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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
10
An advertisement touts a long loose rain coat with a slim collar, full shoulders, water shedding, and waterproof breathable fabric. The Bostonette design claims mothproof windproof breathable comfort, light weight, soft texture, and no rubber odor. It highlights new Scotches and Cassimeres in fall Oxfords and half belt plaid effects.
Carroll D. Wright, umpire for the conciliation board under the anthracite strike commission, finds employers may discharge miners for any cause not connected with union activity. The board has settled about 30 disputes. two remaining questions, still deadlocked, will be sent to Wright.
Miss M. B. Taylor of Galveston visiting Byron D. Arms at 386 Broadway was seriously hurt in a Malden trolley crash. A boy on the sidewalk pitched brick fragments into the car near High and Mystic streets, striking her above the eye and knocking her unconscious. She was cared for by Dr. Bean and later moved to the Arms residence.
Mrs Lily Tedford Dunlap, married three months to David Dunlap and cashier for Prudential Life, returns to her parents on Alliston Street after Dunlap absconded with 1000 dollars of company funds. Her father pursues action. the family resists press inquiries and denies prior stories.
After years of litigation the American Tube Works bill for an injunction and damages against the Bridgewater Iron Company over alleged infringement of Adams patent terms was dismissed by Judge Colt in the U.S. Circuit Court. The court found the parties actions align with the complainant knowing of the contract with Adams and inconsistent with any other theory, and held the plaintiff had no standing in equity having concealed knowledge of the contract and waited for the patent term to extend before suing.
Harbor police searched the harbor steamers for Willis Quigg a 16 year old who ran away from Rumford Falls Mo on August 27 no trace found authorities believe he sailed aboard a tramp steamer the boy had shown a desire to become a sailor
Up to yesterday 2830 automobiles had been registered and 3350 chauffeurs licensed, both professional and amateur. The surge is partly due to family members applying for licenses to operate a single family vehicle.
East Boston Democrats plan a Sunday outing on Paddock's Island to launch a campaign against Fitzgerald and Lomasney led by ex Congressman Conry. The event signals a shift in wards 2 6 and 8 with predicted heavy voting impact on Sept 22 Hebrew holiday. Conry aims to swing ward 2 toward Kelley and challenge Fitzgerald and Lomasney amid possible 2000-vote swings in ward 2 and equal losses in wards 6 and 8.
Captain Knudsen remains trapped in a smoking pilot house as the tug E. A. Stevens bursts into flames near midstream off Fort Lee. The Van Cott aided by rowing through a closed drawbridge, saved all crew and the captain after a dramatic escape and the captain leaping into the river toward the Jersey shore.
The National Sunshine Legion elected officers including President Mrs Isabel M Perkins Somerville Vice president Miss Minnie E Loud Newton secretary Miss Florence M Jepson Newton financial secretary Miss Dora M Tarbell and treasurer Miss Edythe V Bishopp with a lookout committee from Boston Roxbury Somerville Dorchester Beachmont East Boston and Boston. The group plans to open a small settlement house in Roxbury after a season of fresh air work.
Ex-Representative James H. Mellen of Worcester urged the Capital and Labor Commission for the abolition of the trustee system and a cheap industrial court to aid debtors. He criticized harsh poll tax imprisonment and opposed compulsory arbitration, arguing for fair access to justice and cheaper litigation for the poor.
The New England Sanitary Product Company will move the garbage plant from Cow Pasture to Spectacle Island this fall under the city contract. Tanks and some property have been relocated while wells are being driven on Spectacle Island to secure water. a four inch main may be laid from Long Island if needed. The company commits to the move with utmost dispatch to complete the relocation this fall.
At the Revere Beach carnival yesterday a spirited girls race crowned Fannie Stedman of Brookline first, Bessie A. Wood of Brookline second, and Nellie Shaughnessy of Revere third. The program also showcased high diving, water walking and trapeze acts.
Indianapolis Sept 9 President Parry of the National Association of Manufacturers accused Samuel Gompers and organized labor of crime and lawlessness. He cited an assault in Chicago and said lax enforcement by authorities encourages violent deeds by unionists. He warned public sentiment will condemn the movement if its methods do not change.
Miss Mary E Conway, founder of the Colegio Americano in Buenos Ayres, died in Buenos Ayres. Daughter of late James Conway Rochester bridge builder, she taught at Tucuman then established the Colegio Americano over twenty years. Survived by Katherine E Conway and James J Conway. Her funeral drew Buenos Aires elites. her remains await transfer to Rochester. Pupils plan a memorial.
Atlanta Sept. 9 Bishop Warren A Candler of the Southern Methodist Church and former Emory College president denounces lynching defenders as mob law equals anarchy and criticizes proposed remedies for Southern conditions.
Somerville Democratic leaders denounce removal of more than 1400 names from voting lists. They allege vast deletions hit their party, especially in Ward 1, hindering registration and voter access.
Frederick Burke, 19, was arrested by Newport police on larceny charges over a $2500 diamond brooch tied to Miss Della Fox. A woman named Murphy posing as the owner sought a valuation, claiming the piece came from Dawson City Alaska. Burke found the brooch, believed it valueless, kept it, and says his mother later lost it and a friend returned it. Burke’s work history includes Newport theatres, Pawtucket, and Fall River.
Boston public schools reopened with about 90,000 pupils. Superintendent Seaver noted no overcrowding yet but warned an accurate report would take days. West End’s Wells School faced severe congestion, while Hancock and other city schools reported varying, often tight, space as districts scramble to accommodate new enrollments.
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