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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1902

Page

10

Crisis Today in Roosevelt Case Details Pneumonia Battle

Reported condition of Teddy Roosevelt focuses on pneumonia in the second stage with lungs congested and breathing rapid. Oxygen, strong drugs, and careful nursing are used as doctors monitor progress while Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Gammell stay by the infirmary. President remains at Groton Hospital, with telegraph lines and special trains ready to move him if needed.

Teddy Cortelyou Giardner Gammell Whitney House Washington Groton James Lawrence Lawrence Roosevelt Shattuck Boston Mr. Lawrence Thurs&y Charles Hobart B. H. Bell Nashua Riley King M. W. Cochran W. W. Hodkins Edward Riley Hoston & Maine Craig and Tyree Secret Service

General strike may be ordered in Boston clash over Sunday work

Four Meads and Co. teamsters were discharged as Allied Transportation Council members met to weigh a general strike. Union leaders warn a coordinated action could pull 45,000 workers from freight, transportation, and building trades if Brine Co. challenges, with police and court proceedings tied to the dispute.

J. B. Meads & Co Allied Transportation Council Knights of Labor City Hospital Boston Structural Iron Workers Teamsters and Transportation Gaskin Braley Meads & Co Oscar F. Cox Allied Freight Transportation Council

Strikers Win a Point in Brine Company Strike Hearing

The hearing before Judge Braley in the Superior Court equity session examined union officials and drivers. Frank Brown testified about membership registration on Congress Street and denied complaints of rough treatment. Brown described the strike goal as securing union hours and wages, and a plan to tie up the company. He indicated Hornick would gain no money without initiation and that union rank and file would decide after initiation. Brown noted meeting with Murray and Wallace, and De Cuff denied knowledge of assaults on Leary as Miller testified.

Murray Wallace Team Drivers’ Union Sawyer Whipple Braley Superior Court Frank Brown Congress Street Hornick Ashley Brown Board of Arbitration James de Cuff Leary de Cuff Miller

Beauty Adorned Ball Highlights Catholic Young Men

A grand Catholic Young Men’s Ball featured an extensive rollout of attendees led by A Mullen and Daniel Finnerty with Clara Finnerty and Emma Lee Hannon. Notables from Boston and surrounding areas attended, including Congressmen, mayors, and military officers, with floor leaders and a lavish fashion display including Mrs Toomey’s grand march gown and numerous box gowns.

A. Mullen Daniel G. Finnerty Clara G. Finnerty Charles McCorry Emma _ Lee Hannon John W. Weeks Newton Garrett Scol

Medford Book Plant Fire Damages Building and Stock

Fire at the Medford Manufacturing Company on Riverside avenue started in an overheated drying room in the upper story of a three story building. The blaze reached the roof and, while the fire loss was not heavy, the automatic sprinklers flooded the area causing extensive damage. The plant, making felt books, had only begun operations three weeks ago with work limited to samples. No estimate was available for machinery or stock losses, and structural damage was about i

Medford Medford Manufacturing Company Riverside Avenue

Presbyterian creed committee approves revisions to faith confession

In Philadelphia the creed committee of the Presbyterian church decides on key changes to the confession of faith. It rejects the idea that infants who die are lost and revises the text on good works by removing the phrase harmfully labeling works as sinful. The revision adds chapters on the Holy Spirit and the gospel while reexamining oath taking and the pope.

Philadelphia Creed Committee Presbyterian Church

Condolence From European Rulers On Roosevelt Family

Feb 10 Emperor William and Prince Henry sent concern over the illness of President Roosevelts son and received telegram replies from Dr Von Holleben stating the youth was no worse.

Eerlin Emperor William Prince Henry Mre Roosevelt Dr. von Holleben Youngoosevelt

Leiter Improves After Pneumonia Threat in New York

New York report says Joseph Leiter is much improved at his apartments as pneumonia threat fades. Doctors expect a speedy recovery with no pneumonia development.

New York Joseph Leiter

Vaccinators sweep North and West Ends for smallpox shots

One hundred thirty doctors aided by police vaccinated 12 000 residents as night rounds covered North and West Ends. Resistance occurred mainly among English speakers in lodging houses while Italians and Germans largely accepted vaccination. The effort targets 10 000 to 15 000 daily and Dr Durgin aims to list every unvaccinated resident within a week.

Board of Health West End North End Salvation Army Boston Durgin Dr. Pfeiffer

Gowns of rare beauty dazzle at last night dance

An unusually handsome display of gowns dominated the event with younger guests in light dancing gowns and mature attendees in heavily embroidered formal wear. Notable figures included Mrs. Patrick A. Collings in black velvet with renaissance lace and Monds, Mrs. T. B. Fitzpatrick in corded silk and lace, and Mrs. James Morrison in white silk and duchesse lace.

J. Mitchell Galvin Patrick A. Collings T. B. Fitzpatrick James Morrison John F. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald the Republic

Fashion notes of society gowns with lace and satin trimmings

A list of numerous women and their ornate gowns described in silks louisine taffeta and crepe de chine. Garments feature lace embossments, chiffons, brocades, and velvet with pearls jet and turquoise accents across a society event.

Eugene Lynch Waltrain Clark William A. Gaston J. B. Ryan J. H. Brine Edward Gittings Sadie Muldoon Louise Heggarty Garrett Scollard Hanlon T. Hayes Murnane P. F. Hennigan C. F. Dore E. L. Hearn D. I. Keith Kate Dolan Dr. O'Riley McGrail J. W. Cochran Nellie G. McDonald Peter Dahey Joseph Lyons Agnes Haggerty Margaret Miller Bessie O'Connell Mary O'Connell Anna Flynn Josephine Flynn John P. Reynolds Marcia Pugh Theo Mackay Julia Tunroe J. L. Pugh Margaret Waters Ida Malley Winnie R. McGrath Minnie EK Martin W. J. Welsh Mary McNamara John T. Deegan John Shay

Newfoundland Club Ball At Odd Fellows Hall

The Newfoundland Club held its annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall last evening with large attendance. The grand match featured Martin Kent and Miss A Bulger among a notable list of attendees including Mr and Mrs W J Bulger and Mrs P J Bulger.

Newfoundland Club Odd Fellows’ Hall Martin Kent A. Bulger

Dr Pfeiffer Holds Own Amid Smallpox In Bedford

Feb 10 report says Dr Immanuel Pfeiffer, anti vaccinationist, sick with smallpox, remains in his Bedford house with no change. Bedford officials mandate school vaccination as townspeople react to the outbreak while Boston health authorities trace Pfeiffer’s movements backward from the Bedford house. Mrs Bordman vaccinated but not with the others.

Bedford Immanuel Pfiffer Bedford House Pfeiffer, Jr Hamblen Bedford Board of Health Selectmen

Charlestown Ball Highlights Season’s Best Social Event

The annual ball hosted by Colonel Fred B. drew local society, featuring elegant gowns and lively dancing as one of the season’s most enjoyable gatherings in Charlestown. It showcased prominent residents and praised the host’s hospitality.

Charlestown Fred B

Military styled charity ball at Bogan Camp No 14

A benefit event for the sick fund of Bogan Camp No 14 in Roughan Hall City square drew about 800 attendees including many military officers. The grand march featured 100 couples in uniform or evening dress with the procession led by the floor supervisor.

Bogan Camp No Roughan Hall City Square

Camping Club Ball at Odd Fellows Hall Cambridge

A dancing party organized by the Prospect Union Camping Club was held at Odd Fellows Hall Cambridge. The event featured music and social dancing as club members enjoyed a social evening.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Cambridge Prospect Union Camping Club

Grand march led by Mrs Ella G MacGuinness at Prospect Union Camping Club ball

About 200 members and friends attended the Prospect Union Camping Club ball. Miss Ella G MacGuinness led the grand march with John J Hearne president and Helena C MacGuinness. Floor was directed by Hearne assisted by Alexander Robinson and others. attendees wore negligee shirts and duck pants while many wore summer costumes.

Ella G. Macguinness Ball of Prospect Union Camping Club John J. Hearne Helena C. MacGuiness Alexander Robinson John F. Ryan John IF. Shermen

Sumner Fishing Club Holds Sixth Annual Ball at Lyceum Hall

The Sumner Fishing Club hosted its sixth annual ball last night at Lyceum Hall in East Boston with about 900 attendees. Lead by President Andrew J. Johnson and his sister Sadie Johnson, the grand march included Vice President William J. Walsh and Miss Josephine Walsh with 100 couples, and a list of notable guests attended the event.

Sumner Fishing Club Lyceum Hall East Boston Andrew J. Johnson Sadie Johnson William J. Walsh Josephine Walsh Joseph A. Conry P.J. Kennedy William J. Donovan John L

Bank Wrecked by Vice President in Detroit

Vice-President Frank C. Andrews of City Savings Bank, under state control since this morning, was arrested and arraigned for allegedly securing over 1 million dollars from the bank without security or director knowledge. Officials attribute ruin to risky Amalgamated Copper stock purchases and speculative losses.

Detroit Frank C. Andrews City Savings Bank George L. Maltz Andrews F. C. Pingree Savi Bank Amalgamated Copper

Opposed Present Broad Street Plan Discussed by Trade Group

The proposed Broad Street extension was the main topic at a Boston Associated Board of Trade dinner at Young's. A committee will go to City Hall today to oppose the current plans.

Broad Street Boston Associated Board of Trade Young's City Hall

Inspector Reprimanded in General Orders

Police commissioners announce Inspector Morris Wolf found guilty of neglect of duty and disobedience of orders for not serving a Municipal Court warrant and delaying return of recovered property. He is reprimanded. Reserve Officer Ridward M Payson of Division 16 resigns in the same order.

Morris Wolf Ridward M. Payson Division 16

Fire destroys several Springfield factories

A morning blaze in Springfielddestroyed F. M. Wests wooden box factory and the Walsh boiler and iron works with Hugh Davitts iron foundry badly damaged. R. F. Hawkins iron works and the Boston and Albany freight depot were at risk. Loss estimated under 50,000 with heavy insurance coverage.

Springfield F. M. West Walsh Hugh Davitt

Labor leaders welcomed at Massasoit Hall reception

In Brockton on February 10 President Samuel Gompers of the AFL was hosted by local unions at Massasoit Hall. Central Labor Union president Emmet T. Walls chaired and spoke, with John F. Tobin of Boston and Henry J. Skeffington among the other speakers.

Brockton Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Massasoit Hall Emmet T. Walls Central Labor Union John F. Tobin Boston Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Henry J. Skeffington

Sweeney Beats Watson in Springfield Boxing Bout

Patsy Sweeney defeated Andy Watson of Boston in a 15 round match in Springfield with a decision awarded tonight.

Springfield Patsy Sweeney Andy Watson Boston

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Washington and Brattle Streets Strikers John H. H. McNamee W. H. Fernebees Mamie Collins Anastasia Herlihy Lynn Augustus Donovan J. P. McGinnis J. Halloran M. B. Somerville J. Dunphy Ee M. FP. Ryan Annie Leggate Molly O’neil M. Hogan Annie Leary Halloran M. White John F. Powers W. Dalton O’brien M. Breen J. Butler Thomas Breen John Nellie Dooling Thomas Ll. Hayes Dorado T. F. Clark Clark Howard J. Merrick Katherine Sweeney Charles S. Sullivan Sullivan Ladies’ Auxiliary Paul Hawkins Crowley Grand Department Sawyer John Drumm Michael O’connor Fast Boston Ensign Worth Bagley Leslie Hunting Rodger Wolcott Burdett Whittier Joseph O'Neil Conlin Young Men’s Catholic Association William H. Dowling Chickering James Ellis Dr. Preiffer Phewst B&o BBC Okey Ves Amask Armour’s Star Aso Dutton Hebrew Women’s Society Copley Hall Boston Floating Hospital Hebrew Woman's Sewing Society J. C. Harris Aimee T. Goulston Ae Lewis Nurenberg Leopold Morse Oulston Irving Levy Henry Kuhns Lucius Barnet Jerome Heilborn Roe Miller Adeline Adler Victorson Rae Peyser Lord H. L. Nurenberg Leopold M. Goulston Irving Reinstein Aimee Goulston Flora Nurenberg Fannie Freedman Miss Goulston Gol Bogan Curado Bogan Campball Vige-Pres Broad ST Stelen Gompers Sweeney Wat New Boat Boston Service Heochan Steamship Company Memphis Chester Penn Savannah
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