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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
12
Sen Marcus A. Hanna, in a Tomah Wis letter to W Croty, states he is not a candidate for the 1904 presidency and asks friends to discourage any movement toward nomination. An autographed reply from Hanna affirms appreciation for the compliment but reiterates he is not a candidate.
Washington March 28 Republicans on the Senate Philippines committee finalized the currency provisions for the government bill. A Philippine dollar equal in weight and fineness to the Mexican and British dollars will be bullion, with limited issue to meet business demand. The coin bears an American device and an oriental design and will be legal tender in the Philippines. Silver coinage will be produced in both the United States and the Philippines, with minting in the Philippines when facilities exist and in San Francisco otherwise. A complete census is to be included to aid future legislation, while no assembly or delegates are provided for.
Rose Bailey, 28, a buxom colored woman, arrived yesterday from Deer Island after a four month stay. She visited friends, then went to her old lodging on Strong Place to recover property. Thomas Blackwell, renter of the room, slept through Rose's departure but discovered missing money when she left. Blackwell reported the incident to police who are seeking Rose Bailey.
William Brown, a colored man residing at 6 Smith court, was arrested at 5 45 last night in a poolroom at 101 Cambridge street run by Louis D. Frank. He faces a charge of stealing 10 pool balls valued at $15.
Nine Missouri University students are dismissed for halting on campus and examining the feet of young women on their way to a freshmen banquet. The surrounding mob tried to kidnap male guests, with at least one man disguised as a girl identified at the entrance. Guests and student observers describe a chaotic scene as the feet were scrutinized.
Charles Francis Woodward condemned for murder was taken from his cell by 24 masked men after overpowering Sheriff Tubbs. He was hanged in his night clothes at 1 a.m. on the jail yard scaffold, despite a Supreme Court respite.
A 1000 member strike of Hod Carriers and Building Laborers, employed by the Plasterers' Association, seeks a 5 cent raise to 35 cents an hour. A conference failed to reach agreement and unless the demand is met by April 1 a general strike will be declared, risking delays to the citys building boom.
March 28 report that Curley Supples versus Joe Gans is cancelled while Frank Erne signs for a 20 round match with Gans in Baltimore. Al Herford agrees to terms, match assured, and the club house across the river will be enlarged to seat 4500. A bid is planned for a Corbett McGovern bout.
A Business ad urging retailers to sell quality beer for profit. It argues reputation drives customers, notes P B Ale’s proven pull, and warns brewers need real experience beyond brewing basics. The author offers brewery visits or sales calls to solicit patronage.
Washington March 28 The State Department expects to reply to an investigating committee on bribery allegations linked to Christmas and Representative Richardson of Tennessee. It states Christmas was never officially admitted as a Danish agent or accredited to the U S embassy in London. The department says it learned only recently of bribery charges and will deny that the Danish treaty was secured by improper influence or money rather than direct government negotiations.
Brockton residents expect a wedding as Harry Richmond's romance with Miss Whipple nears culmination after his release from prison. The couple faced scandal and legal twists, including prior forgery charges, while Miss Whipple remained loyal. Richmond now works with his uncle in Boston and hopes for a union supported by Brockton’s influential citizens.
Promoters of the Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout plan to stage at the exposition grounds in Charleston South Carolina a large arena. Uncertainty exists over state approval with Governor McSweeny rumored to oppose the event. Efforts are underway to resolve the issues and proceed with the fight.
Paris march 33 Dr Leyds the European agent of the Transvaal emphatically denied this afternoon the report published by the Figaro that he was to have an interview here with Lord Rosebery Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman the Duke of Devonshire and other Liberal leaders who are now in Paris.
A Danish navy officer allegedly dismissed in disgrace traveled to Washington in 1899 to push a sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. Secretary Hay refused to negotiate with non accredited reps, leading to White’s inquiry in Copenhagen and official talks that culminated in a treaty for the islands’ sale. Niels Gron, a Harvard-backed Dane, seeks publication of the charges to influence Congress funding.
Copenhagen reports that Captain Walter Christmas and Niels Gron claim Denmark’s role in negotiating the sale of the Danish West Indies. The government refuses to recognize either, stating neither was connected with negotiations. Gron proceeded to America shortly after.
Carl Fischer Hansen of New York city, attorney for Walter Christmas, denounces a defamatory report about his client. He insists proper etiquette would forbid comment but says publication exposes the report’s absurdity and asserts Christmas never met the named men. He suggests the report was for personal reasons.
T W Lawson breaks all records as a horse show exhibitor with 135 entries, the largest by any individual in U S history. The 2018 total entries mark a 25 percent rise from last year, with many new exhibitors and entrants from other cities, signaling a record exhibition. Albert C Burrage debuts his horses in harness and competes for the Boston bankers and brokers prize plate.
Roxbury sprinter Arthur F Duffey will travel to England next summer to defend his 100 yard championship. Duffey, a Georgetown University student, will represent the university abroad in the event.
In Vermont on March 28 the maple sugar season is reported as the best in years. Producers note many good sap days with at least 15 runs and yields higher than the usual 212 pounds per tree, with some claiming four pounds or more. Many orchards failed in previous years, and the current sap run is a major relief, though buds appear and rain followed by frost could limit further sugar output outside back towns.
March 28 report states William Williams of New York is being considered by the President for the immigration commissioner post at New York City, a role currently held by Thomas Fitchie. Williams met with the President at luncheon.
The Merchants Association hosted Minister Wu Ting Fang as chief guest at its annual banquet. Attendees included Attorney-General Perker, Melvin & Adams of Beston, Mayor Babbitt, Michael J. Murray now of Boston, and Sheridan P Read consul-general at New York. Wu spoke on reciprocity and the global business climate, urging that the mercantile golden rule guide nations.
Washington march 28 reports say Representative Babcock of Wisconsin, recently in ill health, will travel to Atlantic City for a stay. The move stirs Republicans who need his vote to push the Cuban reciprocity bill from the Ways and Means Committee. Plans for a committee meeting remain uncertain as Chairman Payne delays a special session.
Fencers from six colleges competed at the New York Athletic Club for the intercollegiate fencing championship. Tonight saw half of 182 scheduled bouts completed. Team leaders include Cornell Columbia West Point and Annapolis with individual honors won by W. S. Bowman of Cornell and F. B. Clark of Columbia.
George B. Upham argues in the Boston Common Society letter that Massachusetts law creates independent Park Commissions separate from City Council, yet real authority remains split over Common and other grounds. He urges state action to consolidate control, noting examples in Worcester Cambridge Taunton Lawrence and calls for remedy to end unbusiness-like divisions.
A long sketch profiles Dr Joseph W Grady a Boston physician of 25 years who treats chronic disease and is noted for radical articles on cancer and medical practice. The piece defends his unorthodox views while citing his reserva tions and influence on readers including Chicago’s Mr J Edwards.
New York reports that the French liner La Savole arrived from Havre in six days nine hours and thirty five minutes breaking its westward record on its maiden voyage. The ship completed a record day of 521 knots and maintained an average speed of about 0.90 knots per hour, despite rough spring Atlantic weather.
A meeting of the new club of newspaper men was held yesterday at Young's Hotel with a good attendance. The constitution was adopted except three articles referred back to the organizing committee. A five member nominating committee was appointed to propose officers. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday at 3 39 p m also at Young's Hotel.
Harvard yesterday announced sending a club crew to Ithaca for the regatta of club and second crews rather than to Pennsylvania. Weld-Newell trial races at Harvard for this event will be mid May and will involve no varsity oarsmen. The winning crew advances to Annapolis while the losing crew goes to Ithaca.
Keeler of the Brooklyn nine who coached Harvard for three weeks in batting and base running left Cambridge yesterday to join his team down south. Harvard's improvement under his brief guidance impressed the Crimson. Captain Wendell says they will have strong batters. Cy Young remains with the squad and Archie Galbraith, head coach, was with the team yesterday.
New York March 28 The registration committee of the Metropolitan Association of the AAU suspended the Fifteenth Separate Company of Poughkeepsie and the Sixteenth Separate Company of Catskill for playing unregistered. The Yale University basketball team was also suspended for playing unregistered teams.
Last night at 9 o'clock a burglar entered A G Macumber's residence at 24 Burroughs Street Jamaica Plain via an unsecured second floor window from a veranda roof. He stole valuable jewelry including a gold filled water pin carbuncle pin turquoise pin two opals one with brilliants and $30 in a red silk purse.
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