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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1905

Page

12

Petition to remove Hyde and Schiff from Equitable trustees

Senator Brackett of Saratoga filed with the Attorney General a petition to authorize an action in the name of the people to remove James H. Hyde and Jacob Schiff and other Equitable Life directors believed to have misused policy holder interests. The petition is brought by Brackett Mary S. Young and other Saratoga policy holders.

Albany N. Y Edgar T. Brackett Saratoga Mayer James H. Hyde Jacob Schiff New York Equitable Life Assurance Society Equitable Senator Brackett Mary S. Young

Roxbury Saint Patrick Society Confirms Delegates

At the last regular meeting Rev Maurice F Flynn praised large attendance at holy communion. Delegates elected for the Catholic Total Abstinence Union convention were Thomas F Phelan Joseph P Cussen and John M Devine. Alternates named were Hugh McNulty William J Neagle John J Quinn and Cornelius J Crowley.

St. Patrick’s Total Abstinence and Literary Society of Roxbury Maurice F. Flynn Catholic Total Abstinence Union Thomas F. Phelan Joseph P. Cussen John M. Devine Hugh McNulty William J

Milton Priest to Preach at St Gregory's Church

The Rev. William H. Duffy recently ordained to the priesthood will preach at the Wednesday evening service at St Gregory's Church in Milton Lower Mills. A Milton boy, he has just returned to Boston on his first visit since ordination and locals plan an elaborate program for the occasion.

William H. Duffy St. Gregory’s Church Milton Lower Mills Father Duffy Milton Boston

Cello Recital Cancelled. Rescheduled for April 7

The Anton Hek king cello recital at Steinert Hall was canceled yesterday due to the artist illness. The recital is rescheduled for Friday afternoon, April 7, in the same venue.

Anton Hekking Steinert Hall

Man Held on Vagrancy Charge Believed to Be Murder Suspect

Eureka Utah March 28 a man giving the name James Griffith serving 80 days for vagrancy is believed to be Benjamin Pettis wanted in Montclair New Jersey for murder and arson last month authorities say the suspect may be using a false identity while in custody.

Eureka Utah James Griffith Benjamin Pettis Montclair N. J

Olive Mead String Quartet Gives First Cambridge Concert

The Olive Mead String Quartet with Mrs H H A Beach performed at Potter Hall. Highlights included Haydn Quartet in G minor and Schubert Quartet in D major, with mixed reception of the Saint Saens piano quintet. Audience was large and appreciative of Miss Mead and her ensemble.

Olive Mead Elizabeth Houghton Gladys North Lillian Littlehales Potter Hall H. H. A. Beach Saint- Saacn Schubert New York Miss Mead Cambridge Steinert Hall Saint-Saens

Miners Plan New Industrial Union In Nationwide Drive

William D. Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners argues the plan seeks a broad industrial union not a merger with skilled trades. He says the aim is to organize 20 million wage earners including apprentices and workers across all industries without attacking existing craft unions.

North Andover Weavers Strike Over Demands

Eighty-five workers at R T Stevens Sons Co strike after the firm refuses full wage and condition increases. The company offers wage hikes on one fabric quality and insists two looms operate on all qualities.

North Andover R. T. Stevens’ Sons Company

Labor Unions Report Strong Gains and Leadership Moves

Labor Notes recounts Union 104 organizer John A. MacInnis presenting 16 new Electric Workers members and plans to host Grand President McNulty next Wednesday. Cigar makers set 14 sub committees for eastern State unions to study The Ethics of Trade Unions. District Assembly 30 K of L backs Burns and Canning faction with financial support. Marine Firemen Union fills a vacancy with John M. Kearns replacing John P. Riley. Painters Union 11 elects James A. Stone as vice president and Carl Fischer as treasurer to fill vacancies.

John A. MacInnis Electrical Workers’ Union 104 MacInnis McNulty K. of L., Incorporated Burns Painters’ Union 11 James A. Stone Carl Fischer

Italian Girls Wed Men of Their Choice

Two Italian immigrant brides celebrated at the Church of the Sacred Heart in North Square. Cesira Natalina aged 22 wed laborer Vincenzo Borelli and Domenica Antinarelli aged 32 married laborer Raffale di Domenico. Giovannina Speciale wed barber Santi Panarello earlier in the week.

Church of the Sacred Heart North Square Cesira Natalina Vincenzo Borelli Domenica Antinarelli Raffale di Domenico Giovannina Speciale Santi Panarello

Somerville mothers weigh Roosevelt child guidance debate

Somerville residents respond to School Committeeman Jones on large families and education funding. William P. Jones argues wealthier parents should finance their children’s schooling while poorer families bear the burden, urging broader access to education. Superintendent Southworth notes local pupil totals and dwelling counts, while several mothers narrate family life, costs, and happiness in large households.

Somerville William P. Jones Roosevelt Southworth

Cambridge Schools Strive to Meet Growing Pupils

Cambridge faces a rising pupil count with 15 058 children in 51 schools while Welcoming new facilities like the Houghton School in Ward 7. School Board agent Sanford B Hubbard assures no death risk and promises ongoing expansion to ease crowding and keep children well cared for.

Cambridge Middle Port Houghton Sanford B. Hubbard Somerville

Chelsea Births Rise After Presidential Advice

Chelsea follows Roosevelt calling for larger families. Births rose from 900 in 1899 to 1050 in 1904 with 5063 births in the five years ending Dec 31, 1904, prompting two new schoolhouses and a third planned to accommodate growth.

Chelsea Roosevelt

Driver Seriously Injured After Fall From Wagon

Morris Humbin aged 23 of 39 Cobden Street Roxbury lost his grip as bare hooks slipped from a case he was lifting and toppled from a wagon at Clinton and Commercial streets yesterday morning. He was taken to Relief Hospital unconscious with a brain concussion and is in critical condition.

Morris Humbin Cobden Street Roxbury Clinton and Commercial Streets Relief Hospital

Rum Crazy Belgian Kills Wife Then Drowns Itself

Lawrence March 28. Rene Nietens a 44 year old Belgian mill hand shot and killed his wife at 37 Melrose street then fled to the Merrimac River and drowned himself. Five children aged 20 to 4 are left orphans. Witnesses say he had abused his wife and accused her of infidelity before leaving home. He bought a revolver yesterday and went to the house early this morning. After firing five shots through the door he pursued his wife and, as neighbors gathered, leaped into the river and vanished beneath the surface. He was pulled from the water dying minutes later. The case is tied to his work at the Washington mills of the American Woolen Company.

Lawrence Rene Nietens Melrose Street Merrimac Nietens Harry Josephine Boston Washington Mills American Woolen Company

Brilliant reception for Fall River liner Providence arrives

The Fall River line steamer Providence arrived in Newport Rhode Island from New York where she was in dry dock. She received a brilliant harbor reception with fireworks and salutes as she met the harbor vessels. The ship steamed 25 miles in 70 minutes through Long Island Sound and will run an official speed trial off Newport within days.

Newport R. I New Fall River Line Providence New York Long Island Sound

Texas Guards Refuse Patrol Duty for Roosevelt Visit

Captain Reed Williams of Company B Third Texas Infantry refuses to guard President Roosevelt in Dallas April 5 stating his men are soldiers not police. In other news Fireman Thomas Kiley, 41, of Brighton suffered two fractured ribs after a horse accident with Engine 29 yesterday afternoon.

Texas Roosevelt Dallas Tex Reed Williams Third Texas Infantry National Guard Roosevelt Dallas Williams Thomas Kiley Allston Terrace Brighton

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