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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
13
A sweeping survey of how the first year of the new century reshaped science and society. Notable notes include Marconi’s Newfoundland alarm, advances in physics chemistry and electricity, and visions of air power, teleautomata, and cleaner water. It cites Tesla, Loeb, and future industrial shifts toward aluminum, iron, and new energy concepts.
The record shows 20,084,378 bushels of wheat, 11,044,197 bushels of corn, 8,979,084 bushels of oats, and 115,220 bushels of rye barley in a 1901 agricultural tally.
In Boston German American communities New Year celebrations featured old country customs. Boston Turn Hall hosted the largest turnout with music, games, and a silent moment before New Year bells. Carl von Holter's comedy at Boylston Schul Verein drew praise, followed by dancing and a German sylvester punsch. The German American Singing Society of South Boston held a lively hop and pretzel, with strong punsch. Many halls hosted gatherings with Hasenpfeffer and brief programs as families joined in welcoming 1900s style festivities.
Washington society prepares for New Year's calls at the Attorney General and Secretary of War homes with a list of top hostesses and assistants. Receivers include Mrs Knox and Mrs Root along with many prominent wives and daughters. Diplomatic officials will attend, led by Signor Edmondo Mayor des Planches and others from Corea, Turkey, Siam, Colombia, Belgium, and more. Arthur Stewart Reikes, 6 feet 5 1/2 inches, is noted as a standout diplomat attendee.
Treasury figures show global steam railways near 500000 miles with the United States at about 200000 miles. The London Daily Mail 191? world yearbook estimates total open traffic at 484548 miles, North America 220657, Europe 163605, Asia 36580, South America 98264, Africa 15860, Australia 15282. The US holds two fifths of world mileage, ahead of Germany and Russia, with Canada and Britain also listed.
The article notes a January 1, 1902 disagreement with Hebrew and Chinese new year dates. Hebrews mark year 6662 from creation and begin in Tishri, around late summer, while the secular year is used for most affairs. Chinese New Year falls mid February, delaying their observance.
Washington society learns of the White House debut for Alice Roosevelt on January 3. President and Mrs Roosevelt will present their daughter to diplomatic and social circles in what may be the first debutante ball at the White House. The event includes many notable guests and a second smaller dance on Shrove Tuesday for the younger set.
The People's Church held a simple service with many regular attendees. Rev. L. H. Dorchester led the gathering which included an evening of song and testimony. Just before midnight the assembly knelt in silent prayer and rose after the clock struck twelve.
Brockton on December 31 held a banquet at G A R Hall for the incoming City Council. Alderman N B Tappan presided and George M Ryder served as toastmaster. Speakers included Mayor Coulter and Mayor elect David W Battles.
St Johns Lodge the oldest Masonic group in America held a ladies night New Year observance. Worshipful Master Frank W. Thayer led a confessional watch meeting with members recounting yearly experiences to applause. A banquet for 476 followed a tour of lodge rooms and a concert. Dancing and a late-night watch pushed into the new year.
Nearly 400 seamen dined on New Year Eve at the Boston Seamen's Friend Society Chapel with 200 awaiting entry. The First Congregational Church in Cambridge funded the supper open to all seamen. Decor included Christmas trees and holly, with ship and Santa arrangements. Rev Alexander McKenzie led prayers and delivered a New Year talk, followed by music and a chorus of The New Year’s Bells.
About 150 strikers at Atlantic Mills met in Carpenter's Hall on December 31 to demand a 10 cent per cut raise for broad loom work. They voted to stay away from work until the raise is granted, saying they lost 22 cents per cut recently. Only 30-40 weavers remain at No. 2 mill and some 5 at No. 3 mill. Agent Somersby warned against widespread refusal and said higher wages cannot be granted now, though more looms could be provided.
The North End Sewing Circle hosted a Christmas social for Italian children at Sacred Heart Church North Square in Boston yesterday. About 300 youngsters attended and each received a bag of candy. Mrs Maguire and Mme Collins led the event with help from Grace Maguire and several Misses Atwood, Minnie OConnor, Mrs Lee, and Elizabeth Neal.
The Boston YMCA hosts a New Year calendar exhibition at their building from 7 to 10 pm inviting the public. Over 600 calendars from local businesses were submitted in response to letters sent weeks earlier. An orchestra will play music during the event.
A narrator recalls a stern paternal warning to abstain for twelve months from drinking beer and other vices including cigarettes cards shows pipes and racing. Deacon Trent warns from the bank where he toils and fret. the vow continues until the throat heals and the cough eases. The piece ends noting the year 1901 and 1902 with a wry twist about swearing off again.
John D Cassells stands in the Springfield Superior Court facing a murder charge in the Longmeadow death of Mrs Mary Lane. District Attorneys Gardner and Noxon present the Commonwealth case while Taft and Tilley defend Cassells. The jury panel is seated as Cassells testifies detailing a plan to elope with Lane and his remorseful actions ending near the Lane residence. The defense argues malice was absent and the trial likely continues tomorrow.
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