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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1905
Page
7
Two separate stabbing frays in the North and West Ends left four men with serious injuries last night. Two victims were taken to the relief station, while the other two suspects were confined at Station 1.
At 56 Prince street three Italians injured in a quarrel. Officers arrest Alfonso Carvette 20 and Frank Carvelle 22 for assault with knives. Rossario Carvette 28 held as a witness. All wounded taken to Relief station. Alfonso charged with stabbing Frank, Frank charged with assaulting Rossario.
Salvator Bibo aged 30 residing at 20 Hale street was arrested for stabbing Abraham Forel 46 at 23 Hale street after an insulting remark. Forel, a Hebrew, was wounded beneath the heart and is in a dangerous condition after refusing surgery. Patrolman McGraw found Bibo with a knife and he is held for assault with a deadly weapon.
Congressman John A. Sullivan responds to Martin Lomasney bid for mayor criticizing a schoolhouse site. Lomasney counters that Sullivan’s reputation is tarnished by past conduct and alleges Sullivan aided by repeaters in Senate election. The dispute centers on site suitability and political influence.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr personally contradicted at Harvard College last night the rumor that he had been injured in the Harvard freshman game with Dean Academy Saturday.
The Boston Central Labor Union endorsed the Electrical Workers' Union 103 demand for a municipal electric lighting plant and formed a committee including Martin T. Joyce and Henry Sterling to submit the question to Boston voters in the coming municipal election.
The executive board of the State Branch AFL adopts a rule banning labor officials from endorsing candidates with union titles. It denounces Republican child labor ads signed by Joseph G. Jackson. Boston union reports cover wage offers, political endorsements, meetings, and upcoming conventions.
The country watches New York municipal elections with unprecedented interest and uncertainty about the Tuesday vote. Analysts say the outcome is unpredictable and carries wide significance beyond the city.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire a violent dispute during a game at Freeman's Point erupted into a riot involving about 30 Italian workers. Alle Sando fired three shots at Tony Poricello, all shots striking walls. Poricello escaped and Allesando vanished.
Half a million residents vote with no certain outcome as Hearst shows strength on the municipal ownership ticket. McClellan and Ivins split support among polls and papers while Republican odds shift. Jerome is seen as district attorney front-runner amid reports of extensive illegal registrations in downtown New York.
Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenburg attended a War Department luncheon hosted by Assistant Secretary Oliver and wife and an informal dinner given by Walter Beaupre Townley and Lady Townley. The prince spent the afternoon at the British embassy with Ambassador and Lady Durant and visited Mrs. John P. Jackson.
In New York a woman identified as Gussie Leicher was found dead in her West Twenty eighth Street room with a crushed skull and a iron bar nearby. Police suspect a quarrel over earnings led to her killing by a man she lived with. a tall well dressed man fled the scene. Lottie Williams and Isidor Leicher were taken in for questioning as investigators seek the assailant.
The Donovan campaign held a large meeting at the Revere House with Ward leaders and committeemen. Congressman McNary attacked ex Congressman Fitzgerald while Fitzgerald presided and Donovan and others spoke, pledging victory. McNary alleged Ward 6 laborers paid monthly dues under a clubroom plan, funding Fitzgerald at about 2500 dollars yearly.
The New Old South Church in Boston tested acousticon devices sending Rev. Dr. George A. Gordon’s sermon by telephone to pews. Prominent attendees used receivers to hear clearly, with plans to extend to rear pews. The transmitter sat on the preacher’s desk, linked by wires to the receivers. The test was declared eminently successful.
Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa is honored at Roughan Hall Charlestown where a $600 purse was presented to him before over 700 attendees. The procession was led by local guard units and dignitaries, and Rossa spoke of Ireland's rights and his imprisonment.
George G. Hall nominated for Mayor by a mass Socialist convention at Phenix Hall. Hall, 39, active Socialist for five years, charter member of Engineers' Union 263. George G. Cutting named for street commissioner and state secretary of the Socialist organization. Other nominees include Mrs Bertha Hall, Mrs Samantha Merrifield, Dr Antoinette Konikow, Rev John Eels, Rudolph Appel, and several ward and board posts. Ira E Worcester presided.
Austin C. Moore a 12 year old of 37 Curve street Newton is critically wounded by a pocket knife thrust in a dispute near City Hall. Ernest Copponi aged 11 of 95 Pine street is under arrest charged with the assault and summons set for Tuesday in court.
A small wooden corner building at Broadway and Medford Street Chelsea burned last night causing stock loss of 500 and building damage of 150. The property is owned by the Boston and Northern railroad and occupied by J J Cotter a variety store owner. The cause remains unknown.
The Chickering chamber concerts opened at Chickering Hall with the Kneisel Quartet performing Beethoven in G major Op 18 Terzetto for two violins and viola by Dvorak and Schumann A major quartet. A large audience witnessed an exemplary interpretation and memorable performance. Next Sunday Anita Rio soprano and Carl Barleben violinist will headline the program.
Lawson writes about a national push for a Square Deal in the United States. Charles Edward Russell delivers a dramatic foreword to Soldiers of the Common Good. The piece highlights favors versus merit and stirs strong public interest.
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