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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
5
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The store announces its special effort to secure the season’s latest novelties and staples to please the most fastidious shoppers. It highlights gloves handkerchiefs mufflers suspenders shirts blanket wraps and other items as available.
General Arthur MacArthur arrived for a Commercial Club banquet in Kansas City and questioned the Samar reconcentration plan as a retribution for the Philippine massacre. He called it a Spanish method, costly with doubtful results, noting British South Africa warfare and that uprisings in Manila never materialize.
Secretary Root and Representative Cooper lead talks to draft a comprehensive civil government bill for the Philippines. The rough measure covers mining, forestry, land and franchise regulation, banking facilities, coinage, and currency. It aims to stabilize commerce and education while moving toward native self-government after the holidays. Judge Taft will advise on features upon his Philippines return.
In Washington on December 19 the Senate met with Frye absent as president pro tempore. Perkins presided. Bills on temporary Philippine Islands revenue and Alaska marshal bond were considered or introduced. Hanna proposed a five thousand dollar yearly pension for Mrs. McKinley. Penrose revived the vice admiral rank with promotions for Sampson Schley and Clark. Executive session began at 12:40, adjournment set for January 6, 1902.
The Kanawha Bell, running Charleston to Montgomery, sank after breaking at Lock No 3 Pant Creek. Eight crew members including deck hands and roustabouts drowned. officers survived. The Calvert rescued remaining survivors and brought them to Charleston as river currents were strong and control was lost near the lock.
Mrs Mary A Livermore, age eighty one, celebrated at her Melrose Emerson street home with children and grandchildren, flowers, and season’s gifts. A private secretary’s death casts a shadow over the day, while she remains active in study and letter replying. She recently faced throat trouble and is finishing an article on the Domesticity of Women.
Henry Oliver Walker, a New York artist, finishes a life size mural titled The Pilgrims on the Mayflower for the Massachusetts State House. The 14 by 16 foot canvas panels depict Pilgrims. his second subject will be John Eliot preaching to the Indians.
Patrolman John M Penniman of Station 2 is the longest serving member of Boston police due to Captain Thurston's death. He has served 50 years with ten stripes on his uniform and will mark his 54th year next Saturday at City Hall night duty. Born August 2 1822 in New Hampshire he moved from farming to Boston industry before joining the night watch in 1847.
Washington Dec 19 The Navy Department has not yet prepared its answer to the bill of objections filed yesterday by counsel for Admiral Schley but it is so far advanced that it will be ready for delivery tomorrow Captain Lemly and Solicitor Hanna spent much of today on the case A letter from the department to Admiral Schley explains that once a protest by Rear Admiral Sampson is received he will be advised of the department's conclusion The letter is signed John D Long on behalf of the department.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Sampson is very ill with mental decline more than physical. He cannot always recognize friends and may wander mentally, though he can descend for meals and left his bed today. Prognosis uncertain, death possible soon or months away. Dr. Rixey attends him. Chaffee Denounces Filipinos as traitors and hypocritical in a Philippines court martial review.
Advices from Mayagoez report a municipal judge seized La Voz De La Patria, a Federal party newspaper, over an article criticizing a Republican municipal physician. The paper was suppressed as its policy opposed city officials. Attorney-General James S. Harlan ordered the seized papers returned, but local judges resisted.
Colombia dispatched Senor Lamadrid to the United States with a special commissioner to buy arms and possibly one or two warships for a war against Venezuela. A gunboat Independencia, ironclad at 150 feet with multiple guns, is under consideration, with a price noted at 600,000 dollars.
Atwood’s cafe at 19 Tremont Street, famed as a long time dining spot, sold at auction yesterday for 8100. Purchaser Hubert H. Waldron holds prior city liquor licenses. Sale includes cafe, furnishings, and remaining lease. cash register excluded. Paintings and photographs collection, valued for actor and performer connections, is part of the purchase. a painting once offered at 1000.
Two Southern Pacific express trains collided between San Ardo and Uplands around 1:30 a.m. One north bound engineer reportedly ignored orders, both engines and several cars were destroyed by fire. A fireman and an express messenger assistant were killed. six others injured including four Italians and two brakemen. Estimated railroad loss about $40,000.
A Robert Reid portrait of James Otis was unveiled yesterday in Memorial Hall at the State House with Governor Crane and officials present. The painting depicts Otis arguing against writs of assistance in the 1761 Town House scene, a pivotal moment in early American history. The veil was lifted by artist A R Hussey amid applause, and the work will be veiled again until the General Court convenes on January 1.
Dr Edward Koch of New York a congress delegate on tuberculosis in London is visiting Boston to offer his inhalation based Koch lung cure free of charge at 361 Boylston Street for several days. He notes the London meeting praised the tuberculin method and endorsed smaller doses for prevention and treatment. Scientific consensus emphasized Koch's specific as key to preventing consumption.
In Washington on December 19 the House, before adjournment for the holidays, set a special order to begin consideration of the Nicaragua bill on January 7 and to run until disposition. The session was brief with most time spent by Rep. DeArmond of Missouri addressing district reports about his stance on extending rural free delivery.
Theatre listings and notes from Boston venues reveal actors like James Hackett and Louis Mann with Clara Lipman, multiple productions at the Tremont and Grand Opera House, and upcoming performances featuring Bertha Galland, Marie Pettes, William Faversham, Henrietta Crosman, and Julia Marlowe. Local theaters plan seasonal runs, benefit pieces, and special matinees through December and February, with mentions of new works, scenery, and touring acts.
The Massachusetts War Memorial at the site of the old Confederate prison in Andersonville was dedicated. Major Everett S. Horton presided, Captain Francis C. Curtis offered prayer, and Lt. Gov. John L. Bates accepted the monument on behalf of the Commonwealth.
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