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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
2
Three people were killed and six injured in a fogbound collision on the Joliet and Chicago electric railroad near Sag Bridge, Joliet. The injured were reported in serious condition as rescue efforts continued.
Italian Catholic churches in Boston filled with worshippers from dawn to night on Good Friday. Sacred Heart Church North Square featured lit decorations and electric crosses. Rev. Father Roberto Biazotti preached on The Passion at 7 pm while Rev. Father Ubaldus led services. At 9 am the church was crowded and at 7:30 pm over a thousand attended the Way of the Cross and sermons on The Sufferings of Our Lord followed by Miserere chants and cross adoration.
Pension Commissioner Evans has tendered his resignation to the President. It will not take effect until a diplomatic post is found, while the Pension Bureau report by the Grand Army pension committee awaits public release. Evans, a former Tennessee representative and St Louis convention VP candidate, served as mayor of Chattanooga and as a Civil War veteran.
Ex police inspector Cogan, who last year charged the Police Commission, will testify before the metropolitan affairs committee at the next Baker bill meeting. Baker questions the board’s actions, alleging the existence of 100 houses of ill repute paying protection and criticizing the police for inaction.
Advertisers claim Stuart's Catarrh Tablets offer a pleasant internal remedy for catarrh, with doctors praising their safety and effectiveness. They contrast tablets with sprays and opiate cough meds, noting the tablets remove secretions in nose throat and stomach and are suitable for children.
New York March 283 Charles F Jones the valet of the late William M Rice will go free. District Attorney Jerome confirms. Osborne may have promised immunity to Jones or simple benefits for turning state witness. The Molineux case will be heard in about six weeks. Patrick calls the verdict a miscarriage of justice. Osborne is criticized for pressuring courts and juries. The handwriting experts are questioned as evidence. Jones says he is innocent and faces a long struggle to liberty. He fears Sing Sing months ahead as the only road to freedom.
Week long trips begin in Boston with trips to Washington Philadelphia and New York on the Royal Blue line. Departures April 1 and 25 May 9 with returns from New York a day later at $18. Stopover privileges offered. Additional tours to Old Point Comfort Richmond and Gettysburg. Illustrated itinerary and Washington guide available via Joseph P. Taggart N. E. P. A. M1 Washington Street Boston MA.
The British steamer Oruro brought crews from two shipwrecks to Halifax after storms. The brigantine Clia, captained by Gerhardt of Lunenburg, foundered at St Martins on Feb 16 with a difficult rescue. The schooner Cavilier, captained by Dean, was blown ashore at San Domingo on Jan 28 and drifted onto rocks as the crew narrowly escaped. The Cavilier was owned in Malden, Massachusetts.
The German Emperor's yacht Meteor's trial trip, scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed to Monday next.
The Massachusetts House debated a second public ownership bill, this time granting City Councils power to buy and run gas and electric plants. Representative McInerney led the push. opponents led by Representative Quinn urged opposition, citing Boston’s debt and municipal failures. The session featured sharp exchanges, extensive speeches, and a taunting volley about Shakespeare before votes defeated a substitute motion and advanced other measures. Senate business followed with various committee actions on public service, crime penalties, and local matters.
Advise moderate daily use of Grape-Nuts cereal not more than three heaping teaspoons for the cereal portion. The food is fully cooked and ready for instant service. It supports brain and nerve nourishment and steady energy for an active, successful worker.
A newspaper reader is asked to identify a person in need and request a postal self help offer. The author promises a book selection and a six bottle trial of Dr Shoop Advertised Restorative at five dollars and fifty cents, with payment by the author if it fails. Send to Dr Sheep Box 683 Racine Wisconsin for Books on Dyspepsia Heart Kidneys Women Men Rheumatism.
A speaker, praising General Butler while acknowledging his faults, argues that no unexpurgated life of Daniel Webster should be entrusted to Sunday school scholars. He compares Butler’s charges to those against General Grant, noting sweeping testimonials from Congress, states, and citizens. Remonstrants to be heard Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Frederic O. MacCartney asserts a reporter added a cipher, correcting the Elevated company payment cited in a speech. He states the amount was 7500 dollars, not 75000, and traces figures to Parsons's City for the People and House document 48 of 1894.
Morris Murch and Butler announce sale of sample brass and iron bedsteads bureaus chiffoniers dining tables and more before moving from 42 Summer street to a new building at 97 and 99 Summer street opening Monday morning.
Hood's Sarsaparilla proclaims itself a universal remedy uniting known vegetables to cure scrofula eczema psoriasis and every kind of humor as well as catarrh and rheumatism, asserting distinctive curative power.
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