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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
7
A humorous vignette shows a man deducing from a book title and a $5 bill that a purchase of The Hound of the Baskervilles is a good deal. The bookseller sells 13 copies in an hour while the buyer enjoys $125 worth of entertainment, signaling a mutually satisfactory transaction.
Manila June 21 Captain Steele of the Sixth Cavalry testified before the board investigating charges by Major Cornelius Gardener Governor of Tayabas Province. He described guarding residents during local elections and noted coercive pressure to influence vote results. Gardener defended his policy to win civil order while pursuing hostile natives, citing Washington aims and documents including a Schwan report.
The mock session led by Hayes of Lowell and Thompson of Boston featured gavel play, a fishing pole as authority, and parodic clashes. Amid songs and pranks the chamber heard jokes, a cabbage head throw, a potato gift, and satirical rulings, ending with serious questions on conference votes and a parade of legislative humor.
Governor Crane signed the subway bill yesterday afternoon. Legislation faced slow progress as House and Senate argued on points, with a motion to reconsider the Boston subway report prompting a messenger to the Senate. Quinn urged lawmakers to report to labor and civic groups and warned against opposing the labor clause.
At a recent executive council session the Governor announced reappointments to multiple state boards and offices. Names include Augusta E. Walker Carlton D Rogerson Charles Dana Palmer Robert B Dixon Clinton White Charles Doten John H Kazar Alfred B Hodges Charles H Porter Wellington B H Parkhurst Benjamin H Hartwell Adelaide Calkins William N Caldwell William N Tyler Emerson W Law Walter B Smith Joseph A Smart and E P Clark with duties spanning medicine dairy, arbitration, nautical training, railroad and harbor land, civil service, sanitarium and hospitals, courts, and soldiers testimonials.
Governor Crane signed the resolve introduced by Senator William A. Mae of the Cape for a memorial honoring the first landing of the Pilgrims at Provincetown. The project would cost $25,000.
The season ends with a popular Pops concert drawing large crowds. The program features works by March, Bilse, Herold, Strauss, Verdi, Goldmark, Bizet, Wagner, Strube, Nevin and others, including selections from Aida Carmen The Queen of Sheba and Tannhauser. Josef Keller performs cello obligato.
Henry Cummins, a prominent local druggist and brother of Rev. John Cummins of the Sacred Heart Church in Roslindale, died yesterday after a weeklong battle with pneumonia at his home 68 Bunker Hill street. Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 9 30 at St. Catherine's Church.
A large new store at 48 and 45 Hanover street opens to supply the highest grades of wines and spirits for home and medicinal use. Located between Scollay Adams and Haymarket squares, it offers direct imports and domestic products with emphasis on purity and reliability and welcoming service for all customers.
Charles J. Draper of South Shaftsbury Vermont, a Spanish American War veteran of Company D Fourth Pennsylvania, recalls how a relic brought him misery at encampment in Georgia and Porto Rico until a friend’s tip led to recovery with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The pills claim to cure ailments from poor blood and weakened nerves and are offered by Dr Williams Medicine Company.
A Democratic House caucus adopted a resolution condemning the Republican majority for failing to pass a reciprocal Cuba measure. They praise the House passage aided by Democrats, argue trusts sway the Republicans, and call for stronger anti trust reform and tariff reductions to curb monopolies. The motion, drafted by Rep. Jackson of Kansas and presented by Griggs of Georgia, lasted about an hour.
In Winthrop New Hampshire a June 27 gathering drew about 70 former Laconia residents now in Boston and nearby. Notables included Mr Robert Chapman who owns the New Winthrop Hotel, with a floral decorated hall, a sumptuous dinner, a literary program, Edith Hatch singing, Beaman’s Orchestra, and a bowls game. Many attendees listed by name.
Manila June 27 stringently reports four American teachers from Gebu Island still missing since June 10 with strong implication of murder despite no direct proof. Officials search ongoing as families await news and details.
Washington June 27. The conference between the two Houses opened at 2 pm and adjourned at 6 pm without resolving major items. They discussed the bill of rights, judiciary for the islands, and appeals to the US Supreme Court in cases over 25000. Disagreement over disposal of public lands and other provisions remained.
Plans for a new stone and brick church on Marion Street for East Boston Unitarians are drawn. The old Meridian Street building was sold. Walter Atherton completed designs featuring a 19 by 14 foot vestry platform, a 28 by 18 foot ladies room with fireplace, a large auditorium seating about 500, stained glass windows from the old church, and mezzanine spaces for pastor, choir, lavatories, and guild activities.
Mrs. Mary Grant of 40 Wigglesworth street Somerville, who left Monday without warning her husband, has returned home. She explains she stayed with her sister for a few days due to ill health and denies reports of mental instability. Her husband Fred Grant, an International Steamship Co employee, feared she was unwell and possibly unbalanced.
Weston, June 27. Wealthy residents threaten to move as trolley bids fail to rout aristocratic carriage life. Selectmen plan a 76 foot wide Northern avenue boulevard, requiring land takings opposed by abutters. Livingston Cushing leads petition against the plan.
Jacob Petrowski of Salem Street narrowly escaped death while fishing at a wharf. An Italian helper and two dam anglers rescued him just in time. he refused medical aid and returned home to a stern rebuke from his wife.
The British schooner Annis Laura, aground two weeks on Shoreful Shoal, floated today and tonight, drifting in the channel between over full and Hankerthief lightships. The hull remains afloat by a portion of its cargo lumber, posing a hazard to navigation.
The last event at 79 Devon Street Roxbury marked the wedding of Miss Helen Simpson to Loula Depee formerly of the Leland plant. The ceremony was by Temple Church with Drigewpala and Nelson among guests. The bride wore dove crepe de chine over white taffeta with pearls. the maid wore a pale gown. The couple will reside on Devon Street.
A man in London dies after a sudden attack as he was entering the parking area near the 3rd Avenue police station. Authorities report a rapid medical response but the victim cannot be revived. The incident remains under investigation with no arrests announced.
The shop appeals to hard to fit men who dislike ready made clothes. It promotes custom fit options from top US makers with Cheviots Tweeds Homespuns Worsteds and Blue Serges 8 50 to 20. It also offers lightweight underwear soft shirts straw hats and thin coats for summer wear at reasonable prices.
In Plymouth on June 27 Pietro Ferrioli testified about relations with the murdered woman before her death. State officers discussed clothing disposal and marks on garments as evidence. Ventura Giulianiello appeared with facial cuts. a white sweater was identified as his. Blood stain possibilities on a sweater were noted by Professor Wood. The defense will start tomorrow morning.
The unskilled employees of the Carnegie Steel Company numbering nearly 15,000 have voluntarily received a 10 percent wage increase. The lowest laborer will now earn $1.65 a day. Tonnage men and workers under a different scale are not affected.
Labor Notes Paving Department Union Local 6751 met last night and endorsed the brewery workers strike and fined members who drink Boston beer. Officers elected include James P. Timilty as president and Lawrence L. Flanagan as guide, with several other posts listed. Machinists Union Local 264 also named officers John T. Kelly financial secretary William R. Dyer business agent Frank Kraus John F. Jennings and James E. Dowd trustees.
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