09 May 1903
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1903
Page
1
The Senate approved the Curley bill by 17 to 18 to limit daily fireman shifts in cities over 40 000 to 12 hours. Backed by Boston firemen who sought shorter hours, it would nearly double local department costs. The measure must gain voter approval at the next election to take effect, or be resubmitted if defeated.
Cambridge police charged Robert E. Gallagher as one of four men seen on a wagon at the dump where Fermoyle's body was disposed. Gallagher was arrested quietly near Bowdoin Square Theatre and held at Station 8 before transfer to Cambridge. Police seek two more suspects as witnesses describe a "big, stout, red headed fellow" among the group. Gallagher, 5 ft 8 in, 160 pounds, lives at 88 Gore Street East Cambridge.
Medford police believe Nellie Sturtevant's killer is local and two suspects are under strict surveillance. The missing 10 pound handbag and a bicycle sighting are key clues as investigators focus their search within Medford. Missing items, bicycle sightings, and testimonies push toward a local suspect study while the search spans homes and streets.
The Massachusetts Senate votes to form a five member special committee to investigate graft charges against members. Senator W T A Fitzgerald leads the push with Senators Frost Apsey Jones Fletcher on the panel. The panel may summon witnesses and examine books as Captain Remington prepares witnesses for Monday session.
A history of cigar selections at recent Boston banquets shows Estabrook & Eaton cigars favored for distinguished guests. The brand emphasizes craftsmanship aimed at the high class market and is linked with Father John’s Medicine claims.
Tonight featured debutantes at court with fine weather and white dresses. Buckingham Palace looked brilliant as King Edward wore the Irish Guards uniform. Among those presented were Mrs. Frederick Peckham of New York Mrs. Arthur Glasgow of London and Miss Nina Gillett of Boston.
A fair weekend forecast for Boston and nearby areas with light winds and generally northerly conditions. The outlook covers Saturday and Sunday with mild to moderate temperatures and no precipitation indicated.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert aged 65 living with her son at 25 Chestnut Avenue Roxbury fell 25 feet from a second story window shortly after noon yesterday and died two hours later. She was found in the yard by her grandson on his return from school. The death was attributed to failing sight.
Providence report: Terrance McDonald a 55 year old crossing tender at Grove street died after rushing to save a woman who crawled under gates as three trains approached. His skull was fractured and limbs broken. The uninjured woman fled. McDonald, a widower, lived at 2½ McDonough Street with no children.
C. E. Mann, after nine years directing the State House news bureau, is appointed clerk of the Railroad Commission to replace the resigned W. F. Crafts. The change broadens Mann’s public service role as he moves from press work to regulatory administration.
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