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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1904

Page

10

Harvard Triumphs Over Bowdoin 17 0 in Poor Defense Show

Harvard defeated Bowdoin 47 0 at Soldiers Field in a game marked by strong Harvard offense yet weak defense. Hanlay at left halfback excelled before injury, Mills scored twice and Noyes contributed judicious play and two goal conversions, while Bowdoin star Kinsman dazzled but couldn’t overcome the Crimson. Attendance numbered about five thousand as Harvard earned a decisive victory despite defensive lapses.

Harvard Bowdoin Soldiers Field Williams Hurley Hanlay Crimson Kinsman Blagden Mills and Noyes Meier Mills

Customs fraud trial shows alleged gifts to Glasgow officers

Government counsel described intimate terms of friendship between United States customs examiners James A. Shedd and John W. Trafton and Glasgow Manufacturing Company officers. He said goods from St Gall Swiss shipments valued over 600,000 francs passed through their hands with little duty paid. Witnesses testified about lace curtains bought cheap in Boston, claims of legitimate imports, and insurance proceeds after a shipwreck. District Attorney Moulton led sworn testimony from about 30 witnesses, including European associates.

John H. Casey United States Customs James A. Shedd John W. Trafton Glasgow Manufacturing Company Lowell United States District Court Shedd Trafton Glasgow Mr. Casey St. Gall Switzerland Trafton and Shedd United States Antwerp Casey Europe Moulton Edward H. Bell Dorchester Boston Grunberg Manu Charlestown Street Bruxelles Witness George W. Little Ed EB. Cole

Gurney Case Not Closed Says Governor Bates

Governor Bates rejects a Washington despatch claiming closure of the Gurney automobile incident. He plans to supply detailed specifications to Assistant Secretary Atlee, expanding beyond prior replies. Adee criticizes Bates letter, finding fault with the automobile laws advice given.

Bates Washington Atlee Adee Massachusetts

Hunt and Huestis Wed at Auburndale Church

At the Church of the Messiah Auburndale this evening George E. Hunt of Boston married Miss Ethel W Huestis daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Huestis The ceremony united the couple in a formal marriage in Auburndale October 5.

Auburndale Church of the Messiah George E. Hunt Boston Ethel W.huestis Joseph Huestis

Ballots fail to yield nominee at Cape district convention

Buzzard's Bay Oct 5 Delegates at the Cape district Republican senatorial convention after 73 ballots named all four candidates for the nomination William A Nye of Bourne Thomas Pattison of Osterville Herbert N Hinckley of Vineyard Haven and Heman A Harding of Chatham The former candidate D M Nickerson Jr of Harwich had withdrawn early.

Buzzard’s Bay Cape District William A. Nye Bourne Thomas Pattison Osterville Herbert N. Hinckley Vineyard Haven Heman A. Harding Chatham D. M. Nickerson, Jr Harwich

Kelley to Run for Congress Against Roberts

Lynn report states in the Democratic convention for the seventh district Representative William A. Kelley of Lynn was nominated by acclamation. Charles J. Barton of Melrose was named presidential elector.

Kelley Congress Roberts Lynn William A. Kelley Charles J. Barton Melrose

Middlesex district GOP renominates two Newton figures

In Natick on October 5 the Republican voters of the first Middlesex district renominated Senator William Dana of Newton and William M. Flanders of Newton as members of the State committee.

Natick Middlesex William Dana Newton William M. Flanders

Republicans Renominate Craig in Essex Seat

The Republicans of the first Essex senatorial district renominated Senator William F. Craig of Lynn. Louis H. Bartlett was chosen a member of the State committee.

Essex William F. Craig Lynn Louis H. Bartlett

Walker Nominated by Fourth Republican District

HAVERHILL October 5 The fourth Republican district senatorial convention nominated James H Walker of Amesbury to succeed Senator How.

Haverhill James H. Walker Amesbury How

Not Guilty Says Hurley

Ex Mayor John F. Hurley pleaded not guilty in Salem Superior Court to an indictment charging liquor law violations for keeping intoxicating liquor for sale at the Washington Street jewelry store during his mayoralty era and for years before. He nodded to supporters as he took a seat with attorney Joseph F. Quinn while several Salem police officers prepared to testify for the prosecution led by Assistant District Attorney Sherman.

Salem Sherman

Rounds Renominated by Acclamation in Cambridge

William J. Rounds, the Republican candidate from the second Middlesex senatorial district in Cambridge, was renominated by acclamation last night, signaling solid party support and a smooth path to the forthcoming election.

William J. Rounds Middlesex Cambridge

Ex Mayor Coulter Nominated by Socialists for Congress

Brockton mass Socialists in the 14th district nominate ex mayor Charles H Coulter for Congress in a campaign move announced today October 5. The former official gains a high profile bid amid a shifting local political landscape.

Brockton 14Th Congressional District Charles H. Coulter

Boy Dies After Apple Tree Fall in Jamaica Plain

Daniel F Meserve age 6 of 23 Anawan Avenue Jamaica Plain fell twenty feet from a limb while picking apples on the Brown estate off Centre Street. The limb broke and he struck his head, dying yesterday morning.

Brown Centre Street Jamaica Plain Daniel F. Meserve Anawan Avenue Meserve

Local Labor Notes and New Unions Form in Somerville

Electrical Workers' Union 103 endorsed Bakers' and Hatters' Union labels. An organizing committee from Metal Polishers Buffers Platers Chandelier Workers and Brass Moulders unions will advance craft unionization. A Carpenters' Union started in Somerville with 46 charter members. Plasterers' Union 10 admitted 10 applicants and planned its annual ball while urging members to stay away from New York during a strike.

Electrical Workers’ Union Bakers Carpenters Somerville Plasterers New York

John Redmond and Notables Sail for Europe

John E. Redmond the Irish leader and Sir William Ramsay president of the Society of Chemical Industry along with the Earl and Countess of Yarmouth sailed for Europe today aboard the Baltic from New York arriving for their voyage on October 5.

New York John E. Redmond William Ramsay Society of Chemical Industry Earl and Countess of Yarmouth Europe Baltic

Jordan and Vanderbilt Dominate Brockton Fair Horse Show

At Brockton on October 5, 29,500 visitors attended the 31st Brockton Agricultural Society exhibition. Eben D. Jordan claimed five firsts and Reginald Vanderbilt four in the horse show, with several others winning multiple prizes. Harness classes featured strong Jordan and Vanderbilt entries, and Amdrosis posted the day’s best time 2 09 in the free-for-all pace heat.

Brockton Brockton Agricultural Society Eben D. Jordan Reginald Vanderbilt H. P. Drake Boston A. C. Dietrich Courtland H. Smith A. H. Fitch S. J. Holloway F. Lothrop Ames Messrs. Jordan Vanderbilt Amdrosis

Salls Gets One Year for Straw Bail Offense

E. Sallis of Somerville was sentenced to one year in Cambridge jail by Judge Lowell yesterday after pleading guilty to the indictment. He is also under another state court indictment for a like offense.

Sallis Somerville Cambridge Lowell Salls State Court

Suits and undergarments offered with clear pricing

The advertisement promotes ready to wear suits and heavier underwear. It promises worry free quality if purchased from the retailer and lists prices from ten dollars to thirty dollars for suits and fifty cents to two dollars per garment for heavier undergarments. The tone emphasizes assurance and value for buyers.

Boston College Alumni Banquet Honors Bishop Delaney

About 100 alumni and clergy gathered at the Hotel Brunswick to honor Bishop Delaney of Manchester New Hampshire at a Boston College Alumni Association dinner. Speakers included Rev William F Gannon Bishop O Connell and Dr Michael Glennon who praised the newly consecrated bishop and his service.

Delaney Manchester N. H Boston College Alumni Association Brunswick Michael Glennon O’connell Portland Willam G. McDonald James F. Stanton S. J John A. Degan James J. McQuiggan James McLaughlin William F. Gannon Ss. J Charles H. Winn Willam F. Gannon Boston College John M. Colgan Joseph G. Anderson

Pretty wedding in Somerville at Third Universalist Church

Miss Mabel Huntington daughter of Mr and Mrs John Janes of 391 Highland avenue and Edwin Francis Burroughs son of Mrs A F Burroughs of 408 Highland avenue were wed last evening at the Third Universalist Church on College avenue. The Rev William Couden officiated assisted by Rev Glenn Tilley Morse. The bride wore a white satin gown with tulle veil and orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. Her sister Miss Gertrude Janes was bridesmaid with a pink rose bouquet. Lindley A Varney of Haverhill cousin of the groom was best man. Ushers were Frank W Janes, Fred E S Felt, Harold M Cushman and Charles A Varney.

Somerville Mabel Huntington John Janes Highland Avenue Edwin Francis Burroughs A. F. Burroughs Third Universalist College Avenue William Couden Glenn Tilley Morse St. James’ Episcopal Church Broadway West Somerville Gertrude M. Janes Lindley A. Varney Haverhill Frank W. Janes Chelsea Fred E.S. Felt Harold M. Cushman Charles A. Varney

Miss Fanny Morgan Weds Dr Ferguson at Brookline

Miss Fanny Morgan a trained nurse at Elliott Hospital married Dr Samuel T Ferguson of North Weare New Hampshire last evening at 50 Waverly Street Brookline. Fred J L Morgan served as best man and Miss Annie Ferguson was bridesmaid. About 40 guests attended from various New England towns.

Fanny Morgan Elliott Hospital Samuel T. Ferguson North Weare N. H Waverly Street Brookline Fred JL. Morgan Annie Ferguson New England

Trouble in Ninth Regiment Reopened by Discharge Request

A new dispute in the Ninth Regiment M. V. M. follows Captain James A. Cully applying to discharge four privates who allegedly gifted cigars to Lieutenant Delaney. The case, now with Colonel William H. Donovan, reopens an old quarrel that led to a 1902 law granting privates hearings on such discharge requests.

James A. Cully Delaney Cully William H. Donovan Donovan Edward L. Logan South Boston

Poison figures in Page divorce suit

B Clarence Page lost his Middlesex county Superior Court divorce bid yesterday as Judge Richardson ruled he could not prove desertion. Mrs Page testified she found poison in her coffee and that Page paid bills for other women. She said she left him in October 1889 citing danger to her life.

B. Clarence Page Middlesex County Superior Court Richardson Page

Spinners Condemn Governor Bates For His Veto

Resolutions condemning Governor Bates for his veto of the women's and minors' bill were the feature of yesterday's meet. The gathering expressed strong disapproval and urged reconsideration by the administration.

Bates

28th Annual National Spinners Convention Elects Officers

The 28th annual convention of the National Spinners Association adopted a resolution denouncing Governor Bates and calling for his defeat in the November election. It endorsed the 68 hour and overtime bills. Officers elected include President Michael J. White Dover New Hampshire Vice President Urban Fleming Holyoke Secretary Samuel Ross New Bedford Treasurer Thomas O Donnell Fall River.

Ing National Spinners’ Association Bates Michael J. White Dover N. H Urban Fleming Holyoke Samuel Ross New Bedford Thomas O'Donnell Fall River

Miss Laura West Weds Alpine McLean in Revere Home

Miss Laura B West daughter of Chief Herbert W West of the Metropolitan police of Revere Beach reservation married Alpine McLean of Revere last night at her parents Eliot circle Revere ceremony performed by Rev J W Horner in front of many relatives and friends reception large after which the couple will reside on Shirley avenue Revere following a wedding trip

Laura B. West Herbert W. West Metropolitan Police Revere Beach Reservation Alpine McLean Revere Eliot

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