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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1902

Page

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President Roosevelt Affirms Flag Will Stay In Philippines

President Roosevelt told a Sons of the American Revolution banquet in Washington that the flag will remain in the Philippines. He praised patriotism, urged strength with righteousness, and saluted past and present statesmen, the army, and the navy. Senator Lod commented on the Philippine situation and Hanna on labor.

Washington Roosevelt Sons of the American Revolution Philippines American Republic Annapolis Naval School Republic United States Lod Hanna Labor

Tomorrow May End Soda Free Sundays In House Action

The House rushed the ice cream and soda bill to the Senate with little debate. It moves to engrossment and awaits Senate action with expected support, signaling the likely end of the blue law Sundays.

House Senate

Criger Delivers Heroic Play While His Baby Fights for Life

Louis Criger played great ball for the Boston Americans at Huntington Avenue Grounds against Baltimore as his infant child lay dying in a hospital cot. A messenger informed him before the ninth inning that his baby was breathing its last breaths, yet Criger remained focused and contributed to his team's effort in a tense yester day clash.

Criger Louis Criger Boston Americans Baltimore Huntington Avenue Grounds

Clash at Suffolk Brewery: two men wounded in South Boston

In South Boston a clash between rival workers during a brewery strike left James Perry of Cambridge and his brother in law William Ashey badly injured outside Suffolk Brewery. Ashey sustained a scalp wound and Perry suffered two serious wounds as bystanders and officers pursued suspects including David Burke and Howard Hart who fled the scene. Police booked Burke for assault. Hart remained at large as night patrols continued.

Boston James Perry School Street Cambridge William T. Ashey Suffolk G Street Perry City Ashey David Burke Highth Street Bhoward Hart Drew Cleveland Burke Station 12 Hart

Miss Louise Duffield Found Dead in Boston Flat

The 21 year old Louise Duffield formerly of Quincy was found dead in her St Germain street flat after two days. A revolver lay in her clenched right hand and a head wound indicated self inflicted death. The body is at Briggs funeral home awaiting relatives’ wishes.

St. Germain Street Louise Duffield Quincy Stedman Briggs Miss Duffield L. M. Duffield Cherry Street Mass Boston Boston Pot Quincy Ie

Serious Knife Attack After Saloon Dispute in City

A stabbing occurred outside a Kneeland street saloon between Thomas Gettington and William Havey, both known locals. Havey stabbed Gettington in the right breast near the armpit, and Gettington was wounded on the wrist while attempting to wrest the knife. Gettington was taken to City Hospital on the dangerous list. Havey was chased and captured by patrolmen Brooks and Hanlon near Washington street.

Kneeland Street Thomas W. Gettington Middlesex Street William Havey Tremont Street Havey Gettington City Hospital Brooks and Hanlon Washington Street

Married to escape immigration rules at Boston dock

A Norwegian couple bound for America, Williamson Schiott and Miss Gulbrandson, were detained at the Charlestown pier as they had not married. They plan to wed under U.S. law to gain freedom from immigration restrictions. Schiott, a musician, carried a cello and traveled with the woman aboard the New England steamship. The couple, from Christiana via Liverpool, were among steerage passengers on the voyage. Commissioner Billings held them for reference.

Williamson Schiott Norway America Christiana Liverpool New England Charlestown Dominion Line Billings Mr. Schiott Miss Gulbrandson

Democratic league formed to unite six New England states

A Boston meeting launched a plan for a Democratic league uniting Massachusetts Maine Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island and Connecticut. Henry Hollis of New Hampshire led the drive with support from Hamlin Quincy Williams and other leaders. An executive committee of 18 will be named to push a mammoth summer banquet and joint convention aimed at reinvigorating New England Democratic efforts and influencing the gubernatorial race.

Boston Massachusetts New England National Committee Congressional Campaign Committee Richard Olney George Fred Williams Josiah Quincy Collins Gaston C. 8. Hamlin William 8. McNary Rhode Island Connecticut New Hampshire Washington Mr. Hamlin George E. Hughes Bath Thomas J. Lynch Augusta John H. Senter Montpelier Timothy J. Howard Manchester N. H Harry F. Hollis Concord Nathan _C. Jameson Antrim Quincy Braintree Democratic League Charles S. Hamlin Raleigh Street Back Bay Democrats of Charles Warren George W. Greene Woonsocket R. I Charles F.thayer Norwich Conn Gilbert S. Raymond Democratic Party League Alreaey Rtg Congressional Committee Congress Hollis Richardson Tennessee Griggs Georgia Senator Jones J. Hidllis Fiughes Maine W. S. McNary Thayer

Boston Weekend Showers and Warmer Atlantic Forecast

Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Saturday showers and thunderstorms, followed by Sunday fair and warmer conditions. Strong south to southwest winds shift to variable later, with New England showing similar trends including coastal warmth and eastern Maine remains milder.

Boston Vicinity New England Maine

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