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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1904

Page

5

Charles T. Scott Named New England I T U Organizer

Charles T. Scott, a prominent International Typographical Union figure, has been appointed New England organizer by President Lynch. A Pittsburg native and former Cleveland union leader, Scott has long been active in the labor movement and will begin active district work immediately.

Charles T. Scott International Typographical Union New England Lynch Scott Mr. Scott Pittsburg Penn M. T. Scott Cleveland Cleveland Typographical Union Boston Boston Post St. Louis

Pritchett May Be President at Carnegie Meeting

Washington October 31 It is expected that at the current meeting of the trustees of the Carnegie Institution the question of its presidency will be decided as officials prepare to name a new head.

Washington Carnegie Institution Henry 8S. Pritchett Himelf Post

Trustees Debate Pritchett Election Prospects

President Gilman consented to delay as trustees seek more time to assess candidates. Dr Henry S Pritchett is viewed by supporters as having strong election potential. Some trustees favor a leader who will merely administer policy, opposing Dr Pritchett.

Gilman Henrys. Pritchett Dr. Pritchett

Boston College Juniors Hold Smoker and Social

The Boston College junior class held its first class social and smoker in the music hall with Rev. Dennis O Sullivan as speaker. Faculty attended including Rev. Rockwell Colgan Moore and the rector. Refreshments were served and students sang ballads. A junior meeting approved plans for the annual prom likely in May at Copley Hall.

Boston College Dennis O'Sullivan Joseph H Rockwell John M. Colgan John Moore John Welch Irving T. Gifford Joseph M. Fitzgibbon Copley Hall

Mary Williams Still Missing From Houghs Neck

Mary Williams a 16 year old girl remains missing since Friday. Police continue to search with concerns raised by her parents who say she tends to run away. Earlier this summer she left home and was found a week later employed as a waitress for her aunt Mrs John Nelson at a restaurant on Main street Charles town.

Mary Williams Hough’s Neck John Nelson Main Street Charlestown

Two Government Positions Vacant in Civil Service Exams

The Civil Service Commission announced examinations for the examiner of dry goods at the customs house on November 23 and for the inspector of hulls of steamboats on December 7 and 8. Both jobs pay $1200 a year. Applicants should contact the secretary of the Civil Service Board at the Boston post office immediately.

Custom House Civil Service Commission Civil Service Board Boston

Lowell Spinners May Be Ordered Out

The Mule Spinners Union asserts mill officials threaten discharge or refusal of work to union members in Lowell. The union may call on workers to testify about alleged remarks, with court action possible. Ex Representative Ross of New Bedford arrived to investigate and stay for a while.

Lowell Ross New Bedford

Bed bought for David Hill sparks retirement rumors at Wolfert's Roost

Waterbury dispatch reports a solid mahogany twin bed costing 5000 ordered by David B. Hill for Wolfert's Roost. A New York drummer, Halsey M. Benton, claims the tale comes from a drapery insider. The elaborate order, said to total 50000, includes a silver mounted bed with Greek and Roman scenes and a cuckoo clock.

Waterbury, Conn David B. Hill Wolfert Halsey M. Benton New York City Waterbury Bennett May Irwin Hill Paris

Reciprocity Impracticable Says Hyde Park Leader

Colonel Albert Clarke of the Boston Home Market Club opposes reciprocity with Canada arguing the issue is international not local. He notes Canada has shown little interest and urges seeking markets to the south while praising overall reciprocity in a broader sense. He warns against basing policy on a narrow, sectional view and cites logistical convenience of northern markets.

Hyde Park Canada Albert Clarke Boston Home Market Club James N. Hall Boston Chamber of Commerce Hyde Park Board of Trade Hall Boston New England Newfoundland Clarke United States Montreal

Boutwell Withdraws From Malden Mayor Race

Malden mayoral contest ends as Hon H L Boutwell withdraws citing a mudsling campaign and concern for his integrity. He states he will not run against W A Hastings and prefers to withdraw to preserve good faith and dignity in city affairs.

Malden H. L. Boutwell Hastings

Five Newton Druggists Regain Licenses After Inquiry

At Newton Aldermen meeting J G Kilburn J F Payne J H Green J T Waterhouse and Alex Fox were restored to sixth class liquor licenses. They had lost licenses May 1 along with para of Pharmacy certificates during investigations by Mayor Weed. State certificates were received about 10 days earlier and the license committee advised granting the licenses.

Newton J. G. Kilburn J. F. Payne J. H. Green J. T. Waterhouse Alex Fox Weed State Board

Archbishop Elder Dies in Cincinnati at 85

The Most Rev William Elder archbishop of Cincinnati died tonight in his 86th year after a four day illness from la grippe worsened by extreme weakness He remained conscious to the end and his last words were a prayer.

Cincinnati, O William Elder Cincinnati

Wellesley Girls Parade for Roosevelt Torchlight Rally

On October 31 a large crowd of 800 Wellesley students marched in a torchlit parade in front of College Hall to celebrate Republican principles. Miss Smith and Miss Hunting led on horseback in Rough Rider costumes as red torches lit the campus. A banner read Roosevelt Believes in Pants So Do We. The event ended with a chorus of America and the unveiling of a portrait of Roosevelt.

Wellesley College Hall Miss Smith Miss Hunting Roosevelt America

Dorchester Couple Host Christening Party

Mr and Mrs Eugene W T Sullivan of 13 Buttonwood street Dorchester entertained friends last evening on the christening of their youngest child. Guests included the Sullivan and Murphy families, Misses Nellie Annie Murphy Margaret Mary Sullivan Hallahan Weymouth Lt N Pike Weymouth Roderick Tate Edward H Kirkpatrick John W Dowse Crowley Nora Kellard Frank Conroy Fitzgerald Babbin Lillian Cornell Margaret Brassil Drislane and Della Drislane.

Eugene W. T. Sullivan Buttonwood Street Dorchester James Murphy Nellie Annie Murphy James J. Redmond Charles William Murphy Margaret Mary Sullivan Hallahan South Weymouth Lt. N. Pike Weymouth

Patrolman Whalen Is Dismissed From Police Service

The Board of Police yesterday dismissed Patrolman Philip F. Whalen of Division 13 for neglecting to ring in on duty for 1 hour 53 minutes on October 18 and for conduct unbecoming an officer on October 17. Patrolman George K. Stone of Division 14 was found guilty of failing to report at the station at the end of his tour on October 18 and must forfeit 20 days pay.

Philip F. Whalen Division 13 Board of Police Srvice George K. Stone Division 14

Roxbury bride Amy Putman weds Stephen Davol at First Unitarian

Miss Amy Putman of Roxbury wore a gown of lace over heavy taffeta, a family heirloom worn by her mother and grandmother, to marry Stephen Brandford Davol of Fall River at the First Unitarian Church in Roxbury yesterday afternoon. A reception followed at the Putman home on Highland Street. After January 1, they will live on Gorham Avenue in Brookline.

Amy Putman Roxbury Stephen Brandford Davol Fall River First Unitarian

Collins Veto Sustained On City Stairs Project

The Board of Aldermen sustained Mayor Collins veto of funding to build stairs from Summer street to A street, saying no transfer of Broadway bridge funds could occur. The city engineer noted remaining Shawmut avenue bridge funds and the board approved transferring 2000 to finance the stairs.

Board of Aldermen Collins Summer Street Broadway Bridge Shawmut Avenue

Accident blinds Vega in Charlestown trench blast

Frank Vega of Vermont suffered the loss of both eyes and severe injuries to both arms when a premature dynamite blast in a Charlestown trench at Creswick road and Chestnut avenue occurred yesterday. Vega, who came to Boston seeking work for his five children, had just found labor digging in a trench. his wife described their struggle and the likely separation of the children from their father while he remains hospitalized.

Creswick Road Chestnut Avenue Charlestown Frank Vega Vermont Lynch Street Boston White River Junction Thatittle Chardon Street Vega

Lodge Rally Denounces Douglas In Brockton

In Brockton on October 31 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge told a Republican crowd in City Theatre that Douglas had changed his views since declaring his prosperity last May. Congressman Cyrus A. Sulloway attacked Judge Parker on national questions after a torchlight parade through main streets.

Brockton Henry Cabot Lodge George E. Keith Douglas Cyrus A. Sulloway

Revere Beach House Burns at Revere Beach

Fire shortly after midnight destroyed the Waverly House at Revere Beach opposite Oak Island. Damage estimated between 8000 and 10000 dollars. Cause unknown. Property of the Munroe heirs of Boston. Three stories high, 50 by 80 feet, unfurnished. Unoccupied since gambling use, with roulette wheel seized by Chief Oakes during a police gambling crackdown.

Waverly Revere Beach Oak Island Munroe Boston Oakes

Derailed Engine Delays South Terminal Traffic

A derailed engine in the South terminal station yard yesterday disrupted service after the new timetable took effect Sunday. Many trains started and arrived about one hour late due to the incident and timetable changes.

South Terminal

Success or Failure Which Coupon Answers

A short notice invites readers to cut out and mail a coupon to participate or respond. The item emphasizes mailing the coupon today and appears as a consumer participation prompt.

Boston bachelors debate limited matrimony in city clubs

A Boston Post survey finds bachelors urging a ten year cap on marriage, sparking club discussions from Beacon Hill to Salem. Figures like Dan Lane and Tom Davis weigh in while politicians duck interviews as ex-Alderman Jim Nolan and Pat Bowen show reluctance.

George Meredith Boston University Club Meredith Post Dan” Lane Beacon Hill Dan Red Devil Tom Davis Salem Mr. Davis Jim Nolan

Prison Reform Meeting Addresses Self Harm Prevention

Massachusetts Prison Reform League members discussed care for inebriates in custody and the prevention of deaths by own action. They urged better guarding and nursing in cells and stricter measures to insure inmates against self harm.

Massachusetts Prison Reform League

Coal gas overcomes Brookline woman and son

Mrs Annie M Balam and her son George H of 88 Boylston Street Brookline were overcome by coal gas early yesterday and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in serious condition. They had recently moved into the house linked to the Oct 18 fatal shooting of a wife by Harry Boles and a policeman during an arrest attempt.

Annie M. Balam George H Boylston Street Brookline Massachusetts General Hospital Harry Boles Policeman McMurray

Medart Patent Pulley Co Wins World’s Fair Gold Medal

The Medart Patent Pulley Company of St. Louis earned the highest award a gold medal at the World’s fair for its display of transmission machinery. Their exhibit showcased wood wrought rims cast iron pulleys shafting hangers pillow blocks friction clutches rope transmission gearing and related devices with daily demonstrations of power transmission methods.

Medart Patent Pulley CO ST. Louis Medart Patent Pulley Company

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