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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1903
Page
8
A St. Petersburg despatch reports all Russian army reserve officers have been notified to rejoin their regiments within 24 hours if mobilization orders are issued. The move is tied to fears of Balkans unrest.
A reduction in the retail price of anthracite from 7.50 to 6.50 a ton goes into effect in Greater New York. The cut was agreed at a Retail Coal Dealers Association meeting held Saturday night.
At a School Board meeting Mrs. Julia Duff and Assistant US Attorney John H. Casey sparred after she questioned a card distribution by a city statistics department. Storrow defended the card as information for pupil interests, while Duff denounced probing into pupils past histories as improper. The exchange ended with no further remarks.
An 11 year old Cambridge lad Charles Bjornquist stood before Judge Harris yesterday as a verdict of 21000 dollars was sought against the Boston and Albany railroad for injuries suffered in a railroad accident on the tracks near Sixth street East Cambridge on August 12 1899.
Washington reports a likely general war among Central American republics with Guatemala declaring war on Salvador and Honduras. Nicaragua and Costa Rica may join, creating a five-nation conflict. Manuel Bonilla of Honduras battles to claim the presidency from Sierra, while Guatemalan support and naval blockades intensify tensions.
All warships in Admiral Glass's squadron departed San Francisco for Honduras today. The New York led with Boston Marblehead and Ranger. A small fire broke out in the paymaster's cabin on the New York yesterday, damaging some woodwork but extinguished quickly. repairs will be completed en route.
Henry Faxon spoke at a Quincy City Hall meeting on a proposed state constitutional amendment to establish municipal coal yards. His remarks drew prolonged hisses and cries of "Put him out" as he denounced the plan as a corrupt alliance of politicians. He warned that a municipal coal yard would fail financially and invite political favoritism, labor union meddling, and increased opportunities for patronage. the crowd backed the effort to forward the amendment to the Legislature.
Four young men prevented a possible murder early today in Washington Street. They halted a mad cab, overpowered a man who drew a revolver, and freed a terrified woman after she said she had been forced into the vehicle following a ball. She left with the rescuers and police in pursuit.
President Eliot of Harvard cited statistics showing graduates marry late and rear few children, sparking a cross campus debate in Boston. Yale and Tufts figures praised and critiqued the analysis, with Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth and Boston College alumni weighing in on family size among prominent graduates and public figures.
An aldermanic committee on electrical affairs held a hearing last evening with the Central Labor Union to protest grants of franchises to erect poles. The union claims companies employing non union men are using incompetent workers.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen merged the soldiers' aid and the clerk of committees departments under one head. Eben Pike was appointed to the office previously held by Russell, with a $500 salary for the soldiers' aid department. Pike’s pay rises by $290 overall after the change. The board also authorized officials to petition the General Court to extend the police pension act to Cambridge.
Bernard known to Harvard students as Poco Bennett won a two year fight for a license to run a second hand clothing business in Cambridge. The Al Germen granted permission by an 8 to 3 vote last night amid charges that Bennett loaned money at usurious rates to students.
The Madiana ran onto a Bermuda reef, leaving passengers on deck as seas rose. Lifeboats were smashed. others lowered safely to a tug, Gladisen, after long, perilous forays through heavy surf. Rescued passengers reached Hamilton with no panic, celebrated by friends in Newton and nearby towns.
A list of 100 Madiana steamer passengers wrecked on Bermuda Reef shows several New Englanders from Boston and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs. Edgar J. Biss West Newton and John Morrison East Boston among others from Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Newton dispatch lists prominent locals among Madiana wreck passengers including Mrs. Lydia F. Luke her daughter Mrs Edgard J Bliss grandson Tyler H Bliss and Mr and Mrs Arthur F Luke formerly of Newton now in New York Mrs Luke's mother Mrs Warrier Brown of Newtonville her sister Mrs Lillie Seaver and niece Miss Hattie Seaver all aboard Otis H Luke former treasurer of the Cen
John Morrison a leading coal merchant of East Boston and well known local figure joined the Madiana voyage for rest and recreation after selling his business. Friends were surprised to learn of his absence following the steamer wreck.
Miss Harriet McCarter a passenger aboard the Madiana is prominent in Boston society. She has lived at Haddon Hall with Mrs. C. R. Train and joined the Bermudas voyage at the request of Miss Kate H. Stevens of North Andover who was ill. Since her parents’ death she has no close relatives nearby and expected a pleasant trip, noting good weather in a recent note.
The Boston and Northern railway workers delayed strike action after guidance from President Waterhouse and Daniel L. Dilworth of Detroit. They plan a united program among Massachusetts Electric lines and expect a formal company reply next week. The Lynn union noted dissatisfaction with management and added 45 new members to the local ranks.
The Verdi Orchestral Club led by John M. Flockton presented a concert in Chickering Hall with Adelaide J. Griggs contralto. The amateur group, well coached, displayed strong strings, woodwinds, and brass, and achieved fine ensemble under Flockton’s direction.
In a sale notice Morse made clothing reduces prices for suits and overcoats to 7.50 from 12 and 10, plus winter Morse Superior shoes drop from 3 to 2.55. The ad touts Box Calf Velour Calf Vici Kid Patent and Enamel leathers, with all sizes available.
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