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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
2
An advertorial urging dietary change to gain flesh through egg, beef, and cereals, then promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals to aid digestion. It claims boosts for weak stomachs, supports all ages, and markets the remedy as safe, effective, and widely sold at 50 cents.
Salem Feb 27 John C Best murderer slept in jail unaware the Supreme Court overruled his exceptions and ordered death in the chair for the murder of George E Bailey at Saugus Sheriff Johnson withheld the news for his lawyer James H Sisk to deliver. Best likely to be called for sentence at the next Superior Court session in Salem.
The Vendome state parlors hosted a fair for the Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children from 10 am to 6 pm. Prominent donors including Mrs. John S. Gardner and Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson contributed items sold by shares. Attractions featured Japanese dancing mice a grip well Hindoo palm reader and a bustling restaurant with decorated rooms and young attendants.
Senator W T A Fitzgerald proposes a 15 cent bath rate at Revere Beach Reservation via a metropolitan affairs committee review. He argues the Metro Park system serves the entire district and that poorer residents deserve affordable access, noting travel costs to the reservation raise the real price beyond the current percent rate.
Harry Forbes of Chicago defeated Tommy Feltz of Savannah in a 15 round decision that angered the crowd. Sheridan refereed the bout at the West Kind Club, with many in attendance believing Feltz won clearly by a wide margin.
The Supreme Court overruled all exceptions of John C. Best, disappointing his supporters. Governor Crane is likely to be asked for executive clemency. Best's counsel Sisk and Clark lament the decision and weigh next steps, not expecting a move to the United States courts.
Washington reports Secretary of State Hay delivering a eulogy in the Hall of Representatives on William McKinley. He lauded McKinley’s public service, diplomacy, character, and close ties with Congress, and reflected on his final years and the nation's grief.
At a Riverside Boat Club meeting the club announced it will stage the New England amateur boxing championships on April 3, awarded by the N E A A A. In bouts, Dave McNeil beat Harry Bolles on points after Bolles shown pace but McNeil deservedly won. Harry McGowan lost to George Phelan by points. Billy Ryan and Dan Murray drew after a strong late effort. Patsey McKenna lost to Young Powers on points except for slight late push by McKenna. Piano and vocal solos between bouts.
In Chicago on February 27 a six round fight between Austin Rice of New London Iowa and Harry Harris of Chicago ended in a draw. Rice led the early rounds, Harris gained the edge in rounds four through six, with the final round tipping toward Harris.
A meeting for persons interested in forming an Old Home Week Association will be held in Room 147 at the State House on Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock. All interested are invited to attend.
Boston resident William H. Harrison testifies to dramatic relief from kidney pain and irregular secretions after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports ache and backache ended, secretions returned to normal color, and urges readers to choose Dean's. Product sold by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY, 50 cents.
In Salonica soldiers pursue brigands who captured Miss Stone and Mme Tsilka. The US may face trouble obtaining reimbursement of 72000 dollars paid as ransom, blamed on Turkey and Bulgaria. Stone’s testimony may not fix indemnity liability. she may travel to the United States next summer after offers from publications.
The Supreme Court, in a full bench decision, confirmed the apportionment of Metropolitan Park system costs among cities and towns for the first five years. Brookline objected to the award confirmation in the W. De Lasasas et al. case.
The corner property at Court and Brattle streets, housing the Crawford House and National Security Bank, sold to the National Security Bank for well above its taxed value of 427000. The block includes 81 Court and 9 11 Brattle as well as 13 15 and 17 19 Brattle streets with leases held by Henry Goodwin and heirs and Mary Ann Wales heirs and Elizabeth Emmons heirs. The total taxed value is 427000 with land and buildings split across parcels. The land remains under long lease to Goodwin & Rimbach as the bank takes ownership of the Crawford House site.
Edward Tuck, Bostonian resident in Paris, pledges to finance the Free American Hospital in the Passy quarter. He will cover installation costs and endow a permanent fund. Dr Magnin will serve as director, with American physicians and nurses managing the institution, opening hoped for in 1904.
At yesterday afternoon’s annual meeting the New England Conservatory of Music announced a plan to install a grand concert organ in its new Huntington avenue building next September at a cost surpassing $12,000. President Gardiner highlighted a busy year with restructured vocal and opera programs, a strong orchestra class, 1400 average students per term, and $100,000 already raised for the new building. Further fundraising aims include $100,000 for expenses and $10,000 for organs and a teacher’s organ, plus a scholarship fund to sustain annual income.
Krebs holds a two lap advantage over Tom Butler in a six day event at Rochester. Shaw and dpingde show form while Snyder, a messenger boy, exits the track in weak condition. Leaderboard shows Krebs 12 laps, Butler 10, Sprague 6, Wilson 17.
Melrose High School routed Somerville High at the Melrose YMCA gym in a lopsided scoring affair. Vaughan led Melrose with 11 points, followed by Doughtie 8 and Coffin 6 as Dickinson and others added baskets. Referee W L Kershaw and umpire Haggerty oversaw two 20 minute halves.
The Evangelical Association of New England held a ladies night last evening with W W Hartshorn presiding. Attendees included Miss Hartshorn, Rev A Dixon D D, Dr James B Bell, Edward Kendall, Miss Kepner, Miss Bella E Cabot, Allan Mery, and many couples. Letters of regret arrived from several officials and ministers. Post lunch featured vocal numbers by Miss Deila E Cabot and a series of addresses.
Charlestown defeated Newton last night to claim a three game sweep in the Amateur League. Kenney led scoring with a 222 single and 573 total across the set, aided by Charlestown’s strong second ball play and steady offense.
The 999th Artillery won two of three games against Udley last night. Mr Harding celebrated his marriage by rolling the best single score of the match, 2 4. Saunders, Pierce, Rogers and Simpson also reached the 200 mark. Pierce led the totals with 614.
A Supreme Court final decree established the compromise of the Julius Adams will yesterday. The estate totaling about $600,000 is allocated with Carney Hospital receiving $56,250 and other heirs or institutions receiving the remaining shares.
Edwin A. Abbey, famed for the Holy Grail series at the Boston Public Library, has accepted a commission to decorate murals in the new State Capitol at Harrisburg.
The annual meeting was held at 36 Concord Avenue Old Cambridge. The treasurer’s report showed a slight increase in funds being raised to erect a memorial to the late poet.
Judge Morton presided yesterday afternoon as Chief of Police Rhoades Revere faced oral arguments. The judge took the matter under advisement for a ruling.
Donovan Rossa, famed Fenian agitator, is dying at St Francis Hospital Colorado Springs due to blood poisoning. A noon operation removed the large toe of his left foot. Friends were notified and doctors say recovery is unlikely.
Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa born in Rosearberry County Cork in September 181. In spring 186 he helped organize the Phenix Society, aiming to educate members in revolutionary tactics. Reports describe torture and prison mistreatment as he faced confinement and clandestine correspondence with fellow patriots while at Portland prison.
A lengthy 19th century memory recounts O Donoban Rossa’s prison years across multiple jails in Ireland England and Scotland. It notes his 1865 conviction life sentence detention and later release conditionally forbidding him from Britain. It quotes a London Spectator account alleging severe torture and mistreatment including beatings forced feeding and solitary confinement.
C H Graves & Sons of Boston asserts ownership of the G O label for whiskey and notes their bottles carry the firm name on label and cork to guarantee purity and uniformity, claiming 1873 as the start and stressing proper aging and consistent quality.
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