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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1901
Page
6
In a prison cell awaiting execution for the Calucci killing, Storti fears the exact moment of death. He has no appeal and no reprieve, living each day as a countdown to a lethal chair, while thoughts of family, faith, and the harsh reality of witnessing spring pass him by haunt him.
General Fitzhugh Lee voiced support for Cuba’s path under the Teller resolution and Platt amendment at a banquet in Omaha. He asserted the United States will not govern Cuba permanently if Cubans prove capable, but warned that failure to form a stable government could invite U.S. trusteeship.
The eighth annual Old Cambridge Photographic Club exhibition opened at the Brown & Nichols School hall. 170 photos are on display through Wednesday at 6. Blue ribbons were awarded to Eveline Allen, Lois L. Howe, Caroline Peabody, Helen T. Peabody, Henry L. Rand, Charles R. Sanger, Fyra H. Sanger, Philip P. Sharples, Elizabeth H. Smith, and J. G. Thorp for titles including Resting by the Brook The Fisherman On Mt Chocorua Lauterbrunnent Summer Sunset and other works.
8ST. PETERSBURG April 1 Peter Kar vich the assassin of M. Bogoliepoff minister of public instruction has been sentenced to twenty years penal servitude with loss of civil rights.
Wiledey Savings Bank at 52 Boylston Street Boston requests depositors bring in books for verification during the two months ending June 20, 1901. The request follows the Massachusetts Acts of 1888 as amended requiring biennial verification. George F. Taft, Treasurer, Boston.
The American Woolen Company declares a dividend of one and three quarters percent on preferred capital stock to be paid April 16 1901 to holders of record that day. Transfer books close at end of business April 34 1901 and reopen April 16 1901. WM Wood treasurer Boston Mass March 25 1901.
Fire Commissioner Neal orders a sweeping reallocation effective 10 this morning. Ten men move among seven fire houses, with most stations affected and some transfers altering one man. Officials defend the move as improving discipline and service efficiency amid public debate. Citizens broadly endorse shakeups for stronger departments.
Cambridge fire department shifts several transfers and new appointments effective 8 AM Walter E. Chapman becomes Truck 1 driver Fred A Reed joins Ladder 1 Edward Gaughan to Ladder 2 Benjamin McArthur moves to Engine 6 as stoker O'Brien becomes boseman on Engine 7 Ang Mrs McDonald advances to lieutenant on Truck 3 Lieutenant Angus H McDonald replaces O'Neill George Ross moves from Ladder 1 to Engine 1 Captain Cutler L Vose remains in charge of Ladder 3
Yokohama correspondent for Daily Mail reports interviews with prominent Japanese statesmen showing a warlike stance. The piece warns this is Japan's gravest crisis since its war with China as Russia could lose control in Manchuria.
At 183 Court street the Educational Alliance held a monthly literary program with H Akoe delivering an address and Yiddish poet David Goldstein reading works. Recitations by Miss B Feinlieb Miss Rose Harris S Malkiel J Nattanson Miss Sarah Rosevan Miss Vera Kahn and an essay by A Kahn. Presided by A Kahn. Refreshments served. A very large gathering attended.
Jeremiah Murphy a respected Cambridge resident died at his Hubbard avenue home after a brief illness of pneumonia He served as a truant officer in Cambridge and later worked in the grocery trade in North Cambridge and in Boston's appraiser's office He was 58 years old and survived by his widow two sons and three daughters.
Manager Loftus with nine Chicago National League players departs for Champaign Illinois to prepare the squad. The party includes McCormick Menefee Dexter Chance Hughes Childs Bason Green and Cunningham. The seven to report later are Dolenhanty art zall Doyle Taylor Kling Raymor and Glendon who signed yesterday and played last season for the Oliet Standards.
The 1900 U S balance of trade in our favor reached nearly 649 million dollars, with exports of manufactured goods vastly exceeding imports. The report cites rising American production and centralized manufacture, predicting dominance over Britain and rising trans Pacific trade prospects.
At Turn Verein hall in Boston a debate on whether trusts foster a de bcial istic state drew a German American audience. Speakers included Robert Sturn and Mrs Konikow arguing for trust driven socialism while Christian Eberhard and others offered counterpoints.
Cyclists faced a rough season start yesterday with strong winds and few finishers. The Metropolitan Wheelmen led by Captain Ellis rode to the reservoir, then about forty members under Lieutenant Hartson pushed to Riverway and Charles River Park. Other clubs included Fulton Wheelmen and the Massachusetts Bicycle Club.
Cincinnati reports a full ticket elected last year for three years will confront a new local ballot. State and national politics loom large as Governor Nash and Senator Foraker run for re election. The Legislature elected next November will pick a successor to Foraker. Governors Nash seeks a second term with heightened interest in Columbus.
Russian ambassador Count Cassini and party including Baron and Baroness Fersen Colonel Sheheko A Lelenov and L Rogestvensky were received in state aboard the new Russian cruiser Varlag mid Hampton Roads between Old Point Comfort and Sewall's Point.
During a Manchester performance a worsened orchestra caused out of tune violinists to anger the audience. A gallery interrupter was seized as chants urged his expulsion. A bystander quipped to avoid wasting him, suggesting killing a fiddler with the interrupter.
Letter from Prince Peter Kropotkin via a noblewoman recounts how Russian students are condemned to army service for political protest. Reports describe mass arrests, university expulsions, and sealed press despite public outrage in St. Petersburg and Kiev, with officials defending the policy and rumors of further crackdowns.
Prince Kropotkin spoke to a large audience at Grand Central Palace in New York on anarchism and its philosophy. He argued the twentieth century will favor anarchist ideas and that laboring people create wealth yet lack ownership due to state laws.
Amsterdam cor respondent to the Daily Mail reports Dr. Leyds and colleagues warn Mr. Chamberlain of a planned boycott of English goods by a strong coalition of European and American merchants.
A Tennessee governor known for tender mercy and broad pardons faces a legislative committee urging restraint. He taps a bell and declares his constitutional right to pardon, promising to sign every pardon the clerk prepares for inmates.
An article argues meat should be limited and grains fruits and vegetables form the main diet for most people. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe digestive aid to improve digestion, appetite, and energy after meals.
In Milford on March 31 burglars entered Mrs. Norah Shea’s residence at 52 North Bow Street and stole $75 from a bureau. They saturated the sitting room carpet with kerosene and started a fire that burned a two foot square hole. Mrs. Shea and two children slept upstairs with four borders. neighbors discovered the blaze in the morning. No clues yet, and this marks a second incendiary attempt in a week.
Mrs Sadie Lowe Caswell wins a decree nisi from Judge Fessenden after suing Byron Caswell for desertion and non support. Caswell, long in Boston cotton mill circles and now with the Navy Department aboard a warship, did not appear due to government duty. Case heard Saturday with O Connell and Clifford lawyers.
London dispatch reports a revolutionary committee of seventy two members seized after a fierce clash with police. About 30,000 arrests noted. ministers reportedly wearing steel cuirasses amid a tense crackdown. Japan pressures St Petersburg over Manchurian convention with strong public opinion awaiting any concession.
Mrs An Ward aged 60 lies in critical condition after three masked burglars entered her bedside at dawn in Pittsburg. Her daughter was held as one man pressed a revolver to each head and another battered the mother with a club, crushing her skull before the trio fled.
About 1500 spectators witnessed Elkes defend his title against O W Brown in a five mile match. Elkes also led a ten mile race over Cadwell, while Cadwell won a one mile professional handicap. Michael set a first track record, later broken by Elkes, with times 1 35 2 5 and 1 29 4 6.
The Suez Canal is temporarily blocked as the steamer Ophir carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York is forced to stop about three hours sail from Suez while en route to Australia, causing a disruption in passage.
Frank B. Loomis United States minister at Caracas is recalled and due to depart on the first steamship amid strained Venezuela US relations. The Scorpion gunboat returns to La Guayra, ordered by the State Department, signaling seriousness in handling the Castro administration.
London April 1 A bulletin on Lord Salisbury reports influenza onset March 23 with prostration but temperature near normal for two days. Strength improves and he can take food, with hope for a southward change soon.
A millionaire named O Reilly and his servant daughter named O Reilly host a penniless English duke who proposes to marry the daughter. After two hours the duke asks to marry Margaret and O Reilly agrees, arranging an immediate ceremony with a clergyman as drinks flow the duke funds the wedding in Indianapolis Sun.
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