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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
4
Dr. Jos W. Grady asserts that true competency comes from unalloyed ability, stern integrity, and honest purposes in a public statement. The message emphasizes personal character as the measure of qualification and merit.
A Bristol dispatch reports Southwest Virginia coal fields show little change with about 100 miners out and facing armed guards. Miners expect help from local mountaineers if needed while operators seek more weapons. a crisis is deemed imminent with potential pacific or perturbed developments expected soon.
New York report details Ernst von Holleben intrigues as German embassy officials deny Emily Witte charges. Witte, once press attache, alleges spies targeted U S naval defenses and outlines letters from Harvard professor Munsterberg and threats from the German government. He cites plans for coast defenses and a bias to sway U S sentiment amid tensions with England.
Francis Truth, asserting healing by divine inspiration, opens the Temple of Truth at Madison Ave and 59th St New York. Once operating in Boston with grand revenue claims, he faced fraud indictments and mail seizures. today he resumes as a celebrated healer amid questions about his finances and methods.
The Canadian government steamer Aberdeen, sent to Sable Island to check if the Allan Line steamer Huronian was wrecked, returned to Halifax reporting no wrecks on the island since December.
A former teacher recalls insomnia and misery from coffee after starting school, finds relief after switching to Postum. She notes improved sleep, reduced despair, and a return to health, contrasting Postum with coffee and tea. Postum praised as a pure cereal drink from Battle Creek, Michigan.
Washington March 14 The Senate spent an hour in executive session and ratified the Hague Peace Conference agreement on land and sea warfare. Debate centered on General Funston and Aguinaldo's capture with supporters claiming humane, civilized conduct. The treaty bans dum-dum bullets and defines spies, with many provisions on humane conduct and protections for surrendering troops.
In Charlestown a crowded courtroom watched William Glaney, Brine teamster, found not guilty of shooting a boy after a mob attacked him. Judge Bragg said the driver acted to protect life and property when police were absent. Witnesses included O Keefe, Duff, McIsaac, Reardon, and officers Crane Rowley Jordan.
The Revere Selectmen clash over appointing a new police chief with Sergeant Sackett favored by Twe and rival Fernald opposed. Gerard Segee supposedly backed by two Selectmen, while former Saugus chief Ex-Chief Oakes and ex-Sergeant Anderson are also in consideration.
A wet loaded straw car on a local East Boston side track overheated and ignited yesterday. Police opened the carriage doors after smoke appeared, and a handful of water quickly put out the blaze. A lookout was posted in the car and kept on duty until relief arrived.
A farewell reception and banquet honored W A Holbrook at his home 614 Columbus Avenue. He has worked the past two years with John J Ray and the Standard Clothing Company and has accepted a general manager post at a clothing and gents furnishing store in Haverhill. Masse and various vaudeville artists provided entertainment.
Frank M. Sullivan convicted of robbing Charles F. Allnut on February 20 and sent to State Prison for three to four years. James W. Leewood found guilty as accessory and sent to the House of Correction for two years by Judge Stevens in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday. They stole Allnut's overcoat waistcoat hat and other garments, but fledbers arrival halted further theft.
A collection of testimonials and promotions for Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey claiming cures for consumption pneumonia coughs and general health benefits. Readers from Denver Utica Nashua Richmond and other cities describe weight gain recovered health and improved conditions, with warnings to buy the genuine product and look for the Old Chemist trademark. The notice includes a standard offer of free medical booklets and a $1.00 bottle claim.
The Boston Theatre hosted Massenet’s Le Cid in its first Boston presentation. The review praises Alvarez and Breval for strong performances, notes highlighting acts three and four, but criticizes overall dull scoring and ungrateful parts. Orchestra, chorus, and staging receive high marks, with vivid scenery and impressive incidental divertissements shaping the spectacle.
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