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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
8
London reports the chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach unveiling a budget aimed at funding a costly Boer War. New taxes boost sugar glucose and income tax, with a projected yield of 66 million dollars and a 300 million dollar loan. Inflationary deficit cited, Irish opposition noted.
The American Association for the Advancement of Physical Education opens in New York with 150 representatives from schools and colleges. Dr. Dudley Allen Sargent chairs the session, praising progress in physical education while warning against overemphasis on perfection.
The New England Iron and Hardware Association held a Parker's banquet last night with association president William Chamberlain of Portland presiding. Principal speakers were John D. Morton and John D. Ainsley, both of the Boston Credit Men's Association.
A mass meeting in New York formed a new political party aiming to oppose Tammany Hall. Notable signers included John C. Sheehan Ellery Anderson Peter B Olney and Joseph P Daly. About two thousand attendees approved resolutions pledging to oppose any Tammany Hall candidate.
The Ward 16 Rounders held their first anniversary ball at Bloomfield Hall Dorchester drawing a large crowd. The grand march led by C Campus and Lynn featured about fifty couples and praised by spectators as a standout in Dorchester. Secretary Richard H. and assistant wore notable badges as floor director's team. The group plans to open their new boat house today for members and friends to enjoy summer on the water.
A partially legible notice describes Royall House in Mudford to be opened tomorrow as a public venue and headquarters of Revolutionary War figures. Pending management by Bradley Fulton D. A. BR, the property was built with bricks from a Western Indian run brick yard and later passed through Isaac Royall’s ownership in 1737, linking to the 2nd Hill Hampshire battle near Tark.
Chairman Gaston lit the fires in the boilers of the new Elevated power station on Atlantic avenue. The first test showed a successful start with smoke puffing from the chimney and a notable official turnout. General Bancroft and Boston Elevated figures observed as a special car toured the city at 41 miles an hour, but Charlestown riders were disappointed with the system’s performance.
April 18 Waltham. The United States Watch Company plant was bought by the Philadelphia Watch Case Company of Riverside Mer. The new management plans to expand there with new buildings. Backed by a wealthy syndicate, the group already controls the Philadelphia Riverside plant, the New York Standard Watch Case Company in Jersey City and the Keystone Watch Case Company in Philadelphia. Purchase price is not public but understood to be about 125000 dollars.
The funeral for the Rev. Justin D. Fulton D D is set for today at 3 30 p m in Tremont Temple. Dr. Robert McArthur of Calvary Acres Church New York will officiate with interment at Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn.
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy announces a likely offer of 200 a share to be paid in 4 percent municipal bonds from the Great Northern and Northern Pacific. Morgan & Co. will bid 50 million in bonds at par for the issue. Charles E. Perkins says he favors acceptance of the proposal.
Young Men of All Saints Catholic Association of Roxbury will present an elaborate minstrel show Monday at the Dudley Street Opera House. Proceeds fund a new Columbus Avenue club house bought for 20000 dollars, intended as a premier social venue with a 600 seat hall, stage, balcony, and facilities for dances and entertainments. John A. Lyons serves as president as the group grows from ten members to an expected 300.
East Boston unveils a new high school praised as among the best in the state and country, with formal dedication set for June. The structure cost 267 500 dollars, exceeding the original appropriation by 67 000, located at the Marion Saratog and Princeton streets corner facing a former site.
Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in New York from Washington to serve as a waiter for newsboys hosted by his sister Mrs Douglas Robinson at the West Side Boys' Home. He served turkey and cranberry sauce then spoke of future opportunities for the boys and recalled his hunting trip weighing 227 pounds for the lion killed.
Frances Bentley, a Somerville girl, had a dispute over a pocketbook search at Prescott School. The defendants teachers Mary L Boyd Emma M Cate and Samuel A Johnson signed a public statement exonerating Bentley and asserting she was not under suspicion.
In the Legislature the House split along partisan lines over a bill to shorten supplementary voter assessment time. The measure, favored by Republicans, faced Democratic opposition and was ordered to a third reading after a defeated amendment by Mr. McNary. The compromise posits an August 20 deadline instead of October 1 for Boston polls and estate assessments, championed by Wilbur F. Adams and Richard L. Gay.
In Suffolk the Senate approved a Shaw move requesting the attorney-general’s view on constitutionality of bills allowing street railways to haul merchandise. Elevators safety, Boston suburban fare cuts, and women officers were debated or tabled, with some recommitted. A health measure seeks $126,000 for Nasket River channel dredging, funded by a water wealth distribution across towns per a Supreme Court appointed commission.
Governor Crane yesterday rejected a bill amid tense debate over labor protections. The veto blocked proposed changes that supporters said would modernize wages, while opponents warned of reduced worker safeguards and potential job losses.
Washington reports General MacArthur confirms frauds in the Manila commissary department. Three officers and several enlisted men face court martial along with civilians by military commission. officials note press reports are exaggerated though investigations continue.
Washington reports from Pekin indicate the winter palace was destroyed by fire during German occupation. US officials note Chinese anger over Count Von Waldersee and staff occupying the Empress Dowager's palace, with possible broader diplomatic impact.
The eleventh annual Hibernians' Big Ball at Roughan Hall Charlestown drew about 900 attendees. Dignitaries from Suffolk County including war veterans and members from Cambridge Somerville Newton Malden Medford and Lynn attended. The event featured twenty five dances with Irish and American tones led by Trick Leonard and Maggie Campbell and honored members who served in the recent war.
The Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain event drew about 600 members and guests. A concert opened with a one act comedy Matrimony featuring A H Cadman and L E Cadman, then violin and soprano solos by Dadmun and Gilford, a Dadmun duet, and a score by Edwin Brodus. Dancing followed with a Grand March led by Chief and Mrs. William Ferris and about 200 couples joined.
Nearly 600 attendees gathered at Orienta Hall for the biannual dance of St Paula Court No. 158 M C O F. The event began with a fancy dance, continuing past midnight. Guests included Garrett Keefe and several family members. other notable attendees were John Luddon, D O Connor, George Bond, Minnie Murphy, Winnie Foley and Daniel O Connor among many others.
A Boston social event last night at Bain Revere Hall featured dancing with couples including Miss Ante, Mrs. J. H. Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Brooks, and Mr. and Mrs. Wright. The evening included machinists and local residents enjoying the program.
Corinthian Hall hosted the third annual Boylston School Association gathering with about 800 attendees in the hall and reception room last night. Notable figures include Nellie Mahoney and John J. Ryan among others.
Fritz Hingst, a laborer returning from work at the Rochester Company plant, was shot in the left hand in broad daylight around 4 30 PM. A companion, Michael Donahue, was nearby. Police seek a motive amid unemployment hardship and a possible rival applicant. Hingst was hospitalized and an X ray planned.
The Court of King's Bench in St London on April 18 postponed the nett suit against the Duke of Mane. The plaintiff seeks 2500 dollars for arranging a loan for the duke. The defendant argued the loan was unreasonable and that estates in England and Ireland show a yearly deficit, with income only just meeting mortgages and dowager jointures. The judgment favored Bai, who could not find a suitable commissioner or security to provide the loan.
Mrs. Davis of Boston wins an inquest order after Coroner O Hanlon reported Wadman died in Manhattan State Hospital not from hospital injuries. District Attorney Philbin directs the inquest requiring hospital staff and attendants to attend.
A large crowd assembled at the old North Church in Lexington to mark the 127th anniversary of Paul Revere’s lantern warning. The event featured lanterns hung at 9 o'clock and was hosted by the sexton Charles H. J as Daughters of the American Revolution held exercises at both sites.
Mrs. R. C. A. Peterson, daughter of Leon G. White, was granted a divorce by Judge E. B. Maynard. The case, heard in Worcester, involved a Honolulu marriage in April and a default by the appellee. Mrs. Peterson’s family is noted as socially prominent in Worcester.
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