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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1902

Page

4

Death toll rises in tunnel crash in Park Avenue

Eleven hours into the investigation the death count stood at 15 with 41 injured after a Harlem to White Plains train crashed into a Danbury to New Rochelle New Haven train in the Central Railroad tunnel. Names and fates of victims dominated the scene as lawyers swarm relatives.

New York Jan Park Avenue White Plains New Haven Danbury South Norwalk New Rochelle Everett Coffin Flower Hospital Albert A. Adams New York Hospital Peter Murphy Albert Wadley Bellevue Hospital R. Molineux Presbyterian Hospital Molineux Winfield Schultze Mabel Newman Sadie Scott John Wisels Wische New York Central & Hudson_ River Railroad law department Wisens New Haven Railroad Company New York Central New Haven Company Westchester County New York Central Company Downer Grand Central Station Jerome Central Railroad Tunnel Colonel Baker State Railroad Commission Flynn Wischo Dougherty Sweeney Fifty-sixth Street Sixty-third Fifty Rey Haared Franklin Shepard New Haven Road Edward C. Fyler

Mourning Follows New Rochelle Rail Tunnel Tragedy

New Rochelle reels in grief as three bodies from Manhattan return to the city after yesterday's tunnel accident. Fourteen victims resided nearby and twenty nine were injured. locals mourn as routine business halts and families stay in New York overnight.

New Rochelle Manhattan New York

Masters Face Imminent Strike Over Union Demands

Master teamsters at Hotel Essex push for a favorable report to the State Board of Arbitration by noon today or a strike will start by Saturday. The Freight Transportation Council and allied unions stand ready, with Mayor Collins already taking interest as the board meets.

Master Teamsters Labor Committee Freight Transportation Counclil Wells Memorial Hall Expressmen’s Union Freight Clerks’ Union Freight Handlers’ Union Longshoremen’s Union A. F. of L K. of L Pulic Collins Cox Freight Transportation Council State House

Canadian Club Elects Officers At Copley Square Hotel

The Canadian Club met at the Copley Square Hotel last night and elected officers for the year. Henry W. Patterson was named president, John F. Masters vice president, William B. McVey secretary, J. W. Bailey assistant secretary, Charles H. McIntyre treasurer, Fred F. Anderson historian, and Dr. Roblin chaplain.

Canadian Club Copley Square Hotel Henry W. Patterson John F. Masters William B. McVey J. W. Bailey Charles H. McIntyre Fred F. Anderson Dr. Roblin

Happy Women Find Relief From Backache With Doan's Pills

Mrs. Elisha Merrett of 112 Tyler Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved a severe backache and rheumatism, allowing her to perform household duties without a cane. She notes improvement after a course of treatment and recommends the product, sold by Foster Milburn Co. at 50 cents.

Boston Elisha Merrett Tyler Street Dean Brookline Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S Vuame Doan

Trouble in a Printing Office at South Boston Plant

The State Board of Arbitration will likely visit the Avery I Rand Company plant in South Boston tomorrow to consider differences between the company and its printers.

The State Board of Arbitration Avery I. Rand Company South Boston

Death of George W. Arnold ruled accident in Maynard woods

In Hudson on January 9, the death of George W. Arnold, initially considered suspicious, is now deemed an accident after a joint probe by Selectman George F. Bennett and Marlboro Medical Examiner Hoit. They traced the scene, noting a falling limb caused fatal head injury and a bruise on Arnold Sr. after inquiry at the home and clearing.

Arnold Bennett Selectmen Holt

Earthquakes on the Isthmus Questioned in Canal Debate

A reader challenges editorial claims that earthquakes favor the Panama route. The Isthmian Canal Commission data show similar seismic records for Nicaragua and Panama with limited destructive events, arguing that earthquake risks are overstated in comparing canal routes. The letter, by J. W. G. Walker of the U. S. Navy Yard in Boston, dated January 8, 1902, concludes Panama bears no special immunity to quakes.

United States Panama Canal Company Panama Nicaragua Isthmian Canal Commission Betwen South America Humboldt Andes Chili America de Montessus de Ballere Nicaragua Canal Grey Town Rivas Canal Line Nicarao Canal Company Las Cruces Colon Jamaica Ivas

United States to invite Siam's King on official visit

Washington reports a formal invitation to King Chulalongkorn of Siam and his entourage, including the queen and crown prince, to visit the United States. The move depends on Congress approving Frye’s resolution and involves a ceremonial letter, a special envoy, and a grand Roosevelt-hosted dinner.

Washington Uncle Sam Prabat Somdeth P’hra Paramendr Maha Chulalongkorn Kate Klou Chow-yu-Hua Siam Prince Royal United States Roosevelt Congress Senate Frye Hitt Bangkok Chulalongkorn Mers Hong Kong Yokohama Sowalosha Chu-La-Long-Korn King

Membership Granted as East Bolton Boat Club Joins League

The NEAAA board met at St. Alphonsus A A clubhouse with President Winston presiding. East Bolton A A Boat Club membership was unanimously approved. The basketball committee was empowered to run a championship tourney and Alfred Lill joined the St. Joseph A A on the board, replacing A L Loftus. The group thanked Y M C A Basketball League president Mr Hepburn and Mr Black.

St. Alphonsus A. A Winston East Borton A. A. Boat Club Alfred Lill St. Joseph A. A A. L. Loftus Hepburn Y. M. C. A. Basket Ball League Black

Omega Oil Stops Pain All Over the Body

The ancient saying Six of one are half a dozen of the other applies to pains in neck shoulders back arms or legs. Omega Oil stops pain in every part of the body like water puts out fire. Hundreds of thousands of bottles have been used with satisfaction. Omega Oil is good for every liniment use.

Veterinary Attacks State Cattle Board

President Achilles Joly condemns Massachusetts cattle inspection as a farce and urges Maine Vet Association action. He says many shipments are certified by non-graduates, urging investigation with Grangers and noting potential conflicts of interest among cattle commissioners.

Augusta Maine Veterinary Medical Association Achilles Joly Massachusetts Joly Association Austen Peters Board of Cattle Commissioners

Death of Mrs O Neil and Runaway Daughter Tale

A Brookline couple mourn the death of their daughter Katherine Shannon known as Katie who left home years earlier to sing and dance. She married a man named O Neil and died in Cincinnati from appendicitis and dissipation with her husband claiming the body. Her family recalls her as a good girl despite years away.

Brookline Hart Street Katherine Shannon Cornelius Shannon Roxbury Katie Evenas O'Neil

State Society of Master Painters Elects Officers

The State convention of the Society of Master Painters and Decorators of Massachusetts concluded at the American House. Officers elected include President W H Naylor of Boston and Vice President Alexander Peters. officers named secretary treasurer William E Wall and trustees W A Houston C F W Hansen A McInnes. Delegates to the national meeting set for February 13 in Pittsburg: William Wall Carl Orsberg W A Houston. A banquet for 150 attendees preceded dancing into the night.

Society of Master Painters and Decorators of Massachusetts W. H. Naylor Alexander Peters William E. Wall Frank Nichols George B. Gilbert George W. Chase Eugene Hough Charles Hackers W. A. Houston C. F. W. Hansen A. McInnes Pittsburg William Wall Carl Orsberg Boston CC. F. W. Hansen W. J. Edwards James Mouncey

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