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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1903

Page

4

Appeals to Supreme Court in Copper War in Butte

In Butte Montana two appeals in the MacGinnis injunction suits against the Boston and Montana company were perfected quickly. Judge Clancy had issued injunctions and both sides agreed to settle the records, each nearly 400 pages, with transcripts approved. A Great Falls telegram reports J J Hill en route to Butte for a conference with Senators Gibson Clark and others on the industrial crisis. The Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly proposes a special legislative session backed by unions.

Butte Mont Supreme Court MacGinnis Boston & Montana Clancy Great Falls J. J. Hill United States Paris Gibson W. A. Clark Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly Montana Western Federation of Miners

Spirit Hand Claimed Visible on Fall River Window

In Fall River on October 29 a handprint appeared on a kitchen window pane at Thomas Cross's tenement home. Cross and his deceased wife, both Spiritualists, see the imprint as a sign to skeptical daughter Eliza. Attempts to erase the mark failed, with hot water soaps and acids making it clearer.

Fall River Thomas Cross South End Cross

Former Prominent Doctor Beaten by Messenger Boys

A former Arlington physician, once prosperous and ruined by recent losses, was attacked on Washington Street near the Journal building. About six assailants struck him while others restrained him, breaking his right shoulder blade and injuring his back and shoulder. he was then aided at a relief station.

Arlington State Street Washington Street Messenger Boys Journal

Harvard Play Still Ragged

Harvard held open practice on Soldiers Field with a standout 86 yard goal from captain Marshall. The scrimmage showed a ragged back field as Schoelkopf Hurley and Nichols rested, Mills Means and Goodhue filled in, and freshman McCarthy failed to break in again, highlighting a fair but unsettled selection process.

Harvard Soldiers Field Marshall Schoelkopf Hurley Nichols Mills Means Goodhue Varsity McCarthy Boston Latin School

Salvation Army Leader Emma Booth-Tucker Killed in Train Wreck

Emma Booth-Tucker consul in America for the Salvation Army and wife of Commander Booth-Tucker died after the eastbound California train wreck near Dean Lake Missouri. Colonel Thomas Holland was fatally injured and twenty seven others hurt. bodies and injured were taken to Fort Madison Iowa. Booth-Tucker had been en route from Amity to Chicago to meet her husband.

Kansas City Emma Booth-Tucker America Salvation Army Booth-Tucker William Booth Army California Dean Lake Thomas C. Holland Amity Col Fort Madison

Booth Tucker In Shock As Wife Dies In Wreck

Commander Booth Tucker arrived in Chicago to join his wife and was told she had died in a wreck. He collapsed then recovered as he learned the telegram with funeral plans, work for memorial services in Chicago, and a route to New York and London for burial.

Chicago Booth- Tucker New York London Booth-Tucker

Death of Mrs Booth-Tucker Shocks Salvation Army Barracks

Distress gripped Salvation Army corps at the local barracks upon learning the death of Mrs Booth-Tucker. Colonel Evans described her as General Booth’s closest adviser with extraordinary executive ability and deep humanity. Her upcoming December visit was canceled as the army mourns a profound loss.

Salvation Army Corps Booth-Tucker Evans

Seven Children Learn Mother Is Gone to Another World

In Mount Vernon Brigadier Alice Johnson told seven children of Mrs. Booth Tucker that their mother had departed to another world and their father was saddened far away. Frederick and Catherine then wrote a telegram to their father describing the grief and love in the home.

New York Booth- Tucker Mt. Vernon Alice Johnson

General Booth expresses grief over daughter's death

London Oct 29 General William Booth commander in chief of the Salvation Army sends a message to Salvationists worldwide after the death of his daughter Mrs Booth Tucker. He says he is prostrated by grief yet urges continued work for God and the blessing of mankind.

London William Booth Salvation Army Lfe

Meehan levels charges against mayor over street contracts

Michael Meehan former streets chief under Mayor O'Brien and deputy under Mayor Hart accuses City Hall of overpaying by 147000 on a street contract. He claims superintendent Donovan awarded a non advertised gift contract with Mayor Collins signature and seeks action by the Good Government Association and grand jury.

Michael Meehan O’brien Hart City Hall Good Government Association Donovan Meshan Meehan Patrick McGovern Jones & Meehan Gore Billings Minot Sasten Collins

Civic leader calls Western Union policy on girl messengers dangerous

Meyer Bloomfield of the North End denounces Western Union for employing girl messengers and risking danger to young women. He cites Rosa Drucker’s rescue and warns parents may hold the company accountable for public safety and strike breaking.

Meyer Bloomfield Civic Service Salem Street North End Rosa Drucker Western Union Bloomfield

Corey Sentenced to State Prison for Attempted Breaking and Entering

John Corey aged 29 was convicted of attempted breaking and entering. With a prior record and poor police character, he received four to six years in the State prison by Superior Court verdict.

John Corey

Bishop Spalding Speaks Before Large Boston Audience

The Right Rev Bishop J L Spalding of Peoria gave the opening lecture for a Young Men's Catholic Association course in Boston College hall before 1000 attendees. He urged reading good books, warned against drink and passions, and stressed faith as essential to happiness and success.

Young Men’s Catholic Association J. L. Spalding Peoria Inl Boston College Hall William F. Gannon Boston College Mgr William Byrne D. D W. G D. O’callaghan Father Colgan M. J. Masterson D. J. O'Farrell Joseph H. O'Neill John B. Dore James E. Cotter Father Gannon Bishop Spalding Hageness

Wall collapse injures two men in Roxbury and South Boston

Patrick Donahue of 66 New Heath Street Roxbury is at the Relief station in critical condition with concussion and body injuries. Patrick Plaherty of 374 West Second Street South Boston was treated for a mangled right thigh and body contusions. Doctors fear Donahue may not survive.

Patrick Donahue New Heath Street Roxbury Patrick Plaherty West Second Street Boston Donahue

Commercial Club Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting last evening the Commercial Club elected officers for the year including President Clus Tuttle, Vice-President Elihu Thomson, Secretary R H W Dwight, Treasurer Frederick B Carpenter, and executive committee members Robert Bacheller James RK Carter and E D Leavitt.

The Commercial Club Clus Tuttle Elihu Thomson R. H. W. Dwight Frederick B. Carpenter Robert Bacheller James RK. Carter E. D. Leavitt

English cyclist Hall sets new one hour record in Paris

Paris, Oct. 2. Tommy Hall, an English cyclist, broke the one hour record at the Parc des Princes track by covering 54 miles and 835 yards. The previous mark stood at 62 miles and 918 yards set on Oct. 18 by M. Dangia.

Paris Parc Des Princes Tommy Hall M. Dangia

Bartlett and Dennison to Speak at Ward 20 Democratic Rally

Charles W. Bartlett and Joseph A. Dennison will speak tonight at a Ward 20 Young Men's Democratic Club rally. The event at Dorchester Avenue and Linden Street headquarters will feature Joseph F. O Connell Philip J. Groger Stephen P. Galvin and James F. Byrne with Edward J. Barrett presiding.

Charles W. Bartlett Joseph A. Dennison Ward 20 Young Men’s Democratic Club Dorchester Avenue Linden Street Joseph F. O'Connell Philip J. Groger Stephen P. Galvin James F. Byrne Edward J. Barrett

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