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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
5
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The Boston Democratic organization plans a vigorous fall campaign for governor and Congress, mirroring past wins by Gaston Butler and Russell. State and city committees will coordinate, with William Kent in charge of state details and William T. A. Fitzgerald overseeing Boston. A major August demonstration in Manchester by the Sea is pitched to attract national leaders including A P Gorman and ex Senator David B Hill, to arouse party members to register and vote. The State committee will dispatch representatives after adjournment to energize towns and cities, with Chairman McNary at the helm and the Democratic Club of Massachusetts reengaged in organizing for congressional races.
Election Commissioner John J. Hogan, removed from office by Mayor Collins, seeks judicial review of the mayoral action. The petition was filed in the Supreme Court, with Judge Lathrop ordering a hearing next Tuesday. Samuel J. Bider represents Hogan as counsel. The newly appointed David B. Shaw has not qualified and is returning from Seattle.
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Hetty Green was in Boston yesterday for a civil case worth about 300000 against Edward D. Mandell and William Crapo, executors of Edward Mott Robinson’s estate. The wealthy plaintiff, without her pistol, spent hours in court, critiqued counsel, and chatted with locals before heading back toward New Bedford.
Fall River residents debate a reported miracle as a young French girl claimed the eyes of a Saviour portrait opened and closed while she prayed. Local priests dispute the miracle while the girl and family insist the event occurred, despite optical illusion explanations.
London June 3 The annual Lipton Limited meeting drew shareholder complaints over reduced dividends. A shareholder urged Sir Thomas Lipton to attend to business rather than yacht racing and criticized his liquor venture and advertising gift. Lipton defended timing, directors were re elected, and a vote of thanks was passed.
New York June 3 Governors of the Automobile Club of America met after the Staten Island automobile trials accident that killed two and injured nine. A resolution deplored the incident and declared speed trials on public highways unwise, denying any future licensing for such events. The association also passed a rule restricting race licenses to organizations approved by the racing committee.
Walter H. Small superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools who has been elected to a similar post in Providence R I was honored at a farewell reception at Chelsea High School last night. The event featured tributes from Chelsea teachers and a presentation of a desk. Small will assume duties in Providence after the current Chelsea term ends.
A warrant issued June 3 targets Ray FHaverhill, a noted young lawyer, over a year of creditor demands. The case centers on a $1600 West estate sale, with $650 borrowed for debts and about $200 owed to Boston creditors. Local sentiment favors Ray despite pressing creditors and aggressive collection efforts.
The Supreme Court denied Best’s motion for a new trial after a juror deaf claim, upholding the death sentence for the Saugus murder of George A. Bailey. Chief Justice Holmes signed the rescript overruling the exceptions and denying further review. Counsel James H. Sisk secured stays earlier, but the court found no ground to retry.
The House commerce committee moved toward a favorable report on the Nelson bill to establish a department of commerce. An amendment to report the bill passed 7 to 4, and the panel struck labor provisions, leaving a commerce department with added bureaus to avoid duplication. Final action was postponed for wording changes by Chairman Hepburn and a subcommittee.
The St Leonard's Dramatic Club of the North End stages The World Against Him at Union Hall 48 Boylston Street to benefit the poor of St Leonard's parish. George L Hutchinson directs with Gerald Watson Ralph Santosuosso James Blackburn and others in the cast.
Cambridge mayoral appointee Isaac McLean failed to win aldermen approval by a 6 to 5 vote to succeed William H. Gray as superintendent of public buildings. A loan plea for a new armory, and raises for postal clerks were discussed. Barnard Bennett failed to obtain a second hand clothing license amid eight to three vote. July Fourth funding stalemate persisted with council and aldermen clashing over 1200 to 1600 needs. Aldermen Davis Good and Bourke failed to convene with a council before adjournment.
The annual session of the African Methodists Episcopal Church of New England will convene at Charles Street M E Church in Boston with Bishop Derrick of New York presiding. The five to six day gathering will feature ministers including T Johnson editor of vistas Bare ce yee and H B Parker missionary secretary of New York, with Bishop L J Coppin recently returning from South Africa in attendance.
On Thursday United States marshal Colonel Charles K. Darling will proceed to South Framingham to assume command of his regiment the Sixth Massachusetts which will join its annual maneuvers at the State camp on Friday. The Second Regiment will also be in camp at that time.
A civil service examination was conducted yesterday for two matrons for the Indian service. Five applicants appeared and those successful will be sent to Indian agencies in the West. Another examination was held for a mechanical droughtman for departmental service in Ashington.
The Cooks Local Union 328 will meet tomorrow night at Red Men s Hall Tremont Street. Key measures to be discussed include the brewery strike.
A church evening in Central Hall East Boston benefited the new Unitarian Church with a concert by the church’s young ladies. The program featured tableaux presenting a magazine theme with items by Isabel Harrington Betsy Rossiter Miss Simpson and Miss May Jordan and a small fair and dancing. Nearly 500 attended as the hall was festive with bunting and plants.
Mr and Mrs Charles H Kennerson of 173 Bellevue avenue marked their silver anniversary with a home gathering. The couple married June 3 1877 at Hopkinton M Church by Rev E M Chase. Their daughter Miss Maud B Kennerson assisted as they welcomed guests from 7:30 to 9 PM.
The Norcross School at D and Fifth streets South Boston will present an exhibition of sewing cooking and drawing this afternoon along with the regular exercises. The public is invited to attend.
City treasurer will seek a permanent loan of five million dollars with a hundred thousand set aside for ferries. Funds cover schools street work and East Boston tunnel. Term 15 to 20 years at about 8 3 8 percent. Treasurer Crocker argues a single large loan is cheaper than multiple small loans. This will be the only permanent loan this year. Sinking fund commissioners handled all city loans last year.
John Broadbine won a tax dispute against the town of Revere. Judge Bond of the Superior Court ordered the town to reduce the plaintiff’s tax by 24 dollars from a 1000 dollar rate. His property fronts on Revere Beach boulevard.
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