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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
8
The Memphis Trotting Association meet ends with two world trotting records. Lou Dillon driven by her owner records a mile to wagon in two minutes flat, breaking her own record by two and three quarters seconds. Monk and Equity also lower the mile record to 2 08 from 2 09 1/4.
William A. Pierce editor of the Boston Police News was arrested at his Charles Town home on four counts of criminal libel. The warrant, obtained by New York lawyers for prizefighter Young Corbett, was served by Inspector Armstrong. Pierce posted $300 bail and will face Judge Parmenter in court today.
At Union Hall Jamaica Plain the Jamaica Plain Social and Athletic Club defeated the People's Institute of Roxbury 8 to 6 in two 20 minute halves before about 1000 fans. Referee was Mr George Walther and standout players were Ed Keyes for Jamaica Plain and Carey for Roxbury.
Michael J. Reidy, ex auditor of the Western Union Telegraph Co, contends the firm forfeited all rights in the city and state after shutting out the boys. He criticizes the aldermen for removing poles and accuses the company of failing to give due notice, suspending messengers, and harming patrons reliant on service. He notes potential action by the State and interstate laws committee.
The Engineers Union praised the aldermen for their stance during the strike. It condemns employing girls and women as messengers and votes to provide aid to the locked out messenger boys.
The Messenger boys strike received endorsement from the Steam Fitters Helpers Union 26 with financial backing. The union also urged all union men to patronize union barber shops.
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad plans a four and a half hour limited train service between Boston and New York. This cuts a half hour from the Knickerbocker Limited and Bay State Express, with express times around six hours. President elect Mellon believes five hours suffices for an express run. The line boasts four tracks rock ballast a low grade and few grade crossings.
Harvard plans to play Yale in the new stadium and will also view the Dartmouth game from the stand. Coaches argued the change should occur to keep home field advantage before the Yale clash on November 21. Professor Hollis calls the move unsportsmanlike but supports stadium completion.
Michael J. Reidy, former Western Union official, told a Postman at his South Boston home that employing female messengers endangers morals and endangers girls who carry telegrams. He cited Chinatown contacts, hotels, and disreputable clients as dangers in the telegraphic system.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Darling ordered the cruiser Baltimore from Norfolk to Puerto Plata San Domingo to protect American interests at the blockaded port. The ship is expected to depart tomorrow and reach its destination by Tuesday.
A critic warns that stock brokerage offices and similar venues lure vulnerable girls with smooth talk and unsafe meetings. The memo cites call boxes in shady houses and liquor carriers to Chinatown for opium, urging concern over moral and physical harms and predicting regret for the Western Union handling of the matter.
Lillian Taylor an ex chorus girl living at Jamaica Plain was among young women who yesterday acted as messenger boys. She reported past troubles from some boys who chased her attempted to seize envelopes and mock her hair but yesterday everything went smoothly and she expects no further annoyance. She had delivered about 200 messages and was not required to answer calls from saloons or hotels.
A worker describes a pleasant assignment with daily earnings of one dollar and occasional tips, noting overall enjoyment despite some light mockery. The statement highlights steady pay and positive attitude toward the job.
Mamie, a bold messenger, faced a rude clerk in a wholesale ribbon house who used indecent language. She replied with dignity after leaving the office, declaring if he is not a gentleman he is not a gentleman to a lady. A second central office messenger reported a clerk's coarse greeting and hand shake asking if she is married.
Miss Lane of West Canton Street and Shawmut Avenue has served as a messenger since last Monday. She says she works not for money but for her health, claiming she is in poor health and seeks the activity to improve it.
Jeffries in the next hand away, a woman refused eloping while recounting embarrassment. She received 30 cents in tips from one man and 15 from another. Katie Quigley and Bea trice Murray described frequent tips. Some girls faced molestation passing through the back door as crowds waited. Many were footsore and tired yet some preferred outdoor work while others would quit at offers.
To the Editor of the Post the writer objects to hiring women as messengers and attacks wage cuts for senior telegraphers. He cites examples of demotions and rehirings from 130 to 65 dollars a month, noting long service of Captain Pope and Inspector Wiles and claiming broader layoffs.
The speaker urges an operator to go to State Street to verify claims about a group with a distinct shabby genteel air saying they can confirm anything stated and hopes the public is informed by publishing this account.
A chess tournament on Thanksgiving Day features Massachusetts stars such as Gus Heffner Charles Barker Samuel Grover and Dearborn of Lowell meeting Dr. Schaeffer Harr of Buffalo and other strong players. Play runs all afternoon and evening.
Edward Nolan of Spring street was thrown from his buggy on Galen street early today by an electric car and left unconscious. He was carried home for treatment.
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