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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1904

Page

5

Police Riot At Tech: 62 Officers Injured In Clash

Hearing details show Chairman Emmons releasing a list of 62 injured police officers after the institute of technology riot on November 2. Testimonies from Captain Hall Lieutenant Watkins Sergeant Arnold and Superintendent Pierce describe orders, crowd control, and incidents on the steps near Rogers building with officers using night sticks and a mounted unit.

Emmons Institute of Technology Hill Hall Henry Watkins Frank Arnold Pierce Walkins Fitzgerald Arnold Harvard Peabody Lieutenant Watkins Guard Clarendon Street Adams Mr. Hill Watkins Hal Rich Tech Walker Building City Hospital

Leak at Charlestown Navy Yard Threatens Massive Damages

Water pours into a deep 67 foot well at the Charlestown Navy Yard endangering two 500 horsepower dynamos and two 75 horsepower pumps. The damaged well could force construction of a costly cofferdam as engineers rush to stop the leak before equipment worth about 150000 dollars is ruined.

Charlestown Navy Yard

Woman Sues For 190000 In Chadwick Case Bank Names Defendant

Newton sues Mrs. Chadwick and The Wade Park Bank of Cleveland claiming checks drawn on Mrs. Chadwick were dishonored when presented. Despatches allege Mrs. Chadwick obtained funds from Cleveland banks totaling over 100000 without security over several years. Newton, via Eaton MacKnight Carver, refuses to disclose lawsuit basis, warns of sensational disclosures if not settled, and denies hypnotism or blackmail. He and counsel state loans were made in good faith on likely securities and will be pursued to the limit. He formerly resided in Haverhill and Brookline, moving five months ago.

Wade Park Bank of Cleveland Newton Chadwick Messrs. Eaton, MacKnight & Carver Carver Chadwicks Lydia Dryvere Court of Common Pleas Haverhill Brookline

Expert Humphreys Valuation Of Gas Worthless Says Mayor

Mayor Collins challenged Expert Humphreys valuation of gas properties as not based on market value. Corporation Counsel Babson doubted the examination should continue, saying Humphreys had no idea of replacement value. The hearing revealed inflated figures for pipes and furniture and questioned engineering add ons. Babson taunted that company insiders have millions to buy seats in politics.

Humphreys Collins Babson Barker Commission Delaware Snow

Gas Hearing at State House Moves to Strike Humphreys

Boston Mayor by attorney seeks to strike the gas commissioner's expert report and assume fair value means market value for gas assets. The second day of the recapitalization hearing drew sensational exchanges as Babson, Humphreys, and others sparred over valuation standards and cross examination.

Collins Boston C. TR. Humphreys Iain Humphreys Humphreys Babson Boston Gas Company Mr. Babson

Boston Gas Company hearings reveal disputed pipe costs

Testimony before the commissioners exposed inflated estimates for underground piping and gas store values. Witnesses disputed allowances for engineering, furniture, and conduits while noting a lack of precise street examinations. The cross examination highlighted conflicts over who bears responsibility for pricing and verification as the hearing adjourned to Monday at 2 o'clock.

Expert testimony on value by weight questioned in hearing

Mr Babson criticizes Expert Humphreys for testifying that machinery should be valued by weight. He notes Humphreys did not verify market value, potential operation, or replaceability of the North End plant, arguing the evidence should not be admitted to assess depreciation and reproduction worth.

Humphreys Mr. Babson Mr. Humphreys North End

Fourth Show and Dance at Cambridge Society Hall

More than 500 people attended the fourth show and dance presented by the Father Oetase Ged Laie eg Sgr aan yp bcene Society at Johns Hall on Fourth Street in Cambridge. The event drew a large crowd from the local community and featured performances and social dancing.

Father Oetase John's Hall Fourth Street Cambridge

Moore Made Death by Own Action in Lowell Mass

Lowell Mass November 23 The death of Walter T Moore by his own hand at Amherst yesterday dominates business circles. Despite a prior remark that he might take his own life at any time, friends dispute the verdict. Moore, manager of the Lowell Coal Co, left over 30000 in life insurance to his wife. News of the tragedy reached neighbor Franks Smith to inform Mrs Moore, who swooned and required a nurse.

Lowell Mass Walter T. Moore Anmaherst Moore Franks Smith Lowell Coal Company

Holmes Luce Co Furnishers Give Away Three Tons of Turkeys

In Dock Square the Holmes Luce & Co furniture house distributed three tons of free turkeys to customers and employees. For 21 years they have offered a turkey with every range purchased, an idea that originated with the firm over two decades ago. They provide turkeys to both married and single men among their staff and customers.

Holmes, Luce & Co Dock Square

Eyges Emerges as Democratic School Board Nominee Prospect

A strong sentiment favors Attorney Leon R. Eyges as a Democratic nominee for the School Board. Eyges, never an office seeker, is noted as an eloquent speaker among younger party members and admired for practical common sense prized in public school matters today.

Leon R. Eyges Eyges

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