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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
5
Dr. E. T. Wing was arrested in Lynn on a capital indictment by the Essex county grand jury for malpractice connected to the February death of Mrs. David Ross. Ross’s husband had urged burial and was later held for the grand jury after an inquest. Ross and her husband had come from Philadelphia.
Phin Malden May 19. At the Board of Aldermen meeting two druggists again petitioned for licenses to sell liquor. Mayor Dean named committees for Memorial Day and street watering. Alderman Devir urged a conference committee on disagreements. A new police station is favored with a $40,000 bond to buy land and build. Street railways panel to consult with Elevated Railway about more night service from Sullivan Square.
The Steinert building studio hosted a two part program by pupils of Mme. Etta Edwards before a large audience. Featured were vocal solos by Constance Field Ethel Wilson Sigrid Olsen Mrs. Butler Mrs. Katherine Nye and Mrs. Etta Hale plus a concert version of Ponchielli’s La Gioconda acts two and four performed by Helene Wetmore Edith Ellsbee and Robert Hall with Alice Starrett on violin and Mrs Ward on piano. Future musicales are set for May 21 25 26 and 27.
Rosie Zephler who had been missing from 146 Lamar tine Street in Jamaica Plain for over a week is located in the city but will not go back to her home. Her parents offer no reason for the strange actions and think she may be secretly married to a young man disliked by the family.
Secretary Root said he ordered General Miles to report fully on the atrocities in the Philippines to Major General Davis after his investigation, so the events could be investigated.
The Reliance arrived in New Rochelle in tow from City Island and is in prime condition for the first scheduled 90-footers race off Glen Cove this Thursday against the Constitution and Columbia. Sail repairs include a new mainsail from Ratsey and Lapthorn, with trials planned during the preliminary season. Time allowances are estimated at about 1.5 minutes to the Constitution and 2.5 minutes to the Columbia over the 380 mile course.
The annual report by Commissioner P J Kennedy shows 263 325 feet of wire removed by the department and 38 976 124 feet of wire owned by customers. It lists conduit and duct work totals, new service connections, manholes, and distribution boxes, and details streets targeted for undergrounding in 1903. The city reports 14 747 poles on streets excluding iron trolley poles and notes no fires from wiring during the year. An interior division summary covers inspections of incandescent lights arc lights motors and services.
A meeting in Wesleyan Hall Bromfield Street nominated officers for election next Monday. President George F. Daniels Vice President F E Long Secretary W F Bradbury Treasurer M G Daniels Librarian George M Brooks Also nominated directors H E Cousens David E Dowe Frank M Leavitt T F McAuliffe Eugene D Russell W N Eustis L K Storrs Charles M Call.
A jury in Dedham will deliver answers to two questions and a verdict in the Hammond children versus Hyde Park school case. The youths seek $10,000 each for disbarment from school over refusal to be vaccinated after evidence heard since Friday.
James John Falon died at Rhode Island Hospital after a blow from Charles King, a Central Falls saloon keeper, who was arrested in Fall River on a charge of murder. Falon collapsed after the attack and died days later, his family notified.
The junior promenade at Boston College will be held in Copley Hall this evening. James J. Brennan of Somerville chairs the arrangements committee as guests include Rev W G Read Mullan S J and college officials. Matrons and floor marshal Leo A. Dore of Roxbury will lead the event.
George Hale, a well known comedian, held a reception at his Roxbury home at 2857 Washington Street. A large gathering enjoyed concerts and dancing with Hale and his daughter performing vocal and instrumental selections.
At the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States convention in Boston, delegates urged the president to appoint a surgeon to the Isthmian Canal Commission. Brig. Gen. Blood highlighted calls for a distinct military medical department. Resolutions praised past malaria control and urged precautions to prevent yellow fever as the canal project proceeds.
In Roxbury on April 4 a brutal robbery assault on 84 year old Emily Harrison was described in court. John Dempsey and Emile Brunet pleaded guilty and faced sentencing by Judge Schofield, with the victim urging punishment as she testified and her defender seeking mercy. The judge postponed final sentencing until this afternoon.
East Boston High School cadets allege Inspector George H. Benyon of the M V M favored others in the Crill drill prizes. They circulate petitions asking for his removal and demand access to drill marks, claiming a 23 year first failure and a system allowing Benyon to dictate final results.
In Suffolk County Divorce Court Judge Fessenden heard Sylvester vs Morrell on cross libel charges with corespondent Charles Cronan. Lourie vs Lourie neared verdict. Pinansky youths' marriage ended after years of separation and alleged abuse. Gertrude Herman vs Joseph proved uncontested.
A 15 member committee reported to the St. Paul Baptist conference that consolidation of the three Baptist mission societies is unwise. The panel urged systematic cooperation and the creation of a nine member committee to resolve differences, with unanimous approval expected from the three societies, ending years of church debate.
A crowded gathering at the American House heard Thomas Riley preside. Several membership applications were read as sub committees reported progress on the June 2 reunion and reception planned for Faneuil Hall.
Patrolman York of Station 7 East Boston arrested James G. Hanson 28 for attempted assault on four year old Fanny Fearlstine late last night according to police.
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