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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1902
Page
12
General Franz Sigel was honored with a plain funeral in New York. Carl Schurz led tributes beside the flag covered coffin as veterans and citizens filed past for about three hours at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Louisville August 24. In an editorial titled A Flock of Anclean Birds Henry Watterson attacks the 400 for public scandal and recalls France’s tragedy and the Van Alen family. He cites J. J. Van Alen backing Grover Cleveland’s campaign, a canceled mission, a Remington death, and a daughter’s marriage, concluding that a single shot may harm the reputations of the unclean birds.
Samuel Reed aged 43 of 15 Hudson Street Charles Town fell on his doorstep about 8 45 last night on crutches after fracturing his left ankle badly. His previous right ankle injury occurred two weeks earlier. He was transported to the Relief Hospital.
The Navy reports Ensign Frederic R. Holman died Aug 18 aboard the Celtic while en route from Manila to Sydney. He reportedly jumped overboard, blamed on ill health, as the refrigerator ship carried provisions for forces in the Philippines.
Charles Oxholm a 45 year old seaman home unknown, leapt from the Commercial wharf late last night. Reserve Officer George W. McIsaac and yachtsmen saved him, revived him after entering the water, and sent him to the Relief Station. Oxholm said he was tired of wandering. Yachtsmen aiding rescue included Frank P. Farren, W. J. Condon, George Lowther, William Gramson, and John F. Brown.
Gloucester's fish trade expands as new vessels join the fleet to rival Gloucester’s port status. The Metamora, 112 feet, 116 tons, designed by Thomas McManus, will be commanded by Captain John Robbins. Also under construction are the Squanto and Ellen M. Burke with crews led by Captain John McKay and William H. Burke respectively. Five Mo Manus designed ships progress at Bishop, Oxner & Story, James & Tarr yards for various owners including Arnold & Windsor, Hugh Quinlan, Henry Langworthy, and William Burgess.
John Romain is under arrest in Milford New Hampshire after attacking Louis Calderara with a knife. Calderara suffered a bad cut near the jugular vein and both men were wounded in a knife fight that left them in bed attended by a physician. The two men had been partners in a stone business and fought over transactions. Calderara filed the complaint and Romain was seized by Chief Frank A Dodge. Calderara says he acted in self defense.
A calm noon at Crescent Beach amid threatening weather drew surprisingly many visitors for the start of the annual carnival. Vendors were fined earlier in the week for Sunday business while Brother Bixby held outdoor services. Decorations along the water front at Pleasanton Hotel, Bostock's zoological exhibit, Old Grist Mill and Loop the Loop drew praise. Outdoor exhibits featured a 100 foot high wire walker pole and a high dive bicycle chute exciting the crowd.
A Southern railway freight disaster near Georgetown Indiana left Engineer Duval, Fireman Cox, and Brakeman Ross dead. Fourteen loaded box cars and two locomotives wrecked after tumbling 40 feet into a ravine. Other crew members were fatally hurt or saved. railroad losses estimated at 76000 dollars.
John Fossa of 17 Brookline avenue Brookline was killed crossing the Boston & Albany tracks near the Dean road bridge shortly after 5 30 yesterday morning. The Italian laborer was knocked down as the train rounded the curve, suffering fatal injuries to his shoulder arm and skull. He was taken to Brookline station where Medical Examiner Sturtevant viewed the remains. He lived with a sister Mrs Louis Barbour and leaves two brothers in Salem who were notified.
Omaha plans for President Roosevelt's Western visit include a 600 mile horse race to greet the Rough Riders. Start will be at Deadwood City Hall with supervision by Tom Hatzell and Captain Seth Bullock. Notables entered include Doc Middleton James Hartzell William Charwick Cayuse Bill Scarface Thompson Seven-up Kid Mexican Pete Lariat Pete and several Slim Buttes cow girls.
In Richmond Virginia J D Wilson shot and killed his friend G Apperson early today, suspecting a burglar after hearing a noise in an adjacent room. Both families share a home and are well connected, with Apperson having moved his sleeping room while his relatives were away.
The steam yacht Narwhal owned by C. H. Osgood of Norwich struck a rock near Whapeagett on Fisher's Island. Three keel plates cracked and the vessel was hauled to Morgan's Iron Works for temporary repairs. It sailed to New York this afternoon to be repaired.
An alarm from Box 435 at 1:30 yesterday reported a fire on the second story of the two and one half story wooden building at 3 Webster Court Charlestown owned and occupied by Isaac Berkmier. The cause was unknown and damage totaled $10.
Police report John Thomas a 72 year old burglar was caught in the act at 123 K street South Boston after a struggle with Peter McGlinchey. He carried a full burglary outfit including a six inch jimmy and key nippers. He refused to talk claiming to be an experienced offender.
Details from Kingston report the Colombian gunboat Boyaca captured August 1 by insurgent gunboat Padilla after a brief unequal fight. The vessel carried nearly 300 soldiers under Generals Ferrero and Enac toward Agua Dulce, plus colonels, ammunition, and money.
Rome correspondent reports the Bishop of Savannah Georgia met the Pope before touring Italian cities and urged the pontiff to release American Catholicism from Rome's propaganda congregation. He argues the congregation should only supervise religious matters in infidel regions.
Terry McGovern sails to Cincinnati for training at Price Hill until September 21 with Charley Mayland and Artie Sims. The former featherweight champion says he is in top form and bets on defeating Corbett, stronger than in Hartford.
United States Minister Bowen reports Caracas forces occupied Carupano on Friday without resistance after evacuating Cumana. Carupano lies 67 miles northeast of Cumana and serves as a seaport.
Assumption parish children of East Boston will assemble Tuesday at 8 o'clock at Belmont square and march to the South Ferry for the Randidge fund excursion. Superintendent William J. Donovan provides free transportation, with ex-Representative William C. Healey and assistants in charge.
Harry Pike a former New York City night cook at the Washington Hotel was killed after an alleged assault on fellow cook Joe White a former Brooklyn resident. White threw Pike from the hotel roof to his death, police say.
The Electrical Workers No 198 voted not to work this morning seeking higher pay. Journeymen ask 3 dollars per day for eight hours and helpers 2 dollars. The union notes wages have varied from 1 to 2 dollars per day and plans to set up headquarters. Buildings to be affected include the Conservatory of Music Board of Trade Terminal Chambers Merchants' Building Journal Building Cunard Building and Massachusetts General Hospital outpatient building.
The Theatrical Stage Employees Union chose new officers yesterday led by John A. Cantwell as president and P W Maloney as vice president. Other officers include P T Barry treasurer M P Pickering recording secretary and J J Barry corresponding and financial secretary. Executive board trustees include J H Duffy P J Barry T J Callaghan P Maloney James A Russell and W J Morehead.
The Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Workers Union 604 A F of L held the biggest meeting in its history. Fifteen new members were initiated and 12 applications received. Delegates to the Central Labor Union were chosen and J J Downing elected to the State convention in Brockton.
The Typographical Union voted to give 200 to the striking Pennsylvania miners. Bartenders International Union President Robert A. Callahan vacations at Brant Rock. Building Laborers Local 15 reports 31 new members. Labor Day plans include an open house, banquet, and a parade feeder.
United States Senator Hanna arrived in Buffalo and declared all efforts to end the coal strike abandoned. He expressed sympathy for miners, urged arbitration but said only one side seeks it, predicting a long, hardship-filled fight with rising coal prices. He cited Morgan’s prior stance as unchanged.
Luke BE. Ryan of Brockton connected with the Pettis Dry Goods Co was killed this afternoon in the Grand Hotel elevator in Indianapolis. His body was mangled beyond recognition, crushed through a five inch space after leaning back with the rear door open. He was 89, unmarried, and prominent in the company.
Kirwin Connelly aged 45 of Robinson Street East Milton fell through a thatchway at the new surgical outpatients department of the Homeopathic Hospital at Albany and East Newton yesterday afternoon and sustained severe back injuries. He was taken to the City Hospital.
About 8 p m yesterday Dugald Fletcher 63 a married resident of 34 McLean Street Glasgow Scotland a fireman on the steamer Buenos Ayrean fell on the steps to the engine room and fractured his right hip
On Newland street near East Canton a morning serenade by Edward F. Driscoll and the Driscoll quartet led to a confrontation with Josiah Cowland. Cowland suffered a badly lacerated face and was treated at City Hospital while Driscoll was arrested for assault and battery after the quarrel.
Brewery case injunctions reach only defendants, not liquor dealers. Attorney Schofield says dealers are not bound to remove cards or noticesclaiming “Only union beer sold here.” Dealers may buy sell and advertise any beer.
The Owl Club and friends visited Mr John Curtin at his Cochituate farm yesterday with about 50 attendees. Politics were set aside for a hot 34 to 29 ball game between ward teams captained by John P Sweeney and ex Councilman Michael Kelley.
Five successive explosions at the National Steel Company furnaces north of Sharon Pennsylvania were caused by molten iron breaking off the stack and splashing into surrounding water. Homes were wrecked and the furnace suffered great damage with losses running into thousands of dollars.
Miss Jessie H Morri son of Roxbury married Mr Cecil P Long of Somerville in a Wednesday ceremony officiated by Rev Albert S Gregg. The couple will reside in Somerville.
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