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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
7
Dr. Clark, president of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, reports 8000 attendees at the Denver convention maintained order after a tent collapsed. He notes little excitement, only a few fainting incidents, and no panic, with prayers and songs following the incident.
Rumor says Alderman Lomasney will defend Farwell Bros claim at the next board meeting and push legislation to override the Mayor veto. He plans to contrast Farwell with the New York New Haven Hartford RR seeking 620000 for an abandoned roadbed, promising strong fireworks in debate.
The Second Corps of Cadets begins camp at Boxford under Lt Colonel Andrew Fitz commanding and Major John E. K. Spencer in charge.
Newport rumor says William K. Vanderbilt plans a summer residence for himself and his new wife on a Newport plot. He has no current Newport home and recently married Mrs. Lewis Morris Rutherford in London. He already built a marble palace for his first wife, now Mrs. Belmont, with Belmonts active in Newport society.
Winnipeg July 17 Chief P M Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers died last night of heart failure attributed to over emotion after receiving a floral engine. He spoke fondly of parting words before collapsing on stage. Funeral held this afternoon. remains to be shipped to Cleveland for interment. Assistant Grand Chief A B Youngson is critically ill in Meadville hospital.
Charlestown police identify Israel Spiller of 262 Hanover Street Boston as owner of the team that ran over Ethel Stevens on Chelsea street Wednesday night. Spiller told Captain Wyman the team belonged to him and declined to name the driver.
Colonel Franklin Bartlett a lawyer independent Democrat and National Guard commander tops Charles F Murphy’s list of Tammany mayoralty possibilities. A former congressman Bartlett who left Tammany briefly has strong backing but the plan is kept quiet with October nomination possible.
Quincy July 17 police linked Carl J Thorgrinson to a wave of boat thefts around Quincy Bay after the arrest of Lawrence Frederickson. They recovered yacht fittings from Thorgrinson and found gear buried on shore, including sails and oars, tied to stolen boats from Fort Point and along the coast. He claims ownership and burial for safekeeping and awaits trial after arraignment.
Reports in Pittsburgh say Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel faced financial trouble with loans totaling about 4 million dollars. Local brokers deny selling his stocks though one firm allegedly received a large block to liquidate, split among four houses to avoid attention.
A royal missive from Abdul al Aziz, Sultan of Morocco, addressed to Theodore Roosevelt, arrives in Oyster Bay. The letter extols the president and references the appointment of a commissioner to the St. Louis fair, dated Ramaden 16 and 17 December 1902, with seal and lineage notes.
A 9 year old, Francis Mullaney, son of Mr and Mrs Bernard F Mullaney, drowned at the foot of Lamson street East Boston near the sluice where local youths swam. Companions aged about 12 tried to help as onlookers and two rowers, Daniel O Rourke and John Quigley, pulled him from the water. Dr O Shea pronounced life extinct. The accident drew a large crowd.
Warrants issued for Park Densmore on forgery and grand larceny charges in Rochester. German American and Alliance banks complain of fraudulent paper totaling about 3400, with officials estimating potential losses up to 25000. Densmore was president and secretary of the Foster Automobile Company, which recently declared bankruptcy. his whereabouts are unknown.
Mayor Dean travels to Connecticut. Alderman Pierce serves as acting mayor. Police Chief S M Emerton and wife take vacation to Pemaquid Maine. Lieutenant Foley steps in as acting chief.
The Massachusetts Nautical Training School reports Commander W F Low cables that the Enterprise arrived at Horta Azores on July 17 and that all were well. Lisbon, Portugal will be its next port.
Washington July 17 The President directs commissions for army promotions. Major General Young becomes lieutenant general as Miles retires August 8. Brigadier General Sumner advances to major general replacing Davis retired July 26. Leonard H. Wood to move to major general succeeding Young.
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