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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1905
Page
2
Norwegians face a plebiscite to choose between republic or monarchy as sentiment for a republic grows. The King rejects a Swedish prince as Norway’s future king, and Denmark is believed to have made a similar decision.
Britain intends to establish a large naval base at Singapore as a tangible result of the Anglo Japanese alliance after the Russo Japanese war. The move aims to guard the Pacific gateway, with docks at Singapore and the Tanjong Pagar Company docks to be purchased by arbitration.
After a year's investigation Inspectors Patterson and Norton arrested Harry Cohen alias Irish Cohen of 82 Malden Street Everett on robbery charges. Cohen is accused of stealing 180 dollars from Michael Mulcahey on Howard Street in November 1904. Police say he is known nationwide as a green goods man.
Dr James M Solomon advertises a 25 year record curing cancers tumors chronic and blood diseases with an absorption method. He invites in person visits free consult diagnosis and payment by means if curable. He promises to treat all diseases of men and women and offers a book by mail.
A head on collision on the Albany and Hudson electric railway near Nassau 15 miles south of Albany killed one motorman and left the other to jump free. The southbound milk car carried no passengers and no other injuries occurred. The men John Soares and Thomas Loftus were both of Rensselaer. The crash was blamed on mistaken orders.
Local authorities continue a manhunt for Francis a severely described escapee from the State farm now four weeks at large. They believe he hid in swampy undergrowth a mile west of town and have set lines to compel surrender by hunger while surrounding the area.
J T Cashman was elected for an eighth term as business agent of the Boston Building Trades Council. Jeremiah J Donovan declined another term. John R Alpine was named council chief. Other officers include Thomas F Keough and William H Courser. A committee was appointed to address seating disputes with stone pointers and bricklayers. The council urged stricter card discipline and noted the Board of Health actions against brewing abuses.
A bulletin from the International Typographical Union reports 224 subordinate unions now employ an eight hour workday or have arranged to by January 1 1906. Since September 8 agreements have been signed in 66 cities.
Waltham news reports that master masons will henceforth be included in the Masons' Union with the change announced on September 24. The brief item notes organizational integration and forthcoming effects for tradespeople in the area.
An eight week old girl awaiting a claimant is cared for at Chelsea Day Nursery as Chelsea police search for the couple believed to have abandoned her. The infant, found in an unoccupied carriage outside 321 Chestnut Street after dusk, may be identified before overseers of the poor decide her future.
Patrolman Kelly of Division 3 attempted to arrest two young men playing with dice on Cambridge Street near Charles Street. After a desperate battle the men escaped. one struck Kelly while the other fled, and Kelly failed to regain his hold on either.
Medford police broke up a disturbance involving 26 men in a barge on Winthrop street. Jeremiah A. Barnes of Medford was arrested for drunkenness. others were released after officers recorded their names. The group, from Woburn, was out for an outing.
Riverside dated Sept 24 reports park police arrest another young couple canoeing on the Charles River. The man said he came from Somerville and the woman from Brooklyn, New York.
Grover Cleveland is expected in town today from Buzsard's Bay for a short visit to old friends. He will stop at Hotel Touraine.
The eight hour organizing committee of Boston Taptical Union 18 reports encouraging press for thorough unionizing of the ok and job branches. At yesterday’s meeting records of the School Board were sought to verify votes on buying union labelled text books. Numerous union actions followed including new delegates and benefits, with organizers and locals across Boston and New England planning continued efforts.
Mrs B B Ford of Pushmataha Mississippi describes severe uterine related illness and lasting relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She reports rapid improvement in digestion headaches and overall health enabling her to work as a teacher. She urges other women to request the company booklet Plain Talk to Women and notes the pills are sold by all druggists.
Sept cyclone hits Osle causing widespread destruction. Death toll rising as aftershocks reveal more victims. Government shelters rise with 2000 cabins built and 4000 more planned. Many homeless sleep in depots. Cattle losses reach 20000.
Two 12 year old boys from 41 Eastern Avenue Worcester William Keegan and Barthol McSweeney rode freight bumpers from Worcester to Boston. They were found wandering Allston tracks and held at Station 14 Brighton awaiting Worcester word. The pair admitted skipping school and riding the fast through freights, clinging to bumpers and jumping off when yards approached. They planned the trip after hearing others talk of stealing rides.
In Bridgeport Connecticut authorities report a late night ambush between rival Hungarian cliques. Steven Riko died from abdominal wounds and Steven Dempk was wounded but survived. Six men were arrested as police investigate the deadly melee in the western city area.
The contest for county commissioners to be nominated by party conventions and voted at the state election includes five from Boston, two from Chelsea, one from Winthrop, and one from Revere. Reapportionment of districts will be the key duty with salaries near ten dollars per diem. Samuel Gibbey seeks Revere, Harry James Chelsea, Alderman Bromberg and ex-Senator John K. Berry for Boston, Democrats yet to announce.
A clash in Ward 18 led to two arrests after a poster mixup between McNamara and Linehan supporters. Alderman Linehan and ex Alderman Hugh Bresnahan bailed out the detainees, Bresnahan backing McNamara. Tonight's closing rally promises tense moments as Linehan remains central to the dispute.
The Socialists of Boston schedule an opening rally at Faneuil Hall on Wednesday evening September 27 with James F. Carey, Socialist candidate for Governor, as principal speaker. Others include C. C. Hitchcock Ambrose Miles John Weaver Sherman and David Brodeur with Greater Boston clubs planning to attend.
John B. Moran will not start his bid for district attorney until after the Democratic and Republican conventions nominate their candidates. Moran follows friend advice and will wait to see if he gains the Republican nod after rumors of strong encouragement. The Republican convention is slated for about October 10. Moran claims readiness to present facts that could involve leading figures from both parties.
Harry Nawn former treasurer of the Democratic city committee denies a Sunday story that he has launched a boom for Colonel Gaston’s mayoral nomination. The piece claimed strong backing from Back Bay Democratic circles and names Wells Frothingham Cole and the Police Board chair, which Wells and Frothingham also deny.
Howard L. McBarron says his name appears among Ward 18 signatures on a circular for David D. Leahy and that he did not sign the document. The claim labels the signature as fraudulent and specifies his disavowal of involvement.
Senator Lane of the Back Bay emerges as the latest name mentioned for the Republican nomination for mayor. A seasoned politician with three Common Council terms and two in the Senate, Lane is prepared to fund his own campaign if needed.
Swampscott residents were stunned as Chief Samuel Harris and six officers raided a woodland near Phillips School and arrested 15 local businessmen amid gambling. Authorities seized $7.75, two overcoats, numerous chips and paraphernalia. defendants to appear in Lynn court tomorrow morning.
Tonight at Spelman Hall Alderman Patrick Bowen will reply to charges raised by Alderman Linehan about him and other board members. The event, presided by Jeremiah McNamara, features speakers ex-Alderman Bresnahan Councilmen Fitzgerald McDavitt Representative Edward F McGrady and Michael W Norris.
Messrs W P Mansfield P J Feeney and J J Shea named to form resolutions for the death of Mayor Collins. A ball committee was appointed with Chairman W P Mansfield P J Feeney Patrick McQuade H F Hastings P S Meagher James Shea Michael Maloney B A McLaughlin M J Lee P J Trimiett R J Hayden T Kennally M J Driscoll John Nevins Patrick Wallace J A Ryan.
Shortly before midnight Sergeant O Neil and Station 1 squad raided 386 Cunard street gathering six men. Five charged with gaming and one with presence. Names: Mark Cohen Jacob Stenberg Max Hyman Joseph Williams Walter Edwards Louis Jacobs. Arraignment set in Roxbury police court today.
In Rockland Maine on September 2 Harold Leavitt 16 the son of Prescott Leavitt drowned when a leaky tender from a sailboat capsized during an inland trip. His companion Raymond Simmons 13 clung to the overturned craft and was carried to shore. Leavitt sank and his body was not recovered.
Major William H. Hodgkins former Somerville mayor and state senator died yesterday at his Kennebunkport summer home. Born June 9 1840 in Charlestown he served in the Civil War earning the rank of major. He held multiple public posts including Boston Board of Public Institutions trustee Broadway Sunday school superintendent and Somerville M C A president. He led Somerville in the city council and mayoral chair 1892 to 1896 and served two Senate terms starting in 1897.
Services were held at the Epworth M B Church Cambridge for philanthropist Frederick H. Rindge who died in Los Angeles. He funded the church construction with 54000 dollars. Presiding Elder Charles F. Rice and Rev. Edward Stevens spoke, with a large attendance.
Miss Celina Barrett of 11 Benair street Somerville wed Ebenezer Barrett of 48 Otis street Saturday evening in a ceremony conducted by Rev. George H. Clarke in the presence of close friends.
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