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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
4
Chase & Sanborn are described as the largest importers of high grade teas in the world offering a wide range of tea types to suit every preference.
New York March 13 The Western Union directors freed General Eckert from presidency and created a new role with broad powers. Colonel R C Clowry of Chicago, a former messenger boy, was named president while Eckert remains influential as chair. Eckert’s salary is cited near 25,907 dollars.
A letter from Paris Texas extols Pyramid Pile Cure with a testimonial of cure after three years of suffering. The piece also notes Pyramid Drug Co prices and distribution. Irish clubs in Roxbury plan a St Patrick concert and a wide array of St Patrick’s Day observances across the peninsula district with open houses and parades led by military divisions and Catholic ceremonies at the Cathedral.
Madrid March 13 The premier Senor Sagasta informed the Queen Regent that the cabinet resigned after the irrevocable resignation of finance minister Séier Urzalz. The Queen Regent seeks a Liberal ministry and dissident Liberal inclusion, but Sagasta declines to include them. The crisis is expected to last several days.
The Concordia Singing Society of West Cambridge held a concert and ball last night in Harugari Hall. Also performing were Harmonia of West Roxbury Gchwaben Verein of Jamaica Plain and the Roxbury Male Chorus led by Alfred Ritschel.
The Board of Aldermen plans a Westward trade school tour funded by the Franklin fund. Clergymen oppose the trip, arguing it violates the donor’s will, while ten aldermen back the excursion despite protests. The journey to St Louis and other cities would be at Franklin’s expense, with a crayon portrait reminding travelers of the donor.
In Philadelphia on March 13 Admiral Schley, invited to a United Irish League meeting at the Academy of Music, could not reach the entrance amid vast crowds. Governor Stone presided as Redmond and Devlin spoke. about 5000 dollars was raised in 15 minutes for the league. Archbishop Ryan and two Ohio bishops attended a box.
A second formal demand letter seeks passports for Dr and Mrs Hiram W Thomas to visit concentration camps in South Africa. If Secretary Hay refuses the matter may go to President Roosevelt, then to Lord Pauncefote. Knight leads the effort with Van Viessingen noting big funds and broad support for similar relief efforts.
Rome March 18 It is reported Monsignor Sbaretti who sailed for New York en route to Manila as apostolic delegate to the Philippines will receive Vatican orders not to proceed beyond Washington for the time being The Pope deems it prudent to suspend ecclesiastical action in the islands as new Philippine information is awaited and Sbaretti may remain in Washington for a long period unless redirected to Cuba and Puerto Rico where church matters remain unfinished
South Boston Citizens' committee cannot provide a large escort for Admiral Schley on Saturday evening. The Legion of Spanish War Veterans will supply an escort and general orders direct Camps in Greater Boston to assemble at Dewey Square at 7 45 p m on March 16. Comrades to wear legion uniforms and escort Comrade Winfield 8 Schley to the Lenox hotel. Major George I H Murray leads the local legion.
Late this afternoon a joint committee from the two sides met to frame a compromise reciprocity agreement. Chairman Payne and Representatives Dalzell and Cannon led the ways and means reciprocity side while five opposition members Metcalf Dick Taylor Fordney and Morris contributed.
The Evacuation Day parade route is changed. Formations on Fourth street and cross streets from Dorchester avenue to D street. At 1 pm the parade proceeds Dorchester avenue to Broadway to Q street to Fourth street to L street to Fifth street to K street to Eighth street to I street to Fourth street to G street to Thomas Park where exercises occur. After, the march moves Telegraph street to Dorchester street for review by the chief marshal. The column continues to Fourth street to A street where it is dismissed.
Washington reports Miss Alice Hay, ill for a week at Lafayette square, is much improved. Family declines comment on engagement to James Wadsworth, but intimates expect formal announcement at Easter. Wedding to be at Church of the Covenant with a breakfast at Secretary Hay’s residence. bridesmaids and ushers yet to be named.
Philadelphia women led by Mrs A J Cassatt and others prepared a petition to President Roosevelt seeking changes to customs baggage inspection for returning European tourists. In Chicago, 100 women at Mrs Potter Palmer's home protested New York inspectors and urged abolishing the $100 duty-free personal effects limit with a resolution directed to Secretary Shaw.
Rear Admiral Count Von Baudissin who commands the German Emperor's yacht Hohenzollern mails a letter of thanks to the Mayor of New York. He expresses gratitude for the friendly reception and the high-hearted expressions shown to the crew during their stay in port before sailing.
Last evening at the Thorndike the Boston Nurses' Club held its annual reception with several prominent nurses in attendance. The guest of honor was Miss Sophia I Palmer, editor of the American Nursing Journal, among other received figures named with detailed attire.
Secretary Shaw weighs stopping government bond purchases for the sinking fund. He discourages bond sales to banks and notes the high price of bonds prompts banks to sell deposits, which would reduce circulation. He warns banks that cutting circulation could cost them public deposits.
Havana March 13 One of the first things Miss Alice Roosevelt saw was a telegram signed by the Governor of Matanzas and others asking her to intercede with Governor-General Wood to save a Cuban condemned for murder in Matanzas province. The sentence by garrote stands after other efforts failed.
Ex-Alderman David F. Barry suffered a fractured ankle when alighting from a car at Pleasant Street Station on the Elevated. He fell on the platform and was taken to City Hospital for treatment. condition described as painful and likely to delay him for some time.
A reflective piece on why gifted individuals die young, arguing they were tired out rather than worked out. It cites Dr. Greene and his Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a remedy to re energize nerves and enrich blood, promoting consultation free of charge at 34 Temple Place Boston.
Canton to have a post office at Canton Corner with Mrs Agnes Briggs as postmistress after a resident petition supported by Professor Augustus M Gill of MIT and 300 locals. She plans to start by April 1 with Miss Mabel Bright as assistant and aims for first class service.
New York March 13. At the board meeting Dr. Lederle Dr. Doty and Police Commissioner Patridge were present. The Board of Health adopted a resolution declaring against compulsory vaccination in any form. It stated in its opinion that any bill by the Legislature requiring compulsory vaccination was unwise and uncalled for.
An 18 year old, Kittie McCarthy, was struck by a shifting engine beside the old Chickering station on the New York, New Haven Hartford line while gathering coal along Riverside street. She suffered two broken legs and severe injuries, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, and death was expected.
An advertisement explains rickets as loose joints bow legs and soft bones treated by Scott's Emulsion. It cites hypophosphites cod liver oil as tonics and nourishment and offers a free sample from Scott & Powne chemists at 409 Pearl St.
Enraged at persistent Isaac Smith, Oscar Boyajian of 82 Compton Street allegedly threw the vendor down stairs. Smith lies in City Hospital with a probable skull fracture while Boyajian is detained at Station 4 as injuries are assessed. Patrolman Goff, alerted by shouts from Tremont Street 227, found Smith unconscious at the stairs and later detained several witnesses.
By directive of the President Major General Samuel B M Young is removed from command in California and ordered to Washington to assume the presidency of the Silehe college to be established at Washington barracks, pending Congressional funding.
Chief Justice Mason issued an opinion in the Swan embezzlement case against former counsel Alexander P. Nelson. The judge held that without a specific contract the right to a reasonable retainer applies and that a moderate retainer is appropriate, citing $50 as ample in this instance.
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