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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1901

Page

7

Jealous husband shoots wife’s friend in jealous rage

John D. Mutch 44 of this city lies jailed after shooting James Oakes 31 at Oak and Emerson. Oakes dies at Hale Hospital. Mutch surrenders at the station and faces a murder charge. autopsy and preliminary hearing scheduled. Mrs Mutch remained elusive then gave a brief account. Rufus P. Tapley to defend, DA Scott Peters to prosecute.

Beretta John D. Mutch James Oakes Oak and Emerson Streets Mutch Emerson and Oak Streets Oakes Hale Hospital Oak Street Pleasant Fleet Street Rufus P. Tapley Scott Peters Commonwealth

Smallpox cases rise with twelve new infections reported

A dozen new smallpox cases are recorded for the hours ending 9 o clock Tuesday morning. List includes unvaccinated children and adults across Jamaica Plain South Boston Roxbury East Boston Dorchester and city proper trended by ages from 5 to 56 with several vaccinated in infancy. An additional three Sea cases were found by last evening.

Schoolboy Prissing Terrace Jamaica Plain Dorchester Avenue South Boston Chandler Street City Proper Seventh Street Concord Street Burnett Street Codman Park Roxbury Webster Avenue East Boston Cottage Street Daniels Street Roxbuury Malden Street South End Sharon Street

List of 20 eligible sergeants from police exam

General Order 799 releases the 20 candidates who qualified from 168 applicants for sergeant positions. Names include Arnold, Barry, Brett, Crowley, Evans, Piggerald, Goodwin, Gustafson, Hutchins, Keaney, King, Lee, Manning, McCarthy, Murphy, Pyney, Quirk, Sargent, Searles, and Sweeney. Exam noted as the stiffest in years. lowest average 7. Sub stations could create eight new sergeant slots.

Frank Arnold Henry Barry Carlton Brett Michael Crowley Richard H., Evans Richard Piggerald Herbert W. Goodwin Gustaf Gustafson Elbridge W. Hutchins Thomas Keaney Patrick F. King Hugh J. Lee William F. Manning John D. McCarthy Dennis F. Murphy John W. Pyney Richard F. Quirk Albert J. Sargent Charles W. Searles Daniel J. Sweeney

Yerkes Wins in London Arbitrator Rules Favorable

The Associated Press confirms the arbitrator backed the Yerkes system of electric traction in London. Yerkes also awarded a large contract to the British Westinghouse Company for engines and generators for the generating station. Materials to be sourced from Pittsburgh as Manchester works are not finished.

London Associated Press Yerkes Satli British Westinghouse Company Pittsburg Manchester

John W McDonald Dies. Roxbury Street Superintendent

John W McDonald, Roxbury streets superintendent under Mayor Matthews and former Alderman, died at his home 20 Alaska Street at 10 am yesterday after a ten week illness from a paralytic shock. He was about 60, long active in real estate with an office at 9 School Street, and leaves a widow and two children.

John W. McDonald Matthews Alaska Street Roxbury McDonald School Street

Which Mean Which Mean Death Cure for Coughs and Lung Diseases

A historic advertisement proclaims that stomach medicines harm the mucous membranes and that breathing HYOMEI inhalation destroys germs causing coughs bronchitis pneumonia and consumption. It claims quick relief and permanent cures with hourly or daily inhalations and offers a five day trial from The R. T. Booth Co Ithaca NY or mail order.

U. S R. T. Booth Co Ithaca N. Y

Ward 21 caucus fraud case nears end with Newmarch testimony

Defense aims to complete evidence by tomorrow noon as Alfred S. Newmarch and Temple A. Winsloe feature prominently. Testimony places Newmarch at Warren street political headquarters and Brown's house on the Monday evening in question, denying meetings with Joslin or involvement in the alleged scheme.

Alfred Newmarch Temle A. Winsloe Samuel J. Elder Joslin Rogers LeClair Winsloe Warren Street Mr. Brown Bower Street E. C. McAllister Hart Sweeney Judge Stevens Edward C. McAllister J. H. McDennough Edward T. McKnight Walter C. Brown Agnes M. Brown A. Samuel Wingersky Edward J. Moran Daniel J. Fitzgerald Brown

East and West in Tariff War

Washington dec 10 a big tariff fight looms the first eastern western split among protectionists centers on sugar wool hides and lumber Western interests with beet sugar and wool groups unite with national figures to resist Cuban sugar relief while eastern manufacturers fear higher raw material costs and seek to protect export markets and job growth in lumber wool and hides

Washington National Association of Beet Sugar Manufacturers Roosevelt Root Cuba Wilson Teo John W. Springer Denver National Live Stock Association Luender

Philippine tariff bill advances amid committee votes

Washington December 10 The Ways and Means Committee began voting on the Philippine tariff bill with a 3 to 5 defeat for Russell’s 8 percent proposal and for Tawney’s export tax repeal. Payne’s bill text was agreed upon, outlining duties and revenues for the Philippine Islands separate from the U.S. treasury. Democratic members were briefed and organized for tomorrow’s debate, with a final House vote likely next Tuesday evening.

Washington Ways and Means Committee Russell Tawney Philippines Payne Philippine Archipelago United States Philippine Commission United States Treasury Philippine Islands Portoco House

New England Members Named to House Committees

Washington Dec 10 Speaker Henderson announced House committees with New England members in key roles. Names include Hill Gillett Foster Naphen Shattuck Lawrence Wadsworth Henry Haskins Hepburn Lovering Cooper Moody Grosvenor Greene Littlefield Powers Fowler Capron Thayer. A speech on the Philippines was given by Galusha Grow. Burke announced Senator Kyle's death and the House adjourned until Friday.

Washington Henderson House New England Hill Illinois Gillett Massachusetts Foster Vermont Naphen Immigration and Naturalization Shattuck Ohio Lawrence Wadsworth New York Henry Connecticut Haskins Hepburn Iowa Lovering Cooper Wisconsin Moody Bay Littlefield Maine Powers Fowler New Jersey Capron Rhode Island Thayer Merchant Marine and Fisheries Grosvenor Greene Philippines Galusha A. Grow Pennsylvania Burke S. D Kyle Friay

Thurston Endorses Peruna Cure for Catarrh in Nation

Senator Thurston of Omaha writes to The Peruna Medicine Co praising Peruna for curing his irritating cough from campaign exertion. The letter accompanies claims that catarrh is a national issue discussed by Congress and Senators, with Peruna presented as a permanent, systemwide cure. Leading statesmen endorse the remedy as scientifically tested and radical in effect, with testimonials available from prominent figures.

John M. Thurston Omaha Nebraska President McKinley St. Louis Philadelphia McKkinley St. Louis Exposition Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio Washington, D.C Igor Jno M. Thurston Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Peruna Columbus, C

House appropriations panel names sundry subcommittee members

Washington December 10 The House committee on appropriations met for its first session and Chairman Cannon announced the subcommittee memberships for the major supply bills. Sundry civil Cannon Moody Hemenway McRae Benton. Legislative Bingham Hemenway Littauer Livingston Taylor. District of Columbia McCleary Moody Burkett Benton Pierce. Pensions Barney Van Voorhis Brownlow Bell Taylor. Fortifications Hemenway Littauer Gardner McRae Bell. Deficiencies Cannon Barney Van Voorhis Livingston Pierce. Permanent Appropriations Moody Brownlow Gardner Pierce Taylor.

Washington House Committee On Appropriations Cannon Sundhy Moody Hemenway McRae Benton Bingham Hemenway Littauer Livingston Taylor District of Columbia McCleary Burkett Pierce Barney van Voorhis Brownlow Bell and Gardner McRae Bell

Mor gan bills canal project and other congressional actions

Senator Morgan introduced a bill for the construction of the Nicaraguan Canal with an aggregate of 180. Senator Martin proposed a memorial bridge over the Potomac at Washington costing 5 million. A bankruptcy law repeal bill was introduced by Mr. Clay. Ryan introduced a State Department authorization to expend needed funds to secure Miss Stone's release. Shattuck urged alien anarchist deportation and Wilcox sought retirement of Hawaiian silver coinage.

Washington Morgan Martin Potomac River Senate Clay Ryan New York State Department Miss Stone Mr. Shattuck Ohio Mr. Wilcox Hawaii

Denounce Roosevelt at anarchist meeting in Civic Hall

At Civic Hall New York Anarchists denounce President Roosevelt. Miss Goldman leads with R Grossman attacking the President’s message calling him a tool of plutocratic criminals and praising assassin Czolgosz. Also includes an advertising note for Chicago & North-Western Ry travel to western states.

New York Roosevelt Civic Hall Mma Goldman Miss Goldman R. Grossman Grossman Bowery

United Irish League appeals to Irish Americans for help

On the eve of departure, John E Redmond P A McHugh and Thomas ODonnell of the United Irish League urge Americans of Irish birth or ancestry to form United Irish League branches in America to aid the home organization. They call for support, Gaelic studies, and history education for Irish-Americans and their children, citing gains such as 80 Nationalist MPs in Parliament, united Ireland, free electoral franchise, landlord rent controls, and a $15,000,000 annual rent reduction.

New York United States John E. Redmond P. A. McHugh Thomas O'Donnell United Irish League League Ireland America United Irish League of America Yand League of America

Washington Detectives Probe Ada Dennis Assault Case

Detectives investigate an attack on Ada Gilbert Dennis, a prominent dress maker, found injured in her room with a fractured skull and other wounds. She is hospitalized at Garfield, and the motive appears unclear as a money-filled pocketbook and bloody handprint are found, with no suspect yet identified. Dennis, about 46, widow of actor Walter Dennis, is a well known city figure.

Washington Ada Gilbert Dennis Garfield Hospital

New Sleeping Car Service to Chicago From Boston South Station

New sleeping car service leaves South Station Boston at 6 p m and runs through to Buffalo Detroit and Chicago via Boston Albany New York Central and Michigan Central railroads. Promoted as the best quickest safest and only direct double track service from New England to these points. Send for West Bound. A S Hanson G P A

Chicago South Station Boston Buffalo Detroit Boston & Albany New York Central Michigan Central Railroad New England Hanson

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