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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
8
Mrs C M Hartwell of 199 Green Street Cambridge was burned yesterday at noon on Washington Street near State when a bystander dropped a lit match into her flimsy gown. Rescuers quickly smothered the remaining flames, leaving little of the dress below the waist.
Three hundred and fifty Episcopal children gathered early yesterday for the Randidge trip aboard the J. Putnam Bradlee. The group included youngsters from St. Margaret's Church Brighton St. Matthew's Church South Boston the Church Home at N and East Fourth streets South Boston and St. John the Evangelist Bowdoin Street.
Newport Rhode Island July 18 There is trouble at the E J Berwind villa where the butler left after feuding with the housekeeper and the mistress pet monkeys Several new staff have been discharged after a pantry fight described as bloody by witnesses An arrest was made this afternoon and the labor strife is headed to court The arrested man is Morris from Boston and a second butler may lose an eye
Mrs Ward and Mrs Vokes arrive on the Cunard Ivernia to find their mother, actress Elizabeth Daly, dead. Captain Daly and Mr. Vokes confirm the death after greeting the homeward relatives. Elizabeth Daly, longtime theatre figure, will be buried at Revere after their July 8 departure from Liverpool.
Daniel Dietrich, employed by John Roche on Mountain Avenue, Revere, was painting a stable when a ladder slipped. A hook ripped into his left arm, leaving seven inches of flesh torn and the bone exposed. He wrapped the wound and ran to the police station where Dr. Newton dressed it.
In London, Morgan and Yerkes tube railroad bills advance as Lords select committee passes them and Commons approves by large majorities. The heated debate drew crowded galleries while the united electric railway plan attracted less opposition with 69 votes against it. Public interest centers on fears of American influence over London's traction.
The joint Labor Day committee of the Cc. L. U. and the B. T. C. met at 987 Washington street and organized leaders James R. Crozier as chairman John L. Turner as secretary and Thomas M. Nolan as treasurer. A parade route was laid out from Copley square up Boylston to Adams square for review by the chief marshal after marching through a sequence of downtown streets.
New York detectives Sergeant John J. Sheridan of Hunters Point LIC was killed by burglars at Jackson Avenue and Henry Street DutchKills at 2 30 am. Suspects Michael Carr and Frank Donnelly, both 22, identified by two witnesses as fleeing the scene.
Ten thousand spectators witness Governor Crane review the Second Brigade at Lakeville camp near Middleboro. He praises the progress under General Whitney and officers, then hosts an impromptu reception before returning to Boston.
London reports John W. Mackay the San Francisco millionaire was prostrated by heat and now ill at Carlton House Terrace. Doctors order rest for several days. condition not yet labeled dangerous, with exact illness undetermined.
A man injured Sunday remained in very low condition tonight and doctors fear he may die. The report notes his critical state and the seriousness of the incident.
The Hon. John D. Long spoke at the old South Meeting House on How the United States Grew. He compared colonists and leaders to an acorn becoming a sturdy oak, noted the Pilgrims versus Puritans, and discussed the framing of the Constitution with regional and ideological compromises.
The First Corps of Cadets practiced a sham battle on the Jordan farm near Hingham. Maj Talbot led the march with aides Stearns and Hayes as the rookies endured a day of rough campaign and dirtied rifles.
Station 1 faced a trio of odd arrivals last night. Daniel Breen staggered in claiming remorse and seeking to surrender. A Providence lawyer pawned a watch for pocket money but left broke, and a third visitor asked about the health of city officials.
Monroe defeated Nat Butler by 323 laps in a 20 mile intercity pursuit at the Coliseum Springfield. Butler led to the 12th mile when his tandem motor failed and the substitute slowed the pair, allowing Monroe to take the lead at mile 17 and win. The Worcester duo G. W. Anderson and G. A. Brown won the intercity teams race, with Anderson also taking the two thirds mile handicap.
George Leander defeats W S Fenn in two ten mile heats at the Atlantic City Coliseum bicycle track. William Connell wins the five mile lap race from Hunter Lake, with W J King and Johnny King. The mixed motor race ends in a sensational finish with two tandems and a single rider racing the two miles in 3 09 2 5, Thompson and Boake taking victory, Hunter finishing third on a single.
Frank Kramer won the final heat in the one third mile national championship at Providence after four trial heats and two semi finals. J P Jacobson of New Haven won the one mile professional handicap with a 75 yard start. Eddie Bald showed strong form in the half mile consolation race. W J Potter of Boston won the one mile open amateur and B F Root of Melrose won the one mile amateur handicap.
Describes Sanford's Ginger as refreshing strengthening and healthful for stomach weak bowels and nerves during hot weather and travel. Claims its ingredients include French Brandy ginger and aromatics. warns against cheaper substitutes and urges insistence on the trade mark. Sold by druggists and grocers nationwide.
Emperor Nicholas II visits King Victor Emmanuel aboard the Italian flagship Carlo Alberto in Cronstadt. Salutes fire as Marconi demonstrates wireless telegraphy. The Czar and King Emmanuel tour the ship and toast Admiral Mirabello and the Italian navy.
Hugh E. Brady former street commissioner and Ward 8 Common Council member died at 106 Chelsea Street Charlestown from pneumonia after a two week illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at St Mary's Church at 9 45 a m with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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