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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1902

Page

2

Miss Sheeran Seeks Revenge After Brick Incident

Miss Maggie Sheeran, living on Waltham street, was arrested while hurling a brick through a basement window at 9 Dover street. She claims a man named Murray she brought to board and a woman inside caused the clash, and she vows to carry out threats after leaving the Dedham street station.

Maggie Sheeran Waltham Street Dover Street Miss Sheeran Dedham Street Murray Maggie Garland Mies Sheeran Pye Liieutenant

Warning on dangerous patent medicines in The Spat ula

The December issue of The Spat ula prints a cough syrup formula using 6 ounces alcohol 112 drachms chloroform and 712 grains morphine. Excluding chloroform the mix could contain enough morphine to kill seven men in two bottles. The piece cautions against such drugs and promotes Father John’s medicine as a safe alternative named after Rev Fr John O'Brien of Lowell.

Spatula Father John John O’brien Lowell

M Namee Guts Estimates Slashed By Cambridge Aldermen

At a Cambridge board meeting last night Mayor McNamee presented the annual budget and then trimmed department requests from 3 144 991 46 to 2 686 834 56 a reduction of 569 156 90 Most department figures fell below those of the heads The board also received the Mayor s appointment of Charles Reco as superintendent of buildings to succeed William H Gray who declined to resign the resignation was requested yesterday and the appointment laid on the table for a week

Cambridge Board of Aldermen McNamee Board of Aldermen Charles Reco William H. Gray

Glover Fatally Struck by Boston & Maine Express

J B Glover of Oak Street Greenwood was killed last night near Greenwood station on the Boston and Maine line. An outward bound express struck him as he jumped from a southbound train, leaving him badly cut and dying soon after at Massachusetts General Hospital. He leaves a widow and a son.

J.B. Glover Oak Street Greenwood Boston & Maine Massachusetts General Hospital Glover

Seven Saved From Schooner Whyland by British Steamer Antwerpen

An officer and four men of the British steamer Antwerpen rescued seven exhausted crew members from the sinking Gloucester fishing schooner A. E. Whyland, 120 miles off Scatterie Cape Breton on Jan. 31. The crew endured icy seas, with one man lost overboard on Jan. 27. Rescued were Captain William Larkin, Mate Joseph McLellan, Steward Edward Williams, and seamen George Fraze, John Shepard, John Rose, Martin Sesco.

Antwerpen Mystic Wharf A. E. Whyland Scatterie Cape Breton Willam B. Larkin Joseph McLellan Edward Williams George Fraze John Shepard John Rose Martin Sesco C. Mellemgaary Whyland Larkin Gloucester Bay of Islands Newfoundland Bath John Pew & Son Giarkin

Schooner Jennie French Potter Ashore Near Providence Island

Fire masted schooner Jennie French Potter went ashore on the south side of Providence Island Monday night. She carries 5200 tons of coal from Norfolk to this port. Two tugs failed to pull her off. she rests easily and is expected to free herself by tomorrow evening.

Providencehe R. T Jennie French Potter Prudence Island Norfolk

Hastings Durgin vaccination dispute at hearing

Dr. Samuel Durgin accused Dr. Caroline Hastings of false statements over vaccination policy at a legislative public health hearing. Hastings denied charges, asserting she never said what Durgin claimed and noting she sought advice only on vaccine points. The exchange ended as the hearing closed amid petitions. Hastings defended her stance on vaccine sources and state production plans amid government vetting of vaccine points and colonies.

Samuel H. Durgin Board of Health Caroline E. Hastings Legislative Committee On Public Health Caroline Hastings Dr. Durgin Bassett New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Dr. Hast Hastings Durgin Dr. Hastings State House Ir. Hastings United Staes State’ Board of Health

Storm warnings along Atlantic coast from Hatteras to Boston

A developing storm along the North Carolina coast is expected to bring high winds along the Middle Atlantic and New England coasts. Warnings extend from Hatteras to Boston with winds shifting from north to northwest.

Hatteras Boston Atlantic Carolina Middle Atlantic New England

Society Holds Levee at the Circus Show

Boston society held a levee at the circus last evening. Not only did society leaders attend, they joined in the performances at the Darnum & Daily show in Park Square station. The event drew a large crowd under the big canvas, with ladies in fashionable gowns and critics noting the pageant of amateur turns amid the festive atmosphere.

Boston Society Sharon Sanitarium George Hall Park Square Jo-Jo Borneo Darnum & Daily Pete

Prince Henry Drops Visit To Mrs Gardner Palace

Boston officials announce Prince Henry of Prussia will not visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum palace in the Fenway area. The royal party will end the Boston leg at South Station and proceed to Tremont Arlington and Commonwealth avenues toward the Somerville hotel, with a rest period before Cambridge. The Gardner Museum stop appears abandoned in the updated program.

Prince Henry of Prussia City Hall Cambridge Boston & Albany Railroad Huntington Avenue South Station Tremont Boylston Arlington Commonwealth Avenue Somerset Memorial Hall Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum Weashington Ull Committee On Avrangements Prince Henry Boston

Circus crowds turn grand entry into society spectacle

A lavish portrayal of a Darnum & Daily sideshow attracting high society to a circus in Park Square. Promoters tout muscles, curiosities, and banners while elegant patrons, carriages, and electric lights fill the tent, as the crowd, sights, and sounds mingle with the critique of a nontraditional circus ambiance.

Marines Fight With Police On Howard Street

A night brawl erupted when five marines including Albert Maines and J. J. Donahue clashed with Officers Casey and Stevens on Howard Street after attempting free museum admission. Reprisals drew extra officers and reinforcements as Maines and Donahue were captured.

United States Howard Street Albert Maines J. J. Donahue Charlestown Court Street Howard Theatre Casey Stevens Maines Donahue

Fair Weather Outlook for Boston Area and New England

Fair and cold Wednesday and Thursday with increasing clouds. possible snow in extreme southwest New England. Light to brisk westerly winds. Thursday brings somewhat warmer conditions after the cold spell.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England

Freight Men Delay Strike Amid Transport Tensions

At a meeting of the allied freight transportation committee last night, leaders from structural steel and iron workers, longshoremen, and freight handlers agreed on postponing any sympathetic strike. They followed guidance from Secretary Ensley of the National Civic Federation, James Duncan of the American Federation of Labour, and the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration to resolve the teaming difficulty quickly. Court proceedings before Judge Braley also influenced the decision, though some union members favored immediate action against the Brine Transportation Company and warned they would fight as soon as allowed.

Allied Freight Transportation Structural Steel and Iron Workers Ensley National Civic Federation James Duncan American Federation of Labour State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration Braley Brine Transportation Company

Chelsea names three license commissioners to board

Mayor Willard of Chelsea submitted the names of three new license commissioners to the Board of Aldermen. David M. Hudson leads as chairman with six year terms, Harry B. Hammond for four years, and Dennis A. O Brien for two years. Hudson and Hammond are Republicans while O Brien is the Democrat. No Aldermen confirmation is required. A measure seeks legislature approval to revoke the Chelsea and Revere street railway franchise if the company fails to incorporate within three months. Last week’s mayoral appointments were confirmed.

Willard Chelsea Board of Aldermen David M. Hudson Harry B. Hammond Dennis A. O Brien Aldermen Chelsea & Revere Street Railway

International Police Convention Planned in Louisville

The International Police Journal announces an international convention in Louisville from May 7 for four days. Over 200 messages have been sent by the Department of State inviting police chiefs from major world cities to attend and discuss decisive action against anarchy.

Cincinnati International Police Journal National Association of Chiefs of Police United States Canada Louisville Department of State

Fire destroys Fidelia Musical Club building

Fire at the Fidelia Musical Club on Grove Street West Roxbury district broke out shortly after 1 am. Firefighters arrived from over two miles away to find the two and a half story frame structure a total loss after a second alarm from Box 47 was sounded.

Fidelia Musical Club Grove Street West Roxbury Box 47

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vorenberg Washington, Hanover & Eim Sts Waitt & Bond Havana Sumatra M'Namee Guts Potter Society Prince Mrs.gardner Change TRE Jo- Jo the Dog Face Boy Darnum & Daily ! Circus B. Nason Hamlin George E. Atherton, Jr Equestrienne Darnum & Daily Show Herbert Jacques J. Harleston Parker Boston Cadet Band Willard Names Anti-Anarchy Convention Fidelia Club
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