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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
6
Devonshire street between Franklin and Milk streets is closed due to a two foot sunken and mud filled surface from 38 foot deep excavations for new steel structures on both sides. Contractors requested closure to protect water mains and prevent damage from heavy drays, with potential litigation between city and builders.
New York May 28 a harsh view of divorce headlines matrimony as a game in which children are tossed between parents. Helen and Dorothy Gould join a list of royal and aristocratic offspring caught in custody battles as courts specify exact times children may spend with each parent.
Chairman James W. H. Myrick says Meyer Hibbard should be renominated by the Republican party this fall. His stance has stirred comment as he has opposed the present chief executive.
Bomerville Lodge of Elks marked its 100th meeting last night at Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill with hundreds from other lodges in attendance. Officiating officers retained their positions and Cambridge Lodge handled initiatory work followed by a banquet and entertainment.
Three companies from the Eighth Regiment, A and C from Cambridge and K from Somerville, begin a three day practice march and encampment under actual service conditions. Captain Ralph N. Smith leads C company with Captain George T. Jones, and K company joins to form a combined unit. The exercise uses realistic equipment and will bivouac on an Arlington Heights estate with 100 acres fortified for maneuvers.
The prestige of the general federation of labor has collapsed as the general strike ends, signaling a fractured leadership and diminished influence for the federation in Paris.
Thomas W. Lawson claims someone jarred his copper plans last week in a Wall Street rumor mill. He hints Henry H. Rogers was involved, recounting a heated exchange at Rogers’ Standard Oil office and Rogers’ subsequent death from apoplexy. Lawson emphasizes his ongoing control of the Copper Process and Santa Rita interests, noting a failed bid that altered Santa Rita ownership and reshaped copper prospects.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Elizabeth McLaughlin of East Cambridge and Representative William M. Hogan of Cambridge. Hogan rose from Democratic Councilman to close race winner in the East Cambridge district. The couple plan a late June wedding at Miss McLaughlin’s home.
Fire Commissioner Parker announced penalties for James M. Burke of Engine 4 and Frank L. Lyons of Engine 39 after a fight at a Long wharf fire. Each receives two weeks' pay, five days forfeiture, and four months probation with possible dismissal for any rules violations.
The first day of the L. Starr & Co. sale at 35 to 41 Winter street attracted women from the metropolitan area. The withdrawal of the junior partner added 200000 dollars of new merchandise to the market as the firm aims to raise 75000 dollars, with extra salespeople hired to manage the heavy trading.
In Abilene Texas on May 3 a mob attacked the Taylor county jail and shot dead Tom Barnett a cattleman recently convicted of murder in his cell.
The text touts home baked beans as heavy, gas forming, and cites cooking methods that keep skins intact and the beans mealy. It claims Van Camp's superior flavor and a healthier dish, asserting Indianapolis, Indiana.
Katherine Lee Bates of Wellesley College won the Chicago Madrigal Club prize for best original short song poem. From 150 submissions nationwide, her poem Gypsy Heart is copyrighted by the club and published with its permission.
Four test cases against proprietors of Coney Island shows for violating Sunday laws were dismissed by Magistrate Tighe in New York on May 28.
The Boston and Albany special train carried Harvard supporters to Ithaca New York for Cornell Navy Day. It left Boston last night with five sleeping cars and a baggage coach, stopping in Worcester and Springfield, and arriving at 7 55 a m. Return is set for Monday night arriving Boston Tuesday morning. The Harvard freshman crew left Thursday night and the varsity crew followed with a party of 25. Former President Eliot was aboard the sleeper bound for Cincinnati and thence to Ithaca for the races.
Two private soldiers were fatally wounded and a sergeant was mortally wounded during a contest with Moro bandits on the Rouman River May 22, according to advices received today.
Rival South End and West End gangs clashed on Charles Street and the Common after a field dispute. Stones and clubs flew for about 15 minutes, stopping traffic and gathering bystanders. several youths suffered bruises and black eyes as police were absent.
State police found powder enough to wreck en block while investigating the incendiary fire at 41 Howard Street. Car mene Caveretto, 18, of 56 Prince Street, was arrested on a charge of setting the fire early yesterday morning.
A reception is being organized for Matthew Cummings national president of the A O H upon his return from Ireland. He is due in New York City likely Tuesday or Wednesday to be greeted by a large Hibernian delegation and by ex Building Commissioner John A Rooney and John J Mc Cluskey of Ward 24, leaders of the Cummings mayoralty campaign committee.
In St Petersburg on May 28 the Duma approved a law legalizing the Old Believers sect, a key step toward religious liberty proclaimed by the Emperor on May 18. Liberal amendments grant rights to proselytize preach and worship in limited form.
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