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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1904

Page

7

SIX MASTERS BOUND SOUTH FROM PORT

The six masted schooners George W Wells capt Babbitt and William L Douglas capt McLean left port Sunday morning and by 1 PM yesterday were sighted off Cape Cod heading to sea. They may be joined by the Eleanor A Percy and Addie M Lawrence, the only other six masted ships, which left port yesterday bound for the coal pockets.

George W. Wells Babbitt William L. Douglas McLean Cape Cod Eleanor A. Percy Addie M. Lawrence

Cambridge Police To Restructure Department

The Cambridge Board of Aldermen voted to reorganize the police department. The new force includes a chief, five captains, a chief inspector, three inspectors rank as lieutenants, four lieutenants, six sergeants and 91 patrolmen plus a 14 man reserve. Deputy Chief Batcheldor becomes a captain to oversee the night relief. The plan shifts station control to lieutenants and raises expenses by over 3500 dollars for the year.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Batcheldor Park Police Alderman Carstein Alderman Lake Carstein Alderman Blodgett

Snelling Restricts Drinks and Access at Custom House

The ap praisers at the port face new rules labeled specials after a visit by special agents. The assistant appraisers gain authority over their goods while strict limits bar fraternizing with importers, gifts, and alcohol. Smoking is banned and outside smokers gather daily on State street.

Custom House State Street J. Linzee Snelling

Coadjutor for Archdiocese Candidate Harks from Boston

Right Rev. Matthew Harkins, bishop of Providence, is named as a candidate for the coadjutor archbishopric of Boston in the latest church leadership moves. The report notes his prominence within the church hierarchy and his potential role in guiding the archdiocese.

Matthew Harkins Providence Boston

Clergy Names Named for Coadjutor Archbishop Post

Several priests including Bishops O Connell Beaven Harkins Michaud Tierney and the Reverends Michael Rowan and Louis Walsh are mentioned as likely candidates for recommendation to Rome for the coadjutor archbishop position. The board of advisers to Archbishop John J. Williams will likely announce appointments at their next meeting.

O’connell Portland Beaven Springfield Harkins Providence Michaud Burlington Tierney Hartford Conn Michael Rowan Lowell Louis S. Walsh Salem Rome John J. Williams

Should the American People Sympathize with Russia or Japan

The Post invites readers to submit concise answers to the question of which nation the United States should sympathize with, offering two $5 prizes. One prize is designated for Russia advocacy and the other for Japan advocacy. Responses should be addressed to War Editor of the Post and kept under 200 words.

Russia Japan the Post The Post Sir North Manchuria Corea Far East Orient

War of 1904 Letters on Japan Russia Sparks Public Debate

A set of letters to the Post editor weigh sympathy for Russia versus support for Japan. Contributors cite Russia as ally in earlier eras, praise democratic institutions, and warn of Japanese aggression and potential Asiatic dominance. Others defend Russia, argue for open door trade, and urge support for Japan against Russian expansion. Names include Daniel J. Dwyer Boston, J Carmody South Boston, and Edward Gerritson Everett.

Japan Russia Edward Gerritson Willis Avenue Everett

Transit Commission Plans Incline Use of Ash and Bennett Streets

Plans show Ash and Bennett streets valued at 1 562 dollars. The heavy equipment will be used for the incline and is to be taken by the Transit Commission.

Ash and Bennett Streets Transit Commission

Wakefield Considers Eliminating Salaries of Key Officials

Wakefield plans economy measures mirroring Stoneham by eliminating salaries of top town officials. The Board of Selectmen and the municipal light commissioners would be affected if the town meeting approves the recommendation.

Wakefield Stoneham Board of Selectmen Municipal Light Commissioners

Cassidy Stops Wild Runaway

By M. J. Cassidy of 120 Harrison avenue a near disaster was averted last evening. A wagon team, frightened near Beach street, tore down Harrison avenue at a terrific speed forcing people to flee. Cassidy dodged into the street jumped onto the wagon and seized the reins stopping the frightened horses.

M. J. Cassidy Harrison Avenue Beach Street Cassidy

Reunion Ends Divorce Crisis in Pleasant Nursery

A weary Osborne confronts Dowling with plans to reunite with Maisie and their baby. Dowling urges reconciliation as the pair, once estranged by divorce and neglect, embrace in a silk trimmed nursery, deciding to tell the child of their renewed love and commitment.

Osborne Dowling Maisie

Dorchester Couple Observe Golden Wedding Today

Of Dorchester, who today celebrate their golden wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Wilder, well known residents of Dorchester, will observe the 50th anniversary of their marriage at their home, 18 Bearse avenue, today. They came to Boston in 1869, lived in Cambridge, spent seven years in California, moved to Hyde Park, and three years ago settled in Dorchester.

Daniel W. Wilder Dorchester Bearse Avenue Wilder Boston Cambridge California Hyde Park

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