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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1902

Page

2

Queen Wilhelmina ren and typhoid fever chills Dutch crown plans

Official bulletin from Castle Loo reports Queen Wilhelmina slept quietly but remains feverish and has typhoid, prompting government talks of Regency. Prince William Ernest of Saxe Weimar looms as potential heir, with vast fortune and lineage linking to William II and William III. Correspondence includes a note from President Roosevelt.

the Hague Castle Loo Wilhelmina Netherlands States-General Congress Europe William Ernest of Saxe-Weimar Holland Willam II William III Oosevel William Ernest Grand Duke

Veterans Association Event Unites Anglo American Delegates

About 30 members and friends of the British Naval and Military Veterans Association gathered with Captain W. W. Hawkins presiding. The event featured beer, pipes, cheese, and crackers, with a sergeant unveiling both the American flag and the Union Jack. The band played America and God Save the Queen as harmony between American and English representatives was pledged. Colonel Graham announced a co hosted coronation celebration in Boston and urged cooperation. Performances included bagpipes by J. H. Martin and James Nichols, a boxing bout, a recitation of the Charge of the Light Brigade, and musical numbers. Notable guests included Major Hatch Captain John McKenna Captain W. V. Sinclair and Lt. A. W. Guptil of the Fusiliers Veteran Association.

Naval and Military Veterans’ Association W. W. Hawkins America Hawkins América England Graham Boston J. H. Martin James Nichols Lanns Second Dragoons Libby Thompson John Wilson Light Brigade Tighe Major Hatch John McKenna W. V. Sinclair A. W. Guptil The Fusiliers Veteran Association

Senate Philippines committee adjourns without witness testifying

The Senate committee on the Philippines did not hear testimony due to a witness not arriving. Grover Flint of Cambridge, Mass. was expected to testify about water cure allegations from his Philippines experiences and will be heard Monday. The committee adjourned until Monday by a 6 to 4 party vote, despite Senator Carmack's request for Edward Atkinson to testify tomorrow.

Washington Senate Committee On the Philippines Grover Flint Cambridge Mass Philippines Beveridge Carmack Edward Atkinson

St Marys Irish Night and Patriots Night Celebrate Parish Reunion

St Marys parish of the Annunciation Cambridge held a joint Irish night and Patriots night in the large gymnasium at Prospect and Harvard streets. A large crowd enjoyed dancing from evening to morning with Irish fiddlers, stage dances, and a chorus of young women. The concert featured selections, songs, and performances by Miss Helen Cane and Master Joseph Desmond among others, followed by more dancing.

St. Mary's Erin Children of Art M. H. Flynn W. Cropan J. Fy. . O'Connor Asthore Helen Cane Child of Mary Joseph Desmond W. Cronan Q Bee

Clothier displays seasonable outing and bike wear

The department of outing and bike suits at Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets showcases adaptable garments for golfer cyclist fisherman or rambler. My Clothier is always in season with the seasonable.

Clothier Hanover Portland Streets

Treat Abi As Rebels in the Philippines War Policy

Washington reports the Secretary of War has submitted orders and circulars on Philippine military conduct to the Senate committee. A December circular from Captain W. B. Ayer urged decisive war, targeting wealthy natives and urging harsh measures against all natives until proven friendly.

Washington Secretary of War Senate Committee On the Philippines W. B. Ayer Samar

Fisherman Wilson arraigned for wife’s murder in Portland

Charles W. Wilson, a Cundy's Harbor fisherman, was arraigned in Portland Municipal Court for the murder of his wife Mary. He pleaded not guilty and a one week continuance was granted. Wilson appeared calm as prosecutors allege motive involved another woman but no charges naming a suspect were filed.

Portland Charles. W. Wilson Cundy’s Harbor Mary Wilson D. A. Meaher

GREEDON QUIT IN FIFTH BALTIMORE FIGHT

Dan Creedon of Australia quit at the end of the fifth round in a fight with Young Peter Jackson of Baltimore scheduled for 20 rounds. Creedon fell ill from stomach punches and could not continue. Referee Charley White announced Creedon was sick and would have to stop if the bout continued, drawing general satisfaction from the audience.

Baltimore Dan" Creedon Australia Peter Jackson Bobby” Dobbs Creedon Charley White New York Jackson

Criterion Club Bout Aired In Camden Showdown Sullivan Wins

The Criterion Club featured a main bout between Twin Sullivan of Cambridge and George Cole of Trenton at catchweights. Sullivan, in strong form, used superior conditioning and sharp defense to edge Cole. Referee Eugene Buckley awarded Sullivan the decision amid a lively program with Al bets and Cannon in earlier action.

Criterion Club Twin Jack) Sullivan Cambridge George Cole Trenton N. J Cole Sullivan Eugene Buckley Allie Alberts Frank Cannon Cannon Jim Stone Tim Harrington Harrington B. H. Benton

Wood on Cuban sugar planters warn big stockpile must unload

Secretary of War released General Wood statement to the Senate asserting Cuban sugar planters and dealers hold the majority of Cuban sugar. He warns the vast stock must be released soon to avoid price collapse and says delaying duty reduction harms the sugar trust directly.

Washington Secretary of War Senate Wood United States Sugar Trust

Coffee Trouble Turns To Postum Cure

A reader recalls sleepless nights and nervous distress from coffee. After switching to Postum from Battle Creek Michigan, she reports rapid improvement within a week and full health in two months, praising the product and its taste. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Butter at 38 Cents Per Pound In Quincy Market

Eggs jumped from 2 to 8 cents per dozen as meat prices stay high fueling demand. Butter holds at 38 cents while fish remains inexpensive and vegetables arrive early with reasonable prices. Produce chief President Craig predicts summer prices may ease, though grain costs drive inflated markets.

Quincy Craig The Fruit & Produce Exchange

Corner in eggs now New York

The packing house monopoly has secretly stored 43,200,000 eggs in Jersey City to control supply. Swift & Co. plan to dole out the stock to dealers as needed, exploiting higher demand from beef-strapped buyers to reap large profits.

New York Packing House Swift & Co Jersey City

Bishop-Elect Van Buren Writes of Porto Rico Work

The newly elected Porto Rico bishop Rev James H Van Buren formerly rector of St Stephen s Lynn writes from San Juan detailing language study sermons without notes and a free church school begun with seven children He supervised 75 missions as Lowell archdeacon and will visit New England to raise funds for continued work He and his wife have bought land and erected a church and school at San Juan

Lynn Porto Rico James H. van Buren St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church of van Buren Qa Juan B. W. Newhall Cuddy San Juan Charles H. Allen Lowell Allen Bostom Yale Yale Divinity School Albert William van Buren Boys’ Club of

Stolen Goods Found At Roxbury Store Theft Case

Special officers seized 104 pieces of dry goods from Duncan Munroe of 30 Gay Mead Street after a warrant raid. The items matched goods stolen over a three month period from Timothy Smith & Co., dry goods dealers on Washington Street. Munroe, employed as night watchman, had access to the store.

Gay Head Street Timothy Smith & Co Washington Street Roxbury Division 10 Duncan Munroe Gay Mead Street Munroe

Marquis of Downshire granted divorce in London

The Marquis of Downshire Arthur Hill was granted a divorce this morning on grounds of the marchioness Miss Hare's misconduct with Captain Joseph Laycock of the Yeomanry. The case was not defended and Laycock, a wealthy figure active in hunting and yachting, was mentioned as well known and connected to notable events.

London Marquis of Downshire Arthur Hill Miss Hare Joseph Laycock Yeomanry Laycock South Africa Duke of Westminster Fournier

Boston University Men’s Glee Club entertains Philomathean Society

The Men s Glee Club of Boston University presented a program yesterday afternoon under the Philomathean Society. The finale featured the new Boston University song with the air of The Stein Song and included several solo and quartet numbers by Messrs. Rafter Baldwin Rows Frenchan Chandler Baldwin Purrell Schafer and Frederick J Aller.

Boston University Philomathean Society Glee Club Frank P. Rafter Messrs. Baldwin Frenehan Chandler Leon B. Baldwin Pereya Purrell Mr. Schafer Frederick J. Aller Stein

Meridian Hall Opens In East Boston Amid Celebrations

On the site of the old St. John’s Church Meridian Hall debuts as a large new building featuring meeting halls offices and a dance hall. The opening events will run through the afternoon and evening with O’Shea’s Orchestra providing music.

East Boston Meridian Hall St. John’s Zeening Ates Pane‘ng O’shea

Mayor Criticised Over City Hall Appointments

The Republic delves into John F. Fitzgerald's view on appointing exclusively American Democrats to top City Hall posts. It notes strong antipathy among Democrats toward Mayor Collins's alleged bias and questions the restriction to native-born or foreign-born citizens for major city offices.

John F. Fitzgerald The Republic Back Bay Collins

Union Brotherhood Meeting Set for April in Arpleton Street

A union gathering of all steam railroad brotherhoods is planned for Sunday April 20 at Paine Memorial Hall Arpleton Street under Division 122 Order Railway Conductors. Representatives Carey McCartney and others will address the meeting.

Paine Memorial Arpleton Street Division 122 Order Carey. McCartney

Constitutional Catarrh Demands Systemic Remedy

Catarrh weakens delicate lung tissues and digestive organs, disturbs general health, and often causes headache dizziness taste smell hearing and voice changes. As a constitutional disease it requires a constitutional remedy.

Hood's Sarsaparilla prometes radical cure claim

Advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla permanently cures catarrh of the nose throat stomach and bowels and strengthens the system. Promises testimonials on request from I Hood O Lowell Mass.

Hood I. Hood Lowell Mass

Which Book Shall I Send Book No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 offer

An advertisement promises Dr Shoop s Restorative cures with a risk free trial. It claims 39 of 40 cured across 600000 cases by strengthening internal nerves and offers six numbered books on various ailments. Readers are urged to request a book by postal and test six bottles at five dollars fifty cents.

Dr. Shoop

Vision for a Boston Unitarian Cathedral Open 365 Days

The Rev Edward Everett Hale outlines a central free cathedral for Boston's 200000 congregation. It would be bishopless and open year round offering diverse services including a civic service and special sermons weekly, funded by Boston's Unitarian churches and global supporters.

Edward Everett Hale Boston D. Thes Christian Register Hale Europe Asia

Ooga Wallahs Hold Midnight Session in Webster Hall

East Boston social and political group the Ooga Wallahs met at Webster Hall at midnight with many notable politicians in attendance. Joseph A. Conry ex-Congressman Fitzgerald John A elcher James Donovan City Messenger Leary and ward I Kelly led a long list of officers and members including McCrystal McCarthy Hoey Quig Iy George Conry Dela hanty Hodgkins McLaughlin McCarthy and others.

Ooga Wallahs East Boston Webster Hall Conome Joseph A. Conry Ashington Edwin J. Turner William J. Donovan Florence J. McCarthy Philip McLaughlin Michael F. Farrell Charles M. Don Thomas F. Crook John H. Mahoney Francis Lally

Van Wormer brothers found guilty of first degree murder

In Hudson on April 18 the jury convicted Burton Van Wormer Willis Van Wormer and Frederick Van Wormer of murdering their uncle P A Hallenbeck. Judge Chester sentenced all three to death within minutes of the verdict.

Hudson, N. Y Burton, Willis Frederick van Wormer P. A. Hallenbeck Udge Chester

Trolley Trips Spark Lexington Concord Celebrations

Today marks the return of the Paul Revere trolley trips linking Boston to Arlington Heights for tours of Lexington and Concord. Band concerts and Revolutionary sites fill the day with gala events, while riders from Boston can board at subway terminals or elevated lines for direct service with no transfers.

Lexington Concord Paul Hevere Boston Arlington Heights Bowdoin Square Dudley Sullivan Square Concordam

Delightful Ocean Trip Pamphlet Offer

Describes an eight day personally conducted ocean voyage with stops at Norfolk Old Point and Baltimore and four days in Washington, returning via Philadelphia New York and Fall River line. All expenses total thirty dollars. Descriptive pamphlet available on application to Simmons and Marsters 290 Washington Street Boston.

Norfolk Old Point Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York Fall River Line Simmons & Marsters Washington Street Boston

Relief department report details state aid and military aid totals

Commissioner John EB Gilman reports 2366 persons received state aid totaling 121061.42 in the annual relief department report. Of these, 29 were Spanish War cases. Military aid amounted to 2982.75 in 358 cases, including 56 Spanish War cases.

John EB. Gilman Soldiers’ Relief Department

Testimonial for Koch Lung Cure in Boston

Albert A. Wilson of 3 Fellow Street Boston reports a two month course at 361 Boylston Street cured his long standing catarrh and lung ailments. He offers to prove the claim to skeptics who call.

Boylston Street Boston Albert A. Wilson Fellow Street

PIELD at Brighton April 18 funeral services announced

George Kels Field aged 52 years 5 months prayers at his late residence Sunday at 1 p m oddation service to be held at Walker Block Waltham. LEAHEY Denver Colo April 14 James Leahey funeral from sister J E Hickey Central avenue Revere day afternoon at 1 20 services at Immaculate Conception Beachreek 2 p m relatives and friends invited to attend interment at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden member of Everett Lodge 642 P O Ellis and Bartenders Union Boston

Beachreek Cemete Malden Everett P. O. Ellis Bartenders’ Union Boston

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