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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1903

Page

8

Europeans Leaving Fez Says Report From Tangier

A Tangier dispatch to the Daily Express says all Europeans in Fez have left and that foreign consuls will depart. The Fez mission departure on Jan 8 was long planned with little reliable news. Seven Jews were murdered in Hama. the Sultan arrests Mulai Mohammed and keeps loyal horsemen near him as rains threaten interior communication.

London Daily Express Tangier Morocco Fez Hama Mulai-Mohammed

Sultan Prepares to Fight Rebels at Zelab River

Tangier dispatch reports the Sultan leaving Fez with his army to confront rebels at the Zelab River. Mulai Arafa arrives seeking funds while imperial troops are poorly armed and unreliable. Rebels are well organized and better armed as the Sultan appeals to district governors for men and arms. European women are leaving Fez.

London Tangier Fez Zelab Mulai-Arafa Times

Ovation for Bowen on Leaving Venezuela

United States Minister Bowen departed Caracas at 8 for La Guaira en route to Washington. A large crowd including President Castro, Caracas leaders, German residents, the British colony and others bid him farewell at the station. Bowen received thanks from local officials and an address from English residents led by Mr Almond. He sailed from the port at noon aboard the Dolphin after a 16 gun salute.

Caracas-La Guaira Wailis Telephone Company Cherry Bowen Dolphin

Kaiser's Venezuelan Affair Sparks Diplomatic Fallout

London reports reveal Germany's Kaiser is dismayed by his own folly in the Venezuelan crisis. Both Germany and Britain face public displeasure, with recall of Ambassador von Holleben cited as evidence of strategic missteps and rising anti German sentiment in Britain and America.

London William Europe Germany Venezuela Herr von Holleben Washington Dr. von Holleben Kaiser America Balfour Lord Jansdowne the Spectator Newmarket Harry McCalmont

Waterbury Trolley Strike Shuts Lines After Union Mobilization

Waterbury in Connecticut saw its first trolley strike as 147 Connecticut Lighting and Power Company workers quit en masse after a midnight union meeting. The walkout followed four suspensions led by William Barrett, union president, with demands including union recognition and reinstatement. management refused, signaling possible widespread disruption across nearby towns.

Waterbury Conn Connecticut Lighting and Power Company Transportation Department of the Road William Barrett J. E. Sewell The Road Union John Kelley Pawsrt Meloney A. W. Light Sizth Penang Evance Committee Sewell New York Bridgeport Naugatuck Waterville Oakville John J. Daley

Gaelic School Session Teaches Songs in Gaelic

At the Gaelic School session yesterday on 1151 Washington street superintendent P. J. O Daly directed about 60 pupils in learning Gaelic songs.

Washington Street P. J. O’daly

Michigan in Blizzard Grip

Lower Michigan reels under a western storm that becomes a blizzard across towns including Benton Harbor Three Rivers Niles and Grand Rapids. Lake Michigan sees 40 mile winds stopping port departures while Detroit records five inches of snowfall today and trains run late as frigid temperatures drop.

Detroit Mich Lower Michigan Lake Michigan Chicago Benton Harbor Three Rivers Niles Grand Rapids

Severe windstorm damages towns in Georgia counties

Advices from Berrien and Worth counties report a severe windstorm causing heavy damage. In Omaga Worth county the hotel collapsed and many houses lost roofs. a cyclone path 100 yards wide damaged all homes and uprooted trees. At Heartsease lumber plants stacks and pipes toppled. Tifton also saw house damage. overall losses feared to rise as reports continue.

Savannaiti Berrien Worth Omaga Worth County Heartsease Tifton

Snowstorm Impedes NY Roads Across Multiple Regions

Reports from Malone Hoosick Falls Bath Cooperstown and other New York points indicate the east central and northern parts of the state were hit by heavy snow today with winds near blizzard strength. Traffic is impeded and communication affected.

Saratoga N. Y Malone Hoosick Falls Bath Cooperstown New York

Yale Names Kunzig Head Coach For Varsity Crew

Captain A B Waterman announced that Philip H Kunzig of Philadelphia, captain of the 1902 crew, will head the Yale varsity crew this season. Kunzig spends spring in New Haven with John Kennedy supervising preliminary work. freshman candidates begin training tomorrow under Reeve Schley, 1903, and varsity trials start in February.

Kunzig YALE New Haven

Luncheon Honored General Wood and Mrs Wood

General Leonard Wood formerly Cuba military governor and Mrs Wood were entertained at luncheon today by Senor Quesada and Mrs Quesada in Washington.

Washington Leonard Wood Cuba

Lawley's Bid Accepted for Abandoned House of Correction Property

George Lawley & Son won the purchase of the South Boston Abandoned House of Correction for 20180.95 dollars. Lawley plans extensive yacht building upgrades, a coal pocket, and a deepened harbor basin to accommodate large steam yachts, with a stone seawall replacing old piles and a floating dock or rail facilities to support new operations.

House of Correction Boston George Lawley

Two Lives Lost in Gotham Fire

In a Gotham blaze at 54 East Fifty sixth street Mrs Florine Henry wife of Philip 8 Henry a wealthy coffee merchant and daughter of the late Leonard Lewisohn perished from smoke and flames Alberta Erickson a domestic died later in hospital after leaping from the fourth story Mr Henry was slightly burned and rescued by a policeman The fire damaged the house and furniture about 20000 dollars with the two infant children saved by nurse Mary Rudge

York Florine Henry Philip Henry Leonard Lewisohn East Fifty-sixth Street Alberta Erickson

Music Hall Concert For Benevolent Association Proceeds

The 13th Music Hall Sunday concert raised funds for the B I Benevolent Association. The theatre was well filled and the audience applauded the selections by Emma Carus Susie Kirwin James Thornton Carrie Tutein and company the Empire City Quartet Vera King Fitzgibbons McCoy and Fitzgibbons C L Mays Daniel J Harrington Andy McLeod and the Boston Music Hall Orchestra.

Coppa Arrested After Prince Street Christening Incident

Antonio Coppa, 27, of 1481 2 Prince Street, was arrested for assault with a loaded revolver at a 1481 2 Prince Street christening. He drew a pistol, was disarmed by officers, and found with two revolvers, cartridges, three knives, and a razor at the station.

Antonio Coppa Prince Street Nicola Cattino Coppa Cattino

Fr Wholey observes 26th priesthood anniversary

The Rev Dennis J Wholey rector of the Church of the Sacred Heart Newton Centre marked 26 years in the priesthood with a solemn high mass led by Fr Wholey Bishop William H O Connell of Portland among the invited guests. An evening vesper followed and tomorrow evening a reception in Bray Hall Newton Centre will honor him.

Wholey Newton Dennis J. Wholey Church of the Sacred Heart Newton Centre William H. O’connell Portland Fr. Wholey Bray Hall

Aged Man Dies in Fire Fatality at Tremont Street

William J. Marr aged 66 living alone at 984 Tremont street was found dead about 9 30 pm by his niece Camilla Marr after returning from Lowell. An overturned oil stove lay near him with bedclothes burned and woodwork scorched. Neighbors and a policeman were alerted. The theory is Marr tried to extinguish the blaze and was overcome by heat and smoke. He suffered severe burns to his lower limbs. Medical Examiner Draper ordered the body removed to City Hospital.

William J. Marr Tremont Street Camilla Marr Lowell Marr Draper

Bowdoin Honors Hon. T. B. Reed in Chapel Service

Bowdoin College held a memory service for the late Hon. Thomas Brackett Reed in its chapel. President Rev. William DeWitt Hyde delivered the eulogy, citing Reed as a bright and shining light.

Brunswick Thomas Brackett Reed Bowdoin College Chapel William DeWitt Hyde

Funeral for Frederick R. Henderson in Everett

The funeral of Frederick R. Henderson, a Spanish-American War veteran, who died in Melrose Highlands Friday of pneumonia, was held this afternoon at the First Congregational Church. Everett Lodge I O O F officers read the ritual for the dead after the service.

Everett Frederick R. Henderson Melrose Highlands First Congregational Church Everett Lodge, I. O. O. F

Papa Is Not Dead

A widow, four children, and an elderly grandmother live in a Douglas Court tenement after Joseph Canterlupa dies from injuries. The family faces hunger with no income, a grocer’s bill unpaid, and neighbors supporting only barely. The oldest child clings to hope his father will return Saturday as the family teeters on starvation.

Joseph Canterlupa Douglas Court Canterlupa Beatti Antoinette Frankie Tony Papa

Power Critically Ill Rector Of Chelsea Church

The Rev. Thomas Power, permanent rector of St. Rose Catholic Church in Chelsea, is critically ill at the parochial residence 39 Crescent Avenue. He was stricken last Thursday with acute indigestion and heart trouble, with slight hopes for recovery.

Thomas KE. Power St. Rose Catholic Church Chelsea Crescent Avenue

Malden Universalists to Celebrate Centennial

The First Universalist Church of Malden will mark its centennial next Sunday with a service led by Pastor J. F. Albion.

Malden Universalists Malden Jan. U First Universalist Church J. F. Albion

Cambridge Schools Stirr Over Mayor's Critique

Cambridge High School teachers refuse interviews after Mayor McNamee criticizes school management and student effort. Report notes time for recess, hall activities, and hallway movement leaves only about 3 1 2 hours for daily work, with two hours for home study. Observations include small first year German class, girls' kitchen fudge activity, and gendered trades like sewing for boys and hammering for girls in grammar schools.

Cambridge High School McNamee Post

Jaw Broken In Fight At Annapolis

At Annapolis Md Jan 11 Midshipman Robert H Pearson of Concord New Hampshire suffered a broken jaw in a fight with Francis G Blasdel of New York Pearson refused hazing by upperclassmen and fought through five rounds until stopped A first class man acted as referee Blasdel is in custody with academy authorities poised to arrest others involved Pearson's father Edward N Pearson secretary of state of New Hampshire arrived and will defer to naval authorities

Annapolis Robert H. Pearson Concord N. H Francis G. Blasdel New York Blasdel Pearson Academy Young Pearson Hdward N. Pearson New Hampshire

Engineer Dead at Throttle on Knoxville & Ohio Train

Passengers on an incoming Knoxville and Ohio train traveled eight miles before Fireman Mattlock found Engineer A G Young dead with a head wound. Officials surmise a rock fell from a high cut above the line, killing him instantly as the train passed Careyville.

Knoxville, Tenn Knoxville & Ohio Careyville Mattlock A. G. Young

Williams manifesto tests party loyalty in city

City leaders from Democrats and Republicans weighed Williams plan with caution. Democrats say no need for a new party while Republicans see a potential boost if Williams gains traction. Socialist leaders were away and unlikely to back Williams. President Fitzgerald admitted limited review and predicted support for existing parties.

George Fred Williams Williams Williams Standard City Democracy W. T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic Party

Ward 20 Democratic Club Plans Reception in Dorchester

The Ward 20 Young Men's Democratic Club hosts a midwinter reception and dance at Bloomfield Hall Dorchester inviting city leaders and ward workers. Notables include Mayor Collins William A Gaston Congressman elect W S McNary Senator Fred Gore and others with Edward J J Doyle directing and Joseph F OConnell aiding a 50 member staff.

Ward 20 Young Men’s Democratic Club Bloomfiel Hall Dorchester Collins William A. Gaston W. 8. McNary Fred. S. Gore W. T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee Edward J. J. Doyle Joseph F. O’connell

Chinese offer money to revive dead man in Providence blaze

Eleven Chinese in a Chinatown boarding house at 17 Burrill Street were overcome by coal gas. Don Doo, dead on discovery, ran Kwong Hung Co. Moy Yun Chun Gan Doo were in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital, six others hospitalized with uncertain recovery. Several revived after hard work, and the men offered the doctor $300 to bring the dead man back.

Providence R. J Jan. Il Burrill Street Don Doo Kwong Hung & Co Moy Yun Chun Gan Doo Rhode Island Hospital

Slugged for Exposing Crime in Albany

Jeffrey J. Ryan a central post office letter carrier was assaulted on his way home from the theater and collapsed at work with a brain concussion. He had recently testified in a criminal case in which a gang member was jailed for 15 years for an unnatural crime.

Albany N. Y Jeffrey J. Ryan Central Post Office

Vignaud Replies to Critics on Toscanelli Letter

Henry Vignaud, first secretary at the U S embassy in Paris and vice president of the Americanist Society of Paris, publishes letters replying to Sir Clements Markham and Charles Beasley. He argues Toscanelli’s documents were falsified and supports the pilot theory attributing Columbus’ discovery hint to an unnamed pilot.

Paris Henry Vignaud United States Americanist Society of Paris Clements Markham Royal Geographical Society Charles Raymond Beasley Toscanelli Columbus Vignaud Western Hemisphere

Reverend Johnson Attacks Standard Oil Philanthropy

Rev Herbert S Johnson of Warren Avenue Baptist Church challenged Standard Oil and Methodist generosity in a sermon. He argued the oil giant profited from price hikes during the coal strike while charitable gifts counted as false philanthropy and questioned the true sacrifice behind corporate giving.

Jesus Christ Standard Oil Company Herbert S. Johnson Warren Avenue Baptist Church Standard Oil Methodist Church Johnson Standard Oil Corporation

Father Jacob Society installs officers in East Boston

The Father Jacob Society linked to the Chief Jacob Synagogue in East Boston held an officer installation ceremony last evening. Officers installed included J. Levi as president, Lewis Berkman as vice president, D. Sonderland as secretary, J. Allan son as treasurer, D. Cohen as recording secretary, Alexander Kaplan as sergeant at arms, with Korme Wallenstein and Mr. Askin toh Arches cited in the event.

Father Jacob Society Chief Jacob Synagogue Boston Korme Wallenstein Askin Toh Arches Robert J. Levi Lewis Berkman D. Sonderland J. Allanson D. Cohen Alexander Kaplan

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Madrid el Liberal Trangier Mulai- Mohammed Sultan Connecticut Michigan Georgia Empire State Lawley Ingotham Bowdoin College T. B. Reed F. R. Henderson Frank FR. Power Cambridge Democratic Club MR. Johnson Standard Oil CO
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