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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
5
An advertisement warns shoppers against ill fitting cheap clothes and urges trying on suits from size 33 to 52. It promotes a large line of men’s wear from wool yarn outings to linen and white duck trousers with prices from 2 to 15 dollars and directs readers to view the Washington and Beach street windows for the stock.
Chicago July 9 The freight handlers strike appears settled with a wage package offered by railroads July 1. Curran of the union agreed after railroads’ terms, while teamsters’ support waned. Federation of Labor friction and acrimony marked the negotiations as committees and managers met.
In Providence Rhode Island Hugh McLean won a 25 mile race despite a fall during the last lap when a pedal slip caused him to be thrown from Freeman’s machine. He finished across the tape seven laps ahead, though he was badly cut and bruised with some bones believed broken.
In Worcester on July 9 Harry Elkes defeated Robert Walthour after an initial second attempt. Elkes finished the 20 miles in 30 00.0 seconds with Walthour two-thirds of a mile behind at the end of the second day.
Rome notes to Judge Taft state the Holy See cannot recall the friars within a fixed period, citing treaty rights and force majeure. It proposes gradual replacement by other nationalities, preserves non-return to sensitive parishes, and seeks understanding on the school question. A 12 article contract outlines land purchases, shares, and a five member arbitral tribunal with joint selection by the Pope and Roosevelt.
In an interview from Washington dated July 9, Cuban Minister Quesada says the island remains tranquil with generals across the country pledging to support President Palma. He notes colored citizens seek offices but vow no disorder, and discusses hopes for reciprocity despite economic distress and possible sugar mill closures.
Sixteen or seventeen men quit yesterday at Charlestown Navy yard while laying granite blocks for the project. The strike, led by Brien and Sheehan contractors, halted deliveries from quarries and slowed outside work, though most strikers are unharmed. Managers foresee further delays due to hot weather and reduced dock progress.
City notes report Mitchell 18 of East Taunton ill with malaria and treated at Relief Hospital. Angelo Gouul 44 Tileston Street injured after slipping on Hin Street while alighting from a car. Frank B. News 140 Cabot Street works on a Conservatory where a staging collapse caused contusions to another worker.
Albert A. Tisdale 92 of Berkeley Street was arrested by Pa patrolman Dolliver last night on larceny charges. He allegedly used two loan tickets worth 55 dollars to lure Alfred A. Marcus, then grabbed 20 dollars from Simon Marcus during a sale attempt. The case, with conflicting statements, is held for further inquiry at Station 2. Marcus is a prominent Boston figure linked to diamond wealth in South Africa.
Newport Rhode Island hosts over a dozen top sailing yachts in a week of regattas under the New York Yacht Club and Newport Yacht Racing Association. The fleet from Atlantic Yacht Club arrives, with nine classes and two triangular courses planned. Weather forecasts caution, but competition builds as Vigilant Ailea Elmina Muriel Amarita Mineola Yankee Weetamoe Neola and other vessels gather off Brenton's Reef light ship.
Police records through 10 p m in New York show seven deaths and 11 prostrations from heat in Manhattan. In Brooklyn, street thermometers at 1 pm hit 95 degrees with two deaths and five prostrations reported.
Detroit July 9 Windsor Driving Park Association reports fast track times in the third day harness meet. Baron de Shay placed in the 2:30 trot with second heat 2:13 1 4 and later 2:15 2:19 1 2. Maud Emperor Lou Vaughn Pathmenty and Roamer led various heats with times ranging 2:11 to 2:16. Other starters included Denna McGregor Texas Jessie May Monday and Dan.
Berlin July 9 Crown Prince Frederick William was riding in a dog cart at Bonn when the horse fell and he was thrown to the ground The prince was not injured and continued his drive.
Chelsea report details the death of Charles F. Leavitt 26 after he climbed a pole to retrieve a boy’s hat lost to a prank. He touched a live electrical line near Highland street and Chester avenue, was thrown 40 feet, and died en route to Frost Hospital.Witnesses alerted police as an ambulance rushed to the scene. The physician said electrocution likely caused instant death.
Last night near Beverly Street Causeway a Union Freight Company dummy engine collided with an electric streetcar. Passenger Chelsea was thrown from her seat and treated for elbow injuries at Relief Hospital. A bystander pocketed a stolen gold watch from Martin Norckel.
Minneapolis reports over 20 000 visitors at the National Education Association convention as 15 meetings occur daily. Rev A B Winship speaks on disciplinary value of commercial studies. President Charles W Elliot is favored to be named president, with Boston as a likely site but potential conflict over hosting both roles.
A meeting to form a new state militia company to succeed Charlestown Artillery was held last evening in Charles Town. John L. Anderson presided and Bernard J. McCarron kept records. Twenty eight applicants were added to the prospective unit. Notables present included E. W. Presho, Dr. Francis Maurn, Owen W. Rice, William F. Murray, James M. Ginty, Maurice J. Power, Arthur Harrington, and Charles E. Starbird.
A woman claiming friendship with Chief Watts and threatening death by own action was arrested by Special Officer Underhill after being found entertaining six men. Miss Eleanor Miller refused entry to the station, warned she would hang herself if released, and was jailed for idle and disorderly conduct amid a crowd outside.
The American Park and Outdoor Art Association will hold a national convention in Hor ticultural Trail on August 5 6 and 7 with delegates from across the United States and Canada. Architects are invited to submit designs for artistic billboards.
Tommy Hall the English cycle champion won the 20 mile middle distance race at the Coliseum in Atlantic City defeating W. J. King of Salt Lake City by seven laps with a time of 82 minutes 1.75 seconds.
One dead and at least 16 injured in a crash on the Hudson Valley railroad near Calwell. An express and a passenger car carrying Ancient Order of United Workmen excursionists collided head on while descending a grade between two switches. Mrs. Stockwell of Stillwater died from injuries. Motorman James Viell of Sandy Hill remained unconscious hours after the wreck.
The Hartford carpenters strike ending today involved 600 workers since May 1. The men accepted a minimum wage of 2.80 for an eight hour day and non union carpenters must join the union by September 1. The strike began with a demand of 8 for eight hours and to bar non union workers.
James Wilson of Erie, president of the Pattern Makers' League of North America, spoke to the local union at 724 Washington Street. Engineers' Union No. 16 stalled their newly elected officers at Corliss Hall. Tube Workers No. 5 of Somerville endorsed the brewery workers strike and fined men patronizing non union bars.
The report criticizes Canadian extradition handling, noting jailer acts under crown advice, defective returns, and court battles over access to documents. Justice Caron grants certiorari while the US seeks annexed documents, signaling friction in cross border criminal extradition and British influence concerns.
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