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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1907
Page
7
Harry Thaw, jailed since the Stanford White murder, grants an interview outlining plans for his upcoming trial. He names Mr. Littleton as chief counsel, rejects past disputes, and praises his wife and mother for loyalty while pledging to present evidence more concisely.
In Brockton on September 27 the Douglas shoe factory lasters met. Committee led by William IX McSweeney reported on a conference with H T Drake, the company superintendent, but no action was taken. Drake stated the firm would meet only the contract with the Boot and Shoe Workers Union and would not recognize independent lasters.
Merrily has ground the mill of the divorce court at East Cambridge the past few days. Sixty three decrees nisi were granted by Judge Pierce with no appearance by respondents. The court acted on the libellant’s request and statements amid remarkable indifference.
NEW HAVEN Conn Sept 27 The Sheffield Scientific School at Yale reports 362 new men registered in the freshman class by noon today Middleboro Sept 27 George Stewart missing since Tuesday night at the Almshouse none traceable Hartford Sept 27 Frank Green sentenced six months for assault on his wife Mrs Green pleads for him to return to her She had 21 children and had eloped with him
The forthcoming Episcopal convention in the city will consider Bishop Doane of Albany’s divorce canon. Rectors weigh prohibiting clergy from marrying divorced persons, while past amendments limited remarriage without bishop approval. Clergy differ on rigor versus doctrinal emphasis and the law of Christian marriage.
The Building Trades section of Boston’s labor scene moves to favor exclusive card recognition over the Building Trades Council and prepares for decisive action on city jobs. New wage scales take effect for Boston Electrical Workers Union 104 and Stationary Engineers Union 16, with raises and terms pending. Multiple union elections, delegates, and organizing drives are reported across cigarmakers, painters, lathers, and telegraphers as crews push for broader membership and labeling campaigns.
The 1907 inquiry into the B and A railroad seeks full disclosure of all expenditures, plans, and delays. Officials consider leasing issues, potential lease annulment, and a demand for improved service amid mounting customer frustration.
Vice-President Van Etten of the B and A declines to discuss conference notes with railroad commissioners. He says he cannot comment with courtesy and hints he works to improve conditions on the line while officials tour the railroad.
Surface cars inbound to the Boylston street station were halted for over 80 minutes after a trolley pole slipped from the wire and became wedged between the car roof and the subway arch. Eight employees tried to move the pole before a machinist sawed it in two.
In Quincy a workman team unearthed the body of Axel Ljundquist who drowned after falling through ice nearly four years ago at age five. The remains were discovered at an old quarry during routine labor.
LeRoy S Renfield of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and resident of 129 Pembroke Street Worcester is named as cor respondent in the divorce libel filed in Worcester Superior Court by George B Knowles against his wife Inez Buss Knowles A separate suit for 10000 is brought by Knowles against Renfield in Suffolk County for alienation of his wife affections Inez Knowles a noted Worcester soprano and Park Street Church soloist has performed with the Worcester music festival semi choruses.
The article notes Mrs. Knowles, an aspiring singer booked for a solo at a nearby festival, recently moved to Boston and lodged with the mother of Mr. Kenfield. She is the stepdaughter of Rev. C. H. Covell of Worcester and was married there on October 20, 1895. Mr. Kenfield denies knowledge of any wrongdoing and says he does not understand the situation.
In the Hastings trial, James H. Vassar testifies he bore legal responsibility for 3000 tied to government funds. Witnesses recount transfers from the Boston sub-treasury vault to Adams Express and safes both in Boston and Philadelphia before trial resumes Tuesday.
Miss Geraldine Farrar of Melrose Mass. received 11 curtain calls after her Madame Butterfly performance at the Royal Opera House Berlin. The premiere drew a sold out house, with fourfold ticket markups and attendance by the Crown Prince Princess of Germany and about 300 Americans including Consul General Thackern and Lt Col John P. Wisse.
Archie Malonson of 16 Harley Street Dorchester was fined 10 dollars in the Central Municipal Court for driving over eight miles an hour on Commonwealth Avenue.
John Morton, accused wife beater, appeared before the recorder in Police Court as his wife, sporting blackened eyes and a puffed face, presented her testimony. The recorder’s expression turned stern as he listened to the case in Bayonne New Jersey.
In a courtroom scene the recorder orders the constable to spank Morton, who is seated and stripped of his brogans. The crowd watches as the shoe is brought down, Morton howling in the chair. The recorder asks the wife whether to forgive. she declines, and Morton is remanded to jail.
Delegates to the Congress of Religious Liberals travel to Fairhaven today for the Henry H. Rogers Memorial with addresses and music. Luncheon will be served at the parish house, and many foreign guests may stay in Boston to preach in nearby churches Sunday. Yesterday they visited Plymouth Rock and the Hingham church. Ex-Governor Long welcomed them and noted the unfamiliarity of these sites to visitors from afar.
The WM. C. M. A. Trade School will open Monday evening in the Mechanics' building.
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