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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
3
President Palma hosted General Bliss at a palace dinner in Havana. After the meal the commercial treaty between Cuba and the United States was expected to be signed with General Bliss and Cuban officials Secretary Zaldo and Montes signing.
Captain Richmond P. Hobson spoke at the Massachusetts commandery banquet on Americas world policies. He urged extending the Monroe Doctrine beyond the American continent to defend weak nations, emphasizing US productiveness, foreign markets, and universal friendship among nations.
Felix Fox, a leading city pianist, gave a recital in Steinert Hall featuring Chevillard Variations, Franck organ and piano pieces, Liszt Sonata, Alkan Barcarolle, Blumenfeld Prelude, and Chopin studies. The performance drew praise for Fox’s thoughtful programming and new-to-city works, with Goetschius accompanying on the organ.
Somerville’s mayor Glines vetoed a firemen’s fines ordinance at the Board of Aldermen meeting. The measure would have directed fines paid by fire department members into a city pension fund instead of to individual fire company treasurers. Alderman Caldwell’s motion to revert funds was sent to committee. Mayor Glines also confirmed several fire and reserve police appointments.
The United States will compete in the James Gordon Bennett cup for the first time, announced by the American Automobile Club. London officials welcome the challenge and pledge a hearty reception, though they doubt the cup will stay in the United States.
Wesleyan in Middletown elects Robert Gillespie 64 of Brooklyn New York as captain for next season after he played center this year. He was chosen by the Wesleyan Football Association this afternoon.
Lemuel Jenkins of Beverly was elected captain of Phillips Exeter football team, with Neal W. Allen of Portland named manager on December 11.
In London at the Adelphi Club Spike Sullivan an American defeated Bill Chester of London in the 14th round to win the title and the $1000 prize.
Representatives from numerous Massachusetts clubs met at the Exchange Club to form a golf association. G Herbert Windeler presided and R P Freeman acted as secretary. A seven member committee will draft the constitution and by laws. Membership will be limited to U S G A affiliated clubs in Massachusetts. Next meeting scheduled after the U S G A annual meeting in February.
William Coffey of London and C. J. Lapping of Leeds secretaries of English unions who have studied American manufacturing methods in connection with the Moseley commission sailed for England yesterday on the Dominion liner Merion. Both praised American methods.
James Goff a 12 year old resident of 74 Cleveland avenue suffered a painful injury at Hay Market Square subway station when an unknown man allegedly slammed a mate against the boy’s right hand crushing two fingers.
New York December 11 The National and American league peace committee plans a meeting tomorrow at 1 oclock in the Criterion Hotel Rooms 3 and 4 to discuss ending the baseball war. Ban Johnson and leaders from both leagues met and agreed to the proposed hour and place. The Manhattan Field dispute dominated the afternoon session as magnates prepared to vote on officers tomorrow noon.
In Scranton during the anthracite strike commission hearing, miners pressed an independent operator to disclose exact coal prices received. J L Crawford of the People's Coal Company testified he earned about 2.50 per ton in normal times, with 20 a ton during the strike. Witnesses from the Lackawanna company described pre strike wages, ton sizes shifted to 3136 pounds, and ongoing disputes over pay for smaller coal. The session wrapped with cross examinations on wages, tonnage, and boycotts, as Patrick Regan testified about docked pay for light loading.
George F. Baer of the Reading Company says every effort is being made to mine coal. He notes November output of 4,984,000 tons, December 1901 lower due to floods, and a forecast of 1,500,000 tons more in December 1901 versus last year. He cites idle collieries on a church holiday and discusses shortages tied to strikes.
The Hon. John Henry Morrison Blondin's counsel in the Boston wife murder trial returns home to Lowell very sick from strain. Doctors advise him to give up the case. He will not attend court tomorrow. Junior counsel James Owens will proceed.
London Dec 11 The Archbishop of Canterbury who has been ill for a week and in feeble condition had a further decline today.
Moros struck Camp Vickers on Mindanao after 70 days of inactivity. The attack occurred at midnight but Americans repulsed the force with no casualties. The attackers likely came from east of Lanao, a region Captain Pershing has not yet visited.
Nearly 800 guests attended the second annual ball for the bookkeepers of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company held last evening in Paine Memorial Hall. The grand march was led by J Albert Greene and Violet Munroe, followed by Blake Purdy and Emma Witherow, with Arthur Olsen and Christina Lee. Guests included Edward W. Longley James K. Wass Frank R. Keith Margaret Ahearn Evangeline Thomas and Chester W. Whitney.
The Brookline snow parade drew many fast horses and eager owners along Beacon street. Caleb Chase led fancy turnout, while Mrs. M A Going rode in a large comfort driven by a cross matched pair. Dr. and Mrs. Ingraham and others enjoyed the lively scene as Captain Jack and the Hall brothers impressed the spectators.
The semi annual meeting of the Scituate Swimming Club was hosted by Hon. William H. Alles at 70 Mt. Auburn Street Watertown. Members funded a new drying structure to start in spring. Officers elected: President Hon. William H. Alles, Vice-President Lt Col R H Gillmore, Secretary W H Haynes, Treasurer C H Copeland, Instructors Harry Haynes and Louis W Cutting.
In last evening’s Dartmouth alleys contests the Wells club claimed three straight over the Tiger Roadsters, while the Metropolitan Wheelmen took two of three.
Lowell defeated Worcester 10 to 5 in Lowell tonight. Devlin and Daly were knocked out by the ball but remained in the contest and helped the comeback.
Belfield Walcott faces Charley Seiger in a Lenox Athletic Club showdown. Walcott meets the fastest man of his career this time, promising a high speed clash and intense competition at the event.
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