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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
2
Nearly two score of California pioneers from the Gold Rush era filled the boxes for the matinee of the Girl from the Golden West. They sang old songs, waved white handkerchiefs, and greeted Miss Bates after the play, receiving a gold badge and sharing memories of the West.
Rumor says candy prices will increase with the holiday season. Last winter chocolates rose in price, and the upcoming advance is expected to cover all varieties. The New England Confectioners' Association met Tuesday night at the American House.
A long promotional notice touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure for bad breath and gas. It promises quick odor absorption, digestive purification, and mild laxative effects, offering free samples from F. A. Stuart Co. and urging readers to buy a 25 cent box after trying the sample.
Mabel Ross and Malcolm B. Seaver wed at 64 Calumet Street Roxbury in a ceremony with Murdocks Orchestra. The bride wore white crepe de chine lace and roses, with Evelyn Ross as ring bearer. Officiated by Rev. Allen Stockdale, the couple left for New York and will reside in Somerville.
Miss Agnes Edith Cummings daughter of Thomas J Cummings of Everett wed Dr Francis Joseph Gilday at the Immaculate Conception Church Everett Rev James J Gilday brother of the groom officiated Miss Julia Cummings bridesmaid Henry T Gilday best man The couple left for a wedding tour to Canada and the Thousand Islands and will reside at 505 Broadway Everett after their return
Miss Gilma C Harriman daughter of the late Judge Hiram P Harriman and Hervey P Armington of Cambridge married yesterday at the bride s home Brookline Center Street The bride chairs the Misses Gilman Scholal Association and is a rising Brookline society leader She is noted as an accomplished horsewoman and holder of a silver cup from the Brookline Riding Academy exhibition
Police report a man hurling jagged glass from a broken tumbler into the face of Mrs Annie Gilman 27 of 22 Lynde Street West End causing wounds near the eye. David Candell 26 of 11 Quincefield Street Dorchester was arrested by Station 1 officers last night. The assault occurred at a Hanover Street hotel.
The threatened strike of union electricians will not take place today due to continued conferences with employers. The wage scale and working agreement committees were given full power to act in the matter.
Dr Karl Muck conductor of the Symphony Orchestra reaches Boston with new scores and contracts for several foreign stars set to illuminate next season. He arrived from New York where he came aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm a day earlier, accompanied by his wife and Charles A Ellis. He hints at a possible return to the Royal Opera in Berlin next season.
New York October 2 a Boston nurse Nellie Quinn formerly at City Hospital Randalls Island was found dead in a room at 431 East 118th Street Police identified her at the morgue and learned from mission staff of her troubled past including a stint at the House of the Good Shepherd and probation work. The husband named Williams has not known her whereabouts for months.
F G Converse's dramatic poem Job was performed at Mechanics Hall as the Worcester County Musical Association marked its 50th anniversary. Soloists Mme Schumann-Heink alte, Daniel Beddoe, Ermilio de Gogorza, and Frank Croxton were conducted by Wallace Goodrich who dedicated the work to the composer text prepared with Professor John Hays Gardiner.
At the Hastings trial in the United States District Court 15 female money counters from the United States treasury in Washington examined bundles of cash sent from the local sub-treasury on June 7 for redemption. They counted three thousand dollars allegedly stolen by defendant J Warren Hastings.
Frederick L. Cutting reports in Prot 2 of his 52d annual INSURE focus that loss of public confidence stems from wrongdoers not those who exposed abuses. He notes 1966 new business fell by 490 million dollars vs 1903, but praises overall strengthening of insurers under supervision.
A local bookbinders strike enters its fourth day with rumors of an imminent settlement. Reportedly the strikers demand an eight hour work day and expect master binders to grant the concession.
Forenoon gathering of master binders at the association headquarters discussed the strike. Rumor says most favor employees demands for shorter hours. A further meeting is called for tomorrow with action expected. Over 200 Norwood book bindery workers organized. Local 16 members in this city. Paine Memorial Hall union officials optimistic for an early settlement.
General Organizer Joseph McManus led yesterday morning's inquiry into accusations that several binders employed on government work are breaching the eight hour labor rule.
The Otis wharf site between 400 and 434 Atlantic Avenue in Boston is favored for the new appraisers’ stores. Supervising Architect Taylor inspected Boston sites and submitted his report to Acting Secretary Winthrop, endorsing Otis wharf after spring Congress funding of 900000 dollars.
Weston residents chased a mysterious bicyclist after an attempted attack on George Walker's six year old daughter on River Street Weston this afternoon. If captured he would have been subjected to vigilante action.
The Bulmer Hobson branch in South Boston, led by President Ter rence Cavanagh, added over 20 members at a meeting last evening in Clan na Gael Hall on D street. The branch, formed only weeks ago, has been receiving many membership applications at each meeting.
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