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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1902

Page

2

Political reception closes with grand march in Revere

Last evening in Revere Town Hall nearly 400 couples attended a campaign event. The grand march at 9 pm was led by President and Mrs. Doris Young, followed by Representative George T. Sleeper with Mrs. Benjamin De Butts and others. An 8 to 9 pm orchestra concert preceded the procession. Guests included Rep. Sleeper, Rep. A. W. Bagley, Benjamin F. De Butts, Frederick Sackett, Warren Fenno, Joseph G. Stowers and many local residents.

W. P. Taylor Benamin de Butts George Kite Alfred L. Hall Charles Eaton E. A. Lowney Revere

Matthews Not a Candidate for Transit Post

Former Mayor Matthews dismissed rumors of a Transit Commission bid and said he would not join the panel under any circumstances. He favored a limited Washington Street subway plan and hinted at proposing a broader scheme to lawmakers if it gains support. He also rejected Governor appointments reshaping the commission, proposing a three member board instead of five.

Matthews Frothingham Board of Trade Gardner Mr. Matthews Washington Street Transit Commission

School board turmoil as Duff names Vogel Fifield and music overhaul

Mrs. Julia Duff accuses Professor Vogel and Mrs. Fifield of plots to neutralize her school work, while the Public School Association debates the committee lineup and a sweeping reform of music instruction. President Cushing and others deny etc.

Julia Duff Professor Vogel Emily Fifield Public School Association Duff Fifield Vogel Text Book Committee Stratton Mr. Stratton Vorel John G. Blake Wiscoms Robert A. Woods South Nd House Union Park Association

Patrick Trial Reveals Will Disputes and Arranged Payouts

In New York on Jan 30 Recorder Goff halted admission of the 1896 Rice will in Albert T. Patrick's murder trial. NePhew Joseph L. Blinn testified Patrick summoned him and said he would receive 30 000 from the estate under the will of 1900 while defense showed an agreement for Blinn to gain 75 000 from the Rice Institute if the 1896 will is probated. Under that will Blinn would receive 5000.

New York Goff Albert T. Patrick William Marsh Rice Joseph L. Blinn Springfield Mass Patrick Blinn Attorney House Rice Institute

Manila Sees Favorable Outlook for Peace Efforts

Manila reports a pacification trend with insurgent bands broken up and many surrendering or being captured. Port closures and reconcentration policies are cited as successful, with General Chaffee hoping Simar island to be pacified by February end and native constabulary praised for work in Batangas Laguna and southern Jagan.

Manila Aropipalage Ormar Chaffee Simar Batangas Laguna Jagan J. Franklin Bell United States Philippine Commission J Affee

Military commanders urged to aid civil authorities fully

Authorities urge all military commanders to cooperate with civil authorities in crushing insurgents. The orders emphasize maintaining severity when dealing with active insurgents to uphold public safety.

New Dry Dock Proposed for East Boston Company

The committee on mercantile affairs held a hearing on Albert H. Davenport's petition to amend the charter of East Boston Dry Dock Company to build and maintain docks marine railroads and other vessel repair facilities and raise capital from 200000 to up to 1000000 Alfred E Cox urged a port dry dock and channel as essential there was no opposition to the proposal.

Committee On Mercantile Affairs Albert H. Davenport East Boston Dry Dock Company Alfred E. Cox Boston

Miss Effie Crowe Drowned While Abating on Charles River

Miss Effie Crowe aged 2¢ years, of Nova Scotia, drowned while abating on the Charles River in Waltham. The incident occurred in the evening of January 30 as rescuers attempted to aid her.

Waltham Charles River Effie Crowe Nova Scotia

Taunton Taunton Fore River Canal Resolutions Adopted

Bristol county legislators met yesterday and formed a special committee to draft resolutions urging Congress to appropriate funds for the Fore River Taunton and Brockton Canal project. Representative Reed of Taunton will introduce the resolutions.

Bristol County Congress Fore River Taunton and Brockton Canal Reed Taunton Bristol County Agricultural Society of State Board of Agriculture State Board Bristol Bristol County Society

Smoke Talk and Concert at South Boston Gym

The South Boston Gymnasium Athletic Association held an informal event at its Broadway headquarters last evening. Performers included Weary Lee Frank McDonough Fred Connolly Thomas Ray a Frank McCarthy and James Sul yan delivering vocal and instrumental selections.

South Boston Gymnasium Athletic Association Broadway Weary Lee Frank McDonough Fred Connolly Thomas Raya Frank McCarthy James Sulyan

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Riverside Man

BACKACHE AND kidney distress relief. Mr E L Betters of Riverside credits Doan's Kidney Pills with rapid relief after a two week layoff from work. He resumed work on a paper machine, noting the back pain was eased from the first dose. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents United States Remember the name Doan's and take no substitute.

Dean E. L Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan’s

Mutual Life Insurance Policy On Peavey Not Over 250000

New York January 9 Inquiries at the Mutual Life Insurance Company head office show that the policy on the late Frank H Peavey of Minneapolis carried not more than 250000. The remaining 750000 of the 1 million policy was reinsured with other companies.

New York Mutual Life Insurance Company Frank H. Peavey Minneapolis

Sailors and boarding house chiefs clash over $10 bonuses

In Boston a dispute rages over advance pay and a $10 bonus demanded by boarding house keepers for sailors going to sea. Captains and ship owners resist the levy as they prepare to sail crews without the extra hit to wages, while sailors bow to the boarding house rule for steady income.

Carrie Winslow Montgomery Boston Buenos Ayres Teamsters Jack Tar Tpacn

Gales Off Newfoundland Delays Traffic Across Colony

Parious mid winter gales have raveled telegraph lines and blocked roads in parts of the colony. The gales delayed steamers and interfered with traffic for three days. In Berlin officials call the Vienna sale story absurd and deny Germany plans to buy the Philippine Islands from the United States.

John's N. F Germany Berlin Vienna United States Prince Henry

Feapgood Pleads Not Guilty in Rutland Murder Case

Worcester January 30 Leon M Feapgood charged with the murder of Samson Seaverns at Rutland January 19 was brought into Superior Criminal Court and entered a not guilty plea.

Worcester Leon M. Feapgood Samson Seaverns Rutland Superior Criminal Court

Father Joan's Medicine Claims Safe Pneumonia Prevention

An old advertisement promotes Father Joan's Medicine as a safe remedy that prevents pneumonia and consumption without poisonous drugs, appealing to health concerns of readers seeking preventive cures.

Joan

Maloney Seated Pending House Decision in 7th Essex

John T. Maloney of Lawrence Republican candidate for Representative in the seventh Essex district appears set for seating Monday by the House over Democrat Fred D. Stanley after a contested recount. The Elections Committee found Maloney 2487 to 2484 with Lawrence official tally showing a 2469 tie. a void ballot and mis-marked ballot could swing the result, leaving Maloney with a narrow plurality. The panel backed Stanley on contested points but lacked enough votes to elect him, as reform debates over suspending rules and future measures continue.

John T. Maloney Lawrence Essex House Fred D. Stanley Committee On Elections Charles M. Draper Boston Maloney Stanley Myers Foley Ward

Boston Petition Seeks Cap on Alderman Car Fares

Citizens' Association of Boston petitions to cap Alderman car fare at 200 annually and set salaries at 1500 later. Water committee authorized to raze to Albany for duties. Senator Jones has Boston Transit Commission bill tabled for study. Senator Fitzgerald moves Nantasket Beach reservation appropriation bill to Monday.

Citizens’ Association of Boston Albany N. Y Jones Middlesex Boston Transit Commission Ww. T. A. Fitzgerald Nantasket Beach Reservation

Nahant Beach Bath House Plan Endorsed by Lynn Leaders

The committee on metropolitan affairs heard chairman W B de Las Casas of the Metropolitan Park Commission, Mayor Sheppard, and many prominent Lynn figures endorse the commission's Nahant Beach bath house report.

Committee On Metropolitan Affairs W. B. de Las Casas Metropolitan Park Commission Shepherd Lynn Nahant Beach

Drug Poetry: Orangeine Powders Touted Against Grip

A short note promotes Orangeine powders as a remedy to stop headache neuralgia and all paincolds described as grip. The item emphasizes a simple solution marketed for widespread aches and chills.

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