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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1902
Page
5
Fred R. Caswell and Dr. W. F. Flack of Northwood travel to Los Angeles to pursue a widow’s share for Mrs. Charles Hill who claims her late husband Charles Hill left an estate valued at $142,000. Mrs. Hill asserts they were married, separated 30 years ago, and last saw him 20 years ago. Caswell and Flack are her nephews.
About 2000 claimants in Los Angeles seek a $141,150 estate once linked to Charles Hill. Claims include spiritualist seance proofs from a Haverhill woman and letters from alleged spirits naming heirs James W. Wood of Clyde Ohio and others, with varied personal anecdotes.
Paris July 20 The Kaiser told M Waldeck Rousseau aboard the Ariadne that J Pierpont Morgan is a man of few ideas but vast audacity. He added Morgan lacks clear understanding of world economies and socialism while his ambition now aims to remodel the world through bold combines.
A 24 hour sea trip from Boston to New York aboard the Joy every Wednesday and Saturday offers a sail through Long Island Sound with views of shores and passing craft. The Old Dominion steamer is praised for steadiness and the voyage features ample decks and fine meals. Fare is $3 one way or $5.50 round trip including a berth. tickets and information available from George F. Tilton, 214 Washington street, Boston.
Firefighters rushed to 62 Leverett Street early Sunday to quell a lively blaze at the West End Piano Company. After about an hour of effort the flames were controlled, with estimated damage set at $1000.
The Republican State committee meets Thursday amid hopes for harmony over the convention presiding officer. Colonel Goetting seeks a unanimous vote while Governor Long has ruled out a contested chair. Murray supporters argue for his bid, with Lodge and Bates seeking a peaceful solution before the July meeting.
Colonel Gaston campaign for the Democratic nomination gains public footing with 4 Liberty Square headquarters. Edward F. McSweeney of Marlboro oversees operations, bringing immigration experience from the U S Treasury and prior leadership in labor and Russell campaigns. He travels summers to North Duxbury and has already met many state Democrats.
Thorndike Spalding the secretary of the Republican State committee draws broad attention in Massachusetts politics as he prepares to challenge Speaker James J Myers for reelection. A Harvard trained lawyer and Cambridge Common Council president Spalding camped with Cambridge volunteers at Lakeville to rally support for his cause.
Theodore Roosevelt may visit Crescent Athletic Club in Bay Ridge to watch the international lawn tennis contests between American and English players on August 6 7 and 8. The American team includes Whitman and William A Larned for singles with Doherty brothers and Dr Joshua Pim representing England.
The Belgenland, towed in with a broken shaft, lies at anchor in Halifax. The Scholar, which towed her, sails for Liverpool. The Vaderland, departed New York yesterday, is expected to arrive and transfer 90 first class passengers to sail for Liverpool, while 40 first class passengers will rail home tomorrow morning.
Ariel B. Scott, 77, died at his West Tisbury home from injuries after being thrown from his team on July 18 when a horse bolted at an automobile owned by Edward A. Mulligan of Wollaston Mass. The crash occurred as Mulligan was visiting Cottage City.
Lord Kitchener has increased social appearances during his London visit. He now mingles freely with society, has spent days with Henry White at Wilton House in Bucks, and his warmer demeanor toward women is noted as a social scoop.
A cold wet Sunday along Crescent Beach and the North Shore ruined mid summer as restaurant owners face large losses from perishable stock. With 59 degree rain and east wind, few crowds attended including bands and amusements. only Crescent Gardens offered charity concerts while trains and buses ran sparsely. The Winthrop Yacht Club sail to Nahant on July 20 was postponed due to weather.
Swampscott marks its fifty year incorporation with a Sunrise Salute 20 guns and a full day of events. In rain, crowds gathered at Phillips Field for baseball and races, band concerts, parades, and a grand banquet at New Ocean House. The afternoon featured a historic address at the high school and portraits of town leaders, with the celebration continuing into sunset and a grand fireworks display scheduled for the park. Notables include Rev. George A. Jackson and Lt Gov John L. Bates among speakers, with Mayor Hart declining active participation.
May Yohe, once famed for captivating men, now plays a pathetic deserted-woman role as Captain Putnam Bradlee Strong, her former lover, disappears. Reports say Strong has left and Yohe, in Japanese setting, mourns the betrayal while defending her enduring affection.
The Abiel Abbot Low, a 38 foot kerosene launch, sailed from College Point on July 9 a 300 mile voyage to Falmouth England with Captain Henry Newman and his 16 year old son. Two vessels reported sighting the boat in mid Atlantic. The St Louis said they had passed the craft after nine days at sea covering about 875 miles. The crew remained in high spirits waving caps. Captain Newman expected to reach England in under 30 days if unhampered.
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