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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1905

Page

4

Syrian Bishop Conducts Mass in Boston Card

Yesterday morning Bishop Raphael of the Brooklyn Syrian diocese led a two and a half hour high mass in the unused First Christian Church on Kneeland and Tyler streets. The Syrian Greek Orthodox gathering filled the church with men women and children as they urged effort to raise funds for a local worship edifice.

Raphael Brooklyn First Christian Church Kneeland and Tyler Streets Gray Raphah The Syrian Greek Orthodox Co Boston Father Maloof Father Cargon Thebes

Rescuers Save Four Canoeists Near Auburndale Dam

On May 21 at Auburndale riverfront four canoeists were rescued from drowning after their craft capsized near Fox Island. Rescues occurred at 11 am and about 2 pm, with John Moran Frank H Hatch Arthur Fowler and Herbert Chase named. A large river crowd attended a concert by the Eagle Canoe Club of Waltham.

Auburndale Habberly John Moran Frank H. Hatch Arthur Fowler Herbert Chase Chase Fowler Fox Island Brawley Chaisson Scribner Doyle Eagle Canoe Club of Waltham Newton Upper Falls

Ten Thousand Dollar Backing For Allston Liquor License Probe

Brighton Public Order League reports an alleged plan to open a fourth class liquor shop at Linden and Cambridge streets Allston with $10,000 from wholesalers. churches and civic groups pledge to oppose the proposal, urging clergy to mobilize May 21 1905 across Brighton Union Square Oak Square and Aberdeen sections.

Brighton Public Order League Linden Cambridge Streets Allston Union Square Oak Square Aberdeen Brighton Mass Cambridge The James H. Knowles Frank P William H. Howes Amos H. Estabrook Alonzo Meserve H. Grattan Ockrell Brighthelmstone Woman’s Club Eliza J. Bates Allston Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Arabella S. Willson

Man Arrested After Alleged Revolver Attack on Conductor

Peter Arena 21 of 12 Margaret Street North End arrested yesterday afternoon at Orient Heights on a charge of attempt to murder Alexander H. McAlary conductor of the elevated road. Authorities say Arena and two companions argued over fare, Arena claimed his nickel was returned, then he drew a revolver and fired at the conductor after being escorted from the car. Arena fled to Lyden Street and was later arrested by Station 7 police. Arena says he fired into the ground to scare the conductor.

Peter Arena Margaret Street North, End Orient Heights Alexander H. McAlary Arena McAlary Maverick Square Lyden Street Joseph Torella No. 131

Stolen Tiffany Gems Plunge Boston Into Jewel Heist Chat

Boston detectives seek three flawless pear shaped Tiffany diamonds worth 90 000 after a May 4 workshop theft at Tiffany Co in Union Square. The stones weighed 31 24 and 20 karats and were cut from the Excelsior gem.

Boston Tiffany & Co New York Watts Excelsior Tiffanys Jagerfontein Tiffany Union Square

500 Search For Braley Boy

A 500 person search in Canaan New Hampshire failed to locate Elwyn C Braley the 27 month old son of Ernest C Braley who vanished from the farm yard on April 27 County Solicitor Cobleigh Deputy Sheriff Murray and Selectman Gifford led the searches over the Braley farm and nearby country An old well was bailed and searched but no trace of the child was found and the farm area has been exhausted without result

Canaan N. H Elwyn C. Braley Ernest C. Braley Braley Cobleigh Lebanon Murray Gifford Braley Farm

Immigration and Trades Unionism Sparks Racial Debate

Edward F. McSweeney, editor of the Boston Traveler, addressed the Boston Central Labor Union on immigration and labor. He warned the present danger comes from Oriental races, praised immigrant workers’ adoption of American labor standards, and urged keeping politics out of immigration issues.

Edward F. McSweeney The Boston Traveler United States American Federation of Labor China

Central Labor Union Announces Organizing and Resolution Committees

President Collins reports new Central Labor Union committees including organizing and label groups. Members listed encompass Fred Kneeland, Charles Morris, George Gunther, Martin Joyce, Edmond Ward, Charles Gallagher, and many others across Paints Mit, Hatters, Woodworkers, Electrical Workers, Brewery Workers, and Carpentry unions.

President Collins U. S. A.esterday Fred J. Kneeland Painters’ Union Charles Morris United Hatters George Gunther Woodworkers’ Union Martin T. Joyce Electrical Workers Edmond F. Ward Brewery Workers Charles Gallagher Carpenters’ Union Frank K. Foster Typographical Union F. McCarthy Cigarmakers’ Union Charles Sterling Machinists J. J. McLaughlin Electrical Workers’ Union J. Lynch Plate Printers’ Union George F. Tagen Peter H. McNealy M. J. Mattimoe D. Alessandro M. Carlin John Harney J. J. Shea Ed. Ryan C. F. Powers J. Goldstein J. J. Fenton R. H. Baker J. E. Lynch

Labor union meetings and activities across New England

A mass meeting of New England printers will meet at Faneuil Hall to discuss the eight hour workday in the hand job branch. Boston Typothete hosts a banquet. Other events include a firemen muster at Locust street grounds July 29, a big smoke talk in Waltham Memorial Day eve, and mass meetings in Lynn Lasters Hall and Chelsea for organizing bartenders and waiters. Cambridge plans Labor Day events, Cement and Asph laborers push to join the A F L, and hay and grain teamsters report schedules submitted to dealers.

New England Faneuil Hall Boston Waltham Central Labor Union Bricklayers’ Hall Lynn Lasters’ Hall Chelsea Central Labor Uniion Cambridge Central Labor Union Cement Asph A. F. of L Brodbine Hall Ie Hay and Grain Teamsters Dover Hall Joint Council

Newton City Treasurer Seth A Ranlett Dies at 65

Seth A. Ranlett longtime Newton city treasurer died of pneumonia at his West Newton home aged 65. A Civil War veteran he served as adjutant in the Thirty sixth Massachusetts Volunteers and was buried with military honors. He leaves a widow two sons and a daughter. Ranlett born Charlestown March 18 1840 was active in Loyal Legion Grand Army and local clubs.

Charles Ranlett Esther Dodge Ranlett Charlestown M. Vv. M Bull Run Thirty Sixth Massachusetts Volunteers War Ellen B. Pierce Foster Pierce Catherine A. Beaman Pierce Newton Loyal Legion Grand Army Society of the Army of the Potomac Royal Arch Chapter of Masons North Gate Middlesex Club

Brookline Bunco Man Preys on Rich Citizens Again

A smooth talking visitor posing as a displaced ex football player visits Brookline for a second time to swindle local residents of cash. Police have pursued him using plainclothes units bicycles and patrols but have yet to catch him, despite a clear description.

Brookline

Metropolitan Police Changes for Auburndale and Nearby Beaches

Metropolitan park police announce May 29 shifts. Sergeant Brawley moves to Revere Beach reservation. Chapman to Auburndale area. Scribner to Nantasket Beach. Sullivan to Blue Hills. Reserve Officers Welmore and Lydon appointed, to serve at Auburndale this season, replacing Scribner and Sullivan.

Auburndale Habberly Metropolitan Park Police Brawley Revere Beach Chapman Scribner Nantasket Beach Sullivan Blue Hills Welmore Lydon

U S Consul Tourgee Dead in Bordeaux

Judge Albion V. Tourgee of Mayville New York American consul here died this morning of acute uremia from an old wound. A cablegram from Washington reported his death. He had served as consul general at Halifax and was renowned as a lawyer writer and lecturer.

Bordeaux Albion V. Tourgee Mayville N. Y Washington State Department

Editor Cramer of Milwaukee Dead

William E. Cramer editor in chief of the Evening Wisconsin Milwaukee died early today of pneumonia after two months illness. He was born October 29 1817 and was one of the oldest newspaper men in the United States.

Milwaukee Wis William E. Cramer Evening Wisconsin Cramer United States

Peter Busch Dies After Illness in St Louis

Peter Busch son of Adolphus Busch of St Louis died at St Luke's Hospital after a week of illness from appendicitis.

Peter Busch ST. Louis, Mo Adolphus Busch St. Louis St. Luke’s Hospital

Death of Former Minnesota Supreme Court Judge Daniel Buck

MANKATO Minn May 21 Judge Daniel Buck formerly justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court died today after a long illness He was born in Bonneville New York in 1829

Mankato, Minn Daniel Buck Minnesota Supreme Court Buck Bonneville N. Y

Lynn Man Shot in Family Row

John Markway 35 of 122 Adams Street was shot by his father-in-law Otis Pike shortly after midnight in a quarrel at their home. One bullet hit his arm and shoulder, another entered his mouth and exited his cheek. he remains on the Emergency Hospital dangerous list. Pike is under arrest.

Lynn John Markway Adams Street Otis Pike Markway Pike

Taunton Insane Hospital Viewed as Model by Citizens

In letters to the press supporters defend Taunton Insane Hospital amid controversy. A relative describes confinement as the result of a wrecked nervous system and praises humane care including sociables and parole. James Nickerson and Chief of Police Cash defend staff and screening of attendants, citing improved conditions and public praise.

R. F. Bliss James Nickerson Taunton Insane Hospital Taunton Hospital Cash

Taunton Insane Hospital Chief Denies Brown Myth Charge

Dr. Arthur V. Goss, Taunton Insane Hospital assistant superintendent, rejects a Boston Sunday paper claim that Dr. John P. Brown is a myth. He notes Brown has been actively serving despite illness and defends inmate supervision policies while condemning escapee violence.

Goss Taunton Arthur V. Goss Taunton Insane Hospital Boston John P. Brown Brown State Board of Insanity

Quarrel Over Cards Ends in Shooting in North End

James Spanelle of 5 Charter Street was shot in the leg during a card game dispute. The assailant, a man Spanelle played with, drew a gun and fled as police pursue him after the incident near the North End while a companion helped seek hospital care.

James Spanelle Charter Street Go Spanelle

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Police At House of Tiffany Lawson J. Pierpont Morgan Thomas W.W. Lawson Astors Vanderbilts Charles L. Tiffany Department Big Jewellers Hoh Braley Boy Lucher Ao America Shoe Shops F&c Twemont Chusetts Avenue Shubco Mmerdt NEW Central Labor Union Committees LABOR Circuit Court of the United States Moxie Company Moxie District of New Hampshire Moxie Nerve Food CO Bertram B. Batchelder Ethan N. Spencer Robert Cushman M. S. Bennett Burns P. Hodgman U. S.1 Roberts & Mitchell Manchester Newton City Treas Marshall Major Seth N. Ranlett U. S Tourgee Supreme Court Lynn Man Grace Darby
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