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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1902

Page

7

Lawyers on Witness Stand in Contempt Hearing

Samuel A. Fuller and Elbridge Anderson testified in the contempt proceeding brought by Lynch & Woodward against John T. Cashman and Building Trades Council members. Cross examinations, interruptions, and objections dominated the session as counsel sparred over hearsay and rights. The hearing adjourned to January 3 for arguments.

Samuel A. Fuller Elbridge: Anderson Frank N. Fay Lynch & Woodward John T. Cashman Building Trades Council Fuller Anderson Mr. Fuller Bartlett McCarthy Gabriel Mr. Anderson Elbridge

Chelsea Power Outage Halts City Factories for Hours

An accident at the Chelsea power station forced many Chelsea factories to suspend operations yesterday afternoon. Workers received several hours to do Christmas shopping as the plant’s machinery remained idle for over two hours until repairs restored electricity to all city machines.

Chelsea

Unique Chanucka Concert at Faneuil Hall Next Sunday

A Grand Sacred Chanucka Concert will be held next Sunday evening in Faneuil Hall. Cantor M. Halpern will direct and perform the program joined by Cantor E. Wolkowich and a trained male chorus. Traditional Hebrew melodies including Chanucka songs and Kol Nidre will be presented for music students and civic attendees.

Faneuil Hall Judas Maccabeus M. Halpern E. Wolkowich Temple Chabei Shalom

New York Almanac 1903 by Chas H Fletcher reviewed

The article praises Chas H Fletcher's New York Almanac 1903 for its attractive lithographed cover and eye catching advertising, jokes, infant care information, a blank baby record page, and puzzles. It notes the calendar format and weather tidbits, and mentions availability at drug stores or by direct request from Fletcher in New York.

Chas. H. Fletcher New York New York City

Gifts for Gentlemen at Ehrlich Kopf Court Street

Most gentlemen will appreciate a Christmas gift from Ehrlich Kopf on Court Street. They offer an elegant line of smokers goods including cigars and tobacco, carved meerschaum pipes priced from 7 to 2 dollars, and French briar pipes with amber stems in cases as low as 8 cents. Everything in a well appointed store of this character is available at reasonable prices.

Ehrlich & Kopf Court Street

Whipple's Son Dies by Self Inflicted Wound in City

Nathaniel Whipple, son of Colonel Whipple of the A and A and chief paymaster in the Philippines, killed himself by shooting through the heart in San Francisco on December 23. Despondency from prolonged illness is believed to be the motive.

San Francisco Nathaniel Whipple Whipple Philippines Maximilian Emperor Mexico Carlotta Archduchess Maria Schoenbrunn Palace Rudolph Francis Joseph Archduke John Archduke Joseph Empress Elizabeth Archduke Otto Archduke Francis

Embezzlement and Theft Allegation Taint Witness Leaving Stand

Taunton report says Edward Collins, who testified in Central District Court, was identified by Chief Stone as a prior embezzlement and larceny convict. Police now allege he stole a horse and rig owned by Charles E. Barker in 1898.

Taunton Edward Collins Central District Court Chief Stone Charles EB. Barker

Lackawanna Steel Plant Opens Largest Independent Firm

Buffalo December 23 The Lackawanna Steel Company the world’s largest independent steel maker received 6200 tons of ore aboard the steamer Moses Taylor for its new plant. The arrival sparked a loud waterfront celebration with whistles explosions and flags. The company has 40 million in capital and will employ about 15000 men, with machinery installed and production to begin within weeks. Arthur Scranton its president vows the firm will not be absorbed by the steel trust.

Buffalo N. Y Lackawanna Steel Company Moses Taylor Anal Steel Company Lackawanna Company Arthur Scranton Steel Trust

Malden Runaway Horse Will Have To Be Shot

Malden December 23 A pedler’s wagon driven by George Freeman on Baker’s Hill suffered a severe runaway crash. The horse toppled down a steep grade into a pile of stones wrecking the wagon and producing unsalable goods. The animal was badly hurt and will likely be shot.

Malden Baker's Hill George Freeman

Morse Saves Two Boys From Drowning at Mill Pond

Worcester dispatch reports George D. Morse a Worcester basketball player jumped into Aker Taylor's mill pond in Charlton to rescue small boys who broke through the ice. He reached them after others aided, saving two, while one of the Harris Casey boys drowned. Morse was alerted while in an electric car and swam out to chest depth through thin ice.

Worcester George D. Morse Aker & Taylor Charlton Morse Harris Casey Thomas S. White Casey

Malden Mayors Suspends Patrolman In Divorce Case

Malden city government held its last session of the year as Mayor Dean suspended Patrolman W F Vincent for 39 more days. Vincent has been under suspension for three months due to a Middlesex Divorce Court verdict and the extension allows the case to be reopened. The meeting allocated 300 for flood irrigation of parks for skating and authorized petitioning the General Court for funds to fight gypsy moths and other pests.

Malden Dean W. F. Vincent Vincent Middlesex General Court

Missing Malden laundryman Charles Wing

Charles Wing a Chinese laundryman at 58 Florence street is missing. Neighbors reported his shop closed and the laundry left intact. Police forced entry and found he had taken many effects. a neighboring Chinaman helped read the laundry checks while Officer Muldoon supervised.

Malden Charles Wing Florence Street Muldoon

Car Victim Identified as Bath Man Ellers Jr

A man killed by an electric car at Harding's Station was identified as John C. Ellers Jr., of Bath, Maine. The incident occurred last night with authorities continuing investigations into the accident.

Lewiston, Me Harding’s Station John Co. Ellers, Jr Bath

Vestibuled cars on Stoneham Woburn line replaced

Stoneham and Woburn residents complain as vestibuled cars once used on the Stoneham Woburn electrics were removed and the old short cars restored. Earlier in summer voters noted car conditions and the new vestibuled units were briefly used before being reassigned to Wakefield.

Stoneham Woburn

Vermont Association Eyes Boston Center for Vermontites

Vermont headquarters to serve Green Mountain State interests in Boston. Josiah H. Benton Jr led a Vermont Association meeting to form a committee of 30 to study the move. The plan seeks about 5000 dollars from Vermont natives to hire central Boston rooms with a Vermont registry and newspapers for visitors. A five member subcommittee will report to the larger group.

Vermont Green Mountain Josiah H. Benton, Jr Vermont Association Boston

Three Towboat Crew Die in Elizabeth River Blast

In Norfolk on December 23 the tug Lizzie Massey boiler exploded while towing the barge Maple in the southern Elizabeth River branch. Three crew members were killed, another seriously injured, a barge worker had a broken leg, and the vessel sank.

Norfolk Elizabeth River

Misfortunes of Hapsburgs Reach Global Headlines

Geneva reports crown princess Louise Antoinette of Saxony found after fleeing Salzburg on Dec 11 with tutor Frenchman. Dresden discusses irreparable rift with Crown Prince Frederick, calls for divorce, and notes royal family turmoil. Archduke Leopold Ferdinand renounces title, hints at new life. sensational rumors persist about mental strain and scandal.

Geneva Switzerland Louise Antoinette Saxony Salzburg Europe Angleterre M. Gorin Francis Joseph Frau von Oppel Archduke Leopold Archduke Leopold Ferdinand Dresden Dresdner Nachrichten Louise House of Wapsburg Leopold Ferdinand Tuscany Friedrich August Crown Prince of

Crown Princess of Saxony Flight Dominates Vienna Dispatch

December 23 reports occupied Vienna as news chiefs chase the flight of the Crown Princess of Saxony. Citizens, officials, and observers follow every development while authorities assess security and diplomatic implications.

Vienna Saxony

Crown Prince's Accident Denied By Dresden Letters

Dresden report disputes a hunting injury by the crown prince claiming a fight with Archduke Leopold Ferdinand caused his bed rest and return to Dresden. Saxon ministers declare the matter closed. Crown princess letters seized and a May birth expected.

Berlin Tageblatt Dresden Albert Bavarian Salzburg Archduke Leopold Ferdinand

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