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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1902

Page

9

Sullivan Captures Hartford Race Backed by Economic League

Mr. Sullivan, a Canton, Massachusetts native born in 1867 and a papermaker turned clothing trader, wins amid surprise at political experience. Relocated to Hartford seven years ago from Springfield, he rose through clerks and labor unions to preside over the Central Labor Union and the Connecticut Federation of Labor, previously unknown in politics.

Sullivan Economic League Major Dwight Mr. Sullivan Canton Mass Hartford Springfield Clerks’ Union Central Labor Union Connecticut Federation of Labor

Austrian Cruiser Szigetvar Set for Boston Visit

The Austrian second class cruiser Szigetvar, under Captain Alois Prapotnik, will visit Boston after calls in Baltimore New York New Haven and New London. A deserter prisoner lives aboard, guarded in the ship brig. The voyage aims toward Halifax Queenstown and stops in Stockholm Copenhagen and Edinburgh. Captain Prapotnik a 20 year veteran diplomat, reestablished relations with Mexico after Maximilian era. The mascot Johann a meerkatze was secured in Madeira.

Boston Szigetvar Alois Prapotnik Baltimore New York Astor House New Haven Vera Cruz Mex Mexico Maximilian Johann Madeira

Gold Medal for Mayo at Humane Society Meeting

The Humane Society of Massachusetts held its annual meeting at 2 Gloucester Street. A gold medal for bravery was awarded to Elmer F. Mayo, hero of Mono moy, with bronze to R. J. Carson and silver to Royal Burgin. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President J. C. Warren and trustees such as W. C. Loring and F. L. Higginson.

The Humane Society of Massachusetts Gloucester Street Elmer F. Mayo R. J. Carson Royal Burgin J. C. Warren C. W. Amory KE. B. Shattuck W. F. Sears CC. P. Curtis, Jr C. F. Adams W. C. Loring F. L. Higginson T. C. Welch John Homans H. $. Howe

Captain Gardner launches trolley car campaign for Congress

Salem April 8 Captain Augustus P Gardner of Hamilton led a trolley car campaign for a congressional nomination. He travels town to town by streetcar avoiding autos and private car campaigning, visiting voters and handling correspondence with secretary Lufkin. He insists he will carry Hamilton and gains local popularity.

Gardner Salem Augustus P. Gardner Hamilton George von L. Meyer Italy John M. Raymond Captain Gardner Sixth Boston Enator Henry Cabot Lodge United States Lufkin Morning Mail Lufkim Caldwell A. P. Gardner

Central Massachusetts towns shift from dry to wet licenses

In Charlton Oxford Warren and Sturbridge licenses shift dry towns into wet. Warren votes 10 years after prior bans and faces a feverish campaign by pro license groups. Oxford narrowly approves a license by two votes after a long era of abstinence. Charlton uses remaining funds to curb illegal liquor sales while Sturbridge moves toward licensure amid demand.

Charlton Warren Oxford Massachusetts West Warren White Cutler Board of Selectmen Carrie Nation Sturbridge

Man Remains in Critical Condition at Garfield Hospital

Dent today was moved to Garfield Hospital for treatment of organic heart trouble. He is in a dangerous condition and it is believed he cannot survive very long. He has been in poor health for some time, but has neglected his duties recently, worsening the original illness.

Mme. M. Ribault Elsa Olmelmati Helen H. Ralston Lexington Ave Newport Mme M. Ribault

Hub Brewery Creditors Meet for Reorganization Plan

A meeting of Hub Brewing Company stockholders and creditors in Tremont building discussed a plan to reorganize the company under a receiver and special counsel. The plan proposes raising 175000 to pay debts and provide 25000 working capital to resume business, with 110000 settlement offered for bonded indebtedness and 300000 estimated brewery value. A committee was formed to report a reorganization plan at a Tuesday session.

Hub Brewing Company Tremont United States Circuit Court Brewing Company William G. Reed Reed Francis Burke Thomas J. Kenney Kenney Rothfuss Commissioner of Corporations Burke Maloney Rudolph Haffenreffer Lear Tremont Building

United States Embassy Offers in Berlin Residences

April 8 report notes U S can choose among premier Berlin homes for an embassy with bidders including the Borsig palace and the palace of Prince Von Pless. Over 20 offers received since sale offer to Washington and some will be forwarded to Washington.

Berlin United States Borsig State Department Washington Prince von Pless

Neglected Children in Lynn Court

In Lynn Court, April 8, Reuben Reed seven years old was committed to the care of the State Board of Charity as a neglected child. Kenneth B. Keyes, seven, was also alleged neglected. Judge Fabens continued the case one week with the plan that if the father drinks, he will be sent to the State Farm and the boy to a suitable institution.

Lynn Court Lynn Reuben Reed State Board of Charity Kenneth B. Keyes Fabens State Farm

Chevanne Case Continued in District Court

Julius A. Chevanne, charged with larceny of $80 from Mrs. Eliza J. Norcross of 146 Union Park Street, Poston, had the case continued again yesterday morning by agreement of counsel until Thursday in District Court.

Julius A. Chevanne Eliza J. Norcross Union Park Street Poston District Court

Gentleman From Texas With Two Guns Takes Pos session of West End Museums

Henry Botkins of Slade's Village Texas arrived yesterday and caused a commotion through two West End museums and concert halls with two 38 caliber pistols and a knife. He drank heavily, fired at a Punch and Judy show, threatened bystanders, and was escorted home by police after a dramatic afternoon of misadventure.

Texas West End Henry Botkins Slade Texas Plains Botkins Boston Hub Wawthorne Place Bodkins Vie Foston Potkins Punch

Battle Creek Doctors Claim Breakthrough Cure

Health authorities report eminent physicians of Battle Creek have perfected a treatment that has cured thousands of cases once deemed incurable, offering new hope to patients and prompting wide interest from medical circles.

Battle Creek

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