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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
4
The Democratic State committee prefers Boston for the state convention citing hotels publicity access and a strong Democratic atmosphere. The piece argues Worcester is less accessible and urges a September special session and immediate action on Cuban policy before elections.
The death of Superintendent Drohan leads Mayor Collins to appoint the Street Department head in charge of lighting. The article argues the lamp department is obsolete since street lighting is contracted, lamps are owned by the city, and routine light distribution can be handled by street department clerks, urging abolition of the lamp office to save expenses.
Wheat prospects show winter and spring yields totaling about 646 million bushels with last year’s harvest at 748 million. Corn indications reach 2.59 billion bushels, near or at record levels, hinting at lower beef prices and potential agricultural gains as exports dip.
Judge Ely declined manslaughter charges against George Smith superintendent of the Sailors' Home on North Bennet street who shot and killed a burglar in the basement last Wednesday night. The bench praised his conduct amid rising violent crime and affirmed the citizen right to protect life and property.
An extraordinary session is reportedly planned for November to ratify a reciprocal trade treaty with Cuba. The treaty is said ready for signature and critics say delaying until after elections risks public doubt. Supporters argue quick action is needed.
The Boston Floating Hospital took in 85 new cases last week and rejected 60 applicants due to limits, underscoring the need for a larger hospital boat. Support from Boston's wealthy is urged to fund the expansion, as the program offers sick babies life-saving open-air care and expert medical attendance for mothers in crowded tenement districts.
The Observant Citizen reports on a Monday sighting of Congressman Fitzgerald fresh from New York Philadelphia and Atlantic City. A lunar rainbow over the seashore during a shower attracts residents while tributes to the late John Drohan highlight his devotion to family and ambition to return to writing.
A pastor with printing skills, trained in modern newspaper work, edits a weekly church paper and produces entertainment programs and cards for church use. He notes that running a printing press brings more fun than pay.
A first person letter from Nantasket Beach details a writer’s misadventures in a too short bed and a comical boarding house life. He notes bed discomfort, improvises sleeping using a floor, fights cobblestones and corn husks, and endures a hot soup incident with a wary dining room helper.
Newton Newkirk records a simple city scene on the piazza as he smokes a pipe and contemplates water waste. An elderly man disputes the aroma of the smoke and mutters about glue factory fumes while the scene drifts toward a continued tale.
King Edward reviewed two thousand colonial troops at Buckingham Palace grounds with the Canadian contingent present. The Prince of Wales distributed coronation medals as the King, surrounded by Queen Alexandra and other royals, presented the Victoria Cross to Sergeant Lawrence and praised the troops for their service in South Africa. The address emphasized unity of the empire and wished the soldiers a safe return home.
The funeral of Superintendent of Lamps John Drohan was held at 9 oclock yesterday at St. Margarets Catholic Church Dorchester with wide City Hall representation. Mayors, Aldermen and council heads attended along with state and local dignitaries. burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.
Sugar magnate John D. Spreckels swore out a warrant for Governor Henry T. Gage on a libel charge amid a bitter feud between state Republicans and Spreckels with publishers M H DeYoung and Harrison Gray Otis. A signed statement by Gage called a newspaper a libelous sheet, escalating the conflict in San Francisco.
Adele Roberts and her mother meet Norman Louraine at Chateau de St Aubert in Martinique. After a rich heiress inherits the estate, Norman frees Adele to choose love over wealth, leading to a quiet wedding and Adele’s growth into a gracious, supportive wife.
George Hennesey alias Kid Hennesey and alias Fat Myers appeared at Chelsea Police Court on Monday and withdrew his appeal from a six month sentence at the House of Correction for an attempted larceny from an unknown man at Revere Beach.
Indignant crowds confront city workers amid a plan to remove lindens and maples on the Arlington Street end. Public grounds chief James B. Shea explains the aim to protect English and American elms while preserving sunlight and views near the Hamilton and Glover monuments. Work ends at sundown after trunks and branches are cleared.
Miss Alice Parks elder daughter of Rev Leighton Parks of Brimmer street Boston becomes engaged to John Nicholson of London. She moves in ultra exclusive circles with families such as the Sargents Lowells Fays Abbotts and Lawrences and heads for a social position in London after a handsome establishment is presided over by her. Nicholson is grandson of Sir John Barran of 24 Queens Gate and heir to significant property.
General P. A. Collins, Boston mayor and longtime Democratic figure, may preside over the upcoming Massachusetts Democratic State convention in Boston or Worcester next month. Though not seeking the role, he is credited with leadership that could energize Democratic ranks and unite factions in the party.
The Milwaukee Harvester Company has been sold to an Eastern syndicate for 5 million dollars cash. Possession will be given shortly and the new owners remain unidentified. The Beloit origin plant, started in 188, produced 40 000 machines last year and will stay in Milwaukee with no name or location changes.
Duelling was celebrated by three days of dining, toasting and cheering for the pardoned lieutenant Hildebrandt by garrison officers at Gumbinnen East Prussia. He spent the weekend there before joining his regiment at Stade.
Prince Chen visits New York City amid formal welcomes at City Hall and Chinatown. He meets Acting Mayor Fornes and the Chinese legation entourage including Wu Ting Fang and Liang Chen Tung. After stops at the post office and sub-treasury, he departs for Montreal.
The body of Senator James McMillan of Michigan will be moved to Boston by a special train leaving Manchester at 11 a.m. The cars will join the 2 p.m. Boston and Albany train and reach Detroit at 7:45 a.m. Thursday. The Detroit residence opens Thursday afternoon for public viewing and the funeral Friday at the house will be public, with burial private. No services at the Manchester house tomorrow.
At America Hall 724 Washington Street 200 members of the Grand Temple of Honor of Massachusetts held a reception and rally for officers elected at the recent supreme council convention in St John New Brunswick Rev William Bull of Lynn served as Greatest Worthy Templar Speakers included F P Dyer Arlington W J Langsford Calumet Mich W D Condit Newark and Hon Geo J Frivell
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