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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1902
Page
2
In Barre on August 17 the Democratic and Prohibition conventions nominate G. H. Pape and Rev. Dr. J. M. Fuller for the September 2 election. Pape backs a high license local option with referendum while Fuller represents the Prohibition side. A majority vote is required, possibly necessitating multiple ballots.
New York August 17 war preparations unfold with 5000 troops and a fleet of North Atlantic Squadron massing for maneuvers along the coast. General MacArthur and Rear Admirals Higginson Coghlan head a force including forts Fort Adams New London holdings and Newport area defenses with engineers signal corps and modern armor. The fleet, led by the Kearsarge flag and 7000 personnel, readies for a staged clash to test coastal defense and attack scenarios.
The Moro situation in Mindanao is critical with U S troops likely to move on Bacolod after a February 12 ambush that killed two Twenty seventh Infantrymen. General Chaffee argues decisive action is needed to keep Moros onside while Father McKinnon proposes training 400 young Filipino priests in U S seminaries with American financial backing.
Governor William H. Taft is due in Manila next Thursday aboard the United States gunboat General Alava. elaborate harbor decorations and a small craft procession will mark his arrival to Malacanan Palace, with a banquet planned that evening. The libel trial of Frederick Kerr and Edward O'Brien concluded, with Judge Ambler to announce a decision tomorrow.
The Tammany Club of Ward 17 held its first smoke talk with a packed hall. Representative James M. Curley opened the meeting outlining ward reform aims. James Norton presented Curley a gold watch and William Grady a gold chain with diamond stud. Senator Fitzgerald arrived to cheers and spoke for an hour. Entertainment followed with songs and Celtic sketches by local performers.
A 16 year old Portuguese youth named Joe Sylvia was killed in New Bedford when he leapt from a moving New Bedford and Onset streetcar. Police say the incident occurred today and resulted in almost immediate death.
In Bennington Vermont supporters of John G McCullough warn Clement could win if voters cast ballots tomorrow Clement has built a strong organizational network in Rutland and elsewhere while McCullough expands campaigning and battles internal divisions Roosevelt’s Vermont visit adds to the political tension as each side charges corruption and pledges strong outreach efforts.
Everett's Adventist W. T. Gibson, fined for alleged Sunday-law violation, did no outside painting on Sunday saying he felt unwell. He chose to stay home and write all morning and later drove with his baby, vowing to continue his religious stand and resist hiring a lawyer even if jailed.
Viceroy of Szechuan reports August twelve attack on rebel headquarters at In ciawan. One thousand rebels killed, their leader Tang Ku Hung captured and executed.
Labor Notes reports unions arranging a Labor Day parade with about 00 men in line and a prominent flag gift to No. 4. It lists leadership changes in several locals and notes a Aug 39 picnic chairmanship and a special meeting at 220 Atlantic Avenue for Wish Hatchers and Cutters Local 606. It also covers Longshoremen Local 402 election results and a September 1 smoke talk at their hall.
The United Association of Plumbers Gas and Steam Fitters begins in Omaha on August 18 with about 200 delegates from the United States and Canada. The organization counts 25 000 members and 400 local locals. Several important matters will come before the session.
A local gold beaters strike lingers as New York schedules and Philadelphia reports suggested settlement. Employers failed to sign, workers demand union terms, and the local union votes that no deal stands unless all strikers return together.
The Rev. William R. Ryan assistant pastor of St Charles Church has been transferred to St Pauls Worcester by Bishop Beaven. The new St Charles pastor will be Rev Thomas P Smith of Westfield.
The Rev. John Henry Dorsey of Baltimore spoke at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross drawing over 800 people, mostly colored, for a mass and a reception. He described growing interest in Catholic faith among African Americans and cited large colored Catholic communities in Baltimore, Washington, and other cities.
The piece analyzes Chief Justice Holmes's approach on major constitutional questions and labor disputes. It cites Vegelahn v Gunter and Plant v Woods to illustrate his preference for peaceable, lawful means and skepticism of sweeping injunctions. It notes his support for labor unity and his view that law should expand the mind rather than deter intellectual effort.
John Tighe and John Kennes of Lynn, aboard a yawl, capsized at dawn as they jibed. Capt. James Goodwin and the Edward Rich saved them two miles below the lightship. They rode a dory to safety then returned home to Lynn, praising the rescuers. The Rich carried 2000 pounds of fresh fish.
A morning blaze leveled an eight to tenement block in Gazaga Burillville, owned by Fred Whipple, valued at $8500 with partial insurance. Most furniture saved and household goods losses estimated at $1540. Five week old Albert Beaudry suffocated in the yard after being wrapped in a smoke filled blanket during evacuation.
The large steam saw mill on the Bangor road owned by F. W. Titcomb in Houston Maine burned this forenoon. The wind spread flames to a boarding house and blacksmith shop, with those structures and the mill destroyed. Several other houses caught fire. Titcomb faces heavy losses with little or no insurance.
Chicago Aug 17 The Chicago Federation of Labor will seek an amicable adjustment between street car employees and city lines. A meeting is planned with line officials to reach a settlement and avoid a strike. If arbitration fails the federation pledges moral support to strikers.
Michael Mullen aged 40 of 9 Gold street South Boston was arrested on a warrant charged with breaking and entering the stable of M A Meaney at 0 Foundry street on August 9 and larceny of a horse valued at 125 dollars. The horse was recovered in Winchester by town police who allege Mullen sold it.
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