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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
1
Chicago December 8. An explosion in the Chicago and Northwestern railroad power house killed five railway employees instantly and injuring 12 others. Several of the wounded are in critical condition and may die.
A boiler explosion at a Wakefield power plant near the passenger station killed one man, injured several, and destroyed portions of two cars as a Ashland Hmstea train departed. A ten ton boiler, located center of four, burst and flew toward the depot track. The exact cause remains unknown.
John W. Crowell, a Boston tea merchant and heir to a fortune, was shot twice in his Wakefield stable on Lawrence Street after returning from Boston. The revolver and a whisky flask were found. his pocketbook with $200 was missing. His wife heard the shots as two bridal party members were injured nearby.
News from Washington reports a House bill by Mr. Littlefield to retire Congressman Charles Boutelle to the navy retired list with rank of captain. Boutelle has suffered aphasia in an asylum near Boston and plans to resign his seat for a special election. The bill would grant him annual pension of 2625 dollars, effective if enacted before March 4.
Officials mourn and debate successors after General W A Bancroft plans retirement from the Second Brigade of Massachusetts militia. A career begun in 1875 saw him lead the Fifth Regiment, command for over fifteen years, and serve as brigadier general in the Spanish American War. Possible successors include Colonels Whitney Donovan Pew, with seniority guiding the next appointment. Adjunct-General Dalton doubts the retirement.
A secret conference at the Young Men's Christian Association building brought together leaders from major religious denominations and societies to plan a nationwide evangelizing movement. Francis E. Clark attended from Boston along with delegates from Baptist Young People's Union Epworth League and others, aiming to unify church efforts and increase cooperative impact nationwide.
The important recommendations contained in the President's message to Congress have been abstracted from the lengthy document sent to Congress yesterday and will be found on Page 5 of today's Post.
Rosie L. Budreau, a 16 year old from Somerville, returned home with her mother after being missing since Friday November 9. She was located at the home of Mrs. Shaw at 3 School Street in Everett where she had been staying and doing housework.
The Hon. James Donovan and allies led a Democratic effort to kill the loan bill calling it iniquitous. Councils from multiple wards pledge opposition, with McNary and Connolly also against the measure. A caucus is planned ahead of a decisive vote on Thursday night.
Salem December 3. The declaration in the libel suit of R A McCrillis against collector Gill was filed today in the Superior Court. It contains seven counts. Attorneys for McCrillis said they did not expect to have the case tried soon owing to a crowded calendar.
In Pekin on December 3 envoys from foreign powers have received their governments responses to the joint note sent to Chinese plenipotentiaries. A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to discuss the outcomes and next steps.
Dec 3 report says the Czar is much better in health and wished to rise today but was advised by medical attendants to stay in bed until week’s end. Livadia remains calm as doctors monitor his condition.
Stockholm reports King Oscar's health continues to improve after he attended the Oscar's Day state dinner for the diplomatic corps and foreign office officials. He was described as in excellent health and humor during the event on Saturday.
Josephine McArthur, 28, reportedly swallowed a small amount of carbolic acid mixed with water yesterday afternoon and spent last night in City Hospital recovering from a mouth injury. She gave 31 Causeway Street as her address and stated intent to harm herself was present but the physician noted the risk was less than a full attempt.
Weather data from Washington notes cloudy conditions nationwide except the southwest with a low pressure center over southern Alabama moving northeast. Temperatures rise except Gulf States and central valleys with rain spreading from Tuesday into Wednesday across Atlantic and Middle Atlantic regions and New England. Winds vary by coast and region, with east to south in the New England and Middle Atlantic areas and brisk easterly to northwesterly shifts tonight. Local forecast calls for cloudy conditions Tuesday with light afternoon rain and increasing easterly winds, followed by fair weather Wednesday night.
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