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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1905
Page
2
The 60th anniversary of Archbishop Williams ordination will be marked with a low key mass and prayers across the archdiocese. Born in 1822 he is in his 84th year and maintains a rigorous daily routine with early mass, clergy meals, office work, calls, and study into the evening.
Louis J. Vannuccini spoke at the Cosmopolitan Club of the Civic Service House defending Italian immigrants after a local editorial accused Italians of little use to America. He praised Italian industry and thrift, rejected the stereotype of violence, and argued the influx would benefit public life in the United States.
Washington May 14 The seventh session of the International Congress closes with conclusions on railway rates urging tariffs based on commercial value and non discrimination for shippers. It favors light railways and continued experiments with electric lines and motorized transport for future growth.
Four inmates confined at Fort Terry Plum Island escaped by tunneling under their cell floor and using a lighthouse rowboat to reach Long Island shore. The four named escapees are Charles Hopwood Charles A Betz John Bertrand and Lewis Baker.
Eva Dakin a concert hall singer shot and killed one of two men who attacked her on the South Side while returning home. She identified the slain man as Charles Bennett. Bennetts companion remains at large.
Thomas Miley aged 45 of 2 Yeoman Street Roxbury was injured when his vehicle bolted on Blue Hill Avenue crossing a bridge at Mattapan after a passing team frightened the horse. Dr Cheever treated Miley then sent him home.
Tokyo reports confirmatory details from official and private sources about Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's fleet in Indo China waters. The French and Japanese authorities describe Russian ships departing Kamranh Bay on April 22 and reentering on April 24, with multiple warships and supply ships observed through May 12 at Hankoe Saigon.
Two and a half year old John O Donovan strayed from 114 Cross Street and wandered to Broadway Park where he fell into a pond. Bystanders rescued him and dried his clothes at a nearby house. Police directed anxious parents to the child. He was happy to see his father and chose to stay.
An Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train was ditched east of Emporia. Six passengers were injured and two probably will die. This marks the fourth wrecking attempt in four months at the same place. Wreckers removed spikes and fish plates on rails inside a curve. three men seen nearby last night. a track wrench and claw bar found in water.
In Kishineff on May 14 soldiers from the Fifty third Battalion of the infantry reserve pillaged Jewish houses on Nicholas Street. Residents hid in cellars and outhouses as windows and furniture were smashed. Police were powerless until military patrols arrived to quell the disturbance.
The Williams district in Chelsea begins a street cleaning program with local school children collecting waste paper and litter in receptacles provided by the Chelsea Women's Club. Superintendent B C Gregory initiated the effort to teach neatness to foreign-born children amid rag and junk dealer activity in the district.
Despite rain, thousands visited Revere Beach as four Sunday licenses were granted for Palace Coney Island hurdlers rough rider merry go rounds and the magic mirror parlor opening at 1 pm. Bathers found water warmer but lingered briefly as State bathhouse opening set for June 17. Law and Order agents claimed evidence against earlier Sunday breakers. Nautical garden steeplechase and other large amusements slated for May 30.
May 14 New York report states John D. Rockefeller Jr. returned to his Bible class after five months away and announced he cannot resume duties this season because of a general breakdown from overwork. The World adds that he planned a withdrawal prior to a Europe trip begun December 7, 1904.
Albert J Metcalf of 94 West Newton Street told police at headquarters early today that an officer from Station 1 assaulted him on Copps Hill leaving his face badly bruised. Officers Crehan and Hoagley denied any misconduct and an investigation is probable.
The Gideons opened a week of evangelical work with yesterday afternoon meetings at Dudley Street Baptist Church. Newton’s Mr Howes spoke on Sin Salvation and the Saviour. Clergy sit in the audience as a feature. National President Nicholson attended the 8 o clock service and L B Greenwood returned as soloist.
A largely attended Lim erick Club meeting at Parnell Hall Charlestown elected delegates Andrew Trahey Dennis Keating and James Heffernan to attend a Franklin Schoolhouse May 19 meeting. Heffernan was toastmaster. refreshments followed. 76 members. Next meeting May 28 at 2 30.
Max Mitchell reports at annual meeting that 40 of 70 consumptives recovered and education campaigns cut tuberculosis victims in congested districts. Disbursements reached $14,937.68. 501 cases, comprising 2231 individuals, cared for last year. Officers elected include Simon Vorenberg president and Nathan Maxman vice president.
The Lawrence Century Club hosts a May party at Roughan Hall Charlestown tonight with members and guests expected.
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