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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
1
Ex-President Cleveland speaks at a national democracy event outlining Democratic standards for new issues. He asserts a party focused on overall public interests, avoiding favoritism, and upholding popular government rooted in the founders' aims while resisting un-American experiments yet embracing safe progress.
Ex Senator David B Hill advocates constitutional liberty across the flag, opposing colonial governance outside the Constitution. He urges civil supremacy over military power, free trade, true reciprocity, and justice for Cuba and U S consumers.
Governor Murphy ordered part of the First Regiment and the entire First Troop to Paterson to preserve order. General Campbell assumes command as Erie railroad mobilizes trains. Police and mill guards prepare for potential clashes amid rioting and a police chief’s removal.
Judge Joseph D Fallon of the South Boston Municipal Court had $140 and papers stolen at Worcester Union station on his way to Holy Cross College commencement. He boarded from Boston at 7 and alighted an hour later, then reported the loss to police as detectives searched trains for a New York pickpocket gang.
Blondin the alleged wife murderer is to be arraigned in the Suffolk County Criminal Court at 9 30 this morning. His counsel Hon John H Morrison of Lowell plans a plea of abatement over another Middlesex county indictment. If overruled a motion to require the government to elect a prosecution and a bill of particulars will be made.
Hon. W. A. Gaston denounces the Republican Party for lacking moral principles and making broken pledges. He cites Cuba, the Philippines, tariff prices, and wage issues, arguing the party is on the defensive and cannot justify past actions. He says the slogan of the full dinner pail fails amid rising costs.
Four men die and several are injured after a powder mill explosion at the Cambria Powder Company plant in Seward, near Johnstown. Victims named J B Smith, John Rhodes, Charles Drover, and W F Bracken. Drover walked 300 yards before dying from burns.
Brookline's special town meeting drew a large crowd with over 2000 dollars allocated to several projects. The Reed land on upper Oylston street was approved for 40 000 dollars to build a primary and grammar school, while park commissioner approved road layouts and water rate schedule was referred to a five citizen committee.
Friday brings fair weather with light westerly winds. Saturday turns partly cloudy with bee shower activity in the afternoon.
Sherman of the Merchants Bank near Newport shot himself in the head tonight. Surgeons say the wound will likely prove fatal. He faced heavy business pressures tied to his bank position and past role as Newport and Wickford railroad treasurer amid reported protested checks. His father had been the controlling stockholder, and Sherman ran the business since the death.
Mrs. William H. Beane of 130 Shawmut avenue told Station 4 last night that a large cluster breastpin and a solitaire ring were stolen while she was away. Special Officers Goff and Kelly investigated and Lt. Ritter reported another item for today when the owner returned at 10 oclock and said a lady friend had charge of the jewels.
State Officers Neal and Hammond report evidence points to suicide in the death of Mrs W Starling Burgess 20 who they say had the mind of a 12 year old and was oversensitive City Marshal Knight assisted in the investigation Neighbors are said to have fed her with stories that shamed her and led to self destruction
Beverly reports a missing four year old boy, Wilbur Clark, who vanished June 17 near Chebacco Lake. Extensive searches by local and neighboring towns found only a necktie from his mother, found in a swamp about a mile from his last sighting. Police describe him as light built, light hair, bashful, about four, wearing a tan shanter made of ooze leather.
A large Democratic gathering at the opening of the Tilden Club in New York showcased unity as Grover Cleveland and David B. Hill met warmly. Cleveland spoke first, urging harmony within the party while warning against harsh factionalism and indiscriminate proscriptions. The event featured leaders from across the party and signaled renewed effort to restore Democratic strength.
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