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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
10
New York Mayor Lowe announced a date change for presenting Prince Henry with the freedom of the city. At Washington request and with Secretary Hay’s input the ceremony moved from Tuesday February 2 to Saturday February 22 to avoid clashing with the Kaiser's yacht launch.
A schedule outlines Prince Henry's New Jersey and New York visit with arrival by special train on December 24 and a February 25 yacht launch on Shooter's Island. Gov Odell may deploy the state Naval Militia for guard duty. Olell and staff to host him in Albany on March 7 and March 9 at the New York Yacht Club with planned opera arrangements and enhanced seating pricing.
Charlestown hosts a grand Knights of Columbus subscription hall event at Stoughan Hall City Square. Grand Knight William F Riley and Miss Marcella Coyie led the grand march with others from the order and notable guests Mayor Feeney Cambridge State Secretary W J O Brien and Senator C Sullivan attended.
The Quinobequin Lodge No. 70 I O O F held its annual ball in Curtis Hall for the Greater Boston reunion of 95 lodges. Grand Master Newell D. Johnson and state officers attended while Councilman William H. Nitz served as floor director.
The Knights of Labor affiliated Ben Franklin Assembly 6493 held a successful entertainment and ball in Union Park Hall marking their 16th anniversary. The event surpassed all prior celebrations of its kind by the organization.
A Boston labor organization with 400 plus members, gathered for a February 10, 1836 founded assembly commemoration. Master Workman Thomas H. Canning led the march with Mamie Leonard, deputies, secretaries, and a banquet followed by speeches from prominent labor figures in attendance. The group, parent assembly in Boston, is recognized by city officials as long time division workers.
In Stoneham on Feb 7 Boston University team of 14 women faced local players in Armory Hall. The game was a wild, rough display with frequent clashes and rowdy cheering, ending Boston University 12 Stoneham 6. Captain Comey led BU while crowds shouted, and officials struggled to control the melee.
Yesterday in Chinatown a large round of hospitality welcomed many Chinese guests and local teachers. Sen Yen How hosted about 20 people at 17 Oxford Place with a $200 feast including stewed birds nests, roast pig and duck, pigeon, fish delicacies, preserves, candies, and Chinese wine. The evening also offered hints about future matches for young Chinese maidens.
A Chinatown restaurant on Howard Street hosted a lavish New Year feast with sucking pigs roast duck cakes fruit and wine. Guests devoured the spread quickly and forced the hosts to clear the upper rooms. One guest allegedly left with two pigs a duck and a bushel of treats.
Indianapolis February 7 miners and operators have reached agreement on last year's wage scale with no changes. The accord ends negotiations between the miners' committee and operators for the mining district. Notes indicate continued discussions on future terms.
In Hot Springs Arkansas, on February 7, Al Weinig of Chicago defeated Dick O’Brien in a boxing match, delivering a knockout at the 11th round.
Yale Varsity five was defeated by the Washington Continentals in Schenectady New York with a final score of 10 to 87. The result came on February 7 as Yale hosted the Continentals, the 87th separate company unit.
In the Knickerbocker Athletic Club match Charles Threshie of Boston beat John A. Hendrick of New York 400 to 149. Threshie led from the start with brilliant play while Hendrick endured hard luck including a costly shot on his own ball in the 28th inning. Conklin of Chicago defeated Dr. A. T. Miller of this city in Class A.
In Rochester New York on February 7 Hoagland and rival leader Messier remain in close positions with one day left in the six days walking match. Hoagland holds 210 3 points to Messier 208 17, with Weir at 206 11 and Klubertanz near 195 10. The field shows Huxler Hart and Robinson among others as standings tighten toward final morning finish.
Cambridge event at Old Fellows Hall showcased 24 club members in sailor and soldier costumes. Thomas Maloney portrayed President Roosevelt as interlocutor while T P Etheridge and Edward Hines scored with General Miles and Admiral Sedley roles. Supporting players included Masters Fisher and Goldie. bones by Morandus, Watson and McDonald. tambos by Murphy, Cohan and Sullivan.
Colonel Julien del Castillo, envoy for General Herrera, arrived in Panama to deliver papers to Governor Arjona and the foreign consuls. Herrera asks the American, French, British and German consuls to urge their governments to declare the Panama-Colon railroad a neutral zone with limited police guarding. He says the Liberals have a strong fleet and army with cannons and hopes to compel government action against them.
Labor leaders held meetings yesterday and last night to press for Mr. Kelly’s appointment. Fred J. Kneeland, ex-president of the Boston Central Labor Union, urged continued support, saying labor will mark any other candidate as a slap at labor and praising Kelly as honest and capable. Indorsements from labor men and organizations have been filed with Mayor Collins.
The Dry Goods Clerks Association of Boston hosted a dance at Odd Fellows Hall last night, its first in a decade. About 200 couples joined the grand march led by J. R. Robertson and Augusta M. Burleigh. Suppers served for 700 followed dancing to 2 o'clock with numerous attendees listed.
The th annual pall of Clan Campbell Order of Scottish Clans at Argyle No. % was held at Pythian Rink Chelsea with over 1000 attendees. Chief David Miller gave an welcome address as music and literary entertainment accompanied the event. The grand march was led by Chief and Mrs Miller followed by 100 couples. John Hendry directed the floor with George Mc Nevin and aides. Dancing continued to 3 o'clock.
A new county militia company was formed last evening in West Somerville with Alderman Daggett presiding. Speakers included Adjutant Whitten Captain Canfield of the Eighth Infantry Willam Scoville Raynes Dr. Marshall of the National Lancers and Sergeant McEwen of the naval brigade staff. The group planned to meet at Clarendon Hall.
The annual curling match between the Royal Montreal Curling Club and the Brookline Country Club will be played at Clyde Park this afternoon in four rinks. The visitors arrived in Boston last night and two Country Rink matches yesterday ended with Windeler beating G H A Turner's team 17 to 9 and Ww T Munroe’s team defeating T Russell’s team 16 to 10. The ice was in excellent condition.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will address the Newsboys Protective Union next Monday at noon February 10 at their hall on Hanover Street. Nathan Alfowich the recording secretary received a despatch from Gompers accepting the invitation.
An advertisement urges relief from eczema and other skin conditions with Dean's Ointment. It claims the product is safe for delicate skin and available at drug stores for 50 cents.
At a regular meeting of Local Assembly 9816, Paving Depart ment, Knights of Labor, the group unanimously refuted resolutions by the Central Labor Union and Paving Department Union 6751. They claimed they were in good standing with the A F of L and blamed a water department employee as the disorganizer. They cited prior meetings and defended officers while accusing a delegate of making false statements to C I U delegates.
An advertisement extols a MAGIC SHRINE crafted from cedar of Lebanon and claims it locates hidden treasures and wards off evil. It quotes numerous testimonials from Boston, Milford, Everett, Newton, and other Massachusetts towns, urging readers to mail $1 to 241 Tremont St. Room 1 for delivery across the United States and Canada.
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