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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
8
Medford Feb 26 twenty Tufts undergraduates were suspended for failing to attend chapel under the rule allowing only twenty cuts. Faculty enforcement began with notices to withdraw then reports to the dean for hearings Friday. Among those suspended are several prominent athletes.
Lord Kitchener reports a convoy of empty wagons was attacked and captured by Boers southwest of Klerksdorp on February 24. The escort included Imperial Yeomanry, three companies of the Northumberland Fusiliers, and two guns. About 600 Boers drove cattle past Bothasberg during the night of February 23, leaving 15 dead and wounded.
In Everett on February 26 a large congregation heard Rev James J Farrell of St Michael's Springfield deliver a sermon at Immaculate Conception Church titled The Value of the Soul. Farrell, former pastor who led the parish for eight years, was warmly welcomed by his old parishioners.
James J. McAuliffe of Pverett will present an illustrated talk at People's Temple corner Columb us avenue and Berkeley street on Tuesday evening March 18 under the Cabot Club banner. The lecture promises lavish visuals and some of the grandest canvas scenery ever shown.
In Worcester at noon Jerome Wheelock, famed inventor of the Wheelock engine, collapsed and died on a city street. Police and ambulances responded, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Local reports say the cause is under investigation and details are pending.
A Sweet Stomach comes only by having a perfect acting liver and good digestion both can easily be had by using.
Beecham's Pills advertised with bold claims about wide availability in boxes labeled 100 and 26e. The notice emphasizes ubiquitous distribution and consumer accessibility for the popular remedy.
City leaders debate proper headgear to greet Prince Henry. Mayor Collins prefers the slouch hat, Curran the private secretary weighs in as arbiter, and Chairman Doyle clings to the derby. A consensus on uniform hats seems likely to be reached before the royal visit.
Dr Vincente Concha the Colombian war minister has arrived in New York and will travel to Washington to assume the role of minister to the United States. Dr Martinez Silva will confer with the new envoy in New York or Washington regarding the canal protocol, with a brief delay anticipated before presentation.
Lawrence reports John Wilton of Andover and Nellie Carr of the city were arrested for unlawful co habitation. Wilton later obtained a marriage license and a ceremony took place. The court voided the marriage due to prior marriage claims. the couple was bound over to the grand jury under 500 dollars.
Every day during March and April the Burlington route will sell one way settlers tickets from Chicago to California points to Portland Tacoma and Seattle for 3 dollars to Butte Helena Anaconda Ogden and Salt Lake 230 also to Minnesota the Dakotas Nebraska and other Western States at very low rates Special parties will leave Boston Tuesdays and Thursdays personally conducted Circulars and dealled information at C B Q ticket office 4 Washington street Boston
The steamship Planet Neptune, outbound from Philadelphia with grain to Manchester, ran ashore in the Delaware River below Horseshoe Buoy. Tugs are aiding. Nine crew members of the French bark Alice et Isabelle were rescued by Assateague Life-Saving Station. captain, mate, and three seamen refused to abandon the stranded vessel, which remains in good condition.
Mrs. Lucy Smalley, 8, burned to death yesterday morning at 66 Appleton street where she lived alone. She was attempting to light a fire with kerosene when her clothing ignited. Neighbors extinguished the flames, but she died at City Hospital. The body rests at the morgue. Fire damaged room and contents about 25 dollars.
Mary Melsaac a waitress in a theatrical boarding house was arraigned in Municipal Criminal Court yesterday for refusing vaccination. She told the court she had since changed her mind and was vaccinated for the month. Earth officials were not anxious to pursue further action and it was placed on file.
The event at Hotel Brunswick featured a banquet followed by speeches on the Civil War. Hon. William M. Olin addressed attendees while Rev. S. H. Roblin spoke on whether law should advance with moral opinion. A. H. Hayward presided as association president.
Judge Richardson appointed W. W. Doherty and Ralph S. Bartlett as counsel for Michael J. Sroy who is charged with the murder of his wife at yesterday's session of the Superior Court.
In Albany New York legislators consider a bill to ban pigeon shooting amid ongoing debates on animal welfare and recreation. Supporters argue the practice subjects birds to cruel treatment while opponents call for state regulation rather than a ban.
The Boston stage presents Moll Pitcher with an enthusiastic crowd-pleasing battle scene in a program crowded with attractions across multiple venues. Next week the Tremont venue continues with King Dodo and a souvenir matinee featuring The Dodo Puzzle as a sought after keepsake.
A 60 year reputation backs Kennepy's burrer thin biscuit brand as the best. The note urges readers to remember Kennepy's, claiming lasting quality and trust built over decades.
Plymouth Indiana February 2 Abraham Lincoln Brick was renominated for Congress today by the Republican convention of the 13th district for his third term.
Last night at the Hollis offered a double bill headlined by Ellen Terry in Nance Oldfield and Henry Irving in the dual roles of Lesurques and Dubosc in The Lyons Mail. Irving’s portrayals drew praise, though some moments showed indistinctness in the merchant role. Laurence Irving and C Dodsworth also starred, with Miss Terry delivering her well received Nance Oldfield.
Taunton February 26 squor dealers urge the Governor to take the license commission from local hands. A commissioner is accused of acting as an agent for a wholesale squor concern. A dealer alleges purchases since office, with likely similar activity by others. They plan to fight the case in court at Thursday's meeting.
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