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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1908

Page

4

Paper Makers Charged with Lying Over Production Costs

Washington May 1. John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association testifies before the Trouse committee that statements on production costs are untrue and that publishers assert a hidden price artificiality. Medill McCormick reveals a five year contract with International Paper costing 2.20 per 100, rising from 1.85, with other papers paying similar or higher rates. Hearst papers cheaper and most supplies from International.

Washington John Norris Trouse Committee Congressman Mann Congressional Committee Norris American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Medill McCormick The Chicago Tribune International Paper Company McCormick Chicago Record-Herald the News Tribune Hearst Journal International Company

Crowded Tenements Challenge Police Listing Efforts

A citywide police listing on the first day assigns 500 officers to document every male resident over 20. In West End blocks and North End tenements, language barriers and crowded quarters slow progress as officers rely on interpreters to identify names and household members amid hotels and immigrant communities.

West End Griffin Station 3 Chardon Street Louis Ross Nickerson Merrimac Street Boston North End North Street Luigi Fleet Street

Hendricks Club Moves to Bowdoin Square

After months of search Ward 8 leader Martin Lomasney's Hendricks Club selects a four story brick building at Green and Chardon streets Bowdoin Square as its new home. The two upper floors will be used exclusively and relocation is planned for about June 1. The move follows the Transit Commission's tak ing of the old building for a Cambridge line project.

War Council Hendricks Club Ward 8 Martin Lomasney Mahatma Bowdoin Square Green and Chardon Streets Transit Commission Cambridge ‘“L Ftock

Dr Rowe Ill May Leave City Hospital

The article notes Dr. Rowe from Brookline Mass may depart Boston City Hospital. It chronicles his career arc from Dartmouth to Harvard Medical School, roles at Hartford Retreat and other institutions, and highlights his tenure at the City Hospital including early ant septic wound care and diphtheria antitoxin work. The piece also covers a White House visit by working girls and remarks by President Roosevelt.

Danny Brookline Mass White House Dr. Rowe Andover Phillips Exeter Dartmouth Harvard Medical School Hartford Retreat For Massachusetts School For Pennsylvania Hospital For Insane Thomas H. Kirkbride Boston Lunatic Hospital Boston Boston City Hospital Rowe City Hospital McCollum

Gale winds strand ship as wreckers plan fresh efforts

Gale storms press on the coast with a large vessel driven onshore. The ship sits hard on the bar loaded heavily and may be floated only if weather remains favorable. salvage crews will renew efforts tomorrow to free her.

Aground at Lovell's Island British Schooner Arizona

The British schooner Arizona of Liverpool N S ran ashore at the east end of Lovell's Island while entering the harbor with lumber. Tugs Betsy Ross and Sadie Ross could not refloat her. The ship is leaking and heeled to port at low tide with crew aboard and the skipper seeking help in the city.

Arizona Liverpool N. S Lovell’s Island Betsy Ross Sadie Ross Thomas Boudrot Boston Bay Fortuna

Victim of Bantam Ledges Bessie A. wrecked near Boothbay

Nova Scotia schooner Bessie A. is wrecked at Boothbay with crew saved by life savers. Local reports say the vessel struck bantam ledges. rescuers brought all hands to safety. The incident underscores risky coastal navigation and swift maritime response.

Bessie A wrecked at Bantam ledges near Boothbay Harbor

The two masted schooner Bessie A of Parrsboro Nova Scotia capt W W Lamb ran aground at Bantam ledges near Boothbay Harbor in a gale. The crew of four including the captain were rescued by Damariscotta life saving station. The vessel, bound from Parrsboro to Boston with lumber, is probably total loss.

Boothbay Harbor Bessie A Parrsboro N. S W. W. Lamb Damariscotta Life Saving Station Boston

Missing McIntyre stock found in trust collateral

New York brokers T A McIntyre & Co. failed and a 69 share United States Steel preferred certificate, sent by Mrs Ellen J Sedgwick and Frederick L Bishop of Hartford for transfer, was located at a local trust company as loan collateral. Ten shares were to go to Mr Bishop and 50 to Mrs Sedgwick.

New York T. A. McIntyre & Co United States Steel Preferred Ellen J. Sedgwick Frederick L. Bishop Hartford

Resignation of Boston City Hospital Chief Engineer J C Long

J C Long, chief engineer of Boston City Hospital for eight years, has resigned to join the Boston Woven Hose Company for a higher salary. The resignation takes effect once a successor is found amid recent rumors of clashes over departmental appropriations.

J. C. Long Boston City Hospital City Hospital Mr. Long Long Boston Woven Hose Company

Attack on Secret Service in House Debate

In Washington on May 1 a House discussion focused on a sundry civil service bill paragraph funding the Secret Service. Arguments centered on limiting use of agents for private detective work and whether such limits alter existing law.

Washington Civil Service Secret Service Bennett New York Clark Missouri McKinley Mr. Clark

Exhibition at Park Riding School for Chelsea Fire Sufferers

The Chelsea fire relief riding exhibition will be held at Park Riding School tonight. Henri L. de Bussignay directs 24 young men and 24 young women in drills with a performance featuring gymniana games and jumping.

The Park Chelsea Henri L. de Bussignay

Houdini to Perform for Boston Press Club Tonight

Renowned escape artist Harry Houdini consents to an exhibition for the Boston Press Club at 30 Beacon Street clubrooms at 7 this evening. The event is a private gathering for members.

Harry Houdini Keith Boston Press Club Beacon Street

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