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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1904
Page
4
A fragment reports on proposals to curb seat hogging in cities, noting New York’s misdemeanor rule against blocking aisles with fines up to 100 dollars. It contrasts Boston’s varied temptations as public discussions consider legislative action and publicists refine bills for city leaders.
New Haven Conn May 27 Yale University will receive more than 250 000 as residuary legacy from the estate of William B Ross a New York City lawyer who died Jan 14 1904 A portion of the sum will fund a Yale campus building to memorialize Dr Jared Linsly a Yale 1826 physician and Ross relative and benefactor The gift is among Yale s largest from a single donor and reflects Ross long association with Yale and Harvard Law School background
In Verdi Hall Brighton 700 St Columbkines parishioners and clergymen witnessed Rev Francis J Butler who has left the parish receive a 1500 dollar check from St Columbkines parishioners represented by Rev Father Rossi The presentation included a laudatory address and Butler thanked the assembly with emotion and gratitude
The article extols borax as essential to civilization, linking soap, water, and borax to every cleaning task from toilet to kitchen. It advocates adding borax to wash water to double cleansing power and dismisses invitations as worthless.
Judge Burke in Municipal Court ruled newsies must display a license badge to sell papers on public thoroughfares. The ruling contrasts with a prior Emmons decision allowing sale with license proof but not in hand. Fines of $1 were imposed on Barish Robsaman Ruckman and Volinsky for not displaying licenses or badges.
Readville Trotting Park five days of thoroughbred horse auctions end with 368 horses sold for 229235 dollars, an average of 622.92. Ben Rennick of Salem Ala and RR Goodrich Rutland VT figure among top purchasers. notable bids include Claudia Jal for 1700 and The King for 500.
Gloucester May 27 Members of the Central Labor Union urge state police action to enforce Sunday closing laws if local authorities fail to act. They accuse large fruit stores already closing on the Sabbath while smaller shops continue, causing the larger stores to lose business.
Harvard celebrates Ferdinand Q Morton from Washington DC as a sophomore debater who met Yale last winter and is hailed as one of the university's brightest young orators. Other notable Black alumni include William H Lewis named assistant US district attorney, Roscoe C Bruce active in Tuskegee missions, L P Hill in last year’s commencement, and W C Matthews famed Harvard shortstop.
The joint executive boards of Bakers' Unions 4 report that wagon drivers from union shops claim the strike is over but the board asserts the strike remains in force and the union is stronger today. It praises organized labor for the label drive and says several stores have shifted business to union bakers. The union will pay its weekly out of work benefit. about seven names leave payroll, leaving 2500 out of work.
A beautifully chased loving cup was presented last evening to J. J. Driscoll, instructor at Ward 9 Gymnasium, by the young men's evening class of the organization. Eddie Daniels gave the presentation speech, and Driscoll replied. The class pianist Miss Crawford received a valuable token from the class members.
Somerville board clashes with Mayor Chandler over two police officers to be dismissed Patrolman Charles S Johnston and Reserve Officer Theodore B Hall Johnston charged with neglect of duty Hall with conduct unbecoming an officer and obscene language A five member committee to hear evidence was appointed after the vote to oppose the Mayor at Thursday's meeting
Reginald Vanderbilt flees New York to Philadelphia as two New York detectives tail his Boston passage. District Attorney Jerome vows to seize him to testify in a gambling case against Richard Can e. Vanderbilt plans to reach Philadelphia with his wife as hidden pursuers shadow every move and a yacht trap rumored near Sandy Hook is discussed.
At St Johns Seminary Brighton the ordination actions include priests and deacons for Boston Archdiocese with multiple named clergy assisting and ceremonial roles for deacons masters of ceremonies and bearers. Names include Charles Joseph Sullivan John Frederic Madden Thomas a wrens James rewinne ugeyan and many more reflecting a large church service.
Vineyard Haven reports Major L S Bent's auxiliary schooner yacht Feldequin from Philadelphia to Boston broke its main boom and main gaff off Montauk at 5 80 o clock last evening. She arrived this afternoon and sailed for her destination this evening.
A historical speaker extols Murdock's Liquid Food, claiming milk’s nutrients survive digestion, and that the product, developed in 1881, offers superior digestibility and nutritional value. Figures cite medical associations and trials, with endorsements from state chemists and surgeons, asserting high albumin content and overall efficacy.
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