Gold painted brag in Boston ward redistricting row
Republican leaders in Boston boasted of a so called gold prize delaying ward redistricting to uphold current lines for ten years. The move preserves two representatives per ward but skews future Democratic gains, with Dorchester and other wards set to lose ground as populations shift. A state commission will redraw districts next fall though current lines remain in force until 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee of
Boston
Bolton
Curtis
Tom Talbot
State Committee
Frothingham
Dorchester
Republican Committee
State of
Massachusetts
General Court
Old Boston
Charlestown
Ward
Suffolk County
Chelsea
Revere
Winthrop
Republians
Talbot
James Donovan
Lomasney
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Alderman Bolton
Republican City Committee
Boys Spring Sports Clothing Line At Reasonable Prices
Seasonal guide highlights durable boys wear for spring sports in Russian Suits and Eton Sailor suits for ages 3 to 16. Wash Suits 1 to 2.50, double breasted sets 3 to 8, Adams Square two piece at 5, junior topcoats 4 to 5, raincoats 5 to 6. Young men 15 to 19 priced 8 to 20 for long trousers suits and 10 to 16.50 for raincoats, 8.50 to 15 for topcoats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
Fitz vs Donov an in mayoral campaign dispute heats up
Ex Senator Henry Fitzgerald and James Donovan clash over city hiring and ward favoritism. Fitzgerald claims Donovan blocked work for Ward 6, while Donovan denies orders to discharge workers and cites timing. Cataldo case cited as example as political maneuvering threatens Mayor Collins' renomination prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Fitzgerald
John F. Fitzgerald
James Donovan
Ward
Henry Fitzgerald
Martin Lomasney
Donovan
Henrys. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Daniel Whelton
Pasquale Cataldo
Fitzgérald
Cataldo
East Boston Yard
North End
Boston
Collins
50-Ton Vault Breaks Dorchester Bridge Planks
A 50 ton vault hauled by a Brine Company truck and 16 horses broke wooden planks on the Dorchester avenue bridge after noon. The vault, built for Union Safe Deposit and City Trust, cracked the left span, causing traffic delays for hours. John Cleveland drove the team with William Clancy assisting. Darwtender D J Holland noted the vault’s weight as a near miss with the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Brine Company
Dorchester Avenue
Remington & Sherman
New York
Union Safe Deposit Company
City Trust Company
John Cleveland
Teamsters
William Clancy
Brine Company
Drawtender
D. J. Holland
Lymans First Official Day as State Committee Chairman
The Hon. Arthur Lyman of Waltham officiated yesterday for the first time as chairman of the executive committee of the Democratic State committee. His first day's work was brief as he met several prominent State committeemen including Colonel William A. Gaston Congressmen McNary and Sullivan Colonel A C Drinkwater of Braintree and H T Schaeffer of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lyman
Waltham
Democratic State Committee
Lyman
State Committee
William A. Gaston
McNary and Sullivan
A. C.drinkwater
Braintree
H. T. Schaeffer
Winchester
City Aldermen Confirm Several Department Heads
After debates the board confirmed multiple city department heads including George A. Crocker the city treasurer amid 10 to 3 protest votes. William Doogue public grounds chief was confirmed without dissent. Charles E. Stratton Park Commission candidate faced two opposing votes. A Shuman hospital trustee also approved. Dr Henry Ehrlich bath trustee faced opposition from Alderman Curley over proposed single headed bath commission. Bath Commission trustees approved 10 to 2. The board also indefinitely postponed redistricting for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Crocker
Alderman Baldwin
William Doogue
Charles E. Stratton
Park Commission
Bowen and
O'Toole
A. Shuman
Alderman Curley
Henry Ehrlich
Bath
Bath Department
Frothingham
Son of City Forester Weds Hartford Socialite
Hartford May 1 Representative William J. Doogue of Ward 16 Dorchester son of City Forester William Doogue married Anna M. Duggan of Hartford in St. Joseph's Cathedral. The bride is daughter of Mrs. John O Flaherty widow of Dr. John O Flaherty. The ceremony drew Boston and Hartford social elites. The couple will reside at 670 Columbia Road Dorchester after a wedding tour.
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Hartford
Conn
William J. Doogue
Dorchester
William Doogue
Anna M. Duggan
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Tierney
John O’flaherty
John O'Flaherty
Boston
Mrs. Doogue
Columbia Road
Boston Society Charity Fair Opens at Horticultural Hall
Boston society women raised funds for Sharon Sanatorium by hosting a charity fair at Horticultural Hall last night. The event runs through May 65 with an Italian street feature drawing interest. Dinner was organized by Mrs. Jacob H. Hecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Society
Sharon Sanatorium
Horticultural Hall
Jacob H. Hecht
Beauty Spots Pride in Boston Albany Stations
Suburbanites praise the Boston & Albany railroad for transforming station grounds into beautiful parks. A pamphlet titled A Study in Railroad Gardening by J Horace McFarland and Frank A Arnold documents the station architecture, gardens, and shrubbery showing how the railroad elevates suburban life and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany Railroad
J. Horace McFarland
American Civic Association of
Harrisburg
Penn
Frank A. Arnold
Boston
Boston & Albany
Shuman & Co. Advertises Marked-Down Ladies Wear
A correction and sale notice from Shuman & Co. lists major discounts in the Ladies Annex. Jersey-Ribbed Undervests for Ladies are priced at 12c, with many items reduced: Walking Suits 23.50, Shirt Waist Suits 12.50, Pure Irish Linen Waists 2.95, White Shirts 1.49, Infants' Lawn Dresses 1.00. The store promotes extensive sale items and urges visits to the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuman Corner
Parker Charged With Larceny From Employees
Charles O. Parker, 57, of Union Realty Company at 179 Summer Street, was arrested after police alleged he advertised for trustworthy men offering high pay and required cash security as a condition of employment. Inspector John McGarr led the arrest yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Parker
Union Realty Company
Summer Street
John McGarr
Waitresses in Lynn Strike Over New Wage Scale
More than 100 waitresses and waiters walked out in Lynn on May 1 after rejecting the new wage scale. Union cards were withdrawn from multiple restaurants including Wyman's on Washington Street, Millett's, Rand's, Bent's, Cotton's, Taft's on Union Street, Kent's lunch at Union Square, McKenzie's, Blake Street, the Osman cafe, Liberty Street, and the Boyden cafe on Central Avenue.
Cambridge Core Makers May Go Out On Strike
Indications point to a strike by 60 to 70 core makers at George F. Blake & Co. pump works in Cambridge. Workers seek a 25 cent daily wage increase promised 18 months ago with May 1 deadline. A meeting in Boston tonight will decide if the walkout proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Blake & Co
Third Street
Cambridge
Fiiot Street
Boston
Celebrated May Day by United Cloth Hat and Cap Makers
United Cloth Hat and Cap Makers Union locals 7 and 8 held an all day celebration in Union Park Hall Washington Street. The event marked May Day also known as French Labor Day and celebrated the victory of the national union in New York on the open shop question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Cloth Hat and Cap . Makers’ Union
Locals 7
Union Park Hall
Washington Street
National Union
New York
Individual contracts opposed by J F Kennedy
John F. Kennedy of Sheet Metal Workers' Union 17 argued that individual contracts in industrialism empower the employer as dictator and workers must accept terms. He promoted collective bargaining via unions as an educational force preventing civic decadence. President John J. Hynes presided at Investigation Hall with Helpers' Union 1 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kennedy
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
Appleton Street
Sheet Metal Workers Helpers’ Union 1
John J. Hynes
Caremakers Union reshuffles leadership and wage talk
Caremakers' Union met last night deciding to seek a wage increase from two fifty to two forty with no strike order. Dennis D. Driscoll of Boston Journeymen Horseshoers' Union was elected secretary treasurer of the State horseshoers' unions. J O Leary named delegate to the international Brooklyn 1906 convention. James H King of Marlboro elected president of the State unions. Ambrose Baker chosen recording secretary. Boston Carpenters' Union 33 to celebrate 24th anniversary June 15 at Wells Memorial Hall with a strawberry festival. $1000 received in monthly dues. Of 17 Custom Tailors' Union 223 employers, 12 signed wage and working agreement for 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas
Dennis D. Driscoll
Boston Journeymen Horseshoers’ Union 5
Horseshoers
J. O'Leary
Boston Union
Brooklyn
James H. King
Marlboro
William H. Pope
Boston Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Ambrose Baker
Pope
Boston Carpenters’ Union 33
Wells Memorial Hall
Custom Tailors’ Union 223
Preferred Mercantile Co Kept At Work
After opening arguments by Attorney General Parker in the contempt case against George E. and Guy C. Stillings the master hears testimony and Kendal reveals the company has continued business since the injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
George E
Guy C. Stillings
Preferred Mercantile Company
James D. Colt
Lucius H. Kendal
Mrs Marion Hurt in Allston Car Collision
The private carriage of Dr Otis H Marion of 22 Harvard Avenue Allston collided with an electric car in Allston last night. Mrs Marion, unconscious with a scalp wound, and a 14 year old child were occupants as the carriage was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis H. Marion
Harvard Avenue
Allston
Patterson Murder Trial Ends Defense Argues Self-Death Theory
Abraham Levy, Nan Patterson's lawyer, declares the case hinges on murder or self-inflicted death with no manslaughter possible. He contends no witnesses show threats by Patterson or her relatives to Caesar Young, while powder stains on Young's fingers suggest suicide. The DA's close is pending, with jurors expected to hear next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abraham Levy
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Rand
Miss Patterson
Mr. Levy
J. Morgan Smith
Young
Massachusetts Railroads Seek Legislation on Trolley Stock
The Massachusetts bill to allow railroads to buy trolley stock moves to the House after Attorney General Parker rules the New York New Haven Hartford purchase illegal. He says the inquiry into rights of the NYNH&H and Boston & Maine is beyond his scope and that a Massachusetts trustee majority for a foreign company means control by that company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Parker
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Luce
Somerville
Boston
Surprise Marriage Shocks Wakefield Friends
In Wakefield on May 1 William H. McCausland former Boston police inspector wed Melrose widow Lilla W. Sawyer in a quiet ceremony at the Methodist parsonage on Chestnut street at 8 30 pm attended by four witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
William H. McCausiland
Boston
Lilla W. Sawyer
Melrose
Sawyer
Lilla Williamson
McCausland
Methodist Parsonage
Chestnut Street
300 K. C's Hold Banquet at Hotel Brunswick
Catholic Knights of Columbus numbering 300 held their annual banquet last night at the Hotel Brunswick. The event served as the preliminary meeting of the State council set to convene today. State Deputy Joseph C. Pelletier named toastmaster, with Hugh J. Molloy of Lowell presiding as principal of the local Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Brunswick
Joseph C. Pelletier
Hugh J. Molloy
Lowell
Agnes Nee Autopsy Finds No Foul Play Suspected
Dr. Francis A. Harris medical examiner said Agnes Nee died without self inflicted harm after an autopsy. Nee was brought to Relief Hospital Saturday afternoon in a semi conscious state from the North Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Nee
Francis A. Harris
Miss Nee
Relief Hospital
Paderewski Leaves for New York in Improved Health
Paderewski departed for New York last night on a special train. He is much improved though still weak. Dr Fronczak stated the patient is all right and should be around soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paderewski
New York
Dr. Fronczak
Beekman Appointed New England Passenger Agent for Clover Leaf
G E Beekman named New England passenger agent for the Toledo St Louis and Western railroad the Clover Leaf route. Shonts newly appointed Panama Canal Commission chairman. Beekman began in Boston fifteen years ago with the New York and New England railroad and has sent over 25000 New Englanders to the Chicago World’s Fair. This is Clover Leaf’s first New England representative office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Beekman
New England
Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad
Shonts
Roosevelt
Beekman
Boston
New York & New England Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New
Son Marries Mysteriously in Easter Wedding
Mrs Adolph Lewis of Brookline receives a cryptic note from her son William J Wolfe 23 announcing he has wed a charming girl he calls his wife Ethel. Wolfe had recently left Brookline to open a business in Middletown New York leaving his mother mystified about the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Adolph Lewis
Hotel Ibrook
Kent Street
Brookline
William J. Wolfe
Lewis
Wolfe
Middletown
N. Y
Man's Body Found Floating Near East Boston Wharf
The body of a man was found floating in the water near Gove's wharf East Boston yesterday afternoon. Captain John Freeman spotted the scene and the Watchman police boat recovered the badly decomposed corpse. The man, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and 160 pounds, wore overalls and lace shoes with the upper body naked. He resembles Robert Barry of 168 Chelsea Street Charlestown an Mystic Wharf employee last seen March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gove
Robert Barry
Chelsea Street
Charlestown
Mystic Wharf
Runaway man and child found after wandering streets
A Montreal telegram reports John P. Creahin Jr. 38 of Boylston Mass. wandered the streets with a 3-year-old girl. He was arrested by police and later declared insane. He was last seen Thursday at his father’s home at 441 Pine Street. His mother feared he would wander away again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Montreal
John P. Creahin, Jr
Boylston
Mass
John P. Creahin
Creahin
Pine Street
Help Church by Honesty at Episco palian Club Banquet
Dean Hodges of the Episcopal Theological School urged lay honesty in the community as a key aid to church work at the Brunswick Ep iscopalian Club banquet. The ceremony honored Captain Walker of the U S Navy, with a standing ovation as memories of Manila Bay were recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hodges
Episcopal Theological School
Episcopalian Club
Brunswick
Endicott Peabody
Groton
Lawrence
A. S. D. Bell
A. T. Jagger
Harvard
John L. Wakefield
Dedham
Captain Walker
United States Navy
Manila Bay
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Fitz VS
Ord Belle
A, Shuman & CO
Ames
C. C. Parker
Plimpton-Hervey Co
Union ST
Faneuil Hall
Lynn
J. T. Kennedy
LABOR
Preferred Mercantile CO
Marion
Nan
Faderewski
MR. Beekman
Czar
Baby
Cuba
Havana
M.C.A
Coldsmith, Silver & CO
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