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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1905
Page
5
Secretary Shaw told Bankers' Club members at a Des Moines luncheon that government finances are not in danger, reiterating his stance amid concerns about fiscal stability.
Philadelphia May 26 The mayor declared the situation brighter as he seeks to veto the extension of the city gas works lease. He reports backing from several council members while the lease supporters insist passage will occur. The vote to sustain or defeat the veto hinges on 26 of 84 common council and 17 of 42 select council members. The administration also moved to cancel bids for street cleaning for 1906 in a contract worth about 1 million dollars, held by Ware brothers, with one a state senator and the other a deeds official.
Governor Douglas signed the bill authorizing a $25,000 breakwater at Revere ending a long fight. Senator Beck of Chelsea supported the measure from start to finish and helped secure passage this year.
Photo caption notes Senator John E. Beck of Chelsea helped push a $25,000 Revere breakwater resolve, signed by Governor Douglas yesterday.
A Tremont street jewelry store drew crowds after a woman named Mary Carmichael, on parole from Austin Farm, acted suspiciously near the window and rumors said she stole a $10,000 diamond necklace. She was arrested and taken to Station 2 for return to her previous institution.
The Leyland line steamer Georgian departed yesterday afternoon for London carrying a diverse cargo. The shipment included 64 000 bushels of wheat 500 tons of provisions 950 tons of flour and 600 live cattle.
More than 1100 attendees gathered for a United American Unitarian Association festival dinner at Tremont Temple ending a week of anniversaries. Speakers included Rev. B. Eliot, Rev. E. Hale, Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, Hon. John D. Long, and others. The program featured an 11 piece women’s orchestra and remarks on religion and society.
The Sunday School Society of the Unitarian Church elected new officers at its King's Chapel meeting. William S. Lawrence becomes director for three years from May 1905, Florence Buck for two years, Adelbert L. Hudson and Julius H. Tuttle as directors for one year. President E A Horton presided. Treas. Richard C. Humphreys reported receipts of 11006.24 and a balance of 1880.07. invested fund stands at 25173.14.
An excited man cried for 50 000 dollars at the Parker House last night and started a rough house. Four porters ejected him after he kept reentering en trance. Patrolman Burke intervened at Court Square station following the scene.
Yale University figures failed to place captains Thomas L. Shevlin and other leaders in Skull and Bones Scroll and Key or Wolf's Head during tap day ceremonies. Speculation cited Shevlin’s notoriety for an overspeed incident and his outspoken demeanor as factors for omission.
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