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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1902
Page
2
Harvard considers adding music as an entrance qualification under the new admission system. Some students and faculty favor the plan, arguing that musical knowledge enriches education and life, while others deem it foolish. The proposal has stirred debate across undergraduate views.
The city readies a grand Hunt Ball on January 28 at the Somerset’s new ballroom with the Norfolk and Myopia Hunt Clubs collaborating. Society figures, including Mr. and Mrs. George Lee Peabody and numerous other prominent residents, prepare attire and invitees for a premiere annual spectacle in Boston society.
Captain Pershing with 60 men completed a Mindanao march from Camp Vicars to Yligan, possibly the first white trek there. He visited Madaya and Marahul, easing Moros’ fears of Americans. He may arbitrate a war between Nato and Bocayutan tribes on his return, with no hostility reported. Separately, ladrones abducted and mutilated a friendly in Zambales amid ongoing constabulary pursuits.
In an apparent murder case, Mrs. Whitten reportedly died by her own hand after the autopsy and jury verdict led to murder charges. The article notes prior suspicions, a hospital visit, and the family’s distress including the ill mother, two daughters insured for small sums, and a prior Dover death under similar circumstances.
Philadelphia authorities detain the parents of Annie Williams a nine year old and Josephine three after a two day differing from Oct. 21 and Oct. 22. Poison suspected by attending physician and coroner chemical analysis supports theory. The children were insured with sums of 115 and 30 dollars. The parents deny the accusations.
Adams November 30 John Creeran 60 was found dead beside a road near Adams Town Farm by farm keeper C. E. Sherman. He had visited the farm a week earlier and went to the village Saturday afternoon, resting roadside on his return. A doctor attributed death likely to exposure.
Wesley Reynolds, watchman of Westville State Bank in Westville Indiana, was shot and killed last night defending the bank safe from burglars. The attackers fled after a city crowd alarmed by the clash. The desperadoes, who escaped with nothing, are pursued and at large. Local authorities report the suspects are still at large as they flee eastward.
State authorities approved moving cattle to a disinfected pasture until spring when weather warms and cattle recover. Dip has no adverse effects. Eight cows in Appleton M Teele herd show foot and mouth disease, with origin traced to Barre and Concord masses. Quarantine placed on Teele and Goodrich cattle. Teele to source milk from Whiting and Sons while cars used for cattle transport must be disinfected.
Hudson report cites Dr. Rose investigating diseased cattle in the area on November 3, with officials examining livestock health and potential causes as part of an ongoing rural veterinary inquiry. The terse note indicates a local health concern pending further findings.
Vienna authorities seek heirs to the roughly $100,000 estate of Heinrich Oesterreicher a miser who died here. Papers show securities totaling about $100,000 though certs found reach $73,000. a landlady produced securities worth $17,000 given the day before death. Heirs include a brother two married sisters in the United States and three children of a deceased sister named Rothschild.
Isaac N. Seligman, New York banker, met the President at the White House to discuss whether the United States will lend moral support to Venezuela in its obligations to Germany and England. He declined to discuss details of the talk and will meet Secretary Hay in the near future.
David McFall aged 71, reputedly New York's oldest stage carpenter, collapsed and died of apoplexy in a Murray Hill Theatre box as the Sunday night concert curtain rose. Long associated with the Metropolitan Opera House, he helped stage many major productions since Barnum’s era.
In Elwood Indiana Mrs Charles Dubois a bride of a few months was found dead in her room with carbolic acid nearby a note stating intent to take her life An autopsy found no poison in the stomach The head injury appears caused by a blunt instrument The coroner held an inquest leading to the arrest of Charles Dubois her husband who confessed partially to the crime
A solitary man about 30, wearing a light overcoat and black derby hat, was seen peering through windows on Wentworth, Pleasant and Russell streets in Malden shortly after midnight Sunday. Alarmed residents alerted police. 16 neighbors armed with clubs hunted the suspect, who fled before dawn as officers and locals scoured the area ending the search around 1 50 a.m. Fear has grown with reports of the man roaming the streets in recent nights near Highland avenue and Dr. George L. Farrell’s residence.
C Praithewaite, jailed for forgery, escaped on Thanksgiving night by sawing a bar and sliding a blanket rope to visit family in Toronto. He returned with his father last night and offered to finish his sentence to avoid dual crimes.
Dr G R Parkin, the commissioner in charge of Cecil Rhodes scholarships for the United States and colonies, returned from England aboard the Campania. He explains about 200 scholarships to be distributed, with Oxford colleges seeking control of entrance rules. Final awards for 1904 will be made early next year. many scholarships offer $1500 yearly for three years.
The first reunion of Division 67 A. O. H. of Roxbury met last evening at Knights of Honor Hall on Washington street. President John Fleming opened the session and lauded the group’s growth with speeches by Vice President Peter F. Coughlan County President Matthew Cummings and several division presidents including John Dolan Division 38 Thomas Downey Division 23 John McNulty Division 27 Martin M. Padden Division 69 and M Craven Division 18 with J Dempsey also speaking.
Ottawa Nov 30 The Canadian government bans cattle entering from New England states and bars loading of cattle at St John or Halifax on ships clearing from Portland or Boston. West coast cattle shipments routed through Maine will be halted unless the imperial government allows relaxations. Agriculture Minister discusses with Lord Strathcona.
In Scranton Pennsylvania a conference of mine strike commissioners will meet Tuesday night before Wednesday morning hearings resume. Commissioners Clark Watkins and Parker await the return of the others. They plan a statement outlining the recess results or lack thereof and the commission position. Expert accountants from both sides audit company books to resolve wage math disputes, delaying progress by five days and shifting focus to other case features while awaiting the accountants' report.
Three 60-foot baggage cars with scenery costumes properties and personal baggage of Henry W. Savage's Sultan of Sulu company vanished en route to Boston after leaving Syracuse with six trailer wagons sent to the South Station. Detectors tracked them to Framingham junction where they were then returned toward Boston. A fire alarm scare in Syracuse nearly caused a panic as the cast fled after a stagehand reported a blaze, narrowly averted when the curtain cue was given.
Washington lawmakers open the final session with a flood of trust related bills and an anticipated big appropriation to enforce the Sherman anti trust law. Republican leaders weigh a 500000 dollar DOJ appropriation and a rapid push on pending measures while debates over jurisdiction and the scope of proposed changes continue. The session promises a crowded schedule with actions on the coal strike commission funding and anticipated nominations, including Wendell Holmes for the Supreme Court.
At the Actors' Church Alliance service the Rev Walter K Bentley rector of Church of the Holy Sepulchre announced plans for a completely equipped theatre underneath the church. The drama league of the parish may stage religious plays with assistance from professional actors.
Seven pounds of new flesh from a one pound bottle of Scott's Emulsion is claimed. The ad asserts that Emulsion aids appetite digestion blood and strength and offers a sample by mail. Court & Bowne of New York promote the product with a bold guarantee.
Washington Nov 30 The admission of Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona as states likely to top Senate agenda as the omnibus territorial bill enters its next phase. Republicans favor possible Oklahoma only plan while Quay and Democrats back tri state approach likely to trigger a lengthy debate and continued consideration of the measure.
General Russell A. Alger returns to Washington after being named successor to the late Senator McMillan of Michigan. His Arlington Hotel apartments are crowded with visitors paying respects and a large Detroit delegation accompanies him to witness his Senate introduction next Monday.
Michael Shanley beloved son of Ellen and the late Michael Shanley died aged 26 in Roxbury. Funeral from his sister Mrs James Broderick at 2 Cottage Court off Julian Street Tuesday morning December 2 at 8 15. Services at St Patrick Church Dudley Street at 9. Relatives and friends are invited.
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