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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1901
Page
10
Kaiser Wilhelm sternly warns officers of the First Guards after a drinking gathering led to threats of dueling. He told General Von Gossler he would dismiss any officer who disobeyed his ban on duelling. The emperor, not in uniform, cited the regiment’s duelling proclivities as a reason.
The pitch urges taking 10 percent as a partner share while others keep 10 percent, claiming a 20 percent profit per sale. It explains you could lose by setting prices, warns against beating a partner at their game, and touts buying cheap clothing instead from the advertiser, a so called reliable clothier who vows big savings.
In the parlor of the first Universalist Church on Buena Vista street Roxbury the fair called Uncle Sam's Wonderland opens this afternoon The ladies society hosts booths depicting Columbus landing the Boston Tea Party Civil War and other historic events Dressed as Indians witches Puritans Quakers and soldiers members mingle with visitors A dining hall seating over 29 is run by Pilgrim maidens Tablesaux are planned each evening under Mrs Emma Tuttle James with several ladies in charge including Miss Minnie Seaver Mrs A P Calder Miss Hattie Holmes Mrs Dingley Miss Cheyne Mrs William Curtis Miss Anna Prentiss and Mrs Emma Tuttle James
The Boston Associated Board of Trade met at Young's Hotel and declared to keep Boston Harbor safe regardless of improvements in the Charles River basin. The session reviewed a Washington reciprocity convention report, discussed Boston Harbor commerce, supported the Mediterranean steam service expansion, urged not to impair harbor efficiency, and endorsed continued subway actions by the city and a possible lease to the Boston Elevat ed Company.
Nine adults and one woman among the cases, with three children under six. Six had never been vaccinated, the rest unvaccinated since childhood. Six more cases surfaced yesterday, from city proper including Charles Street Strong Place Yarmouth Street Albany Street. Roxbury Norfolk Avenue Orchard Langdon Streets. South Boston C Street Humboldt Park. and Brighton Peaceable Fourth Streets.
Former Arlington town clerk Roland A. Swan now in state prison for larceny sues in Suffolk Superior Court to recover papers and books taken as alleged incriminating evidence. Defendants include Selectmen Edwin Farmer George J Doe Walter Crosby and Chief of Police Alonzo B Harriman. Items sought include bank books from First National Bank Arlington a check book with stubs from that bank a bank book from Arlington Saving Bank receipts stock certificates from Little Tiger Mining Company and a bank book.
Under the Olympian Dramatic Club banner Whitney Hall hosted His Excellency the Governor a farcical romance of India. Proceeds go to the Floating Hospital cast included William S mate Walter D. Allen Robert S. Wayland Harold H. Fletcher John T. Floyd Hanson in Og on bert G. Chase Edward Sharp Jr R Sha William H Rica Mary le Sindes Maude B. Church and Fannie in ryan.
Amherst December 9 Kellogg's block on Main Street owned by PD H Nash partially burned causing about 6000 dollars in damage. Loss borne by owner, E B Mapa furniture dealer, John Mullen, F R Bronson optician, and the lodge of Good Templars.
The Channing Club hosted a dinner at Copley Square Hotel with about 60 members present. Brief addresses were delivered by Postmaster Hibbard, Quincy Mayor Hall, Rev. James Eells of the First Unitarian Church, William P. Farlow, Arthur W. Moors, and Richard Humphreys.
A Cambridge man giving the name S. D. Walte from Cambridge is in serious trouble at Woodstock Vermont. Cambridge police do not know him and his name is not in the Cambridge directory. It is believed the name is fictitious.
The trial of Philander Allen of Dedham for an assault with intent to murder was resumed in the District Court at Dedham yesterday. Allen testified he had no revolver at the time, and his wife Mrs. Philander Allen corroborated by stating Musche struck her husband and ran into his house.
The schooner Es telle Phinney of New Haven from Boston for Newport News arrived in Philadelphia leaking slightly after grounding below Rehoboth Delaware. She will be hauled out at Camden for caulking.
Waltham led the field at the American Whist Club in last night's play for the trophy with a score over 10. Other scores included American plus 8, Newton plus 414, Prospect plus 2 percent, and Mercantile Library Association and Boston Duplicate with 149 each, while Massachusetts posted 0.
After two years illness Annie Sawyer Downs wife of Professor Samuel M Downs of Abbot Academy died tonight. She had written much.
L. L. Winter an Italian worker on the Wachusett reservoir was crushed to death when a great mass of stone fell on him today. The accident occurred during routine work as authorities investigate the cause of the collapse.
Curiosity prompts a visit to the Youths' Dept showcasing stylish suits and overcoats for boys 15 to 19 years. Suits priced from 7.50 to 12.00 and overcoats from 8 to 18 dollars. Designers claim superior ready-to-wear apparel for men and boys, at the corner of Washington and Grattie Streets.
H J Fleishman cashier of Farmers and Merchants Bank Los Angeles disappeared with about 100000 dollars in cash. Vice President H W Hellman says the shortage is about that amount though exact figures were not yet fixed. Fleishman, 42, had worked since 1876, was bonded and had real estate and personal property to cover losses. He was last seen at his club Saturday morning claiming illness.
San Francisco reports Nevada Bank of this city and Farmers and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles chief W I Hellman says the Fleishman defalcation may involve a woman. He vows to pursue Fleishman to the end, stating the bank will endure and there will be no compromise. He wired nationwide and to Mexico seeking capture and believes the case includes a woman.
In Scranton the American Federation of Labor debated boycotting machine made cigars. The motion failed after executive discussion and a committee recommendation struck out machinery. Gompers led later addresses in Wilkes-Barre. The Metal Trades Federation organized with officers elected including E Lynch and John O Leary. executives to be finalized.
A series of urban incidents reports a basement fire at 443 Broadway owned by the G Page estate and used by Bos ton Store Company with slight damage from a dropped match. Injuries include Raymond G. Lewis struck by snow on Bulfinch street, Max Jacobs injured at a bread plant leading to hand amputation, and Herbert Whitney severely injured on railroad tracks with potential leg amputations. A hay car fire on Mystic Wharf caused no damage.
London society buzzes over two upcoming weddings Lady Juliet Lowther to Earl Cowley and Countess Darnley to famed cellist Johannes Woolf. The Lowther match faces family opposition and title disputes while Darnley, a wealthy widow and niece of the Marquis of Dufferin, has a young child and is an avid musician.
Thomas Glennery of Cambridge was identified as the man who asphyxiated at a lodging house on East Springfield Street. His companion John Bulman a bartender was overcome and is expected to be discharged from City Hospital in two to three days. police believe the asphyxiation was accidental.
Washington dispatch notes Miss Helen Hay daughter of Secretary of State Hay travels to New York to purchase her trousseau for a forthcoming wedding to Payne Whitney of New York. No fixed date yet but February is widely expected. Family mourning dictates a simple ceremony. Miss Hay is noted as a literary companion to her father golfer and leader of Washington social automobile parties.
Photo caption notes Miss Hislen Hay daughter of the Secretary of State is in New York buying bridal robes for her approaching nuptials. She is described as the chum of her brother Adelbert and has shared many visits marking a warm personal friendship that bodes well for their future happiness.
John M. Fisher and Frederick F. Betts state street brokers accused of using the mails to defraud were granted another week to prepare motions to quash the indictments. Under court order they were to file in U S District Court today, but were not ready. Judge Lovell extended the deadline to Dec 16.
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