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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1902

Page

8

President Presents Draft Decision on Schley Case to Cabinet

President discusses anticipated reply to Admiral Schley’s appeal at a Cabinet meeting in Washington. He plans to announce conclusions by mid next week after reading a free draft of his decision. The lengthy document recounts Santiago battle events as told by the captains summoned to the White House.

Schley Washington Admiral Schley Hay Santiago White House

Wellesley Girls Celebrate St Valentine in the Barn

In the Barn at Wellesley College about 100 girls enjoyed a Mother Goose pantomime in honor of St Valentine. An impersonator played St Valentine, a large pie scene revealed 12 blackbirds, and a cakewalk followed with dancing. The revels, featuring group dormitory attendance, featured valentines and a new college tradition marking St Valentine’s day as a campus event.

Wellesley Wellesley College St. Valentine Court of Revels

Tolstoi Said To Be Dead Continued From Page L

A surviving note claims Count Leo Tolstoi remains alive though citizens hold hope of recovery. The article recounts Tolstoi’s life from his August 28 birthplace in Yasmaya Poland to military service, early writings, and prolific output. It lists works such as Kreutzer Sonata Anna Karenina The Death of Ivan Ilyich and others, noting his religious convictions and retirement from society.

Leo Tolstoi Yasmaya Poland Sterne Tolstoi Maving Moscow Count Tolstoi Joannicar Kieff Church of Russia Sebastiol Ivan Iiteh Katia Polikouchka

Santos-Dumont Survives Near-Death Airship Crash

Monaco, Feb 14. Santos-Dumont nearly perished when his airship collapsed after a gear jam and a squall. He was rescued by the Princess Alice's crew and later vowed to restart his Cape Martin flight once repaired.

Monaco Santos-Dumont Bay of Tete de Chien Aerodrome Prince of Monaco Alice Eugene Higgins Santos- Dumont Frst Princess Alice Santos-Dumas Santos-Dumoh Prince of Cape Martin

Mysteries on Knight's Hands In Salem Police Plot

City Marshal Edward H. Knight orders all officers to report at 5:20 PM tomorrow. A shoe case and 30 pounds of copper are found near Thompson's Meadow by the Boston & Maine railroad. Mayor Hurley stays at the station. Police raid Frank Voyer's Palmer Street place and seize a half barrel of beer. A list of women voters disappears from City Hall corridor.

Salem Edward H. Knight Knight Boston & Maine Railroad Thompson's Meadow Hurley Frank Voyer Palmer Street City Hall

Razor and Cleaver Clash Over Eviction Feud in Middlesex Street

A melee erupted at 58 Middlesex street ending with K I Moore being arrested for assault with razor and cleaver after a meat cleaver failed. C F Winch received a slash and hospital care while he had faced eviction with two friends and a foray to take possession. Patrolman Curtis reported the incident near Washington and Compton streets.

Middlesex Street K. I. Moore Reed C. FL Winch Carver Street City Hospital Curtis Station 5 Washington and Compton Streets C. F. Winch Winch H. L. Moore Moore

Ransom Paid for Ellen Stone and Tsilka

A Constantinople despatch reports ransom for Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mme Tsilka has been paid. Delivery to American agents is expected hourly. despite time differences, it is likely they are now freed. Associated Press cites authentication.

New York Constantinople Ellen M. Stone Mme. Tsilka Associated Press Miss Stone Mme. Tsil

Fish Dealers Banquet Held at Young's Hotel

The T' Wharf Fish Dealers Association held a banquet and social last evening at Young's Hotel with 125 members present. J. R. Neal, entertainment committee chair, presided while Captain J. W. Collins, chair of the State Fish and Game Commission, delivered an address.

T' Wharf Fish Dealers’ Association Young’s Hotel J. R. Neal J. W. Collins State Fish and Game Commission

Boulder crushes caboose killing seven on Choc taw line

Seven men were killed and at least four seriously injured when a 1 ton boulder struck the caboose of a work train on the Choctaw railroad near Little Rock Arkansas today. The accident occurred as the train paused along the track and emergency crews rushed to the scene. Authorities expected to release more details as the investigation continues.

Little Rock Ark

Nebraska seniors pick Booker T. Washington for commencement

Lincoln Neb Feb 14 The senior class of the University of Nebraska today ratified the selection of Booker T. Washington as commencement day orator.

Lincoln, Neb University of Nebraska Today Booker T. L

Harvard Phi Beta Kappa elects new officers

At the annual election of the Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity at Harvard the following officers were chosen: K. R. M. Green recording secretary G. C. Hirst '02 first marshal A. C. White '02 second marshal J. H. Holmes '02 toastmaster A. I. Richards '08 poet.

Phi Beta Kappa Harvard KR. M. Green G. C. Hirst A. C. White J. H. Holmes A. I. Richards

Grover Cleveland Arrives for Ragged Island Duck Trip

Norfolk reports Grover Cleveland arriving on the Jaca Peanee en route to Ragged Island, North Carolina, for a 10 day duck shooting visit. He is in good health.

Norfolk Grover Cleveland Jaca Peanee Ragged Island N. C

Rosebery Voices Rift With Irish Party At Liberal Rally

Lord Rosebery in Liverpool denounces the Irish party and opposes an independent Dublin parliament. He says Gladstone's bills are dead, and insists Ireland's fate cannot be entrusted to a party seeking its overthrow. He urges cross party effort to resolve the Irish question.

Liverpool Lord Rosebery Rosebery Gladstone Liberal Party Dublin Ireland

Ratzman Fined Twenty Dollars For Flag Misuse

Meyer Ratzman a Hebrew rag picker was arraigned before Judge Forsaith in municipal court on charges of misusing an American flag. He was fined twenty dollars which he could not pay. Patrolman McCaffrey testified he found the flag converted into a ragbag and the defendant admitted ownership. He claimed he bought the flag in ragbag form from another junk dealer on Chapman Place. A patriotic spectator praised Officer McCaffrey and indicated a subscription to buy a silk flag for the patrolman.

Meyer Ratzman Forsaith Municipal Criminal Court McCaffrey Division 1 Ratzman Chapman Place

City Briefs: Fires, arrests, and accidents tip sheet

A fire at 136 Brighton street yesterday caused $75 damage, started by children with matches. A man injured in a fall on West First street yard of the New York, New Haven & Hartford line. Patrick McCabe, 45, of South Boston, fell from a car injuring his right hip. Chemical 5 members extinguished a blaze at 4 Neponset avenue. a lamp overturned causing $50 damage. William Dunford, 32, of 131 Tudor street, South Boston, arrested for larceny of a bag of corn from Sumner Crosby & Son. Box 257 fire on the roof of an unoccupied building at 13 Carlisle street. faulty flue caused $200 damage. Charles F. Woodbury, 21, of 239 Shawmut avenue, arrested for concealing stock and fixtures of a cigar store at 936 Washington street, mortgaged to Charles S. Stuart of 46 School street. The Whittemore store at Beach and Washington in West Roxbury was entered. $15 tobacco stolen. James Noonan, 42 Cottage street, fell from a wagon at Winthrop and Adams Streets, Charlestown, injuring internally. Myer Berliner, 28, of 28 Compton street, arrested for larceny of $42.04 from Max Sunbury, 1 Lincoln Street. Fred Crutchfield, colored, of 41 Pine street, Cambridge, fell from rear platform of an electric car on West Boston bridge, brought to Massachusetts General Hospital unconscious.

Brighton Street West First Street New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Patrick McCabe West Second Street South Boston Chemical 5 Neponset Avenue L. Kraut William Dunford Tudor Street Boston Sumner Crosby & Son Dorchester Avenue Carlisle Street Aouot Charles F. Woodbury Shawmut Avenue Eerey Washington Street Charles 8 Stuart School Street James H. Whittemore Beach and Washington Streets West Roxbury James Noonan Cottage Street Winthrop and Adams Streets Charlestown Myer Berliner Compton Street Max Sunbury Lincoln Street Fred Crutchfield Pine Street Cambridge West Boston Massachusetts General Hospital

Bates Bates Harvard debate winner in Lewiston

Bates declared winner in a debate at City Hall between Bates College and Harvard University seniors on the resolution that the United States should adopt a system of shipping subsidies. The judging panel included Judge William L. Putnam of Portland Judge Henry B. Dewey of Boston and Harry E. Merrill of Portland.

Lewiston

Koch Tuberculine Inhalation Cure Beat Consumption

Dr Edward Koch promotes a treatment using the Koch Tuberculine with an inhalation machine to deliver vapors into the lungs. He claims cures in many cities and lists offices in Boston at 361 Boylston Street and others in New York Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Washington Rochester Buffalo Asheville Pittsburgh. He invites readers to send for a booklet.

Robert Koch Edward Koch Boylston Street Boston Koch Wkoce New York Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Washington Rochester Buffalo Asheville Pittsburg

Johnson Rejects Harmonized Rules In American League

Ban Johnson, president of the American League, announced in Chicago that the league will not follow the compromise rules agreed at a Buffalo magnates conference. He said the league will publish its own rules and guide book, with no further effort to harmonize playing rules after Jim Hart acknowledged the failure of the proposed rules.

Chicago Ban Johnson American League Buffalo Johnson Jim Hart

Harvard Yale Hockey Clash Opens New York Tonight

Harvard hockey and substitutes left for New York to face Yale at the St Nicholas rink in the year’s first hard battle. Yale’s strong forward trio Winsor Pruyn Foster and Rumsey pace the Crimson challenge while Harvard’s freshmen also meet Yale on Holmes Field today.

Harvard New York St. Nicholas Yale Winsor Pruyn Foster Rumsey Crimson Holmes Field

Jenkins Defeats Parr for International Wrestling Title

Tom Jenkins of Cleveland the champion American wrestler defeated Jim Parr the champion of England in Buffalo New York in a match announced as for the international championship Jenkins won two straight falls motioning a decisive victory in the title bout held tonight.

Buffalo N. Y Tom Jenkins Cleveland Jim Parr England Jenkins

Phillips Andover schedules historic baseball slate

Phillips Andover Academy releases a strong season schedule with games against major colleges. The lineup features dates against Maine, Manhattan College, Boston College, Williams, Dartmouth, Yale, Amherst, Princeton, Harvard, Holy Cross, Tufts, Brown, Georgetown, and Exeter. All games at Andover except Brown at Providence.

Andover Knox Philips Andover Academy Phillips Exeter Academy University of Maine Manhattan College Boston College Williams College Dartmouth College Yale Amherst College Princeton University Harvard University Yale University Holy Cross Tufts College Brown University Harvard Georgetown University Open Exeter Brown Providence

Walcott Knocks Out Handler in Second Round

Philadelphia Feb 14 Joe Walcott stops challenger Jimmy Handler in the second round of a scheduled six round bout at Industrial Hall. Walcott asserted dominance early and the fight ended swiftly with a decisive victory.

Philadelphia Jimmy Handler Joe Walcott Industrial Hall

Newton Defeats Arlington in Amateur League Series

Newton wins two of three games against Arlington at Newtonville in the Amateur League series, led by Buntin’s 593 and strong showings from Pray, Wellington, Maltby, and Scully. Arlington’s Marston and Whittemore with multiple doubles and a late surge failed to overcome Newton’s 2783 total as the deciding game ended Newton by 18 pins.

Newton Arlington Newtonville Newtowne Buntin Pray Wellington Dodge Rankin Marskite Gre Whittemore Scully Maltby Brooks Marston Sesseeeres Arlington Boat Bowler Dodgers Csacccicscsesecvedia

Independents Sweep Train Despatchers in Railroad League Start

The Independents, a new Rail road League team, won three straight games from the Train Despatchers last night, marking a strong debut with decisive wins and early standings momentum.

Independents

Rossmore Wins Three At Dartmouth Alleys Over Revere

Rossmore beats Revere 1209 to 1135 after three games at Dartmouth alleys. Individual scores show Rossmore totals 401 405 403 and Revere 383 873 879. Mack wins Murray & Irwin weekly roll off with 281, Lane 277, Lonegan 277, Twiteh ell 271 in tight finish.

Dartmouth Rossmore Revere Murray & Irwin Mack Lane Lonegan Twitehell

Sigourney Beats Threshie In Billiards 400 to 376

Sigourney of San Francisco defeats Threshie of Boston 400 to 376 in a Pacific coast victory in 79 innings. Earlier, Norris of Knickerbocker Athletic Club beats Dr. L. T. Mias 400 to 341 after a disputed carom. Norris tops Sigourney with five wins in six games.

New York Sigourney San Francisco Threshie Boston Pacific Coast Dr. L. TL. Mias Charles Norris Knickerbocker Athletic Club

Salem Defeats Plymouth 3–0 In Rough Local Rink Showdown

In a hard fought Plymouth rink contest Salem blanked Plymouth 3 to 0. Both teams gave up a goal on fouls as limits and penalties influenced the rough match with 500 in attendance.

Plymouth Salem Murphy Whipple Cissick Heffernan Mecheurphy Miller Doherty Wootke O'Hara Refereo—Marshall Timor—Savery

Lowell Defeats Worcester In Severe 12-8 Game

Worcester suffered a heavy 12 to 8 loss to Lowell at home. Only Bannon from Worcester stood out with a strong performance. Key stats include Daly 9 rushes and Pax 23 steps, with fouls charged to Devlin and Holderness. Referee Connolly and timer Donovan oversaw a 1,500-strong crowd.

Worcester Lowell Bannon Daly Lewis Hadley Pax Devlin Holderness Connolly Donovan

Portland Scores Win Over Lawrence in Scrappy Meet

Portland beat Lawrence by 14 to 2 in a boys high school basketball game. Campbell led Portland with 7 points while Erie and Dyer contributed on defense. Referee Brien officiated as the teams traded baskets in a tightly contested clash.

Portland Lawrence Camptell Allory Feree

Trustees In Malden Face Grand Jury Over Lodge Disappearance

Three trustees of Reliance Lodge N. I. Co. P. appear with Chief Emmerton before the grand jury in Malden. The inquiry centers on the missing Frank F. Hussey former financial secretary. Hussey has not been seen since January and his family left town amid reports of a $600 book shortage recently uncovered.

Maldwn Reliance Lodge Emmerton Malden Frank F. Hussey Lodge Hussey

Susan B Anthony Pushes Suffrage for Porto Rico and Philippines

At the Washington suffrage convention on February 14 Susan B Anthony urged extending woman suffrage to Porto Rico and the Philippines, arguing for equal rights and citizenship.

Washington Susan B. Anthony Porto Rico Philippines

Chelsea Cycle Club Elects A. W. Rogers President

At the annual election of officers of the Chelsea Cycle Club A W Rogers was chosen president for the coming year. Rogers has been involved since the club’s 1894 formation and was its first president serving five terms. Other officers include Secretary E F Sullivan financial secretary B Whidden treasurer E H Bassett and several board and staff posts.

Chelsea Cycle Club A. W. Rogers Rogers E. F. Sullivan B. Whidden E. H. Bassett W. A. Fliggins C. R. Schultz E. D. Chard

Somerville Y M C A Tops Malden In Basket Ball

Somerville Y M C A senior and junior squads defeated Malden Y M C A in a Somerville gym game. Senior score not listed. junior 38 to 7. Storey Edwards Stone and Osgood led Somerville. Gidney Morton and Barnum starred for Malden.

Somerville Y. M. C. A Somerville Malden Y. M. C Storey Edwards Stone Osgood Gidney Morton Barnum Malden

New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Club Banquet

About 60 members attended a banquet last night at the United States Hotel hosted by the N Y N H R R Club. A W Martin presided over the banquet and the preceding meeting. Technical questions were discussed informally. The club’s membership consists of heads of departments and chief clerks.

N. Y N. H H. R. R. Club United States Hotel A. W. Martin Technica

Sears Defeats Cote In 16 Round Lewiston Bout

Mike Sears defeated Arthur Cote in a 16 round fight held in Lewiston Maine, dominating from the start with three solid blows to Cote’s one. The bout showcased Sears as the aggressor and secured the victory on the night of February 14.

Lewiston Mike Sears Arthur Cote Cote

Saxonville Girls Run Away To Seek City Life

In Saxonville on February 14 three underage girls Gertrude Hawkins Blanche Burrill and Annie Smith aged under 17 left town with spare change for a life in the big city. They rode to South Framingham then Natick and bought Boston train tickets. One notified a parent and a note was found. Police hunt for the trio who planned stage work or mill city labor in Lawrence. A fourth girl planned to join but was stopped by her mother. Police hope the runaways may still turn back to their original plan.

Saxonville Gertrude Hawkins Blanche Burrill Annie Smith Jin South Framingham Natick Boston Lawrence Combine

Born on Dispensary Steps in Dover Street Scene

A woman in ragged condition gave birth on the stone steps of a Dover street dispensary yesterday afternoon. The mother, described as sickly, was carried inside for treatment and later gave a name she later claimed wasfalse, offering no details about her true identity or address.

Dover Street

Dorchester Whist Club Hosts Evening at Crowley Residence

The Co D Whist Club of Dorchester met at Mr and Mrs W H Crowley 11 Dracut Street last evening. Whist ran until 10 30 p m followed by a collation and dancing Rohrer Orchestra provided music Prizes went to Sid Dunn Joseph P Curry M C Bresnahan and Percy D Crowley Attending were numerous couples including Curry Rohrer Simpson Bresnahan Arthur Duffy Terrence Mahan Crowley John J Crowley William F Reardon John x Corcoran M J Conley Joseph L Ryan Louise Crowley Nellie Duffy John Curry and Frances Allo.

Co. D. Whist Dorchester W. H. Crowley Dracut Street Rohrer Sid. Dunn Joseph P. Curry M. C. Bresnahan Percy D. Crowley George H. Rohrer John T. Simpson Arthur Duffy Terrence Mahan John J. Crowley William F. Reardon John x. Corcoran M. J. Conley Joseph L. Ryan Louise Crowley Nellie Duffy John Curry Frances Allo

Andover Trustees Name James H Ropes Next Principal

Andover Massachusetts February 14 trustees of Phillips Andover Academy elected Professor James Hardy Ropes of Harvard Divinity School as principal to succeed the late Rev C F B Bancroft. Ropes has not announced acceptance but trustees expect him to remain cautious.

Andover Phillips Andover Academy James Hardy Ropes Harvard Divinity School C. F. B. Bancroft Ropes

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