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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
8
Cincinnati October 9 Attorney Randolph Matthews weds Florence Foraker daughter of Senator Foraker November 14 with invitations sent to President Roosevelt and Cabinet Senator Hanna Governor Nash and other national figures of note.
Merchants' Association board discussed a Bristol to Boston steamship link with Hon. Mr Girdlestone urging a regular service. He noted four freighter passenger ships, about $500000 each, and said Bristol could contribute half if Boston matches. Harbor improvements and government funding were cited as needed to create a major ocean liner terminal.
The Unitarian club at the Vendome last evening heard speeches echoing the Saratoga and London conferences. Warren presided with Rev. Dr. William H. Gee of Brookline and Rev. Charles W. dte of Parker Memorial Church among those present.
A suspicious man from Chicago, claiming a mission and citing Emma Goldman, was seized by Halifax police on North street. Detective Power questioned him. no weapons found. He was identified as retired British soldier Collier and released as the officers deemed him unbalanced but harmless.
London editor Dr Archdall Reid argues teetotalism increases drunkards and calls for natural law to curb alcoholism while supporters demand evidence. The exchange centers on Portland Maine prohibitions versus London and Chicago New York data, sparking a two hour heated discussion.
In the Civis Courts Suffolk County Superior multiple sessions presided by Judges Hopkins Richardson Bond Hardy hear varied cases. Elizabeth Crowe sues landlord Patrick Crilley over $1000 for removal of goods at 31 Pembroke Street Chelsea June 14 1808. P F Lonergan sues A A Cobb seeking $3710.50 for labor and materials in Brookline foundation work. John McCarthy sues Lynn and Boston Railroad Company for personal injuries with a verdict of $65 for plaintiff. Sarah Lyons sues Brookline Savings Bank over $1083.04 deposited by Bernard Lyons, payment delayed awaiting court ruling. J F Leahy sues A H Miller for $1000 dog bite injuries with $240 awarded. E K Wilder et al. petition to enforce mechanic's lien. M E Downey sues J F Reynolds et al. for services rendered.
Miss Grace Elsie Gor ham and Henry Robinson of Calcutta married yesterday at Trinity Church. The ceremony was led by Rev. H. C. Cunningham with maid of honor Miss Abbie Farwell Brown and best man Mr. Frederick Whitney, partner of the groom. Ushers included Dr J B Blake and several others. The couple plan to sail for Calcutta, their future home, in a few weeks.
In Lynn on October 9, Mrs J H Morgan of Middleton resurfaced after vanishing last Saturday in Lawrence. She had been confined with her husband at the police station where they reconciled. farm hand Townsend, also missing, was arrested for drunkenness and fined ten dollars.
Charles W. Morse announced after a Bangor report that he has acquired control of the International Steamship Company and the Portland Steamship Company. He now oversees the four main Boston to ship routes operated between New York and Portland, Maine, as reported.
Two British sailors deserted from the Niobe were forcibly taken from the American schooner Mist in Halifax harbor. Admiral Sir Frederick Bedford issued warrants and, with imperial police and marines, boarded the Mist to remove the men. The captain complied but the sailors refused to come on deck. they were placed on a launch and will face a court-martial aboard the flagship Crescent after consul approval.
A flotilla of three European liners from Liverpool and Hamburg berths at Charlestown while Leyland Lancastrian sails to East Boston. Passengers include Charles Baker and Mrs Scull on the Lancastrian. two young Americans John Jones and Richard Kenney land after working off passage. Other ships bring cargoes from Cuba to Rosario and New Orleans to Boston. Captain Kelly seizes vessels near Boston and tug actions accompany coal laden schooners Eleanor A. Percy and George W. Wells racing to breakwater. The Bristling cargo list totals $23,141 with tobacco, oil, coal and lumber. Captain John E. Ford mourns the loss of his wife after a long illness.
The Boyle Brothers advertise cheaper prices and easy credit with no money down or interest. They manufacture most clothing and offer approval, with $15 suits selling against $18 elsewhere, claiming savings and a full family range from hats to shoes. Open evenings near Pleasant Street.
The Ninth Massachusetts and Sixty-ninth New York regiments Labor Day display drew critique from the State convention of the A F of I. Officers elected include Frank McCarthy of Boston as president and Dennis D. Driscoll as secretary treasurer. McCarthy named as delegate to the next A F of L convention in Scranton.
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