02 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1901
Page
1
London observes a vast procession along the Solent as half a million subjects witness the funeral pageant for Queen Victoria. The ceremony blends splendor and silence, with a grand naval display and troops marching into London for a nationwide tribute to the soldier’s daughter monarch.
The betrothed Miss Margaret Grady fled to London on the eve of her wedding to Medford motorman Thomas Flynn. Canty aided her clandestine escape aboard a steamer, saying she would return next summer. Flynn, heartbroken, resumes his work while the family faces public sympathy and distress.
New York dispatch reports a syndicate led by E. H. Harriman gains control of Southern Pacific, linking Central Pacific, Union Pacific, and Chicago routes to form a single all rail transcontinental system. Key players include Kuhn Loeb Co and Rockefeller interests with holdings totaling about half SP stock.
Representative McPherson outlined a prompt, thorough gas inquiry, aiming for a quick report to the Legislature after last year's delays. He warned Lawson against assuming no investigation this year and stressed the issue's urgency amid obstructive sentiment.
Lawmakers push a blanket inquiry to probe public and semi public corporations including Boston gas and Massachusetts Electric. The Luce order seeks a special committee and faces opposition over selecting lawmakers from key committees. Supporters say fresh members are needed to preserve the probe’s scope.
The American brig Gabrielle from Boston under Captain Johnson arrived in Bermuda in distress. She sailed from Barks Island on January 3 bound for New York or Boston and remains under danger status as the vessel checks in at Bermuda for assistance.
London February 1 The engagement of the Duke of Roxburgh to Miss Pauline Astor daughter of William Waldorf Astor has been arranged with announcement from the Astor family. The wedding is planned for next summer. The Duke of Roxburgh holds multiple titles including Marquis of Bowmont and Cessford Earl of Roxburgh and Kelso Viscount Broxmouth and Baron Roxburgh and Ker and is a Nova Scotia baronet with motto Pro Christo et Patria He owns about 60500 acres.
Miss Pauline Astor, daughter of William Waldorf Astor, aged 21, heir to an estate valued at 200,900,000 dollars with two brothers. Born in America and living in England, she is linked to Mamie Paul of Philadelphia and known for a gem collection. Betrothal rumors to Roxburgh circulated since December 3, 1898, denied by Mr. Astor, despite ongoing cable reports.
London opening stage show dazzles with grandeur griff and splendor as audiences fill the theater. The report notes a lavish premiere with ornate decor and a festive atmosphere, marking a strong start to the production.
The ad hawks wool and striped worsted trousers at cut prices. Pants worth 2.50 sell for 1.59, 3.00 for 2.00, and 4.00 for 3.00, urging ready buyers to act now for neat-fitting, affordable trousers.
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