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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
12
The weather man warns of awkward spring transitions with cooler spells and unexpected warmth. He says heavy garments stay in rotation two more weeks as readers note 44 sunrise temperatures and a contrast with Sunday’s mildness while shoppers eye peek a boo waists and brighter skies ahead.
In Lynn Massachusetts a step widens the Tebbetts will case as Nathaniel May a brother of Mrs Georgiana Tebbetts who lives in Fitchburg almshouse is revealed. Georgia Foley daughter may contest if she does not receive a share though May says he does not seek any portion after 15 years without contact. Executors expect final contents of the will to appease all parties.
Last evening the Twentieth Century Club presented a German music concert under the drama and music committee. Edith Christie Miller received much applause for her excellent playing aided by Mrs Stantial. Also featured were Edith E. Torrey soprano A F Deughausen baritone Grace G Mills accompanist and the Eaton Van Willet Quartet.
TOKIO reports in its final session the Diet rushed through the tariff bill and the bill for the nationalization of the railroads in its last moments of existence.
Funeral for Joseph P Townsend and daughter Pansy E Townsend held at Ward Henderson undertaking rooms. Pansy wore her wedding gown with veil and bouquet on casket. Floral tributes from Eastern Star Lodge adorned the caskets. Reverend C A Crane conducted the service three hours after the tragedy. Perry, named as future husband of Pansy, plans to return to Florida.
The City Council appropriations panel met for the third time and adjourned to next Monday. Department heads outlined funding needs for their respective agencies.
If it is correct it is at Morse's. If it is at Morse's it is correct. Spring topcoats need only a few days to wake you up to the fact. When you buy one choose a good Morse made coat. Prices run from ten to thirty five dollars and Morse quality speaks for itself.
A one week old baby girl was found on Amasa G. Taft’s Upton road doorstep in Milford this morning. He heard her cooing and discovered the well-dressed infant in handmade garments with lace edging, suggesting the baby came from a good family.
Police Chief H C Small and C L Clark report no name or home for the found baby. She is well nourished, wrapped in a gray blanket, and found on the steps after a quiet noise. Tracks from Milford Centre point to a single man, size eight shoe, wearing rubbers. the infant will be turned over to the State.
In Portland on March 28 the dental office of Dr. George E. Dow was broken into during the night and 5000 false teeth valued at about 400 dollars were stolen. No clues have been found for the thieves.
Everett March 28 Thomas E Newhall 76 one of Charlestown navy yard s oldest employees is seriously ill at his Nichols street home recovery doubtful Newhall has lived here for years and was active in public affairs.
Police target a deadly drug network nicknamed the Knockout Queens after five men died this month and numerous others fell critically ill. Three killings in the past week have heightened efforts to weed out the gang and curb the menace.
In Indianapolis the joint conference of coal miners and operators adjourned with no wage settlement in sight. F L Robbins urged restoring the 1908 scale to cover two years, with President Mitchell backing the motion pending miners' convention ratification. Robbins noted no concessions from operators.
Dr H C Williams reports a surge in alcohol related knockout incidents with chloral and a white snuff called catarrh cure used to drug victims in cafes. Police note watch thefts and rapacious crime as fifty druggists urge legislature to stop the sale. one North End pharmacist recalls reintroducing the snuff despite losses.
Malden police liquor squad led by Officers Ferguson Curley McDonald and Linehan raided Daniel Mahoney’s premises tonight but found nothing. A storeroom visit reportedly resulted in seizure of some goods.
Mr Robbins preferred the 1908 wage scale for two years to avoid renewed national controversy and possible congressional action. He argued miners deserve a share of prosperity and that overproduction burdens belong to operators, urging miners to sign scale offers by district. President Mitchell accused coal firms of railroad ownership and vowed miners will seek higher pay if market allows, while promising no riot or bloodshed in a strike though hardships may follow.
Local coal dealers say pending actions depend on how the situation develops with a threatened strike in the bituminous fields. Metropolitan offices report ample hard and soft coal and steady prices. A soft coal strike could impact large corporations, though barons are said unlikely to permit it.
Senator Moody Boynton triumphs on Beacon Hill as the Massachusetts Senate reverses a street railways report and approves a general bicycle railway bill. Becket of Chelsea praises Boynton’s sincerity while Boynton credits The Post for fair coverage and truth.
In a town meeting Citizens of Brookline voted against more than 1.3 million dollars for current year municipal expenses and defeated a salary raise for the Board of Selectmen chair from 1500 to 3000. They approved borrowing 100000 to fund a public gymnasium and raised Streets Superintendent Driscoll’s pay from 2300 to 3000. A proposal for a Corey Hill memorial tower was postponed.
Hoseman P. F. Garrity saved Mrs. John W. Bibbey and her three month old infant from a blaze at the Bibbey apartment 23 Clarence street Roxbury early yesterday. He rushed inside as flames roared from the windows and carried them to safety through heavy smoke.
Bennington Kan March 28 Judge Herr sentences Joe Transfer to pay a 2 dollar fine and to be confined to his bed for a week. He was charged with intoxication and is an old offender. Marshal Horath took him home and placed him in bed and told the family to report any disobedience to the court.
In Providence Rhode Island an exodus of Boston youths kept police busy last night and the prior evening as seven Greater Boston boys were rounded up and sent back. Four were fined for track walking and sent to Cranston to work out fines. Names include Matthew Riley Joseph Cunningham John F Keating and Samuel Perlman.
The Rutland Sanatorium investigation will be left with Governor Guild after a Governor's council committee decision. Members Bigney Bartlett Sullivan oppose the trustees. Lytle aligns with them, and Lieutenant Governor Draper leans toward the trustees. One report will be signed with amendments possible next week.
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