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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1909
Page
12
Philadelphia March 30 The strike decision rests with 167000 coal workers as midnight expiry of the agreement nears. Colllieries will open Friday if workers resume, with no lockout expected. Sentiment in the region runs against a strike.
Stevedores along the waterfront insist on wage increases and better rules. At a Longshoremen's Council meeting, a conference was announced and the 1909 wage and rule demands were to be pressed.
Judge Putnam of the United States Circuit Court ordered a final decree terminating the receivership and discharging the receivers of the Western Steamship Company in Portland Maine on March 30.
Arthur Burke a 51 year old Worcester widower and 18 year resident began his seventh trip to Montreal today to propose marriage to a Canadian sweetheart. He expects success and plans to return with his bride, though he would not reveal her name or address beyond Montreal.
New York March 30 Ignace Jan Paderewski said his fingers and thumbs are not insured. He noted he carried only a general accident policy for 25000 dollars but after collecting a few hundred dollars the insurers declined further coverage.
The resignation of Charles E. Stratton from the Board of Park Trustees was received and accepted by Mayor Hibbard yesterday. The mayor has not decided on Stratton's successor.
Hardeen, Houdini rival, is challenged to escape from a box built by Wolf’s Clothier packers. He agrees to attempt Friday night after the box is displayed in the Howard lobby. Wednesday night he will be tied in a chair and aims to free himself. He claims to perform all Houdini feats including the water can trick.
Big discounts on leather suit cases and trunks at Union Hat Co in Boston. Leather finish suit cases $2.98 and $1.50, zinc trunks now $6.00, $3.97, extra strong canvas covered trunks $8.50, all marked and delivered free. Locations at 139 Hanover St and 51, 53, 55 Union St.
Delegates fill Lowell hotels as the New England Methodist conference begins with Bishop Joseph F. Berry presiding The event includes ordination of ministers Godfrey W Barney Gilbert S Cox George C Dell J F Phillips Samuel Gray and Daniel Smith A rebuilt St Pauls Church hosts all sessions and Charles M Melden speaks at Epworth League anniversary tonight
The body of Rev. Father Edward I. Nobert, a 60 year old French priest, was found badly burned on the chapel floor in Norwood Rhode Island. Police believe an overturned lamp lit by blazing oil caused his death as he moved to the altar. Nobert had served St Charles Borromeo Providence and Warren French Catholic Church and was chaplain at Hillsgrove Sanatorium.
Mrs Emma E Thomas of Upton pleads to join her son at Penikese Island leper colony. The State Board of Charities will decide Friday if she may enter lifelong exile with James, facing shunning and fear of contagion. She packed belongings and awaits the ruling with hope and devotion.
A cablegram received today by agents of the whaling brig Sullivan of New London says a boat from the vessel at St. Helena Island may have lost six crew members. The Sullivan is currently at the island and awaiting further word on the incident.
Police chase remnants of a brawl at an Armenian restaurant where sixty men fought in darkness after accusations of misused funds. Injured rioters and bystanders filled the station and hospital as officers questioned suspects linked to the Ark Handings and Tzan Hanchags factions.
An ad claims Salada tea comes in sealed lead packets guaranteeing purity free of foreign substances and invites shoppers to purchase at their grocer.
The city weighs a 105 acre rifle range half in Woburn and half in Wilmington bought for 25000 in 1891 and now valued at about 1000. The Council panel on lands learned of the deal via Mayor Hibbard and ex Mayor Hart recalls the land was bought on militia demand and never used.
The Rev. O'Kane condemned drinking practices in saloons, urging elimination in Boston to save souls. The same night at both Immaculate Conception churches crowds heard Fr. Powers and Fr. Fitzgerald, O P., stressing sincere contrition and firm purpose in confession for forgiveness of sins.
Queen Elizabeth Dillon known as the queen of pick pockets was jailed for vagrancy for four months in the House of Correction. While awaiting her case she told Inspector Joe Knox that they were among the few old-timers left and recalled his first arrest of her over twenty years ago. The inspector showed her two police photographs.
An attachment on 48 000 pounds of fish was placed on the schooner Nellie Dixon yesterday. Captain William Hogan, the skipper, is alleged to have contracted for ship stores while master of the Winifred, and further action in the case is awaited, as the Nellie Dixon’s fare remains unaffected by the chief’s alleged debt.
The Hibernian Temperance Society of Brookline will hold a rally in the Hall tomorrow at 8 o clock. Speakers include John T. Shea of the Catholic Union of America and Edward Mulready, general secretary of the union, among others.
A health note urges strong backs through kidney care and urges readers to examine urine for signs of trouble. It cites Dean's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. Ellen Lawlor of Boston praising lasting relief from kidney symptoms.
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