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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1902

Page

4

Mystery in Poisoning Case on Prince Street

A woman identified as Mrs Mary Minch or Blanche Viola was found unconscious in a Prince Street doorway. Doctors found no carbolic acid in her system though a strong odor remained. she claimed to have attempted suicide a week earlier and was later described as resting though hysterical. Her husband Ben Viola, an Italian worker, says she has been unwell and that he supports her.

Mary Minch Blanche Viola Prince Street City Hospital Viola Thacher Court Ben

Chicago Faced Another Strike Over Meat Rail Deliveries

Chicago faced a renewed strike as Teamsters halted meat shipments to sub stations by rail. No progress was reported toward a contract with the packers, with AFM negotiations ongoing.

Teamsters

Miss Mary Custis Lee Arrested for Segregation Violation

Alexandria June 13 Miss Mary Custis Lee daughter of General Robert E Lee was arrested on a charge of violating the city’s segregation law on the electric railway. She was taken to police headquarters then released on her personal bond and may face court tomorrow if the railroad charges are pursued.

Alexandria Mary Custis Lee Robert B. Lee Washington, Alexandria & Mount Vernon Electric Railway Miss Lee Washington Washington Street

Booth Talks to Volunteers of America at Post 3 Visit

General Ballington Booth head of the Volunteers of America spoke to a crowded Post 3 audience at Pleasant Street and Shawmut Avenue. He described the group’s growth calling his remarks from a veteran’s viewpoint and denied any plan to merge with the Salvation Army.

Ballington Booth the Volunteers of America Pleasant Street Shawmut Avenue Fegley General Booth Volunteers of America Robert C. Gardner New England Regiment May Green Booth Post Volunteers New York Salvation Army

Sterling Club Opens New East Boston Summer Cottage

The Sterling Club of East Boston inaugurates its long awaited summer cottage on Peddock's Island with a formal dedication tomorrow. The 88 by 19 foot commodious building features a fine bay view and a rear kitchen. Boats depart Bath house wharf at 9 and 10 am Sunday for breakfast and the dedication program, organized by President Peter Maguire and local public and business figures.

Sterling Club of East Boston Peddock’s Island Bathhouse Wharf Border Street East Boston Peter Maguire

Inventor Moritz killed by his own device at Coney Island

New York June 12 Herman C Moritz a Brooklyn inventor aged 62 is killed at Coney Island by an aerial toboggan slide he spent more than a quarter century and all his savings on.

Moritz New York Herman C. Moritz Coney Island

High Beer Prices Diminish Sales In Boston Market

The article notes beef orders at Faneuil Hall sold for 72.01 versus 27.50 eight years earlier, with prices rising across beef cuts and pork, ham, bacon and vegetables. It cites May beef car shipments and increased pork, butter, cheese, and eggs consumption, plus widespread price changes, and forecasts strong demand for green peas and salmon ahead of the Fourth of July.

Faneuil Hall Boston Batttle

American Mechanics' Committees Formed by Massachusetts Council

State councillor Frank R. Hayden of Worcester announces detailed committee appointments for the Massachusetts Order United American Mechanics. Posts include Finance, Laws, Appeals, Returns and credentials, Ritualistic work, and Printing with members from Worcester, Lynn, Beverly, Marblehead, Plymouth, Springfield, Roxbury, Lowell, and other councils.

O. U. Aml Frank R. Hayden Worcester State Council of Massachusetts Order United American Mechanics A. H. Longley Central Council F. A. Dodge Golden Star Council Beverly C. W. Wyman High Rock Lynn Laws W. C. Young Commonwealth Council W. I. Proctor Samuel Tucker Marblehead G. F. Merrill Alexander M. Harrison Plymouth J. B. Rowell D. Parlin Charles Devens B. W. Trefry A. G. Pease Harmony Council Springfield L. F. Fountain Bay State Council Roxbury A. Blakely S. Cc High Rock Council George Jennison G. 8 Gilman Columbia Council Lowell G. B. Whitmore N. R F.L. Balcom Lexington C. F. Spear

Youth Charged With Yacht Break In Pleasant Bay

Saverio Martino aged 18 of 69 Fleet Street was arrested by Division 12 officers yesterday and charged with breaking and entering a sloop yacht owned by Harry Hustin lying at Pleasant Bay.

Saverio Martino Fleet Street Division 12 Harry Hustin Pleasant Bay

Arrested after Eleven Years

Lucius Sanders a 25 year old divinity student and alleged murderer was arrested in Boston after eluding police for 11 years. He is charged with the July 1891 killing of Abe Baker in Montgomery Alabama. Sanders denied guilt and agreed to surrender to Montgomery officers once requisition papers arrive. He had been living quietly and sending money to his mother before his capture on Tremont Street.

Montgomery Ala Here Lucius Sanders Abe Baker Shields Hart Sanders Aders New Orleans West Indies Boston Fruit Company Boston Evening High School Tremont Street Melrose Street Flower Wood

Alleged Lovers’ Quarrel Leads to East Boston Razor Assault

Drayma Fearing a 29 year old Spaniard was arrested by Division 7 officers early this morning charged with assault with a razor upon Mary Silva 25 of 18 Havre street East Boston. The incident occurred in front of Miss Silva’s home shortly after midnight and was described by police as stemming from a lovers quarrel. Miss Silva was unharmed.

Drayma Fearing Division 7 Mary Silva Havre Street Boston Miss Silva

Lively Halif ax Celebrations for King Coronation

Halifax holds a grand celebration plan for June 2 and 27 with military and naval reviews on June 2. Boston steamship passengers arrive ahead of the event and Plant Line activity intensifies along the line through summer. Mount Olivet Masons and mining students join the rush. new edition of Lights Along the Shore available at Plant Line offices or by mail from J A Flanders.

Halifax Boston Mth Mount Olivet Lodge of Masons

Cambridge man hurt unloading iron in South Boston conflict

Cole Bell of Cambridge street was employed by the R. B. Brine Company unloading iron from a wagon at the corner of Binford and Midway streets in South Boston. A crowbar struck him causing a severe scalp wound.

Cole Bell Columbia Street Cambridge R. 8. Brine Company Binford Midway Streets Boston

Marconi unveils sensitive magnetic detector for wireless words

William Marconi announced at the Royal Institution in London that he has invented a highly sensitive magnetic detector for electric waves. The device can read about 30 words per minute in wireless telegraphy.

Marconi London Royal Institution of Great Britain William Marconi

Waller Maintains Firm Stand On Philippine War Policy

Major W W T Waller of the United States Marine Corps arriving on the transport Warren criticized lenient tactics in the Philippines. He defended General Jacob Smith’s harsh orders, claimed 400 to 500 natives were killed in action, noted one woman wounded, and said he was court-martialed for allegedly executing natives without trial.

San Francisco W.W. T. Waller United States Marine Corps Warren Ninth Infantry Philippines Waller Jacob Smith Jacob H. Smith Samar Ander Washington

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