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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1902
Page
10
Beverly on June 23 reports a expected arrest in the Wilbur Clark kidnapping case. State police say evidence gathered recently supports the move. A reward may be offered, and a search of Bacchus Lake with dynamite tests yielded no body.
Miss Mary M. Sullivan of St Mary’s School Lynn wins the Archdiocese of Boston Christian Doctrine prize a gold medal in a competitive examination. Archbishop Williams presents the medal as Mary Sullivan will graduate from St Mary’s School tomorrow and is praised as modest and popular.
The Rev. Michael Barry of St. Pauls Catholic Church campaigns against Sunday baseball on government reservation. He claims police have no authority to stop games and says he will tell the Holy Father in Rome next month about his congregation attending Sunday games.
The St. John’s Day festival in Pawtucket and Central Falls promises a record turnout with about 20 000 marchers expected in the parade. Canadians and residents from New England New York Quebec and Western states will join in the festivities which began with a national concert at Music Hall tonight.
Washington June 2 The Roosevelt Platt rift grows over the New York U S district judgeship created by Judge Cox moving to the circuit court. Platt backs Ray of New York while Roosevelt signals he will appoint Attorney General Davies if he desires it and dismisses objections from Ray and Sherman.
Ben Jordan TKOed Kid McFadden in the 16th round at the National Sporting Club during coronation events. Joe Walcott outpointed Tommy West for welterweight honors in a 15 round bout. Notables attended as English and American boxing figures gathered, with Harvard and Yale to face English varsity on July 1.
Yale Law School faculty announced prize awards for the year. Townsend prize went to James Mark Sullivan of Waterbury for the best graduation oration. Laura A. Dyar of Winona earned the Joseph Parker prize for the best thesis on Roman law. Edward H. Kelly of New Britain won the Edward Thompson Company prize for top senior-year exam performance. George Newell Whittlesey of New Haven received the Jewell prize for top middle-class marks. Rumford Thompson of New Haven won the Betts prize for highest annual exam marks.
General A. S. Burt back from the Philippines proposes a plan to solve the Philippine problem by turning the islands over to Japan on instalments. He suggests a price around 160 million dollars and argues the move would grant the United States access to Orient markets and create strong allies without a large army.
The 16 inch bore weapon will be finished at Water vifet Arsenal by Wednesday and sent to Sandy Hook proving grounds for tests. Officials predict its operation will astonish the world and revolutionize gunmaking as the most powerful weapon yet devised.
Emma Thompson, a nurse for W. D. Merrick, was knocked unconscious by an unknown man while walking to the city in East Concord. She was robbed of a purse containing money. police were notified and pursuing a lead. Thompson describes the suspect as medium height with a smooth face, in dark overalls and a straw hat.
Want that self satisfied feel in the height of style. We offer straw hats in widths of brim braids and crown heights from high to low in many shapes. Prices range from 50c to $6.00.
Footwear ad touts Morse Superior $3 Shoes with wax calf velours calf vici kid patent and enamel leather for style and comfort. Boys' shoes priced $1.50 to $2.00.
The ad proclaims fifty years of bold methods and enduring merchandise with confident tone. It touts experience and reliability, appealing to customers seeking trusted quality and consistent value from a veteran supplier.
REPLIES TO MITCHELL NEW YORK June 23 President R M Olyphant of the Delaware Hudson Company called Mitchell s statement misleading and unreliable He warned there will be no arbitration and that operations will resume with striking miners who will return willingly, while noting he declined to detail a denial of Mitchell s claim.
Toronto Ont June 2 The street railway strike nearly ends after a compromise sets a wage scale from 18 to 20 cents per hour for new and longer service. Workers may ballot for changes, the company will not recognize the union but allows appeals to the general manager.
Senator Lodge urged Yale Law School graduates to fear a direct popular vote for Senators. He warned that proportional representation would spark a radical constitutional revolution, undermine state balances, and centralize power if the Senate were redefined like the House.
The will of Sarah Minot Pratt widow of George Langdon Pratt was filed for probate. It leaves $6000 in trust for Thomas Murphy of Boston and his children and designates $20,000 to Marion Sprague her granddaughter with other bequests including $10,000 to Harriet J. Smith of Kester and $10,000 to Hannah M Weld and Elizabeth B Freeman. The brother George Walker Weld receives a life interest of $60,000. Trustees named are A Forbes Freeman and B P Whitney. A codicil divides $10,000 between Hannah M Weld and Edith Weld and revokes the residue trust, giving it to Mary B Sprague.
In a tight paced event at the Revere Cycle track Harry D. Elkes defeated Albert Champion by 100 yards in a %-mile race before 6000 spectators. Elkes led early then held off Champion across 15 miles, finally winning by a length, amid a fierce contest and tactical riding.
The largest class ever sent out from Mechanic Arts High School graduated yesterday with 130 diplomas. Seven students received Franklin medals for excellence in work. Addresses were given by Everett Hiller of MIT and James P. Munroe, president of the Acee Club.
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