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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
4
A body of Battle Creek’s famed physicians claims to have perfected a treatment curing thousands of cases once deemed incurable, marking a major medical breakthrough for the era.
The Rev Dr Withrow denies accusing women of profanity and says he spoke about historical language use. He claims misquoting reached Chicago and notes he cited 18th century examples and modern remarks as examples only. Women in Chicago and elsewhere protest the sermons as false and libelous slander.
Residents across the United States endure extreme conditions as an unprecedented April snow storm blankets Jamestown North Dakota and Deadwood South Dakota with heavy snow and high winds. El Paso reports a desert sand storm while Milwaukee and Chicago see lingering heat and rising temperatures. Central Nebraska braces for a blizzard as Curveland Ohio forecasts a southwest gale with warm early day readings fade.
The Rev. Dr. John T. Mullen of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston has been appointed defender of the marriage tie in the archdiocese by Archbishop Williams. The role, previously held for about a dozen years by the late Rev. Father Mc Nulty, covers inquiries into marriage feasibility including prohibitions with distant relatives and Catholic mixed marriages as deemed improper by parish priests.
The master carpenters and journeymen will not meet again before arbitration until next week. A conference is planned within 14 days. Carpenters seek shorter work day and higher wages, and a strike may be called if no settlement is reached by May 1, potentially affecting at least 200 men.
A fire at the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad oil storage building on Activision Street near the Broadway extension caused about four thousand dollars in damage. Three alarms were sounded after 5 p.m. yesterday as flames swept through barrels and tanks used for oil storage.
New York April 22 postal authorities report counterfeit postal cards found in mail from nearly every part of the United States. The fake cards seem to be produced from an old worn-out plate.
An old advertisement claims three fourths of Congress Shoes include this elastic and notes the policy of Passenger Accident Insurance at United States Casualty Company in New York. The offer promises a $100 subject to policy terms.
Beef pork and lamb sales have dropped over 20 percent as high meat prices persist. Dealers from Boston markets report little chance of a price slump and expect possible further beef increases while butter stays soft and eggs remain easy. Grain costs limit cattle buying, cattle prices at multi year highs, and drouth threatens the grain crop.
The consecration of the Rev. Alexander Hamilton Vinton D. D. as bishop of the western Massachusetts diocese was held this morning at All Saints Church where he has long served as rector.
In Amateur League action at the Boston Athletic Association alleys the home team A A beat 999th twice, extending its grip on first place while weakening a close rival. Hecht starred with a high series and Harding was the top Artilleryman above 100. Team scores show B A A totals around 1831 and 1287 in the two games.
Harvard wins after Clarkson hits a first inning homer to save the Crimson from a tie with Bates at Soldiers Field. Towne held Harvard to four hits after the rough start, while Clarkson and Classon excelled for Bates amid Harvard’s miscues and late rallies.
Fitzsimmons dispatches to James J. Jeffries discusses fight offers and bids. The London proposal is described as a mere suggestion, with Charleston seen as best and almost certain. The message asserts no strings to the prior offer, demands immediate posting of a forfeit, and signals willingness to agree to fight under terms.
A boxing writer apologizes for delayed gossip, thanks readers for sympathy over his daughter's misfortune, and rebukes fellow journalists for withholding news. He asserts his belief in his own judgments about the press and expresses resolve amid tragedy.
Thirteen Harvard runners depart Cambridge for Philadelphia to compete in Penn Relays. The Crimson will field teams in the one mile two mile and four mile relays with selections by Trainer John Graham and Captain Willis. Runners include Shick Lightner Willis Rust Fry and others listed for each event.
A Boston boxing column discusses potential rematches, including Gardner vs Sullivan, and mentions offers from Lewiston and Connecticut clubs. It notes postponed Atlantic Yacht Club plans, lightweight prospects, and speculation on Jeffries and Fitzsimmons. The piece references Carrig, McGee, Jackson, and McKeever with brief club chatter and local boxing dynamics.
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