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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1902
Page
5
Reports from Agua Dulce district say Colombian revolutionists seized the government gunboat Boyaca after a naval engagement. Three hundred government soldiers and generals Ortiza and Henao were captured, along with munitions and provisions. A gasoline launch in government service was also taken.
Marie George a 30 year old resident of Somerville claims marriage and separated James Gorman of the Crawford House from 165 dollars last night. Patrolman Stevens of Division 4 arrested her after Gorman reported his roll stolen at 10 30 pm following a hurried encounter in a Haymarket area bar. A pursuing companion spotted her at the subway entrance opposite West street.
City Hall confusion over a $1,000,000 loan for street improvements deepens as Mayor Collins, Auditor Dodge, and street commissioners offer no statements. City Solicitor Babson meets with the Mayor, while Corporation Counsel Bailey is summoned. Officials dispute how funds and law changes affect tax rates and street projects. The full financial picture requires audits of yearly expenditures, collections, land damage claims, and outstanding debts.
The Whittier firm sells the Central building and three adjoining Avon street and Bedford street estates to Eben D. Jordan and Edward J. Mitton. The block totals about 26 000 square feet with frontage on Avon and Bedford, valued around 1 043 000, with plans for a modern eight story fireproof building to house Jordan Marsh Company on a large retail complex. The deal includes rights to Bedford place widening and underscores the Jordan Marsh Company expansion across the street via subways and large floor space.
In Boston’s ninth district a harsh feud erupts between Conry and Kelcher with Dennison watching from Charlestown. Partisan maneuvering centers on ward delegations and control of the convention with a three cornered race possible. Charlestown leaders push Dennison while Lomasney’s influence looms behind Kelcher and Conry.
Superintendent Donovan appointed William J. Shiels to succeed J A Keliher as purchasing agent with the title chief clerk and purchasing agent. Shiels, a Boston native aged 52, has served in the streets department since 1851 and begins his duties next Monday after receiving hearty congratulatory greetings at the hall.
Joseph Goguen’s floating body was found in Knowlton’s Pond after he was last seen Sunday morning leaving a nearby boarding house. An inquest will be held to determine the circumstances of the death.
In Barre Vermont on August 15 the Clement supporters held a caucus and nominated City Attorney Wishart as the Republican Representative candidate. The caucus authorized notifying the city clerk that Wishart is the only regularly nominated Republican for Representative and that his name be placed on the ballot. Democrats will nominate E. H. Cate tomorrow night. Last night the McCullough faction backed Alexander Gordon.
Julian Foster, a Black man, appeared before Judge C C Stone in Clinton District Court on a charge of being a fugitive from justice for a murder committed in South Carolina. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded without bail until tomorrow for a hearing. Butterick and Stone filed habeas corpus petitions.
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