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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1906

Page

4

Vets Club Formed By Irish Military Veterans

The Sons of Erin organized at the New Marlboro Hotel to form the Irish Military Veteran Company. Michael S. Drew was named temporary chair man with Daniel W. Callahan as temporary secretary. An organizing committee was created and 157 members have applied, with a goal of 1000 by fall. Officers to be elected and a constitution drafted next Saturday.

Sons of Erin New Marlboro Hotel Irish Military Veteran Company Michael S. Drew Daniel W. Callahan Patrick Sloan Daniel McCarthy Peter Doyle

Kindled Love of Long Ago Sparks Wedding

In New Bedford a 65 year old Miss Rhoda Clayton and 75 year old Joseph Howarth, Swansea real estate owner, announced their marriage after a half century apart. They were schoolmates as children and kept up correspondence after both pursued separate lives. The Rev John H Acornley will wed them at Mrs William Taylor’s home.

New Bedford Rhoda Clayton Cottage Street Joseph Howarth Swansea Miss Clayton Bach John H. Acornley William Taylor

Wealthy New York father disinherits daughter in will

John C. Snyder proprietor of the Standard Rubber Tire Company cuts his daughter Fanny T. Rottman in his will claiming displeasure over her marriage. He had opposed the match for years and intended a post mortem rebuke, citing no objection to the husband’s character or status.

New York John C. Snyder Standard Rubber Tire Company Fanny T. Rottman Mr. Snyder Long

Three Events Highlight Elis Superior Claim In Yale Meet

Harvard looks strong for the upcoming dual track meet at Cambridge with top sprinters and field men in shape to score heavily. Yale faces questions with Parsons away and Shevlin out of condition while Yale's Hail and other competitors seek to challenge Harvard in events from the 440 to the pole vault.

Harvard Yale Crimson Elis Cambridge Parsons Tom Shevlin Johnny Mack New Haven Butler Torrey Stevens Law School Burch Lockwood Dodge F. J. Ford Captain Dives Coholan O’brien Eli Hail Crosby Stone A. King Dartmouth Captain Cates Hill Rogers Young Doyle Shevlin Kersburg Tripp Marshall Stephenson Ford Jordan Sheffield Tracey Hasbrouck A. G. Grant Gilbert Hilton Philadelphia Harvard Square

Twenty-One Land Fraud Indictments Named in Oregon Case

United States District Attorney W. C. Bristol announced 21 people indicted by a federal grand jury in Portland. The conspiracy charges aim to seize about 200 000 acres of timber land across Crook Lake and Klamath counties Oregon as hearings concluded.

Portland Ore United States W. C. Bristol Crook, Lake and Klamath Counties Oregon

Beart Guard John Holland Dies by Own Hand in Greenhouse

Rutland Vt May 6 John Holland 55 a guard at the local house of correction shot four bullets into his heart in an isolated greenhouse. He had shown strange behavior lately and died by suicide. He is survived by a mother five sisters and two brothers.

Rutland John Holland House of Correction Holland

Police Lieutenant Hyland Faces Board on Neglect Charge

Lieutenant Hyland of Station 2 is to appear before the Board of Police today over claims of neglect of duty. The charge stems from a suspected theft ring on Kilby Street and alleged release of a detainee after a conversation with Hyland. Hyland, a veteran officer formerly with the Charlestown division, reportedly took a trip jokingly called the carpet ride.

Gaskin Hyland Board of Police Kilby Street Charlestown

Empire's Leading Lady Katherine Grey Heads Empire Stock

The Empire Theatre introduces Katherine Grey as the leading lady of the Empire stock company. Miss Grey is known across the country for her roles in top stock and combination companies and brings a large repertoire to the troupe. Her continued work after the San Francisco disaster demonstrates her resilience and professional strength.

Empire Theatre Empire Stock Company Katherine Grey Miss Grey The Empire Miss.Grey San Francisco

Expressmen Accused in Freight Car Theft Ring

Malden May 6 John J Callahan 85 and Eugene P Casey 18 arrested this afternoon by Patrolman Gray on charges of breaking and entering a freight car and stealing two large rolls of wire netting. Sergeants Powers and Johnson obtained search warrants and found goods believed stolen in the prisoners barn behind 50 Winter street. Both men work in the express business.

Malden John J. Callahan Eugene P. Casey Gray Powers Johnson Winter Street Callahan Casey

Boom in School Baseball League Brings Busy Week

The interscholastic baseball lineup shifts as English High falls. Rindge Dorchester and Malden enter the competition, promising tight battles. The week features Rindge versus Dorchester at Dorchester on Wednesday and a South Boston Dorchester game slated for May 26 at Dorchester.

English High Rindge Dorchester Malden

Mayor lauds labor unions amid city concerns and calls for cooperation

Mayor Fitzgerald praised organized labor for two decades of progress while urging tact and fairness. He warned of dry rot in the city economy, noting stagnant real estate and falling building activity, and urged cooperation between labor and capital to spur productive enterprises and commerce. Michael McKeegan of Providence defended socialist ideals and equality.

Fitzgerald Labor Central Labor Union Organized Labor Michael McKeegan Providence

Want Change in Label Plan

A New England boot and shoe workers conference in Lynn with 130 delegates from Massachusetts and nearby states discussed policy changes. They urged Milwaukee delegates to push for union stamp reform requiring factory workers to be organized before stamp rights are granted and proposed permanent district organizers.

Lynn New England Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Massachusetts Auburn Manchester N. H Dover Milwaukee New England

May 6 Labor Action Prompts Targeted Building Trades Strikes

The Building Trades Council chose not to call a general strike but to instruct workers to strike if non union labor is used. Reports say non union carpenters painters and plumbers may begin work tomorrow, risking wider walkouts. About 500 carpenters painters and plumbers are already on strike.

Lynn Building Trades Council Master Builders’ Association

Speakers Tearing Into Capitalist Lawbreakers Roar in Paine Hall

Wild scenes erupted in Investigator Hall Paine Memorial yesterday as six activists denounced the allegedly capitalistic lawbreakers who jailed three Western Federation of Miners officials. A large crowd cheered as speakers paced the stage railing at the imprisonment seen as an insult to labor. Jacques Forsbar of the Scandinavian Machinists Union condemned the move. Thomas Brennan of Salem spoke in support of the jailed labor leaders.

Investigator Hall Paine Memorial Building Western Federation of Miners Jacques Forsbar Scandinavian Machinists’ Union Thomas Brennan Salem

Labor Unions Hold Meetings and Expand Membership

Alderman Kneeland installed newly elected officers of the Boston Central Labor Union. The Labor Day parade plan was sent to the next meeting. Boston Todge 97 of Railroad Trainmen added 16 new members and 15 applications. McArdle of New York addressed Boston Union 23 and presented 32 applications as the lodge admitted a dozen more members. International leaders discussed broader councils in transportation work. The Salem Lodge reports full employment as Cement and Asphalt Workers seek renewal of wage scales.

Alderman Kneeland Boston Central Labor Union Boston Todge New York New Haven & Hartford Frank McArdle Foundrymen’s Union Boston Mr. McArdle James Frye Worcester Iron Moulders Pesident McArdle Pp. J. Flannery Interior Salem Lodge of Railroad Unon

Runaway Horse Tears Through Roxbury Dorchester

A frightened horse attached to a phaeton driven by John Driscoll ran through Roxbury and Dorchester early yesterday, throwing four people from the vehicle including Weston Cavanaugh who suffered a fractured collar bone and a scalp wound. The party, traveling from Haley Street to church, was later driven home. Officer Noble halted the horse near the police station as it clattered on, crashing the lamp post and scattering the occupants.

John Driscoll M. A. Cavanaugh Roxbury Weston Cavanaugh Helen Cavanaugh Dorchester Adams Street Cavanaugh Haley Street Quincy Street

Body Found in Ashuelot River Holds Keene Man

Patrick Shea aged 65 who had been missing for two months was recovered from the Ashuelot River in Keene New Hampshire. His five sons believe the drowning was accidental.

Keene N. H Patrick Shea Ashuelot River

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