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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1904

Page

2

Bridget Kennedy Pines For Missing Brother In Boston

Bridget Kennedy 24 born in Ireland arrived on the Cunarder Saxonia last Thursday and lost track of her brother who had her Chicago ticket and money. She was detained as a formality after telling her story at the board of special inquiry. Reporters later found her and a trunk address for Nora Fitzsimmons of 2553 Lexington Ave Chicago. Bil lings awaits telegram with a definite address before sending her onward.

Bridget Kennedy Ireland Bridget Chicago Board of Special Inquiry Kennedy Boston Miss Kennedy Nora Fitzsimmons Lexington Avenue Yesterdy Billings Colonel Billings Shien Kennedy

Hurd Gives Up Keys to Mrs. Foy’s House

Ernest Hurd of New Haven formerly connected with Yale relinquished the keys to Mrs. Lavinia Foy’s house today under a trustees demand. A temporary injunction had barred Hurd from contacting Mrs. Foy, and the transfer followed a formal demand by counsel for the estate trustees.

Hurd New Haven Ernest H. Hurd Yale Lavinia “. Foy

Rush Innocent Cleared in Dorchester Fire Probe

Judge Churchill in Dorchester District Court found Rush of 3 River Street not connected with a case where several fires were suspected. The court proved to its satisfaction that he had no involvement in the alleged arson by local youths.

Lynch Shot Down in South Boston Family Feud

Michael Lynch 68, a Charlestown resident, lies dying after being shot by John Nelligan in a doorway near Ophir street. Nelligan, seeking revenge for past ill-treatment, fired three times after a struggle. he was captured on Federal street bridge. Lynch is linked to Jack Lynch of the Charlestown sewer gang. Miss Helen Lynch denies knowledge of past conflicts.

Michael Lynch South Boston John Nelligan Station 6 City Lynch Park Street Charlestown W. B. Cook Warren Street Butler Marble Works Ophir Street Broadway Nelligan Regular Athens Street Federal Street Bridge John W. Dow American Express Company Hodgdon Fottler Jack Lynch Helen Lynch John. Nelligan

Boston Aldermanic Bill Advances to Governor Bates

In a Senate voice vote the motion to reconsider the Boston aldermanic bill was rejected. Senator Nye criticized GOP mismanagement, warning that Boston’s approach may lead to annual pushes for the aldermanic bill. The measure now goes to Governor Bates.

Boston Bates Senate Nye Cape

Schofield and Pingree in State House Row

In the Massachusetts House a heated altercation erupted between Rep. Pingree of Haverhill and Rep. Schofield of Ipswich after recess over a bill allowing eminent domain for street railway land seizures. Pingree clashed with Schofield and foes argued personal motives as the measure failed 51 to 74 on passage to engrossment.

Schofield and Pingree State House Row House of Representatives Pingree Haverhill Schofield Ipswich House Garst Worcester

Bates Vetoes Street Widening And Evening Naturalization Bills

Governor Bates issued two more vetoes, bringing his total to eleven. He vetoed a bill requested by the Y M C A to extend building limits on Boylston Street, fearing it would invite similar demands and affect Back Bay. The veto passed 22 to 158. He also vetoed a bill by Representative Deitrich to allow district courts to hold evening naturalization sessions, stating courts already have authority and opposing government interference. the vote was 112 to 60.

Bates Executive Department Boylston Street Back Bay Deitrich

Bates Signs Religious Freedom Bill

Governor Bates signed a religious freedom bill extending the right to worship in all state and local institutions. The measure also allows state wards to be placed with families sharing their faith. Representative William H. L. Cuddy of Boston, who pressed the bill, received the pen.

Bates William HL. Cuddy Boston Cuddy

Woman Argues Her Own Case In Supreme Court

Mrs. Gertrude Sheldon of Lowell, not a lawyer, argued her writ of certiorari before Judge Lathrop seeking to quash an assessment on property owners for watering the streets. The hearing drew considerable interest and the court reserved its decision.

Supreme Court Gertrude Sheldon Lowell Lathrop

Cambridge Boards Busy With Appointments and Debates

Mayor Daly appointed Ernest W. Clark to the Cambridge Board of Health at the Board of Aldermen meeting. Jerome B. Ireland’s reserve officer confirmation was postponed. Common Council clashed over a $29,000 street loan, Democrats siding with Republicans. The pipeline appropriation of $450,000 was killed, while a $465,000 alternative was sent to the finance committee.

Daly Cambridge Ernest W. Clark Cambridge Board of Health Board of Aldermen Harrington Jerome B. Ireland Common Council Dineen and Hogan Elmore Committee On Finance

Waltham Boy Seriously Injured At Baseball Game

Philip Isaacson was struck in the abdomen by a ball at Bicycle Park in Waltham this afternoon. He was taken to Waltham Hospital with serious injuries, officials said, after the accident during a local game.

Waltham Philip Isaacson Waltham Hospital

Frothingham Fight Over Street Railways Reaches Critical Stage

In the Massachusetts House the speakership contest triggered a clash over a street railway bill. Frothingham faced off with Newton Taft Luce and Pingree as members accused opponents of railway interest. Pirigree, despite opposing Frothingham, secured the street railways chair amid objections.

Frothingham Newton Taft Luce Pingree Pattison Barnstable

Boston Wholesale Clothing and Hat Sale Slashes Prices

A Boston wholesale house slashes spring stock including suits top coats and rain coats at 65 67 Summer Street next to Cobb Bates Yerxa offering prices 40 percent below usual wholesale and far under retail. Hats from a major manufacturer sold at 50 to 60 percent of value in a large surplus sale of over a thousand dozen soft stiff and straw hats. MANUFACTURERS SALE CLOTHING AND HATS. 6g and 67 Summer Street C. W. Hull, Manager.

Boston Summer Street Cobb, Bates & Yerxa’s United States

Ipswich Members Clash Over Personal Privilege and Point of Order

In a tense session representatives from Ipswich and Haverhill argued over charges by Pingree and Schofield. Pattison sought personal privilege while Schofield claimed a point of order. The speaker refused Pattison’s privilege claim and ruled on the point of order.

Ipswich Pingree and Schofield Pattison Schofield Haverhill

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