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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
8
The death of John W. Mackay alters Mrs. Clarence Mackay’s summer plans and thrusts her into control of vast wealth, potentially elevating her role in New York society despite rival Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. facing family hostility from her in-laws.
Cambridge Mayor McNamee claims Cambridge real estate is undervalued and urges reassessment to boost city taxes. He cites specific areas near Harvard Square and along Mt. Auburn street, estimates increases of about 2 million dollars, and notes his own properties would rise in value.
District Deputy Grand Chancellor John A. Powers installed the Webster Lodge No. 14 officers last evening. Names include Chancellor commander T. B. Watkins vice-chancellor Elmer E. Gray prelate Alexander Small keeper of records and seals Frank Connor master of finance C. W. White master of exchequer J. W. F. Wilson inner guard W. E. Gillespie outer guard C. H. Wilkins.
The article outlines Republican prospects in the new 11th district with Colonel Melvin O. Adams and Hon. Joshua B. Holden as top contenders. Ex-Senator Holden’s backing is tied to Adams, while Ex-Attorney-General Pillsbury and E. N. Foss figure as potential runners amid party splits. Democrats contend with Senator John A. Sullivan and Godfrey Morse as possible opponents.
The Saugus track two weeks meet opened with heavy track conditions but fast times near the limit in three events, a 2:22 pace, 2:19 pace and 2:19 trot, suggesting a strong Franklin Park week ahead.
Mr. Wilbur of Stair Wilbur says a second Boston theatre will rival any in the U S Plans are by John Galen Howard of New York who designed the Majestic Theatre at Tremont and Van Rensselaer corner Eben D Jordan is building it for the same managers and a site has been secured
State Detective Murray of Worcester and Detective Frederick Rhoades joined the search for 21 year old Annie Butler who disappeared 11 days ago. They have no clue to her whereabouts. The girl, affected mentally and epileptic, cannot walk far. Police searched Blackstone River area and route from last sighting near her home.
Senator Yoraker confirms in Cincinnati that Roosevelt is the only seriously considered Republican candidate for 1904. He notes a few fleeting partisans may fan flames, but they will die out as American politics cools.
Ambassador George von L Meyer and his wife were expected at Mr George H Lyman's Beverly Farms villa but did not arrive by nightfall. Meyer landed in New York this morning aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm and has not communicated since. Friends say the visit has no political aim and may include a brief medical operation by American surgeons for a long standing ailment.
Carlo Crivelli's Deposition From the Cross, finished in 1485, was added to the Museum of Fine Arts galleries in Boston. The work, from a private Italian collection, cost most of its price from a hidden donor while the museum funded the remainder. It hangs in the first gallery on the second floor, showing the dead Christ with the Virgin Mary John and Mary Magdalen, with a gold background and bright colors.
In a lengthy exchange Miss MacLane rejects Christian conversion and discusses writing goals, self sufficiency, and emotional change. She says public response matters, plans Boston or Cambridge residence, and foresees a different future for her next work.
The semi centennial of the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture was celebrated at Horticultural Hall with ex Governor Poutwell and Lt Governor Bates in attendance. Speaker J J Myers spokes of farm memories while Mr Ware a veteran member joked about politicians claiming farm ties. The event featured about 200 attendees and included remarks by F A Waugh Henry Fernald and others.
Final arrangements are complete for St Stephen parish reunion at Oak Island Grove today with large entry lists. Committees list senior and junior baseball, running races, sack and potato events, blind man’s buff, and special events led by Fitzgerald Logue Crowley and Greene. Cash prizes and silver cups will be awarded. dancing runs 10 am to 10 pm with bagpipe and fireworks displays coordinated by a large helper team.
New York July 22 The inquest into Albert Latimer's death reveals dramatic testimony. Neighbors Frank and Charles Taylor report cries of Walter and murder heard soon before the shooting. Mrs Latimer’s statements reference loving someone else and hardship. Witnesses describe Latimer’s movements and police arrival at Hancock Street.
Mr and Mrs William R Bucknam of Somerville recently married received a reception at Union Square Hotel hosted by proprietor John McCarthy. Guests toasted the couple after a white draped room and a banquet with light entertainment.
The Revere Board of Fire Engineers elected E. G. Paine as chief and Philip G. W. Golliff as clerk last night. It marks the third organizational election this year with prior chiefs including Golliff, Loud, and English and changes in leadership.
Miss Margaret Dillon of 21 Upton Street reported a pocketbook robbery at the corner of Upton and Tremont streets. The purse containing 39 and two keys was found nearby by a witness who saw two young men flee. no clues exist for the motive or suspects.
Michael Fahey, 48, was arrested by Station 14 officers on a charge of assault and battery against his wife Nora. The alleged incident occurred at their home 250 Lincoln Street Brighton where the couple were on the doorstep when a quarrel led to Nora being thrown from the steps and sustaining a fractured left leg. Dr. Peirce ordered her removal to City Hospital. Fahey denied the charge.
The Cathedral parish reunion and picnic at Bass Point drew about 2000 parishioners with Nahant steamer ferries operating from Boston from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Young Men's Catholic Association hosted athletic events won by J J Magee and J L Flynn among others. The Holy Name Society lost a tug of war to the association. Notables included Rev Nicholas R Walsh and Alderman Patrick J Bowen among others.
The Republican Club of Massachusetts adopts green as its official furniture color. During summer the group completes house cleaning and prepares for the fall campaign. Secretary Glidden notes the bright green chairs around the room as a point of pride for visitors.
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