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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows items including a Bulrddi ng feat in Boston with Osborne Frouse and an Historic mansion gifted by Edward VII to subjects. A society aids immigrants. Massachusetts figures who sat on the U S Supreme Beach. coal smoke nuisance in Boston. mounted police stopping runaways. Maine warship trial off Massachusetts coast.
Sporting section notes a yacht racing championship kickoff on the South Shore this week. Report also mentions Readville contingents of trotters and pacers and five veteran baseball players in new ventures. A canoeists’ training camp at Pleasant Bay is covered. Hyde Park’s near financial scare on a horse race is recalled.
The fatal accident of Mr. and Mrs. Fair in Paris becomes the city’s sensational topic. The car’s speed and road incline are blamed, with warnings from the seller about imprudence. Bodies shipped to San Francisco as heirs seek shares of the Fair fortune.
In Plainfield New Jersey on August 15 nearly half a million dollars of the Fair estate is expected to go to Mrs Charles L Fair relatives in Newmarket if she dies first after a tragic accident. If Fair dies first the entire ten million dollar estate will be divided among her mother brother and sisters. Mrs Fair’s mother Mrs Anna B B Nelson and half-brother Abraham Nelson at Newmarket run a grocery store. They received a telegram from Joseph Harvey of San Francisco urging vigilance over the estate. Nelson says his sister had substantial money in her own right.
The sudden death of Charles Fair and his wife shocks San Francisco. Plans for 5 million dollars of Fair property improvements and unsettled estate matters dominate discussion as the public administrator seeks letters of administration while lawyers push for will discovery and possible later dating.
Dr George P Cooke campaign manager for Charles S Hamlin releases letters praising Hamlin for the Democratic nomination for Governor against William A Gaston. Ex Congressman Crosby of Pittsfield calls Hamlin the strongest candidate to unite opposition to the Republican and win in the Commonwealth. Harold F Blake of Georgetown says Hamlin is best qualified to lead, a proven vote getter and effective stump speaker.
New Hampshire kicks off its fourth annual Old Home Week with earlier celebrations in Penacook Portsmouth and Manchester. Beacons will light from Coos to the sea and union services set for more than 100 churches across the state.
Mrs Ellen McCann of West Second Street South Houston died last night at City Hospital after sustaining severe burns while trying to start a fire with kerosene as kindling in her father's Store at 32 Bolton Street.
A Barnes Kansas widow recalls severe nervous distress and sleep loss before discovering Postum Coffee. After trying it, she improved, stopped using coffee, regained health, and later opened a dressmaking shop to support herself and young girls. The claim is presented as a testimonial for Postum by the P Lem Co. of Battle Creek Michigan.
The Hamlin camp charges Colonel Gaston focuses on future promises to build the party in Massachusetts noting Hamlin’s lifetime service to Democracy. The statement comments on tariff trusts and ship subsidies as issues to be debated onceHamlin defines national positions while praising past Democratic workers Hamlin and Russell over newer supporters.
Representative John J. Mansfield and Roxbury Democrats plan to protest against patronage in the contest for the fourth district Senate nomination. He accuses Senator Fitzgerald of seeking a third term and a city committee presidency, urging fair access to ward rooms and equal treatment by City Hall influence. Mansfield calls on Democrats to rebuke officials touting patronage to sway supporters.
The Dewey Club of Ward 4 endorsed ex Representative Harrington of Ward 6 for Senator and George P. Cadigan of Ward 4 for the House. The meeting drew a large crowd and highlighted last year's Ward 4 contest won by Harrington. Speakers included ex Councilman Sullivan Councilman Cadigan and club officials.
The Board of Health warns of rapid consumption and asthma spread linked to neglected catarrh and cold air in Boston. It promotes Koch Tuberculine inhalation treatment at 361 Boylston Street as a cure for lung and air tube diseases with free consultation and home treatment options.
Work started to raze Newgate Jail a fortress like building famed for centuries as England's worst criminals. Walls several feet thick and outer slabs clamped with iron indicate a yearlong demolition. the site, tied to blood memories, held prisoners since 1188 and last housed detainees in 1881 awaiting trial or execution.
On the Cunard steamer Ivernia passengers held a Coronation International Gala on August 9 to mark King Edward’s crowning. Proceeds benefited Seamen's Charities of Liverpool and Boston. events included athletic contests, races, tug of war, and a ball, with Countess D'Aulby and notable names in attendance. A Monday musical program closed the festivities.
The Hague Aug 1. The arrival next week of Boer generals Botha De Wet and De la Rey is expected to curb anti British propaganda. They will visit Amsterdam for a large reception then return to The Hague to meet Steyn and travel to Utrecht to confer with Kruger. Refugees urge mediation with Britain while criticizing Kruger circle.
Roxbury suspect John Langford the deaf and dumb negro once held in connection with Brookline assault and Cambridge cases is deemed harmless. He appeared in court on vagrancy charges and his case was continued to August 20.
In this city on Aug 14 Mary Mooney beloved wife of Michael Mooney. Funeral from her residence at 1S Concord Square Saturday Aug 16 at 9 15. Solemn high mass at Church of the Trinity late Conception at 10 am. Interment Mt Benedict Cemetery West Roxbury.
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