Blaine Street Brighton ran off with their sweethearts James Hughes and John Colter. The couples met in Boston, traveled to Providence, were joined by a clergyman, and wed before returning home. Their mother Mrs Barrett reacted with initial shock but forgave the marriages.
Boston residents lost their reputation as vocalists when Scranton Pennsylvania school maids led by Acting Mayor William Berwin sang Cheer Up Mary at the Orpheum Theatre. The Empire City Quartet performed an encore but the audience joined the visiting teachers, led by Miss May Miller, in a rousing finale. Mr. Cooper joked about eligibility and brides.
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