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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
1
In New York on August 29, Corbett and McCoy prepare for a heavyweight showdown at Madison Square Garden under the Twentieth Century Club. The bout is billed as one of boxing's richest and most famed events, with Horton law soon to expire and a huge crowd anticipated.
Police probe a Mt. Vernon poisoning involving morphine and an orange, with suspicion pointing to Frank Sturgis of Boston, son of a wealthy merchant. A woman named Grace Lester offered $10,000 bail and supplied the suspected poison, while identity of the victim and motive remain unclear as investigators chase the mysterious donor.
A careful city search failed to identify the barefoot burglar called Vernon. Reported by authorities, the suspect Frank Sturgis is said to be from this city, though he was unknown in the Back Bay area.
Herman Sher a two year old on Comp ton street was taken to City Hospital with a broken upper jaw after being struck by a man who fled. A $26 blaze at 37 Sagamore street, Darchanter occupied by Otis F. Cummings, started by a gas jet curtain catch. Jewelry worth 175 dollars was stolen from 04 Pembroke street, suspected by owner L Drew. William Raynard of Old Colony Railroad ice yard fractured ribs throwing ice, taken to hospital. lives on Broadway South Boston.
The article weighs the chances of ex-champion James J. Corbett and Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy in a planned match to settle who is superior. Both show confidence as speculative wagers hover around even money with some bettors demanding odds.
A wheel broke on a Boston electric car near Massachusetts Avenue last night, sending car 1732 off track. About a dozen passengers suffered various injuries including severe contusions and internal injuries feared for Theresa Greenwood Brookline and others, with several taken home or to hospital. Police and ambulances responded. the car was brought to a stop after striking a trolley pole.
Minor trolley incidents are recorded as two men were hurt while boarding or alighting. Jeremiah Brazen of 2 Payson Court South Boston had his right foot crushed when a wheel ran over it near his home and was taken to City Hospital. J Clifford of 107 Conant Street fell from an electric car and was treated at Emergency Hospital.
The body found in Montvale, Woburn, has been identified as Patrick J. Ryan of Halifax N. S., a well known Winchester native. He worked for Thomas Quigley and boarded with Quigley’s brother, having left Winchester about three years ago.
Forecast issued for Thursday and Friday shows occasional rain in New Hampshire and Vermont with fair nights. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expect generally a southerly to westerly wind shift with easing conditions.
Lewis Carr a 4 freight brakeman residing at 70 Broadway uth Boston was struck by an overhead bridge while walking on a car at Mansfield last night. He was brought to City Hospital Boston with an injured back.
The cabinet met in an all day session to discuss policy toward China. ministers argued against any division but held back moving plans forward while awaiting other powers. Britain will not take part in a proposed plan for managing China's finances. An important diplomatic paper draft was prepared.
Shanghai dispatch says a plot to burn the entire city has been uncovered with Europeans calling streets unsafe after nightfall and the situation described as critical. Canton raid reported as two hundred bandits looted houses amid tensions between Cantonese and Northerners. Rumors say 12,000 Japanese troops may move from Formosa to Amoy.
Aug 21 fifty foreigners accepted an invitation from Tu governor to seek protection in Shen Si. They were massacred, according to the report from Che Foo.
The cabinet remained in session all day seeking an expression on China's future. A key diplomatic document was drafted for transmission to the powers as tensions in the China question continue to mount.
After a seven hour session the Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council failed to invite Mayor Hart and Governor Crane to review the parade. The 12 to 12 tie and the potential divisions among unions hint at a smaller turnout, with no guests or carriages planned and a possible no parade if a joint invitation is not issued.
Marshal Garrity of the first division announces that all organizations in the Central Labor Union parade must report to chief of staff P. H. Shaughnessy by 10 o clock the morning of the event. Late reporters after 10 15 will place on the left of the line, with marshal headquarters at Huntington avenue and Blagdon street. Parade approach routes include Boylston Arlington Newbury to Exeter or other listed paths.
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