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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1902

Page

2

Newtowne Club Show Delights Cambridge Audience

The Newtowne Club of Cambridge staged a two part show before a large eager audience in the club gym. The evening opened with a full chorus and end men performing songs and dances led by Clarence A. Wheeler. Part two featured social skits and a "Gay Soubrettes" or beaux and belles act with guests and a London fashion interlude, ending with a repeated performance planned for tonight.

Newtowne Club Cambridge Clarence A. Wheeler Alphonso Gaston London Dodo Chester S. Jordan Fred H. Clarkson J. L. Brown George Close J. L. Er J. H. Humbert Samuel F. Shannon A. T. Gutheim C. Fred Pierce E. A. Ashe Count Gaston J. A. LaBonte Chester S. Jordan C. W. Small Geer Russell R. D. McFarland F. Kett James Bedie Charles W. Smallswelle W. A. Sears George N. Stoppell E. L. C. Hales F. Lerned Herbert Dutcher A. F. Janes Jerome Tafft B. B. Russell P. E. Roff D. F. Fitz Edward Tuttle Julius A. Gutheim C. M. White A. D. Saul 8. F. Shannon

Witness in Bennett case arrestee trial continues

The hearing details cross examination of witness Ross who admits filing articles and affidavits tied to the Bennett case. Judge Bishop orders arrest after questioning the truth of the statements as officials debate circulation figures and who wrote the report for the Lynn Item.

Mr. Atteaux Bartlett Bishop Mr. Ross Samuel Canney Ross Charles H. Hastings Lynn Item Bennett Donohoe John L. Parker Mr. Donohoe Mansfield Wilmot R. Hastings Parker

Belgian Strike Expands Across Industries

Brussels reports 200000 on strike with organized action to support idle workers. In trades like bakers essential to the public, crews will continue work while funds are pooled for strikers. Verviers taverns closed to deter drinking. Charleroi sees 15000 of 40000 miners out. Ghent weavers restless. Cuesmes in Hainault has 6000 striking and threatening actions.

Brussels Verviers Liege Charleroi Ghent Cuesmes Hainault

Dynamite Riot Spreads Through Belgian Rail Corridor

A dynamite cart ridge exploded on the Arlon rail line, damaging a bridge near Luxembourg but leaving traffic flowing. At Cockerill in Seraing near Liege, 2000 rioters clashed with lancers, stones flew, and many were injured as mobs were driven from shelters.

Brussels Arlon Luxembourg Cockerill Seraing Liege Lancers

Revision of Belgium Constitution Opens Amid Turbulence

In Brussels the Chambers of Representatives opened a long debate on constitutional revision. Former president Beernaert defended the current electoral system while Socialist leader Van Der Velde urged universal suffrage amid interruptions. The day ended with a dampened street demonstration and signs the government may reject the proposal.

Brussels Chambers of Representatives M. Beernaert Chamber M. van der Velde International Socialist Congress M. Feron le Peuple

Ashmont People Act Opposes Dorchester Sunday Law Enforce

Ashmont Improvement Association meeting denounced Dorchester Sunday law enforcement. President Charles P. Anderson said he contacted Police Board chairman about discrimination and promised action. Members adopted a resolution backing the United Improvement Association Council and urged support for House bill 628 to permit Sunday candy sales.

Dorchester Ashmont Improvement Association Ashmont Club Charles P. Anderson Clark United Improvement Association Council Committee On Legislative Affairs Boston

Postum Health Test Claims Coffee Substitution

A Clinton Wisconsin man reports leaving coffee and tea for Postum improved health within a week. He describes clearer tongue, better breath and no headaches, and says Postum cured chronic constipation. He later stopped Postum, used cocoa and water, and regained symptoms, concluding Postum itself, not just coffee avoidance, kept him well.

Clinton Wis Postum

Massachusetts Ward Meeting Puts Bates in Spotlight

Ex state leaders and a crowd of about 600 gathered in Gloucester for a party harmony meeting. Lieutenant-Governor Bates drew cheers with humor and a pledge of support, while President Soule and other figures offered remarks on loyalty, unity, and future candidacies.

Commonwealth John L. Bates Congress Innes Bates Soule Union David B. Hill Garfiel Foraker Murray Crane Lodge John D. Long New Bedford Curtis Mr. Curtis Yers Mr. Myers Myers Representative Lewis Myerske Howland Frost Lewin Orident Isaac PF Paul Charles W. Hiallatram Perlie A. Dyar David H. Green B. H. Benyam Aeate J. F. Rollin Paul Dean J. B George Nichols

Malvar Surrenders Ended Philippine Insurrection

Malvar submits unconditionally to Brigadier General Bell at Lipa Batangas ending armed resistance in Laguna and Batangas. Wheaton reports camps fed well and trade to Manila to resume. about 3300 rifles seized. Malvar had been an Aguinaldo lieutenant and was seen as possible successor. Cholera reported on the Hancock transport arriving the previous Sunday.

Malvar Philippines General Wheaton Bell General Bell Manila Charfes Wheaton Batangas Laguna Aguinaldo Senor Lopez Hancock

General J Franklin Bell hailed as Philippine era hero

Washington April 16 General J Franklin Bell known for securing Malvar's surrender and rescuing Lt Gilmore is praised as the Sheridan of the Philippines He rose rapidly from 1874 West Point to brigadier general of volunteers with a Medal of Honor for gallantry in action near Sorde Luzon on Sept 9 1899.

Washington J. Franklin Bell Malvar Gilmore Sheridan Philippines Cavalry West Point Forsyth Dakotas Spain Caloocan Montana Seventh Cavalry Thirty-sixth Volunteer Infantry Bell Sorde Luzon Philippine Islands

Thieves Enter Malden House Steal Jewelry

Mrs H Brackett of 7 1 2 Pleasant street reported burglars entered her Malden residence in the afternoon 200 yards from Malden square while her family was inside. A lady's gold watch a lady's silver watch and substantial jewelry were taken from a third floor room that was found ransacked. This marks the fifth similar case in three days.

Malden H. Brackett Pleasant Street Malden Square

Fire Threat Envelops Nicholasville as Distressed News Reaches Mayor

A message to the mayor from Avexington Kentucky reports Nicholasville twelve miles distant is on fire and the town is under threat of complete destruction.

Avexington Nicholasville

Carrara Paint Promises Long-Lasting Home Coatings

A nostalgic promotional piece touts Carrara Paint as a superior coating for homes barns and fences claiming it outlasts white lead resists fading cracking peeling and weather damage. It cites usage by Pennsylvanian Railroad Pullman Palace Car Co Chicago Telephone Co and Field Museum and notes a 26 year guarantee and free fifty sample colors sent prepaid.

Pennsylvania R. R. Go Pullman Palace Car Company Carload Chicago Telephone Company Central Union Telephone Company Carrara Great Field Museum Chicago Kenwood Club Belloge Bultehard Company Wellington Denver Carrara Paint Agency Barberton Ohio

Scrofula Described as Commonly Inherited Illness

Scrofula is described as commonly inherited with most cases affecting pale, weak children and many adults. Indicators include neck lumps, abscesses, skin eruptions, inflamed eyelids, sore ears, rickets, catarrh, wasting, and general debility.

Beaucaire Whist Club Dance At Wheelock Hall

The Beaucaire Whist Club held its first dancing party last evening at Wheelock Hall Dorchester. Ladies wore many beautiful costumes while John J. Lyons served as floor marshal with Sidn Dunn as floor director and William H. Daley and Pi Connelly as assistant floor directors.

Beaucaire Whist Club Wheelock Hall Uapasys Corner Dorchester John J. Lyons Association Sidn Dunn Floo William H. Daley Pi Connelly

Missing Ames, Swan clerk links vanished funds to pledges

New York April 16 Allen F Hedges confidential bookkeeper for Ames Swan and Co brokers is missing. When he disappeared 17000 in stock was located missing and later found to have been pledged for 5000.

New York Allen F. Hedges Ames, Swan & Co

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