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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1902

Page

4

Knowlton Ends Public Life Today

Attorney-General Knowlton retires at 2:30 PM after nearly 30 years in public service. He shaped Massachusetts law, including civil service enforcement, conservatorship rules, and criminal procedure reforms, and urged a salary raise for his successor amid a career highlighted by major cases like the Lizzie Borden prosecution.

Knowlton Register State Senate The Commonwealth Southern District Lizzie Borden Boston Elevated Railway Massachusetts Massachusetts Bar Civil Service Commission Supreme Judicial Metropolitan Water and Park John O'Neil Hattie Kavelyn McCloud Shelburne Falls John ©. Best James Bailey Saugus Luigi Storti Calucci Charles R. Eastman Cambridge Richard H. Grogan Eastman United States Supreme Court Greenhalge Wolcott Crane Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Records Day on the Speedways in Sleighing Rush

Snowbound traffic clogged Leacon street from Kent to Audubon Circle for over two hours as crowds filled the road. Jockeys and drivers, including George O. Hall Eddie B. Frank Hall and many Brookline and Somerville visitors, enjoyed fast heats, Russion turnouts, and fashion sleighs amid a bustling countryside parade.

Leacon Street Kent Street Audubon Circle Coolidge Corner George O. Hall Eddie B Frank Hall Howland Russell Edgemark Sam Spofford Alvis Nitched J. D. Fallon R. W. Robbs W. J. Anderson Joseph Poet Burt W. Neal, Jr Brooktine Charlie Wright H. C. Pickering G. W. Leavitt Isaac Sexton Somerville Riley Brookline John Shepard Astro George Harper John H.an John Craig George P. Johnson William Gibson Morris Connolly Lawrence Curtis H. O. Aldrich John Pugsley James Gilligan George Fales Caleb Chase Beacon Street Julius Fellner Jessie G. Paine James Hilton Thomas Keefe Clarke James Stultz Carl Goodspeed W. A. Young Eward Hillier T. J.elley Charles Bishop Ward Thompson Waldo Pierce Carl Chase I. J. Burke John Ryan John Grover Xm. K. Klitze A. P. Doane J. D. McGrady

German Amendment Seeks U S Trade Adjustment

Baron Heyl Zu Herrnsheim proposes in committee an amendment to the tariff bill aimed at the United States. It would authorize imports to be subjected to consular invoice authentication and market value declarations similar to German exports, likely to be adopted to meet U S complaint concerns.

Berlin Baron Heyl Zu Herrnsheim National Liberal United States Baron Heylin Herrnsheim Erman

Schwab Denies Gambling Story From Monte Carlo

Cable dispatch from Charles M. Schwab denies sensational gambling reports at Monte Carlo after visiting the casino. The New York Journal notes Morgan pressured Schwab to cease gambling and rumors say Morgan voiced objections to his actions amid a decline in Steel shares.

New York Charles M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation Nice Associated Press Monte Carlo France Schwab the Journal Wall Street J. Pierpont Morgan

Y M C A Leaders Banquet Highlights State Plans and Speeches

The ninth annual Y M C A Massachusetts Rhode Island executive banquet at the Somerset featured Gov C D Kimball of Rhode Island and Frank W Rollins of New Hampshire. D Chauncey Brewer urged district organization and dedicated young men while W F McDowell spoke on city life and responsible youth leadership. Governor Kimball praised Rhode Island, with brief remarks by F O Winslow.

Young Men’s Christian Association of Massachusetts Rhode Island Somerset W. F. McDowell L.L Rockefeller Morgan Mr. McDowell Kimball F. O. Winslow

Elevated Structure Safety Weighs In On Monday Night Accident

Boston Elevated Railway President William A. Bancroft responded to questions about the risk of an elevated train derailing into the street. He cited stronger guard timbers, tighter cross ties, and automatic brakes as protections, noting derailments are rare and brake systems help prevent wrecks despite human error.

William A. Bancroft Boston Elevated Railway Company The Post F Elevated Railroad Bancroft Elevated Company Boston

Timothy T Sawyer's Fifty-first Election as Bank Director

Timothy T Sawyer was re elected to his fifty first term as director of Bunker Hill Bank Charlestown at the annual meeting this week. The note mentions J Sawyer aged 8 still active in business but the elder Sawyer is ill abed at 319 Dartmouth street though not seriously ill and expected to recover soon.

Timothy T. Sawyer Bunker Hill Bank Bunker Hill Bank of Charlestown J. Sawyer Dartmouth Street Sawyer

Died After Fall Of 85 Year Old Miss Georgie Stedman

Miss Georgie Stedman aged 85 living at 187 West Newton street collapsed unconscious on the sidewalk in front of 1 Winter street yesterday afternoon. An ambulance was summoned and she died en route to City Hospital. Medical Examiner Draper will hold an autopsy today to determine the cause.

Georgie Stedman West Newton Street Winter Street Draper

Public Installation of Germania Lodge Officers

The Germania Lodge A F and A M holds its public installation on Jan oo marking the lodge's 46th anniversary at Corinthien Masonic Temple. Joseph W. Hill P M of Faith io age and Mr Frank of Bolomon Lodge will install, with musical exercises and a banquet in Banquet Hall followed by a ball in Gothic Hall.

Germania Lodge A. F A. M Corinthien All Joseph W. Hill

Lieutenant Starke arraigned in Richmond for obscene mail to president

Lieutenant John W. Starke was arraigned in Richmond on charges of sending obscene matter through the mails to the President. He waived examination and the case was sent to the grand jury, which will meet on the first Monday in April.

Richmond John W. Starke United States Henry Miegenheimer

Birthday party for Master J Bergin Jr at Winthrop Centre

The Old Bradford Fight Association treasurer hosted a birthday gathering at his Winthrop Centre home last night for his son Master J Bergin Jr. Guests included many Old Bradford Fight members. A piano was presented by his godfather Hon. J K Mahoney. Music games and a collation followed.

J. Wwee Old Bradford Fight Association Winthrop Centre J. W. Bergin Bradford Bight Master Bergin J. KB. Mahoney

Newton Bids for Settlers and Population Growth

Newton Mayor Captain John W Weeks urges a population influx to 100,000, arguing lower Boston rail fares and city amenities will attract families. He cites 34,000 residents, $9 million assessed value, and $4.5 million net debt as context for his plan.

Newton New England John W. Weeks Telford Weeks Malden Everett Boston West Newton Board O Railroad Commissioners

Opposed Christian Science Debate Opens Centre District Meeting

The Centre District Medical Society in Concord held its annual meeting with a vigorous discussion of Christian Science from an unfavorable view. Speakers were Rev. Daniel C. Roberts and Henry F. Hollis. Officers elected: President Dr N W Moma, Vice President Dr M H Felt, Secretary and Treasurer Jr A Sanders, Chaplain Rev D C Roberts.

Concord N. H Centre District Medical Society Daniel C. Roberts D. D St. Paul's Episcopal Church Henry F. Hollis N. W. Moma M. H. Felt Hillaboreign Bridge Jr. A. Sanders Chapae D. C. Roberts

Theft traced to spear by stub in Boston studio case

George L. Spear known to Tech students and police is held for trial for breaking and entering the Dow photography studio at 11 Portland Street. Evidence includes a $200 lens and $150 in goods taken, a receipt stub, and $40 obtained from pawning the lens in New York. Spear faces $1200 bonds after arrest by Boston police.

George L. Spear Tech Boston Superior Court George W. Dow Portland Street Spear Dow Station 1 Mr. Dow Washington Street Roxbury Wells Memorial Institute Wells Institute New York Providence Division 1 Massachusetts Institute of Aoe Hgan and Driscoll

Concord Goes Dry Under City License Crackdown

By mayoral directive City Marshal Locky ordered every Concord liquor license holder to close sales immediately. The measure leaves Concord reportedly the driest it has ever been in its history.

Concord N. H Locky United States Internal Revenue

Koch Lung Cure claims verified by patient testimonials

A Boston advertisement promotes the Koch Lung Cure for consumption and asthma. It invites local residents to visit the 861 Boylston Street office for free consultation and examination and to observe cured patients in the neighborhood as proof. It asserts physicians other than the Koch doctors have not cured these diseases.

Boyston Street Boston Drs. Koch Boylston Street

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