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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
1
Edward P. Remington arrived from Pittsburg and left for Williamsport to bury Robert Remington, who killed himself at the Newport Reading Room. He denied insanity in the family and blamed private troubles for the act, noting Miss Van Alen’s broken engagement and surrounding rumors.
A reader is advised to try the Cuba Big Brother Cigarro described as a smoke for the Gods with a mild flavor and delicious bouquet. The ad promises a packet of five for a dime, appealing to those with refined tastes but modest budgets.
New York reports say Robert R. Remington, who killed himself in Newport, may have lost his fortune in Wall Street. A close associate claimed he had been gambling heavily and could be broke when his estate is settled, suggesting failing finances plus the broken engagement to Miss Van Alen as possible motives.
The report notes an earlier engagement of Robert R. Remington to Mrs. Mason of Plainfield New Jersey which was broken. It followed by news that Remington would wed Miss Van Alen, with the marriage plans announced after the broken engagement.
The Samoset at Rockland Breakwater Maine enjoys high seasonal success with full occupancy of hotel and cottages. Steam heating and electric lighting enhance comfort, and its spruce pine and oak surroundings shield guests from cold winds, making it a premier September seashore resort on the Atlantic. The hotel plans to stay open through September 2th due to strong demand.
A Union railway trolley bound for Yonkers jumped the track at Mosholu Parkway and Jerome Avenue, struck a trolley pole and overturned. About 40 passengers were aboard. many were knocked unconscious. Fifteen were taken to Fordham Hospital and several may die.
Adjutant General Dalton releases special orders detailing troop deployments for the President's visit to Lynn and Boston August 24 26 1902. Cavalry escorts, infantry battalion parade, naval brigade muster, artillery salute, and pay procedures outlined with designated officers in authority. Governor Crane to accompany the President during the stay.
Charles H. Thompson known as Butch Thompson dies in Saratoga N Y at 62 from Brights disease and liver cirrhosis amid a history as a premier American gambler. He earned wealth from gambling and co ran the White Elephant with Al Smith, opening the New York venue about 26 years ago and setting race day prices.
In New York on August 19 no documents from a Charles L. Fair will were filed in Surrogate Court, implying no will was found after a private box search at the New York Stock Exchange. Justice Giegerich had ordered the box searched at the request of Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, Mr. Fair’s sister, with instructions to file the will if located by 2 PM.
Peter Power, plaintiff in the Northern Pacific merger suit, was jailed at Ludlow Street on an order by Judge Lacombe for 30 days contempt for failing to honor a summons to testify. Power’s counsel, George A. Lamb, sought release so he could testify, but the judge returned to town only late in the afternoon.
Fair weather dominates in New England with moderate temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday. Expect fresh north winds as the mild pattern continues.
In Attleboro a woodchopper named John Coreau in a hut near Bear Swamp was bound and robbed of cash a silver watch two revolvers and other belongings. The attack occurred during a shower as two men asked to stay. One robber fled on a Providence bound train. the other disappeared after the raid.
London dispatch reports a meeting between General Botha and colleagues and former President Kruger will see the latter formally abdicate as Afrikander chief and surrender reins and funds to Botha and Dewet, with Wolmarans seeking to curb Leyds in signatory power amid talks of a power struggle between Botha and Dewet.
Captain Henry D. Trask a Maplewood resident and Boston furnace dealer died at 42 Church street after a short illness He was born in Woburn sixty years ago and belonged to Brookfield Post G A R Hiram Lodge Arlington Loyal Legion and Maplewood Baptist Church He is survived by a widow and one daughter Mrs May Wishman of New York City
Rockport reports the great war game starts at sunrise with Admiral Higginson’s squadron preparing to put to sea. Commander Pillsbury, assigned to command the attacking fleet, was last seen off Provincetown.
The White Squadron attacks with auxiliary cruisers Prairie Panther and Supply under Commander Pillsbury. The Blue Squadron defends with battleships Kearsarge Massachusetts and Alabama cruisers Mayflower Brooklyn Olympia Scorpion Montgomery Peoria Nina Leyden and torpedo boats Shubrick Decatur Thornton Stockton Bagley Barney Biddle commanded by Admiral Higginson.
A simulated naval game pits Pillsbury's White Squadron attacking a coast defended by Higginson's Blue Squadron from sunrise today for five days. The coast from Eastport to New York is watched as Pillsbury attempts a night assault while Higginson holds an inner defensive line with torpedo boats and cruisers.
Aug 19. A mimic naval battle is to begin at sunrise with the Blue Squadron defending the New England coast against the White Squadron led by Admiral Pillsbury. The torpedo boats arrived, then disappeared at Bass Rocks as the main squadron held position in Sandy Bay. Night signals and rocket displays lit the fleet as observers watched an evening maneuver.
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