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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1902

Page

12

Two Wild Deer Sicken Near Mountain Rock

In Lowell on December 23 two wild deer near Mountain Rock in Dracut are reported to suffer from foot and mouth disease. They roam freely yet threaten cattle left in fields, while no one will take responsibility to kill them due to the state's heavy penalties. Dr. W. S. Eaton, cited by an elderly farmer observer, notes the deer are lame and exhibit other typical foot and mouth signs.

Lowell Mountain Rock Dracut W. S. Eaton

Unknown Woman Almost Gas Victim

An unnamed woman was rescued from a Washington street house after being overcome by gas early yesterday. Lodgers alerted by her condition led to her hospital admission. the landlady knew nothing of the woman's identity, having secured lodgings only days before.

Washington Street City Hospital

Stabbed Laborer Refuses Details After Train Incident

Angus McDonald, a laborer at 178 West Springfield Street, arrived at Emergency Hospital with a slight leg stab wound. He says he was stabbed on a New York train Monday by an unknown man but offered few details beyond an earlier altercation.

Angus McDonald West Springfield Street F. P. Connors New York

Malden Pastor Not Driven Away Denial Clears Air

In Malden First Baptist Church, officials deny a Boston paper report that deacons drove out the pastor amid a church split. Pastor Hiscox says he resigned voluntarily to accept a call to Albany and denies any removal. Deacon E S Converse, a major donor, is critically ill.

Malden First Baptist Church Boston Hiscox Albany E. S. Converse

Aldermen OK Payment to Building Superintendent in Gray Inquiry

The Cambridge Aldermen voted to pay Superintendent William H. Gray $1836 for expenses incurred during the Gray investigation, approving the order last night.

Gray Cambridge William H. Gray

Forbes Held in $3000 Bail On Assault and Larceny

Charles H. Forbes was charged with assault and larceny at the Reverence Company office on Labor Day. He appeared in Chelsea Police Court and was held for the grand jury in 2000 dollars on the assault charge and 1000 dollars on the larceny charge.

Charles H. Forbes Reverence Company Labor Day Chelsea

Brimmer School Association Plans January Reunion Dinner

The Brimmer School Association board met last night and decided to hold the annual reunion and dinner on the second Wednesday in January, likely at the Copley Square Hotel.

The Brimmer School Association Copley Square

Inconsistent accusation at school board meeting over normal school course

Mrs Julia Duff accused Superintendent Edwin P Seaver of inconsistency at the last school board meeting while debating extending the normal school course from two to three years. Bolster supported three years as Duff sought to defer decision to the next board. vote carried 14 to 9.

Julia Duff Edwin P. Seaver Duff Bolster Salares Robert Treat Paine Allen Vogel Storrow Kenney Board of Supervisors Gallivan Normal School Boston Normal School Mr. Merritt Seaver McDonald Fifield Brett Mr. Gallivan Cushing

Secretary Root May Retire From Cabinet

Washington December 23 It has been an open secret that Secretary Root intends to retire from the War Department soon after Congress adjourns The chief reform sought is the establishment of a general staff corps and Judge Taft of the Philippine commission is named as probable successor Roosevelt admires Taft and may wish him in the War Department if Root retires

Washington Root War Department Congress Judge Taft Philippine Commission Roosevelt Taft

One Witness Admits Gambling at Canfield East Forty-fourth Street House

New York December 23 The inquiry led by District Attorney Jerome resumed today before Justice Wyatt after Jesse Lewisohn refused to answer certain questions. A witness, not invoking constitutional rights, testified he gambled in the East Forty-fourth Street house under investigation during the past five years.

Canfield East Forty-fourth Street New York Jerome Jesse Lewisohn Wyatt

Oil Wagon Demolished by Electric Car in Somerville

Fire officials and police contained an oil spill after an outward bound electric car struck a naphtha wagon on Medford near Thurston Street Somerville just before 6. Denis Sullivan owner and occupant of the wagon was knocked into the street and suffered a broken right arm. The explosion risk kept officers back while a crowd gathered and, overnight, guards watched the wagon to prevent igniting matches.

Medford Street Thurston Street Somerville Denis Sullivan Benton Road

Altercation on First Street Leaves Cornice Maker Injured

Peter Aubuch, a Cambridge cornice maker, was struck on the head with a hammer during a street quarrel with an unknown assailant yesterday on First Street. He was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital with a possible skull fracture. the attacker escaped.

Peter Aubuch First Street Cambridge Aubuch Massachusetts General Hospital

Gas Leak Scare In Chinatown At Harrison Avenue

A gas main leak caused a chaotic scene at 24 Harrison Avenue Chinatown last night. Neighbors reported a strong odor of illuminating gas and Leung Chung was found in the basement near collapse. Sin Wun Chun the Chinese doctor arrived from 6 Oxford Place as workers located the leak and opened the street at four points.

Harrison Avenue Chinatown Leung Chung Chung Sin Wun Chun Oxford Place

Died with freedom near New York in tombs during arrest

James R. Brown, accused of illegal voting, died in the Tombs today as a policeman was guiding him to court where the indictment against him was to be dismissed.

New York James R. Brown

Wreck at Morgan's Landing Ends in Tragedy

A collision on the West Shore road at J. Pierpont Morgan's private landing in Highland Falls New York today sent three men into the Hudson River to escape. They were rescued with difficulty while three laborers suffered perhaps fatal injuries.

Highland Falls N. Y West Shore Road J. Pierpont Morgan Hudson River

Death Ends Romances Of Rodmans In Hospital Page

New York dec 23 the death of Mrs Edith Wyman Rodman at Presbyterian Hospital ends a dramatic story of two marriages for Dr H H Rodman. He wed nurse Edith Wyman in Richmond last July when he was believed near death. She cared for him during illness but soon fell ill herself and died from liver cancer.

New York Edith Wyman Rodman Presbyterian Hospital H. H. Rodman Edith Wyman New York Hospital Jefferson Hotel Richmond Rodman Miss Wyman Maine England Eleanor Warrender George Warrender Dr. Rodman Deell

Warning to Mere Man at Waldorf Luncheon

Mrs Lillie Devereaux Blake cites 2 500 000 more single men than single women in the nation and argues for better treatment of women in public roles. She notes regional bachelor excesses and questions laws restricting wives in public employment as she addresses Pilgrim Mothers at the Waldorf Astoria.

New York Lillie Devereaux Blake New England Wyoming

Death ends divorce trial in New York court

George Wright a New York horseman died suddenly in court halting a divorce suit as his wife's attorney sought alimony. A lawyer announced Wrights death during the motion in the courtroom.

New York George Wright

Lodger Nellie Clark Found Dead In Room

Nellie Clark a 45 year old lodger at 232 Harrison Avenue was found dead in her room last night after a two week illness. Death appears due to heart disease. No known relatives in the city and overseers of the poor notified to take charge.

Nellie. Clark Harrison Avenue

Coro Not Blockaded as Ships Enter Dutch Arms

Coro remains open with landward revolutionists. In Caracas, this supports claims that British and German fleets aid the rebels by not blockading Coro to permit Dutch schooners to bring arms and ammunition. President Castro plans to depart Caracas for La Victoria where General Matos forces were recently defeated.

Caracas Coro Castro la Victoria Matos

Quarry Employee Crushed in Granite Block Accident

In Quincy Massachusetts on December 23 John Speane twenty an employee of the Blue Hill Granite Company was seriously injured when a large granite block fell in the company quarry. His legs were crushed and he sustained other injuries.

Quincy Mass John Speane Blue Hill Granite Company

Extra good values on men’s suits and overcoats

As Christmas gift talk winds down we invite you to visit for our $15 suits and overcoats. While you browse for gifts, inspect our suggestive display of furnishings for men and boys.

Archbishop Temple of Canterbury Dies at 87

The Most Rev Frederick Temple archbishop of Canterbury and primate of all England died at 8:15 am after a period of illness. Born 1821 in the Ionian Islands, he rose from Rugby head master to Bishop of Exeter then London before becoming Canterbury in 1898. Funeral planned for Canterbury Cathedral. burial at Canterbury.

London Frederick Temple Canterbury All England Westminster Abbey Edward House of Lords Winchester White United States Archbishop of Exeter Octavius Temple Sierra Leone Santa Maura Ionian Islands Tiverton Grammar School Old Blundell's Devon Blackmore Lorna Doone Tiverton Oxford Balliol College Taft Kneller Hall Twickenham Goulburn Rugby Arnold Temple Gladstone Henry Philots Strong Op Westminster Bath and Wells Falkland Islands Jackson Tempie Tait Archbishopric of Dean Church of St. Paul's Benson Lambeth Palace Aberdeenshire England Dr. Temple Lambeth Augustine of Canterbury Beatrice Lascelles Earl of Carlisle Georgiana Devonshire

Jury Finds O Leary Guilty in Canton Assault Case

In Norfolk Superior Court Andrew J. O Leary of Canton was found guilty by a sealed jury verdict for assaulting Miss Kate Spencer. O Leary, a Technology student, was active in Lyde Park and Canton athletic groups.

Dedham Norfolk Andrew J. O'Leary Canton Kate Spencer O'Leary Technology

Morgan to receive Doctor of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary

The Chicago Theological Seminary taps the Reverend G Campbell Morgan of London for the doctor of divinity degree as a Christmas present. The diploma will be sent to Dr Mor fan and linked to Dr Parker's succession rumors for City Temple London.

Chicago Chicago Theological Seminary G. Campbell Morgan London Parker City Temple Morfan

Commander Green Buried at Arlington Street Church

Funeral for Commander Francis Matthews Green U S N who died in Albany on December 19 was held yesterday at Arlington Street Church Boston. No navy yard detachment or eulogy. Private burial with pallbearers waived per the deceased wishes. Sister Mrs Howard Rouse of St Louis and son Henry L Green attended. Another son Francis C Green sailed for Europe and does not yet know of his father's death.

Francis Matthews Green Albany Arlington Street City Navy Yard Paul R. Frothingham Howard Rouse St. Louis Green Henry L. Green Francis C. Green Europe

Clinton 5 Chelsea 4 overtime hockey thriller

Clinton edged Chelsea 5 to 4 in overtime after a rough third period. Craig replaced Whipple on the first rush and played well but struggled against Chelsea. The match featured several third period mixups and only one foul, with Clinton goals by Campbell Mercer and chase details noted. attendance 1100.

Clinton Chelsea Craig Whipple Wildogt Bonn Ce Awebe Tines Ieee Spesee Secee Ods Crate Campbell Vea Ture Eaets Miller Gardner Cashman Chelsea, Wodtke Campbell Cscs Clinton, Mercer Aerie

Shipwrecked sailors show improvement at relief hospital

Six survivors from the schooners Louise B Crary and Frank A Palmer, held at the Relief hospital with frostbite and starvation, were much improved last night.

Louise B. Crary Frank A. Palmer

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