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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
2
A fragmentary promotion urges readers to avoid rapid cooling after exercise and to prevent chronic coughs. It endorses Peruna and claims women should obtain Health and Beauty and consult Dr. Hartman by letter if unwell.
Mr. Bryan crisscrossed his old district visiting Auburn Tecumseh Pawnee Falls City and Post Falls City. He spoke on finance trust questions and imperialism defending US ownership of the Philippines while criticizing embezzlement by Republicans. Evening crowd at Falls City was largest as he quipped about Senator Hanna and corporate funding.
The Montreal flyer on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad collided with three cars of a working train between State Line and Fitzwilliam New Hampshire at 1 20 this afternoon. Engineer Frank Hughes of Fitchburg was fatally injured dying this evening in Keene. Fireman Judd escaped with minor bruises. Passenger injuries were limited and the track was blocked for five hours.
The Wisconsin Democratic State convention completed its labors Aug 22 by nominating a full state ticket led by Louis G Bohm Rich for governor and Thomas Patterson for lieutenant governor. The platform endorses the Kansas City program, denounces trusts, and calls for state reforms.
The Hon. George Fred Williams of Massachusetts spoke to a large crowd at Armory Hall in Essex Junction under the Washington County Democratic Club. He focused entirely on national issues.
Despatch from Lourenco Marques reports President Kruger issuing a proclamation against Lord Roberts. It states that laying down arms or retreat will not aid the Boer cause, warning that every step homeward is a step toward St Helena.
William Ryan once a head property man at Keith's Theatre Boston attempted suicide by leaping from the Brooklyn Bridge. A police officer stopped him at the rail as he was despondent after losing work and learning his wife left him for Portland Maine.
One of the largest colored meetings opens in Parker Memorial Hall today and continues tomorrow with five sessions. Booker T. Washington leads the league, though discussions swirl about renaming. Ashington organizes the program with delegates reading papers and taking part in discussions.
The steamer Cape Ann struck a floating timber on her last outbound trip last night and, due to loss of her propeller, returned passengers to her wharf at the foot of State Street. The 4:45 a.m. Boston and 7:30 a.m. Gloucester trips are discontinued until further notice, with arrangements made to continue the remaining service.
Richard W. Garrity marshal and P. H. Shaughnessy chief of staff announce that groups planning to parade must notify with band size organization name and uniform. A position drawing in Mine will be held Friday evening at Central Labor Union headquarters 987 Washington Street.
Notorious figure Cora Bradford and two associates were arrested on a disorderly house charge at 471 Massachusetts avenue. Police say commissioners plan a crackdown, issuing orders to station officers to root out such establishments in Boston.
In yesterday's session Anthony Gutta received six months at the House of Correction after pleading guilty to breaking and entering. J L Toomey Michael McCue T J Feeley and James McLaughlin each drew one year in the House of Correction for the same charge. Dennia Murphy and J F Brennan were placed on probation for robbery due to first offense and clean records. Michael McNerny faced an appeal over a one year sentence. Judge Braley added a year, totaling two years. Deer Island and Sherborn sentences were adjusted on appeal for Meirlen McConnon and others.
Shortly after 1 am a coat and vest were found on the Chelsea side of the Charlestown bridge and taken to the Chelsea police station. Papers in the pockets bore the name Harry L. Wilson of Main Street Charlestown and indicated the owner worked in the insurance business. Police do not think the items indicate suicide and are investigating the circumstances.
Shortly before 1 a m today Officer M J Quirk of Station 4 was assaulted on Beach street near Knapp Street by three men using a cane and fists. He fought back and arrested two suspects, who gave names Frank Gorman 26 of Melrose and Frederick Dooley 29 of New York.
In Cape Town the treason bill moved to a second reading in the House of Assembly without a division. The measure defines responsibility and status of rebellious subjects in the Cape colony, postponing compensation to a later session and debating whether indemnity should include amnesty.
Springfield August 2 Eddie McDuffee returned to bicycle racing with a fifteen mile motor paced event against Howard Freeman of Portland Ore and was beaten by nearly a half mile. After two weeks of training he showed pace following skill but faded on a sprint, finishing as Freeman completed thirteen miles in 1 35 1 5 and fifteen miles in 26 06 5. Frank J Cadwell of Hartford won the mile amateur handicap final heat in 2 01 4 5, nearing the world amateur handicap record and setting a six lap track world record. Derossier and Ruden of Fall River set a mile motor cycle track mark of 1 31.
A Rome telegraph to the Daily Mail reports that duels have caused heavy killings in Italy. In the last week four duelists were killed in separate towns and over 480 deaths occurred in the past year. Most combats were between army officers over trifling pretexts.
Vienna reports a diplomatic rupture between Roumania and Bulgaria sparks fears of war involving great powers. King Charles of Roumania warned officers to prepare for war, while royal ties and intrigues surrounding Coburg linked families are dramatized, with Helene Vacarescu cast as a key foe.
Hundreds force entry into the Akron jail for a second time demanding Peck’s surrender. Gunfire erupts with several wounded and a slain boy reported. Mayor Young appears, militia called, as officers exchange shots. by midnight the mob disperses.
Eleven year old Daniel McDonald was injured after climbing a tree to reach a cat at 4 Shawmut Avenue. He fell from the tree in the city hospital after losing his grip and struck his head, sustaining a fractured skull.
Edward W. Staples of Veazie Maine went to Station 8 claiming a woman lured him into a Cambridge Street lodging, stole his $420 and disappeared. A description of the attractive young colored woman was circulated to Boston and Cambridge stations.
A 20 year old Biddeford, Maine woman named Mone Davis attempted to kill herself by jumping from a bridge near noon yesterday. She was taken to the House of Iment for Women and will be examined by Dr Jelly after recovery. Authorities notified relatives and friends are expected to arrive for care.
Bar Harbor Me Oct 22 The horse show continued with a larger crowd. Winners include Misses Helen and Louise Bowen of Boston in the pony class and Joseph Pulitzer Jr of Newark in the gentleman’s saddle horse class.
Frits Duering 28 of Roxbury drowned in the Charles River during a brewers picnic at Caledonian Grove. He worked at Roessle brewery. A dusting boatman fell overboard and was recovered by Patrolmen Donovan and Tilton of Station 13 after a grappling effort.
At Old Orchard Maine a Republican mass meeting drew four speakers led by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Lodge argued against imperialism and promoted U S sovereignty over the Philippines while warning Bryan would revive insurrection with independence. Congressmen McCall and others criticized silver policy and trust power as they urged orderly governance.
Congressman John Fitzgerald of Massachusetts spoke at a Portland rally denouncing Republican trust legislation. He cited crops of 1897 1898 and wartime government spending as factors in current prosperity, while blaming the GOP for not suppressing the trusts and for obstructing reform.
A report from election commissioners shows ward by ward changes in voter registrations. Numbers reveal substantial name drop totals and shifts from last year to this year, with Ward 6 and wards 12 and 18 showing notable losses while Ward 7 8 and 9 remain heavily affected. The piece notes home district ties to Congressman Fitzgerald and highlights Republican dominance in several wards.
A Tokyo telegram cites a Shanghai official report that Empress Dowager CiXi ordered the execution of Hsui Yung Yi Li Shan and Lien Yuen on the ith, with Yung Lu jailed. The Emperor and Empress Dowager left Pekin with Tung Fu Siang troops for Wu Tai Shan on the 13th. Kang Ye named commander in Wu Wei. Tuan Chwang Tsong Chi Kang Ye Heui Tung to stay at Pekin. A later telegram says the Emperor will remain behind as the Empress Dowager departs Pekin.
Mrs Minnie Williams of Lexington faced arraignment in District Court on adultery allegations filed by Mrs Sam Parker Eaton whose husband, the North Lexington station agent, disappeared for two weeks in July. The case was continued to Saturday amid rumors linking it to Mr Baton's disappearance.
Cornelius Galvin, 11, was arrested by a police officer last night for uttering a forged order in the name of Michael F. Graham dated August 15. He lives at 22 Norwich Street. Police from Station 10 also held a warrant for him on a charge of obtaining $5 under false pretenses.
A haystack fire reported from Box 61 at 810 p.m. burned a stack in a field at Harvard and Moulton streets owned by Patrick Cushing. Damage estimated at 50 dollars with cause unknown.
Rothfuss Herman R son of Gottlieb and Hermine died at 27 years 20 days funeral at 2 Relatives invited Aug 23 at 2 Jamaica Plain naval services at 35 Wyman street Botha youngest daughter of P Beemerly of North End died aged months funeral at 2 Waverly Cambridge Aug 23 at 2.
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