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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
4
Boston struggles as storm delays coal ships off Cape Cod. Crowd clashes erupt at Metropolitan Coal Company and Industrial Home yards with police deployments and a rationing system. Mayor backs distribution plan while dealers urge orders by mail and designate district offices to speed delivery.
Late yesterday afternoon Superintendent Donovan of the street department held a conference with Deputies Norton and Sullivan of the street cleaning and sanitary divisions. He announced the relief committee would receive all teams in those divisions totaling 250 carts to be manned by city employees. If needed, men will work Sunday delivering coal. About 80 teams were active today delivering coal and normal ash collection and street cleaning will pause only briefly.
The William H. Yerkes from Perth Amboy delivered 2407 tons of anthracite coal for the Metropolitan Coal Company and 755 tons to Batchelder Brothers via the Langhorne barge while 757 tons were ordered. The Powel from Philadelphia carried 1608 tons of bituminous coal for the Boston Elevated Railway, totaling 5520 tons.
The article notes that a batch of GEs is expected to arrive today despite poor weather conditions. Transit and scheduling may be impacted as crews monitor conditions and adjust timelines accordingly.
Secretary Preston of the Chamber of Commerce receives a letter from H Hodgens a Swansea colliery owner stating coal can be shipped immediately and asking for public notice. The correspondence from the British Consulate Boston dated December 10 1902 requests steps to publicize the coal offer.
Councilman Mullen proposed an order at the Charlestown Common Council meeting asking the Mayor to report whether $100,000 could be appropriated to the City overseers of the poor for coal purchases for Boston's needy. The measure passed unanimously without debate.
The election commissioners have placed polling booths at the disposal of the relief committee as sub stations for relief work. Not all booths are needed, with one or two per ward deemed sufficient to meet demand.
An ice wagon collided with a street car at the Washington and Dover streets corner yesterday afternoon. The crash blocked traffic for about 10 minutes as the motorman and conductor argued with the wagon driver, who was thrown from his seat and injured.
The Daughters of Massachusetts held a reception yesterday afternoon at the Brunswick. Mrs. Austin C. Wellington, Mrs. Otis 8 S. Brown and Mrs. Oliver Ames, Sr., received. Ushers included Misses Hopewell, Andrews, Sortwell, Yiddes and Spencer. Mrs. F. M. Newcourt and Mrs. Bruce Wyman poured.
Report from a Post Office boy describes a Hebrew toy seller being teased by over a hundred youths yesterday afternoon. When he wound a toy, it was knocked from the platform and hurled at by the crowd. He warned a friend to call a cop as the group cursed and taunted him, then the crowd dispersed and he resumed selling.
A testimonial style note promotes Scott's Emulsion as a nourishment source that helps the exhausted system, strengthens the lungs and body, and may enable the consumptive to fight off the disease. A free sample is offered.
Park Street Congregational Church votes to sell its church property to Meredith and Grew for 1,250,000. Deacon Brewer says the sale hinges on church concurrence and contingencies, with a new Back Bay site sought for a future church. The site, under 9000 square feet, has housed the church for 938 years.
Boston's Bohemia ball drew a cheering Harvard contingent and Boston society figures to Symphony Hall last night. Police and inspectors controlled decorum as couples danced to an evolving program after midnight. The crowd grew lively as performers from The Defender and Show Girl entered, with many notable attendees and a festive, progressive atmosphere throughout the hall.
Mrs Lucy A Clough baked 14 pies for a family party at 668 Tremont street to honor her 91st birthday. Born in Alfred Missouri she has remained healthy and active, voting regularly until last Tuesday. She urged youth to keep regular habits endure work rest well and stay positive. Present were her daughter three sons and nine grandsons.
The Boston Division 61 Locomotive Engineers held a splendid ball last night for the youngsters. The grand march was led by Floor Director C. F. Lawson and wife, with Assistant Director W. H. Thresher and wife second. The measures were executed smoothly and each number finished delightfully, noted as one of the organization’s most successful events.
In Odd Fellows Hall the fifth anniversary was nobly celebrated with magnificently decorated apartments and the full orchestra performing its finest selections.
At least 2000 people gathered as music filled the venue and attendees watched dancers. Those who did not join in the dance observed the scene, while others moved to the rhythm in a lively communal event.
In New York on December 11 two teams drew ahead in the six day bicycle race. The Enkirk Jacobson and Leander Floyd Krebs groups gained the lead through smart team riding. By midnight their combined distance stood about 16.6 miles behind the 1865 miles two laps record, with scores listed.
Stephen Cass aged 82 of Main Street Malden died at Malden Hospital after being struck by an electric car on Main Street near his home Tuesday morning and later removed to hospital.
A description of sour stomach or dyspepsia and its effects on health. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as an effective, safe remedy claimed to cure many forms of indigestion, backed by authorities Reed and O Leary. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per package, said to restore digestion and strengthen the stomach.
Two Harvard students were attacked around 2 am, one left with a fractured skull base and severe injuries. Ed Mund Curtis, 19, Cambridge, testified to the assault while his friend, Harold Dorr, 20, of Gray's Hall, Cambridge, lay injured. Curtis aided Dorr as a gang of six or seven men blocked them and struck Dorr. police believe a gang clue exists and the injured student is hospitalized, while Curtis was held briefly as a witness.
George Reed of Dedham a cattle dealer was found dead in bed at the Hotel Gilmore Springfield. A medical exam indicated probable poisoning. A pocket letter claimed he was not sound minded and blamed a cattle dealer for his troubles. He may have been despondent over quarantined cows tied to hoof and mouth disease.
An advertisement claims Orangeiie Powders instantly aid nature to dispel incipient ailments and prevent sickness, offering a quick remedy for common early symptoms and promoting overall health through a natural approach.
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