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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
4
The Rev Mr Hutchinson invited relief efforts drew fewer takers than expected yet the church remained open morning and afternoon. The pastor now plans to distribute clothing food and coal to needy families locally and the parish house will continue to offer warmth and comfort to all in need throughout the year.
The Chelsea city engineer's office issued resident IDs to access coal from the Metropolitan Coal Company. Stations at Washington Saga more junction, Broadway near Eleanor, and Fifth Street stables will stock 100 bags each, priced at 60 cents per bag with orders issued at the engineer’s office. In the last five days the city delivered 1200 coal bags to residents who needed fuel.
The Newport coal famine has reached the city as shortages bite into daily life. Reported high prices and limited deliveries threaten households and businesses, with residents scrambling for fuel and suppliers conditioning orders on available stock.
Leicester prominent citizens consider forming a fuel league to supply coal and essentials to those in need as prices rise and warmth becomes scarce. Channing Smith and Selectman Richard Olney Jr are among the interested, with Worcester and Rockland reports detailing widespread coal shortages and freezing conditions affecting families.
Houses of the Astors, Vanderbilts and other conservatories suffer from coal scarcity. Some cottages closed greenhouses, ferns and plants dying, employees discharged. This week no hard coal arrived and none for sale in Newport, though a little soft coal remains.
Revere faces a serious coal shortage as residents fear cold weeks ahead. George F. Proctor & Co., the town’s leading dealers, report no supply and customers must seek coal elsewhere. The Board of Selectmen has formed a special committee to find measures to bring coal into the town. Supplies in schools and public buildings are running critically low.
Storm-bound coal fleet remains offshore with no arrivals expected for days. Boston from Yarmouth, N.S. delivered about 12 tons of coal in 148 bags and several barrels to Long wharf. Receipts credited to R. A. Carder and Stephen C. Griffin, with the remainder to order.
At a Building Laborers Union 6 gathering in Boston yesterday, the Boston Coal Club was denounced by resolution for conspiring to raise coal prices. Organizers argued the club’s price fixing is extortionate and wicked, harming workers and families.
Relief stations remained crowded as coal distribution continued with small allotments per person. Men women and children queued to place orders while coal teams delivered coke soft coal and coal dust to households. In Back Bay and North End residents received fuel via carts wheelbarrows and improvised carriers amid rising prices.
Authorities offered no relief as residents lacking coal searched yard to yard for fuel. Fresh Pond Ice Company operated sleighs carrying coke and coal to meet demand, with buyers flocking to supply their warmth during the cold day.
City authorities report selling coal to employees over the past week has relieved the shortage, easing operational strain and closing gaps in power and heating supplies.
At St Stephen's Catholic Church in Boston North End priests told parishioners, at the request of the city coal supply committee, that coal wagons would traverse the area. Rev Leo J Knappe urged parishioners to notify their conference societies if any poor suffer, affirming aid while the church exists.
Over the past week Brookline districts faced worsening coal shortages with destitution risks rising. Efforts to avert suffering included supplying fuel and food, with several coal firms selling small quantities and the Brookline Friendly Society distributing coal and wood to needy families.
The Monongahela and Allegheny rivers decline after a three day rise while the Ohio River at the dam sits at 15 feet. Coal traffic accelerates with three million bushels moved south today and another 5,000,000 expected tomorrow, bringing four day totals near 13,000,000 bushels.
Reading Pennsylvania December report states the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad ran over 60 locomotives hauling coal to market yesterday and today. The line began movements of about 75,000 tons, much of which was headed for major Eastern cities.
The Women's Educational and Industrial Union reports a coal shortage forcing a two week suspension of socials and lectures. Only the business department will remain open during the period.
The Royal Blue line offers a personally conducted five day trip to Washington through Boston with five days board and visits to Philadelphia and New York. The all inclusive price is twenty five dollars, with applications via Joseph P. Taggart at 211 Washington Street Boston. congress in session.
In Fall River during a blizzard Officer James Hennessey risked his life to rescue an unconscious man from a burning tenement at 115 Spring Street. After awakening inmates, Hennessey reentered the smoke filled room and carried the man to safety despite severe burns. The victim, who had been lighting a pipe with kerosene, was hospitalized and later reported out of danger.
Arthur Lt. Bishop a travelling salesman for F. M. Hoyt Shoe Company of Manchester New Hampshire surrendered himself in Petersburg Virginia. He had shot and killed Thomas J. Wilson in Charlotte on December 9. The killing happened at Wilsons home after Wilson found Bishop with his daughter and another young woman in the parlor drinking wine. Wilson ordered Bishop to leave and a struggle followed in which Bishop drew a revolver. Governor Aycock had offered a reward of 400 dollars.
Dr. Wyman, government physician at the Sac and Fox Indian agency, reports a large majority of the Sac and Fox tribe suffer tuberculosis and other incurable diseases. He warns the tribe may be extinct within a few years, with only 479 members remaining.
Alvah Dorsey James of the Corinthian Yacht Club plans an expedition with Barton H. Noland in an 18 foot boat to navigate about 4000 miles from New York to the City of Para via Panama and Ecuador. The pair recently completed an 8000 mile voyage in an equal craft and aim to start next spring. They will cross the Andes to the Napo and follow the Amazon main stem with occasional side trips, timing the voyage to the six month dry season.
Four men described as negroes entered John Koonzeman’s store in the west part of South Bend last night and attempted a robbery. Koonzeman was struck as he tried to drive them out. the robbers escaped.
The War Department bureau of insular affairs reports total merchandise imports excluding gold and silver for seven months ending July 31 1902 at 19 310 437 dollars, up from 17 132 205 for the same period in 1901. Increased 1902 purchases include foodstuffs with rice alone up nearly 1.5 million. gold and silver imports for that period stood at 38 026 747 dollars, vs 1 230 204 in 1901. U S imports in 1902 reached 2 433 889 dollars, about 500 000 more than 1901. Agricultural output suffers due to cattle losses from rinder pest.
New York December 14. William Fleischmann head of Julius Fleischmann’s Cincinnati stable led the season’s biggest wager at Sheepshead Bay. A $65,000 commission backed by Julius and trainer Tom Welch placed large bets on Hurstbourne, which won easily after odds were driven down from 3 to 1 to 4 to 5.
Harvard tackle Oliver F. Cutts compared football to character building at a Highland Methodist Church meeting for men. He said teamwork matters, the ball must be shared, and a “coach” or religion provides guidance. He urged self reliance and effort over waiting for rewards, echoing Dr. Van Dyke on earning life and a grave.
Competitive tests for classified service positions run by the Civil Service Commissioners occur in January at the State House Boston for Commonwealth and city of Boston service. Dates cover civil engineers foremen of laborers inspectors of work sub foremen and drawtenders with Schedule B classes. Applicants should file blank applications at least one week before the exam date.
A reception and ball will be tendered to Boston salesladies in Roughan Hall Charlestown tonight. Miss Helen Cutler will chair the floor assisted by a large corps of lady aids. The reception committee is headed by Miss Mary Brown.
Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers is sending out lists of candidates for the national officers election with return blanks to locals nationwide. Returns are due by December 31, with results likely known a week later. John Mitchell is the sole candidate for the presidency.
Dan McAvoy, Jeannette Lowrie, Richard F. Carroll and others headline Sally in Our Alley at the Boston Theatre with a dress rehearsal of Du Barry. Not Guilty returns to Grand Opera House, Spotless Town entertains at Music Hall, and Coon Hollow plays Bowdoin Square. The Toreador ends its run at Colonial, Amelia Bingham brings A Modern Magdalen after Dec 22, Show Girl continues at Columbia, and BobnaiI debuts Jan 5 at Grand Opera House. The Nickelodeon hosts Professor Barclay’s Ruth Fortescue sleep stunt, while Burlesque acts stage a comeback on Washington Street.
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