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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
2
Police begin seven day voter enrollment under a new act. Officers will compile true resident lists by building, collect names from 20 year olds, then turn data to election commissioners. Supplementary registration ends Sept 1, with penalties for false names or misled inquiries.
Sailors aboard the prison ship Southern at Charlestown navy yard are in irons after a disturbance on the Wabash Wednesday night. Yard officials keep strict secrecy as rumors of mutiny spread, though the incidents seem mainly a rough house with many involved at various times.
Notices list several funeral arrangements including Grinham of Roxbury with mass at St Francis de Sales, Howe of Cambridge family services at Ashton Place, Pierce of Milton with service at St Gregory's Dorchester Lower Mills, Kastner in the city with church service, and Robinson of Charlestown with mass at St Francis de Sales and burial at Mt Hope Cemetery. relatives and friends invited in each item.
The Board of Police finished granting liquor licenses with 969 issued so far. One hotel, the Hotel Italy at North End, was refused due to proximity to a school. Eight licenses were rejected and three are in abeyance. four more held up due to neighboring objections. Club licenses: 39 granted, three rejected. Drugstore licenses: 220 granted. seven did not apply or late. Hotel Touraine annex and Bowdoin Square Hotel licensed under new management. Howard House approved for first and fourth class license.
In New York on April 80 Mare Hennen Morris and his wife Miss Alice Vanderbilt Shepard welcomed a son born yesterday at their townhouse 269 West Seventy-second Street. If he lives the child will inherit the Morris Shepard fortunes. The note follows the couple’s recent marriage and prominent family line.
Morris, after energetic study, won the 20th century essay prize at the competition of the woman's law class of the University of New York.
The Massachusetts House backed a constitutional referendum proposal requiring voter submission of amendments upon petition by 60,000. Critiques argued it would strip the General Court of review and risk language errors. The measure passed to a third reading by 96 votes to 21.
Salem April 30 At 6 o clock tomorrow morning 34 legalized saloons will open to serve residents and visitors. Commissioners granted 35 licenses but John Kiley lacked a location yesterday. a transfer seems likely. Large quantities of liquor have arrived in the city in recent days, signaling ample supply.
A major fire at Brighton Slaughter House 17 destroyed a large abbatoir facility and endangered the 500000 dollar plant. About 8000 tons of oil tallow and steer oil were damaged or lost. Firemen were injured as walls toppled and steamers battled the blaze near the Charles River. Frank Kenneally Frank Mellody and Frank Barlow sustained injuries and were treated at the City Hospital and home.
Journeymen carpenters of Salem and vicinity propose a minimum rate of 2.80 dollars per eight hour day after earlier demands of 3.00 and 2.75. Bosses reject the minimum and negotiate separately with master builders. No change in painters or plumbers strikes.
The Newsboys Protective Union No 9077 marks its second anniversary with a May Day observance. A carload of refreshments will serve twice the union’s 150 members. Speeches by former and current officers will occur, with local theatre talent providing entertainment at the headquarters 53 Hanover Street.
In Brockton on April 30 James Corcoran of Bridgewater allegedly came to James Smith's apartments drunk with a double barreled shotgun and demanded Smith leave. Smith fled after a messy domestic scene and police involvement, carting off belongings as he moved out amid conflict with his wife.
Miss Katherine Ruth Heyman presented a rich program at Steinert Hall last evening including Tschaikowsky Op. 37 sonata, Chopin preludes and study, Indian melodies, and works by Farwell Tasson Foote Brahms and Liszt. Her Tschaikowsky performance impressed with clear technique and coherent interpretation, while the impromptu and Indian pieces drew attention for their expressive qualities. The recital ranked among the season’s best with generous applause from a fair audience.
April 30. Attorney Sullivan for the Boot and Shoe Workers Union plans contempt proceedings against Knights of Labor Cutters Assembly members for defying an injunction restraining interference with Harney Bros employees. He will seek a court finding of contempt and punishment.
Manila April 30 The town of Mariquena in Manila province has been wiped out by a blaze. About a thousand houses burned and residents suffer distress. Relief efforts are under way as authorities suspect an incendiary fire possibly linked to scattered insurgent bands.
At 3:55 p.m. a blaze in Mrs Andrewss ground floor apartments at 616 Columbus avenue trapped residents on multiple floors. Patrolman Crowley led quick rescues from the upper levels as ladders 12 and 17 carried out Miss Emma Andrews Ella Berry Lizzie Lamont and Blanche Carpenter. Fire caused about $800 in damage with smoke and one uninsured loss for Mrs Andrews.
John McArdle, appealing a prior decision, received six months in the House of Correction for attempted assault on Mrs Mary A Kelly.
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