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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
4
A large touring car owned by Mrs Howard Gould exploded in front of a garage at Thirty third Street and Fifth Avenue due to a street sweeper discarding a lighted match under a leaking fuel tank. The unoccupied vehicle caused $8000 in damage and disturbing noise as guests in nearby hotels heard the blast.
Cambridge police search for a boy about 11 who allegedly stabbed the 10 year old visitor, son of Dr. Smith of Providence, in the face on Webster avenue while at play yesterday at 11 a.m. The injured youth stayed with Mrs. Melville at 197 Webster avenue.
The Veteran Association Roxbury Horse Guards held a banquet and elected officers at headquarters Washington and Ruggles last night. Commander J. L. Fairbanks. vice commander William J. Flinich. secretary Calvin B. Faunce. treasurer William H. Thomas. quartermaster Oscar F. Cox. Five members died last year.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island will present the most brilliant pageant in years as 7000 knights in regalia parade through Boston to celebrate the order’s centennial in the Eastern States. The procession begins at 11 o clock with thousands of visitors expected and city decorations brightening the streets.
Complete roster lists the parade order of the Templars with mounted and foot contingents led by Sir Orrinton M. Hanscom. It names officers from Grand Commandery of Massachusetts Rhode Island and St Bernard Commandery Boston along with numerous commanderies and their districts forming along Arlington and Marlboro streets.
Sir Harry Ballard adjutant and Sir Frank W. Sherburne division guidon bearer noted near Beacon Street Arlington Street. The list includes units Coeur de Lion No 84 Charlestown Gethsemane 85 Newtonville Olivet 36 Lynn Athol 37 Athol Bay State 38 Brockton Cyprus 39 Iry Park St Paul 40 North Adams Beauseant 41 Malden Cambridge 42 Cambridge Bethlehem 43 Gloucester St George 44 Beverly Orange 45 Orange Ivanhoe 46 Gardner and Mounted police.
Templar officials report a parade will feature military bands from Togus Fort, West Point, Fort William, Fort Preble, Fort Banks, Fort Ethan Allen, Fort Adams and more. Union objections limited but three additional bands are on reserve to cover absences. Right Eminent Sir Benjamin W. Rowell expressed regret over the union dispute.
About 900 uniformed officers detailed for downtown duty with 500 more from other stations to manage the march. Deputy Superintendent Orrinton M. Hanscom leads the parade protection with mounted skirmishers and rear guards. The detective force will combat pickpockets and a series of police ambulances are stationed along key streets.
Newton May 23 Major Seth A Ranlett city treasurer died recently with funeral at his home 19 Putnam street West Newton conducted by Rev Edward Everett Hale. Interment followed at Mt Auburn with services by Charles Ward Post 62 G A R. Mourners included city officials and military officers.
Banqueted by Right Eminent Sir Dana J. Flanders commander of today's Knights Templars parade grand commandery officials met last evening at the Hotel Vendome to finalize arrangements for the event.
Lettie Roberts, 29, of 28 Village Street, charged with stealing $80 from Charles Rogers of Middletown, Conn. Rogers, visiting Boston, claims they went to 18 Albion Street and he later found his roll missing. police recovered the $80 tucked in Lettie's clothing.
At Faneuil Hall yesterday a mass meeting of printers opposed the eight hour demand. Henry Sterling, Typographical Union secretary, sought admission to the convention but was refused by an overwhelming vote. Speakers argued to keep the nine hour day and ban the union press from the talks. A banquet followed with varied toasts amid firm opposition to eight hours and calls for a strong stone-wall against union demands.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen refused to confirm Dr Albert P Norris as inspector of milk and vinegar to replace P P Sharples who resigned. Alderman Flynn moved to table the matter for a week. The public property committee supported a 37000 dollar appropriation for a G A R post home on the Stearns School site Harvard street, referred to finance.
The all water Joy line proves popular with business men who travel to the Metropolis this season. A day away from business offers a sniff of old ocean and daylight views of Massachusetts Bay and the coast. Reservations and information available from agent B D Pitts at 308 Congress.
A. W. Strauss of Cambridge earned wealth over about 21 years through hard work and savvy. He plans pleasure trips to Alaska and around the world with his wife, joined by friends G. L. Gould and wife. Born in Kentucky, he built a career in sales, started his own business in 1881, retired in 1902, and now owns notable Cambridge properties and a New London apartment. He is a noted sportsman with a large collection of travel views and lectures, and he drives four golden chestnut horses in a tall tally-ho.
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