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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
5
Arch bishop Ryan, returning from Oyster Bay after a meeting with President Roosevelt, says he was misquoted on the fate of Philippine friars. He maintains no right to expel them and suggests exchange for friars of other nationalities, notably Americans, through papal mediation.
Provincetown report: the fishing steamer Angelia B. Nickerson recovered a 20 foot racing shell painted yellow with red cockpit and white deck canvas. Inscribed Pierce makers East Boston. Also: schooner Margie Smith reported 9 barrels salt mackerel from Georges Bank and abundant squid in nearby waters. Local storage firms near capacity for bait supplies.
City Marshal Sullivan received a postal card that may identify a dead man found in Frye Village as John F. Harkins of Newport or Pawtucket Rhode Island who died July 2. The writer claims a wife four children and a Providence hotelier brother. O Sullivan doubts the card.
Paris August reports Dr Garnault who inoculated himself with cow tuberculosis matter writes that skin samples taken last Thursday by Prof Tuffler show many large polynuclear cells typical of tuberculosis. He states the findings at Pasteur Institute may prove his contention that humans can catch tuberculosis from cattle.
The Journal of Commerce reports an official source says the Morgan and Cromwell lines have merged with the Cromwell fleet and property sold to the Southern Pacific Company. Cromwell agencies in Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore will be abolished.
Hon. Andrew D. White United States ambassador to Germany has resigned, with resignation to take effect November 7. He mailed the notice days ago and is now at Hamburg, awaiting the end of his stay. Berlin gossip links possible successors and cabinet reshuffles.
Boston and nearby areas report a new smoke nuisance as soft coal use rises after a coal strike. John J. O Neil smoke inspector notes complaints from merchants on Summer Winter and Bedford streets as buildings fill with soot. He urges regulating smoke output and praises firms lowering emissions while gas and electric power houses burn soft coal year round.
Charles I Creighton of Malden corrects a published claim that he sought a 1.50 loan on an overcoat from Rufus Denning and sued him for alienation of his wife affection. He says he owes nothing to Denning and has sufficient means without pawning items.
Inmates at the State Prison in Charlestown protested a switch to a cheaper chewing tobacco brand after 20 or 25 years of the prior supply. Some convicts refused their allotment and sparked noisy demonstrations, with leaders placed in solitary confinement. Warden Bridges cites budget cuts as the reason, saying either food or tobacco had to suffer to meet the appropriation.
In Brockton on August 5 seventy five stitchers at the C. A. Eaton Company No 1 factory quit at noon joining yesterday�s strikers. The joint shoe council claims it controls all workers unless the firm agrees to the new price scale and reinstates four union men dismissed. The firm refuses to discuss the situation.
Emperor William will attend the launching of the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II at the Vulcan shipyard in Stettin on Aug. 12. The ship, to be christened by Dr. H Wiegand’s daughter, will be the largest and fastest in the world with 707 ft length 7112 ft beam 39 ft depth 29 ft draught 89000 horsepower 19500 tons displacement and capacity for 1000 cabin passengers.
The Episcopal Church announces a 16 member board of inquiry to investigate charges against Rev I H Irvine. Bishop Thomas March Clark has referred the matter to Bishop Dudley of Kentucky and says the panel will be split evenly between clergy and lay members.
Five bullet wounds in William Doherty’s body and head were confirmed on closer examination. A shot pierced the right lung and a stone fragment was found in the skull. No arrests have been made.
Police announce Joseph Levine freed by London authorities after Liverpool arrest for swindling Barnard Bennett. Boston detectives traced Levine from Montreal to Liverpool and found he carried $6400 in gold. his wife held more. Bennett laments loss while planning recoupment from Harvard students and others.
Striking Pullman workers and helpers in Chicago voted to return to work for 10 days while arbitration settles grievances. Company officials pledged to overcome the difficulties. If proposals fail, up to 6000 workers may strike again.
The American Park and Outdoor Art Association opened sessions at Horticultural Hall with Harvard President Eliot speaking on public reservations. He urged secure, well lighted, and accessible parks with tea houses, open-air courses, and better crowd management to encourage outdoor recreation and public morals.
Dr Mortimer presents the Devon Chronicle account of Sir Charles Baskerville’s death at Baskerville Hall. The piece notes his wealth from South African speculation, charity, and planned return to London, plus the coroner’s verdict of natural causes and the possible heir Henry Baskerville. The story sets up the Baskerville mystery and local rumors for Holmes.
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