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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
2
Fine chocolates and a variety of dried fruits and confections offered for holiday needs. Per pound cluster raisins citron orange peel lemon peel cleaned currants Smyrna figs Malaga grapes English plum pudding mince meat and more. Everything needed for the Christmas Holidays.
Attorney-General Knowlton opposed Governor Crane’s candidacy while stressing duty and honor. He urged abolition of the death penalty in stages, defending juries and jury duty reform, and mused on modern civilization outgrowing barbaric penalties. He later mentored young lawyers, building a statewide practice.
Boston police arrested John F. Flannagan of Medford on drunkenness and he was sought by deputy U S marshals for robbing the mails. At the Back Bay post office clerks tackled him, tore open envelopes, and secured evidence before he fled, then was captured and turned over to a deputy marshal.
Officials and colleagues memorialize Hosea M. Knowlton praising rugged character and ability. They describe him as a steadfast friend, wise counsellor, and sturdy advocate for honesty and civic virtue.
In Freehold New Jersey Laura Biggar’s trial features testimony suggesting a marriage to Bennett. James W. McConnell, former husband of Biggar, testified for her, and witnesses including hotel keepers and farm workers spoke of Biggar and Bennett as man and wife.
Concord New Hampshire December 18 anti trust advocates win a point as the convention refuses to reconsider the woman suffrage amendment by 186 to 177 and refers it to the committee on time and method. The trust resolution passes after a rising vote and is again approved 313 to zero before being sent to the same committee. Delegates also approve lowering the lower house representation from 400 to 313.
Paul Hiller a neatly dressed 24 year old faced robbery charges after an assault and theft on a passerby near Charlestown bridge. The court cited a deteriorating record with five prior convictions and sentenced him to four to five years in State prison with one day in solitary.
Railroad commissioners ruled the Waltham Street Railway Company could not have a location in Waban Newton Aldermen had granted a location in Waban against Wellesley & Boston protest The board said the company could not build a railway in Newton under its original articles of organization and charter provisions The issue to be considered by the incoming Legislature.
After bad weather reduced attendance the Christmas sale for the Boston Nursery for Blind Babies will be held again at the Norfolk House in Roxbury. The fundraiser, hosted by Mr and Mrs William W Davis, runs Monday December 22 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted a Cabinet dinner at the White House, first formal event since remodel. Guests toured the expanded State dining room in English oak, viewed a bright East room with white enameled woodwork, and noted new crystal chandeliers, marble mantels, and fully renovated red blue and green parlors. The vestibule was opened by removing a stained glass partition, creating a large open space for receptions and enhanced lighting with Roman stands and larger mirrors.
Police investigate a peculiar Roxbury burglary at 67 Townsend Street. Entry was through a broken kitchen window into the dining room, where four diamond rings worth about 1000 dollars and 5 dollars in cash were taken from a sideboard drawer. Suspect likely knew the home layout. No further thefts occurred and no arrests yet.
General Wager Swayne died this afternoon in New York at his residence from a complication of diseases. Born in Columbus Ohio in 1834, he rose from Yale graduate and lawyer to Civil War brigadier and major general. He later practised law in Toledo and New York, serving as general counsel for Western Union, Wabash, and the Associated Press.
The annual election of officers of the Most Worthy Prince Hall grand lodge F. and A. M. was held at 20 Blossom street yesterday. Banquet at Young's featured speeches by W. L. Reed and others including F. S. Munroe of New Bedford and Charles A. C. Beman of Connecticut.
Washington study notes 12 men in the eating class at the Bureau of Chemistry weigh in recorded some over and under weights. Ten of the volunteers have achieved target weight while two overweight men delay boric acid capsule doses by three days.
Mary Longfellow Greenleaf of Cambridge inherits the remainder while public charity receives 77000 in a will listing major gifts to institutions in Massachusetts Maine and Portland including the Protestant Church diocese of Massachusetts Avon Place Home St Luke's Home for Convalescents Perkins Institute Cambridge Hospital and Cambridge Humane Society among others. The Lucy Richmond Read will also gifts 5000 each to several Boston and Bedford institutions and 3000 to the Temporary Home for Working Women.
The coal strike commission heard about 20 witnesses alleging intimidation and boycotts against non union miners during the five and a half month strike in the anthracite fields. Witnesses described attacks, house burning attempts, stoning, and threats tied to union activities as commission plans reconvening in Philadelphia on January 5.
Yesterday Judge Stevens sentenced William C Miller to two years in the House of Correction with hard labor for larceny and Lyman L Bass to 15 months for receiving stolen goods. Bass pleaded for a fine citing seven dependents, but the judge noted the ongoing nature of the offense and refused leniency.
Warren Davidson aged 37, light keeper at Wolves Island Bay of Fundy, was drowned Tuesday while tending lobster traps offshore. The sole witness was his wife, who watched from the lighthouse tower in St George New Brunswick.
Dec 18 reports General Nord proclaimed President by the army and taking possession of the national palace in Port au Prince. Alexis Nord emerges as the central figure in Hayti’s enduring political turmoil, having served as a general since 1857 and led revolutions since 1866.
Ottawa dispatch says Hon. John Costigan will introduce a resolution at the next Parliament session reaffirming Canada's sympathy with home rule for Ireland. The move signals continued political support for Irish self governance from Canada.
In Judge Bond's Superior Civil Court a juror collapsed during the Le land versus Towle trial. Fellow jurors and officers aided him. cold water was applied, a physician was summoned, and the juror was taken to an ante-room where he regained consciousness after some time.
Mayor-elect Charles Bruce and the Everett City Council welcomed new members with an informal reception and dinner at the Quincy House last evening.
Shuman & Co offers women’s eiderdown pieces for Christmas with Ripple Eiderdown styles. Prices range from 45 to 75 cents for gowns, 2.25 for jackets, and robes from 2.95 to 7.50. Beautiful Xmas presents from Shuman & Co.
Inspector Wolff brought in Mary Adams of 54 Rutland street charged with shoplifting. The 50 year old woman, dressed neatly, had $12, two diamond rings, a bank book and a small collection valued at $10. Judge Parménter fined her 25 dollars. she claimed distraction from dentist work on her gums earlier that day.
Dr Lorenz will arrive in Boston at 3 oclock next Monday afternoon and operate on hip dislocations at the Children's Hospital. A luncheon at the Algonquin Club will honor him, with invited surgeons from Boston and New England attending. A second clinic for New England surgeons is expected Tuesday morning.
Annie Melville aged 32 dies at Roxbury on December 17 burial at Calvary Cemetery Mt Hope funeral from Mary Tolan home 3 Willow Park December 19 at 830 am church services at St Francis de Sales Verion Street 9 am relatives invited omit flowers
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