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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1901

Page

10

Salisbury says Only strength aids England in address at banquet

London May 13 The Marquis of Salisbury warned that England's power rests on unity and sea might. He cited the South African war proving strength and said home rule in 1893 might have left England exposed to Irish and Orange Free State threats, risking conquest if Ireland ruled itself.

London Marquis of Salisbury Unionist Association Foreign Office South Africa England Dubin Orange Free State Ireland

MOULTON CANNOT PROSECUTE IN BANK CASE

The United States district declines to prosecute Foster and Dickinson in a funds case involving the South Conversational Bank. The government retains ex-District Attorney Bera B. Jones to represent it, with next steps on demurrers awaiting trial. Proceedings may be delayed to the summer recess.

United States Atielene Se Pondane South Conversational Bank Ewill Foster Dickinson Bera B. Jones

Meeting of Kings Aims at Better Greek Romanian Ties

A meeting occurred this afternoon among rulers of Austria Roumania and Greece. Both sides indicated friendship and the possibility of improved relations, though no definite agreement was reached. The tone suggested a general desire to maintain cordial relations and explore future contacts.

Abbrasia Austria Roumania George Greece

Third Trial Jury Chosen in Kennedy Murder Case

In New York on May 18 the jury for the third trial of Dr. Kennedy in the Dolly Reynolds murder case was adjourned after the tenth juror was accepted.

New York

Weltham Wedding Present Theft Suspect Arrested

Horace A Cheney a rich Watertown resident and newlywed is jailed in Waltham charged with a string of burglaries after pawnbrokers identified wedding gifts and silverware found in his rooms and at shops. Police say the #1 target was fine wedding presents, and Cheney denies the crimes though evidence ties him to ex Alderman Cobb and F H Mann burglaries. He will be arraigned tomorrow.

Waltham Weltham Horace A. Cheney Waltham Station House Cheney Watertown Main Street McKenna Waltham Police Chief Cooney Mainstreet Lymen A. Bowker Main Atreet William R. Wills Alderman Cobb Townsend Street Pleasant Street J. H. Cheney Young Cheney Alfred Tomlin West Dale Street Mr. Tomlin Concord Reformatory Horace S. Johnson Manchester N. H Pittsfield Gloucester

Burlington deals to ease rail rivalries across the West

The Evening Post reports a plan to keep Burlington under control while preventing injury to Western lines. Union Pacific would gain an interest and St Paul would share in the Burlington contract to remove a disruptive factor. J P Morgan remains tied to management amid hints an Hill Morgan alliance may end.

New York The Evening Post Burlington Union Pacific St. Paul

Manila fraud cases and union gains stir Manila scene

In Manila on May 13 a judge announced a five year sentence for Sylvester C. Fletcher who sold government bacon and coffee. Commissary-Sergeant Henry Wilson faced trial for stealing supplies. Across the city machinists push a nine hour day with heavy union enrollment and nightly meetings, signaling growing labor momentum.

Manila Sylvester C. Fletcher Henry Wilson Eedier Funston Generalcuna Nueva Ecija Lacuna United States Philippine Commission Washington Charles A. Woodruff Cavite Batangas Tabagas

Society Divorces Delayed As Newport Court Sifts Cases

Newport May 13 The appellate division of the Rhode Island Supreme Court delayed society divorce cases today sending the docket to May 27. Leading figures include Mrs Duncan C Elliott once Ming Sallie Hargous and Mrs Augusta Floyd Bowen wife of the U S Minister to Persia seeking non support. Other petitions include Woltsmar Hector H Hume and Waldo Harrison Stearns with various abandonment and non support claims. Florence Livingston and Mary E Morgan petitions were withdrawn or unsettled.

Newport R. I Supreme Court Duncan C. Elliott Belle and Beauty Ming Sallie Hargous Augusta Floyd Bowen United States Persia George F. Wingut East Twentysixth New York Woltsmar Hector H. Hume Humes Waldo Harrison Stearns Icemia’ Stearns Chésébrough Roland B. Molineux Brooklyn Molineux Blanche Chesebrough Clark A. Miller Monhegan Florence Livingston Robert A. Livingston Charles Morgan Admiral Sampson Mary E. Morgan Erie, Penn

Funeral for 10 year old Willie McCormick held in Harlem

Funeral services were held today for Willie McCormick the 10 year old boy whose body was found Friday in a Harlem creek A requiem mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart drew a large crowd requiring police to manage the crush The report notes the crowd size and the location of the church and creek discovery

New York Willie McCormick Harlem Church of the Sacred Heart

Steamer City of Paducah Sinks Off Brunkhorst Landing

The steamer City of Paducah sank in twenty five feet of water at 9 55 last night after snagging while backing from Brunkhorst Landing near St. Louis. Two passengers drowned, bodies recovered, twenty two crew missing, officers saved. First Mate Tobias Royal of St Louis reports about twelve passengers aboard, all but two saved.

ST. Louis Post-Dispatch Grand Tower City of Paducah Brunkhorst Landing Tobias Royal

Body of Frank Hawlen Believed Found in Methuen

The body recovered in Methuen Mass yesterday is believed to be Frank Hawlen of Nashua New Hampshire. Investigators pursue identification and next steps in the case.

Frank ‘Hawlen Nashua, N. H Methuen Mass Frank Hawlen

House smiths strike spreads to other unions over wage cuts

About 132 workers from G W F Smith quit after management refused wage relief at the L station on Atlantic Avenue near State Street. A Wells Memorial Hall meeting triggered the walkout and unions plan sympathy actions with pattern makers, carpenters, and structural iron workers. Pickets will man affected sites including Roxbury Main Shop, Huntington Avenue halls, Harvard College buildings, and subway stations as the strike advances.

G. W. & F. Smith Atlantic Avenue State Street Wells Memorial Hall Roxbury L Station Huntington Chambers Huntington Avenue Harvard College Building Harvard Square Boylston Street Subway Exchange Boston

Fraud arrests in Juana Diaz Porto Rico post office

Postmaster Carlos Julia and assistant Ramon Julia were arrested on embezzlement charges in Juana Diaz Porto Rico. An April inspection found a $92 balance with no cash on hand and bondsmen expected to reimburse the government. The pair allegedly issued money orders on credit and charged commissions, with a reported $6000 involved in February.

Ponce Porto Rico Carlos Ramon Julia Juana Diaz Smith Julias

Quor Hittin Cell Incident Injures Inmate

An inmate suffered a jaw injury and possible head trauma after an apparent self harm attempt in a cell. Officials said the person died by their own action but medical staff believe recovery is possible.

General demand for nine hour day grows in New England

George E. Nickerson president of Machinists Lodge 24 in Easton leads a rapidly growing movement toward a nine hour day on May 20. An estimated 7000 Massachusetts machinists will gain from the general strike plan, with 3000 in Greater Boston. Metal Trades firms in New England reportedly will grant the demand on that date.

George E. Nickerson Machinists’ Lodge 2&4 Eostorn Boston Ean Pump Works Holyoke Pratt Whitny Company Hartford Orge Nickerson

New Y M C A Directors in Chelsea to Back 40000 Building

Chelsea Y M C A directors met last night to endorse plans for a brick four story building on Hawthorne Street costing 40000 dollars. New directors elected include George H. Dunham Rev C A Littlefield Alderman F A Cheney Wallace Spooner W A Wield W B Dennison and B T Martin for terms of one to three years to ensure final canvass for funds.

Chelsea Awthorne Street George H. Dunham C.A. Littlefield F. A. Cheney Wallace Spooner W. A. Wield W. B. Dennison B. T. Martin

Boston machinists push for nine hour day gains

The message cites rapid adoption of the nine-hour workday by firms including United Shoe Machinery with 1500 machinists and Blake Pump Company in Cambridge. Reece Button Hole and Lombard Water Wheel Works start or adopt shorter days, with many East Boston shops already in line and over sixty Boston area shops now on nine hours or less.

Ings International Association of Machinists United Shoe Machinery Company Blake Pump Company Cambridge Reece Button Hole Lombard Water Wheel Damon Safe Company Cudi and Seeley Standard River Company Boston

Springfield Linemen Strike For Higher Wages

About seventy five linemen from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the United Electric Light Company struck for higher wages and shorter hours this morning.

Springfield New England Telephone and Telegraph Company United Electric Light Company

Heywood-Wedding Anniversary Celebrates 50 Years

The Rev and Mrs William Heywood of 48 West Park Street celebrate their fiftieth anniversary with over 200 guests expected including former parishioners from fifteen towns in the state and a grandchild from New Rochelle. Born Westminster MA August 23 1824 Heywood pursued business then ministry and served in Hopedale Scituate Hudson Holyoke Boston Sterling as pastor and minister at large.

William 8. Heywood West Park Street Heywood New Rochelle Bor Westminster Mass Hopedale Adrian Ballou Scituate Hudson Holyoke Boston Sterling

William Carter Suicide at Warwick Boarding Place

William Carter, about 35, died by self inflicted gunshot at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his boarding place. He was a teamster and farmer, with his mother reportedly living in East Providence, Rhode Island.

Warwick William Carter Hig Rey Farmer East Providence R. I

Mt St Josephs Alumni Whist Drive For Building Fund

Mt St Josephs Academy Allston alumni plan a whist drive tomorrow evening at Catholic Union Hall to raise funds for a building expansion. Proceeds will support a new department as enrollment increases. play runs from 8 to 12 with all former pupils invited.

Mt. St. Joseph’s Academy Allston Catholic Union Hall

Educational Alliance Lecture On Tolstoi Art Theory

Mr. W. P. Eaton delivered an interesting lecture before the Educational Alliance last evening on Tolstoi's Theory of Art. The talk explored aesthetic principles and the role of art in society with attention to Tolstoy's ideas and their relevance to contemporary culture.

W. P. Eaton Educational Alliance Tolstoi

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