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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
4
A famous doctor chemist claims a secret compound grows hair on bald heads. The discoverer offers postpaid free trial packages to all who write, promising astonishing results and a guaranteed trial.
Michael F. Mathews of East Boston, jailed after a hearing before U S Commissioner Fiske, was held for the June term of the grand jury on $500 bonds. He pleaded not guilty to sending improper letters to Miss Mabel Joy of Condor Iron Company, allegedly denouncing two East Boston policemen and warning her about one officer.
Allen McDonald age 33 living at 1 Lyman terrace Cambridge was found dead in a cell at Station 2 Cambridge last evening by Captain Murray. He had been arrested by Officer Roberts on drunkenness charges and was attended by Dr Brousseau around 3 o'clock. Dr Lancaster pronounced death due to alcoholism after McDonald reportedly drank a pint of wood alcohol yesterday.
Yesterday marked the 35th anniversary of Dr. Charles William Eliot's election as Harvard University president. The event passed quietly with few visitors. A postman offered congratulations, and Eliot declined to name key achievements since his tenure.
Mill owners invited to confer with Carpenters District Council conference committee on trade matters. H M Taylor Da m A McDonald N T Perry and J Wilson named to arrange Labor Day celebrations. Wharf and Bridge Carpenters Union notes a $3 minimum for an eight hour day. Machinists Lodge 264 aids injured member John Assell after rail accident in Philadelphia. Boston Carriage and Wagon Workers Union to host an entertainment and talk at Machinists' Hall 987 Washington St with P J Mulligan guest. Local bakers receive $10 aid from the Boston Oilmaker Union 97 executive panel. Isaac Goldstein & Co and A Berkman Co sign wage and working agreement with Brothers' and Drivers' Union.
A Bakers' Union officer said New York firms will open four large Boston bakeries within days and hire many union bakers to address the bread shortage. He added most striking bakers are back at work under union conditions and the union ranks remain intact. The claim they sought a conference with master bakers was called false.
Michael C. Hayes petitions the Supreme Judicial Court for a temporary injunction to stop William B. Barrett president of the Union Trust Company from selling collateral bonds pledged to secure a $34 000 note. He also seeks an accounting of the note’s exact due amount and the right to redeem the collateral.
Colonel Albert A. Pope is listed as 61 today though friends doubt the date. The veteran highway advocate remains vigorous and active in advancing road progress and wheel industry initiatives.
Three additional Methodist bishops were elected today in Los Angeles. Dr. W. F. McDowell of New York and Dr. Henry Spellmeyer of Newark were chosen on the second ballot, and Dr. J. W. Bashford of Delaware on the fourth ballot. The conference also heard a report urging universal arbitration and proposing three agencies: The Hague Peace Court, a U S permanent industrial peace court, and a permanent international peace congress.
Firefighters from East Boston respond to a two story wooden house at 182 Marion street. The blaze starts in the attic destroying most of the roof. Owner M Lavery and occupant Mrs Minnie Heffler. Damage estimated at 500 dollars. Hoseman Patrick Toohey of Engine 40 is overcome by smoke but revives after evacuation.
John Egan, just released after a three year term at Charlestown prison, faces a warrant for larceny in a building in Haverhill. Inspector Burke of Chief Watts' staff will serve the warrant at the prison gate. He will not be granted liberty today despite his anticipation.
Washington says it reserves the right to send warships to Chinese ports open by treaty and on inland waters where Americans legally operate. The State Department will publish correspondence between Ambassador Conger in Peking and Rear Admiral Evans regarding the Chinese protest over the gunboat Villalobos in the Yangtze valley.
The Washington Allston School leads the Brighton Roxbury and South Boston division with two wins and no losses. They share the top spot with two other teams. one at three wins and none lost, another at one win and none lost. Fred Starkey and Lincoln Carr have starred in the games played to push for the cup victory.
George Porter of 2 Oak Place and MacDowell's stables at 25 Berkeley Street fell ill at work and died while being taken to City Hospital. Medical Examiner Draper will view the remains to determine the cause, suspected apoplexy.
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