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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
3
Maria B Halpin, once known as Maria B Halpin of Buffalo, N Y, died at her home in New Rochelle as Mrs Wallace. Her name figured prominently in the first Cleveland campaign as the central figure in a scandal affecting Grover Cleveland’s private life.
Chicago physicians report a five month operation grafting 219 square inches of skin onto 5 year old Marion Weaver. Surgeons could operate only every fortnight due to the boy’s fragile vitality. The graft covers the chest abdomen back and sides to heal severe burn injuries.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on February 7 two Percheron stallions imported from England fought to the death aboard a Union Pacific stock train. One horse was killed, the car wrecked slightly, owner Edgar Boise lost 1500 dollars. Two keepers escaped outside to avoid the battle as trainmen separated the animals but one severed the jugular and bled to death.
Cumberland, Feb 7 A farmhouse blaze killed four Robertson children this morning in Cumberland Maryland. Parents leaped from a second story window to escape the flames. Robertson alleges the fire was incendiary.
Vienna report says Captain Grossman began a 100 mile trek from Linz to Vienna using his water walking shoes. He has already traveled 20 miles and is towing his wife in a small boat.
Maconda New Hampshire February 7 The state closed its direct evidence and the defense outlined its contentions in the Folsom murder trial today Greenleaf will try to prove an alibi.
Two electric cars collide at the Plain and Point streets crossing in Providence this afternoon. Two people were seriously hurt and six others slightly injured in the crash.
Madrid feb 7 the death announced of vice admiral Jose Montojo commander of the Spanish fleet at Manila was rear admiral Patricio Montojo mentioned as related to the loss in the Manila squadron authorities reported the death of the famed Spanish naval leader.
A 1901 winter survey cites one million grip cases in the U S with claims that grip resembles a cold and that Father John’s Medicine can prevent, cure and strengthen after illness. A New York man, Philip Schaefer of 2731 Broadway, testifies it aided recovery from pneumonia and cough, with ongoing improvement.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr is ill with pneumonia at Groton School where physicians report him comfortable though serious. Mrs Roosevelt left Washington for Boston and will travel by special car to Groton to join relatives and school staff. The Groton campus is quiet with many students returning home as cases mount.
Mrs. Roosevelt left Washington for Groton Mass to be with her son Theodore Jr who is seriously ill with pneumonia. The president and cabinet received updates by telegraph through the day as doctors reported the boy's condition fluctuating but generally improving.
A fragment suggests extending the period may be possible to avoid the necessity for a visit to Groton. It implies consideration of alternatives to an in person trip and underscores potential flexibility in scheduling or procedures.
Mrs Roosevelt is due in Boston at 7 AM and will depart an hour later on Fitchburg division train 616 to Groton. President Tuttle ordered a private parlor car attached to the train for her use.
Groton School in strict adherence to rules refused to release news on Theodore Roosevelt Jr. illness with pneumonia. President Roosevelt was informed and Mrs Roosevelt was urged to travel to Groton as the case remained controlled by the school and its physician.
London dispatch reports the Boer War nearing end as General Kitchener tightens the net around Dewet. Dutch forces are dwindling to about 3000, with crops and farms destroyed across the land. The era of large-scale resistance continues as Dewet is expected to make a last stand.
Henry Marshall vanished from the Cook House near the dunes on Tuesday night. A large search combed sands and woods east of Snail road but no clue emerged. Residents suspect foul play though some believe he froze or drowned in East Harbor pond. Authorities and volunteers continued to scour forests, dunes, and nearby areas, with footprints found but not leading to a body.
A Boston Republican machine faces financial strain after losses and seeks private contributions to cover current expenses. Treasurer Cotter leads a discreet drive from 1 Beacon Street, with about 2000 dollars needed to keep operations running as the party rebuilds after December 1901 setbacks.
Mrs Isabella Stuart Gardner denies Boston reports she sought to arrange a visit by Prince Henry of Prussia to her Venetian palace in the Fens. She states Consul William Theo Reinecke initiated the invitation and that no international artists or events were engaged. Gardner says she would withdraw from any reception if tensions arose and sent Henry Walton Swift to relay her statement.
J Pierpont Morgan rode a special Philadelphia Reading train from Reading Terminal at 10 01 am to Jersey City covering 902 10 miles in 2 mins The actual running time excluding stops was TM minutes and seconds Baer's private car was included on the train setting a new record for the Philadelphia and Reading line between Philadelphia and New York
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Saturday and Sunday with fresh to brisk westerly winds. The broader outlook notes a merging low pressure over the lake region and a lingering offshore low near Newfoundland, bringing colder temperatures to mid-Atlantic coasts while other regions show small changes. Atlantic winds remain light to fresh west and ships sailing Saturday toward Europe can expect fresh to brisk west winds and fair conditions.
Paris reports Prince Galatzin wounded in a pistol duel with his brother in law Count Tschernadorff at Bazle. The Daily Mail Cologne correspondent says his body passed through Cologne en route to St Petersburg, marking the first intimation of his death.
Horton Kansas dispatch reports a blaze at the Rock Island railroad car works today killing P. H. McKeon president of the Board of Education and W. H. Davis oldest employee. McKeon perished while trying to rescue Davis. Building damage about 250000 dollars. Fire spread through the lumber yard containing 6,000,000 feet of lumber.
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