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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1902
Page
4
In Manila on April 27 Acting Civil Governor Luke Wright praised the Ninth Infantry for easing friction between military and civil authorities. He cited General Chaffee as loyal to civil rule and thanked the army for supporting civil governance during difficult times.
British cruiser Thames has returned to Greenock after a 3300 mile search for the missing Allan Line steamer Huronian. The Huronian departed Glasgow on February 11 bound for St John, New Brunswick, and has not been heard from since.
Brookhuyzen former chaplain of the Transvaal Congress addressed 1500 Milwaukee residents at the exposition building urging Boers to persevere in their fight for liberty in South Africa. He condemned Britain and called on the U.S. to uphold justice like in Cuba, with resolutions adopted.
Rabbi Charles Fleischer of Temple Adath Israel delivered the 10:30 service sermon at Second Church in Copley Square yesterday. He spoke on relationships and urged applying the Levitical command to love thy neighbor as thyself as the guiding rule for all human conduct.
Helen Hunt, called the girl with the gold tooth, was arrested last evening charged with the larceny of 44 dollars from William Bennett.
Paris April 27 W K Vanderbilt owned Nettie Buchanan ran solidly to finish second in the Prix de Saint James at Longchamp today. The-paced race saw strong early moves before Nettie Buchanan secured the runner up spot behind the winner.
Arch Bishop Williams marked his Sth birthday with a low key high mass at Holy Cross Cathedral. Clergy and laity sent greetings while Cardinal Martinelli was not present as hoped. Archbishop born in Boston, he has led the diocese since 1876 and remains vigorous in mind and body surrounded by priests and faithful. The sermon by Chancellor M. J. Doody spoke on church infallibility and divine revelation, praising Williams' long service and growth of the diocese including the Brighton seminary and Union Park home plans. The service featured Handel and Gounod pieces with a large procession and a final archiepiscopal blessing.
David J Ingraham an eyesight specialist at 10 Winter Street promotes free eye examinations and guaranteed vision improvement. He claims to “broke the price on glasses” in New York and advertises evening hours through Wednesday and Saturday. He invites calls to 1388 OX and emphasizes free exams as evidence of his claims.
Doctors report Archbishop Corrigan’s condition satisfactory after a morning consultation. Diet modestly widened to include kumyss broth salads and beef. Prayers and Mass offered throughout the city for his speedy recovery and benefactor.
Secretary of War Root and family arrived in Miami from Cuba aboard the government yacht. He said the May 20 transfer of Cuba to the Cuban government is planned, with seven artillery companies comprising 800 men to stay to man guns and ammunition. Troops will be stationed at Havana Santiago and Cienfuegos as arranged in the treaty.
The crew of the three masted schooner Cornelia Soule, loaded with granite from Hurricane Island, Maine, bound for Philadelphia, was rescued by life savers at Rockaway Point. In command of Captain Bennett, the five-man crew faced a total loss. the vessel is owned by Charles Barry of New London, Connecticut.
Michael Cherko, 38, was shot dead near Freeland’s Greek Catholic Church during Easter services. George Smith is under arrest, charged with murder after entering the church, refusing a hat removal, striking Cherko with a blackjack, and firing a revolver as Cherko fled, the fatal shot instantaneous.
The labor clash between Amalgamated Association President Shaffer and AFL President Gompers builds toward a floor battle at the Wheeling convention. T. H. Flynn and Shaffer expected to seek floor time to respond to charges, with Gompers likely to attend. The wage-scale committee reports loom as major action, with both majority and minority positions to be presented on ratified scales.
The Daily Express reports most major steamship lines plan to raise transatlantic saloon fares. It publishes an interview with Sir Charles Tupper proposing retaliatory measures taxing American imports and special legislation if the Canadian Pacific railroad comes under Morgan interests.
In New York President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and three anthracite district presidents held talks at Ashkland House over the coal dispute. Mitchell said the situation had not materially changed since Saturday. W. H. Truesdale of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, a subcommittee member, suggested no concessions from miners. The rank and file were described as satisfied with current conditions.
Johannesburg dispatch reports General Delarey with his staff reached Klersdorp Transvaal yesterday. Pretoria despatches say Delarey had met with his commands two days prior and other leaders are still moving about consulting with burghers. Prospects for peace appear to improve.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. W. S. Schley arrived in Memphis and stayed at the Gayoso Hotel. A large crowd gathered at Union Station despite their wish for no demonstration. He will remain until Wednesday night then visit Mississippi cities, with a parade, silver service presentation, and banquet scheduled.
In Dallas on April 27 local interests and Eastern capitalists clash over a street railway franchise for a line parallel to Consolidated. The police committee temporarily holds up the grant to A K Bonta and associates as Dallas-Olepians argue the old company fails city-size requirements. Mass meetings back four more tracks on Main Street, while the new firm ships cars and builds an electric plant. The committee is expected to act tomorrow night.
Cable despatch from Constantinople reports a Thursday confrontation at the Greek church in Adana Asia Minor after a dispute over seating for foreign consuls during services. The clash left several injured and some mortally hurt.
Antwerp reports Red Star Line and Holland America Line join a shipping combine. Hamburg confirms terms with J. Pierpont Morgan's syndicate preserving line independence and limiting traffic to prevent competition. A 20 year pact, extendable or terminable after 10, sets arbitration for disputes. A two from each side will form a committee to oversee mutual interests.
A novel feature of the steam yacht Aztec owned by Boston copper magnate A C Burrage will be a reception room on the main deck. The room will span the full 50 feet of the yacht, with white mahogany and satinwood finishes, and matched furnishings. Owner's quarters will be forward to avoid engine noise. The vessel includes 12 staterooms, five bathrooms, a dining room, library and sitting room.
Niagara Falls April 27 Lord Kelvin the eminent scientist visited the falls and witnessed a process turning air into nitric acid in a high temperature electric furnace. He noted the astonishing heat potential and said it ought to be easy to manufacture the diamond from carbon.
A Boston reporter describes police patrols enforcing a Sunday ban on soda, fruit syrups, and candy sales. Vendors defy orders in Dorchester and around City Hall while Captain Brown’s spotters buy forbidden sodas to log violations, predicting stricter enforcement as summer arrives.
April 27 in Lynn Representative William F Craig of the 11th Essex district says he will support the bill repealing the Boston Sunday blue laws as far as druggists are concerned. He argues druggists should be allowed to sell candy and soda on Sunday as they are medicines, provided the bill permits it.
Police patrolled Boston as blue laws were enforced while shopbreaks occurred on Oak Street and a furnishing store at 70 Tremont Street reported 22 gold scarf pins stolen. A 14 year old suspect fled with a man’s rolled money, and Helena Hogan’s Dundee Street apartments were entered with false keys, totaling $22 and jewelry taken.
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