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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1904
Page
2
American capitalists near Boston plan a large sugar factory on the Bay of Nipe in northeast Cuba. Tied to United Fruit Company interests, the plant aims for about 2000 tons daily capacity. Much of the output is expected to be shipped to Boston refining companies on fruit company steamers.
Wakefield May 2 The controversy between the Grand Army post members and Lakeside cemetery trustees over a ban on barges and heavy vehicles entering the grounds on Memorial Day has been resolved to everyone’s satisfaction. Disabled veterans may attend the ceremonies in vehicles drawn by no more than two horses.
New York broker J. C. Davies, active in suburban lot deals, secured a block of miscellaneous securities at auction for 815 dollars per block, totaling over 18 thousand dollars, and turned it into a notable gain.
The standing committee of the Episcopal diocese of New Hampshire, chaired by Rev. Dr. D. C. Roberts, met to consider Rev. St. Ethelbert Yeates who vanished from North Conway in March. The body filed immoral conduct charges and urged Bishop Niles to bring him to trial. Yeates later surfaced in England after rumors of a marriage to Mina Burroughs, daughter of Isaac Burroughs.
Trial in the Superior Court over a $300,000 damage claim by Columbia Theatre owners against the Elevated railroad heard testimony about lamps摇 and thundrous sounds from vibration after construction. Harry Farren said a lamp fell on a spectator. Leonard Clarke spoke of feeling vibration and hearing noise. The defense presented maps arguing vibrations could not be felt or heard as claimed. Case to be continued Monday.
Dr Burnett of South River New Jersey who helped search for the Rev J F Cordova and Julia who eloped last Tuesday was informed by telephone today that the couple had been found in Philadelphia He ordered their arrest and detention until his arrival to take custody.
In Winchester the House rejected a $60,000 parasite program to destroy gypsy moths after a reconsideration motion. Representatives Stone and Davenport supported it, Hayes opposed, Stevens argued the plan differed from prior methods. The 42 to 66 vote halted the proposal despite a reported quorum. Senate protest followed over auditor investigations and a Ways and Means hearing set for Monday.
Joseph S. Spencer, receiver for Mason & Snow's Boston firm handling Israel Reubrin's Worcester estate, was remanded by Judge Lowell until May 23 to produce witnesses Philip Tworoger and Barnett Wolkowich. He is accused of selling stock totaling 2050.45 without accounting for it. He claims he was appointed receiver against his knowledge and will.
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