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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1902

Page

2

Experts Testify In Gray Hearing At Cambridge

Testimony in the Gray hearing continues with builders and inspectors detailing costs and workmanship on the Washington School. Witnesses include Neil McNeil, Ira Hersey, and Leonard Garfield, noting the project’s cost, woodwork quality, and boiler plans as the hearing adjourns for Monday.

Cambridge Washington School Neil McNeil Dorchester Alderman Coveney McNeil Pope Blackmore Benjamin J. Graham Washington Vne Hyde J. W. Woodward Lynch & Woodward Curran Woodward

Four Deputy Collectors Face Removal In City Vendetta

Mayor Collings plans a clean sweep of deputy collectors appointed under Hart. Four Republicans expected to stay in office until bonds renewals are settled will be removed once a settlement among Aldermen Dowd Quigley and McCarthy allows. Names William Scampton Paradise Charles W Kidney Charles J Pierce are cited as expected to remain temporarily.

Dowd Quigley McCarthy William Scampton Charles W. .Paradise Charles J. Kidney Charles J. Pierce Collings Hart

Gophi Diamond Company Offers Genuine Lookalike Gems

A promotional note states artificial lab grown gems still resemble genuine diamonds in appearance and characteristics but cost less. Visitors to 449 Washington Street can inspect the “Gophi Diamonds” windows to compare.

Aincovec Na Cinsonds Ae Science Cnt Udgesa Gophic Diamond Company Washington Street

Sunday Trips Resume on Fall River Line Schedule

The Fall River Line resumes Sunday trips beginning Sunday April 4 4906 with departures from Boston Back Bay and New York South River wharf. Trains connect at River Shave and North River with sailings to Boston Back Bay and Terminal stations running in morning hours.

Fall River Line Fallee Ane Mencing Lea Boston Vock Brenvner Eit York North River Ail River Boston Back Bay Station

Beef price outlook points to further rises next week

Quincy Market merchants predict another advance in beef prices next Monday with gradual weekly increases tied to the corn crop. If the crop proves average prices may drop. a short crop could lift prices for fall and winter. Butter remains lower with more declines expected, eggs edge up, vegetables stay high for season, and strawberry prices swing with shipments and uneven receipts.

Quincy Market Chicago

Less cattle at Watertown stock yards reported

Watertown stock yards note a 2 percent drop in shipments over the past month due to higher meat prices. About 2000 head will be whipped this week versus 2500 to 3000 last year. Cattle sent abroad fetch slightly lower prices than in Boston. home slaughter has declined 15 to 20 percent.

Watertown Boston

Advance in Beef Thought Likely to Raise Price of Beans in Boston

A Boston observer notes beef price pressures may boost bean costs as diners switch to cheaper fare. Mrs Atkinson’s News Paper Row restaurant now charges 15 cents per bean plate, while Gridley’s and Wyman’s keep 10 cents. Other establishments deny imminent increases, but market demand could push prices higher if meat costs remain elevated.

Boston Beef Trust Gridley’s Wyman

President Roosevelt Attends Naval Diploma Day at Annapolis

At Annapolis on May 2 President Roosevelt awarded diplomas to the United States Naval Academy graduating class. Cadets J. F. Blackburn and W. G. Diamond received prizes for excellence in gunnery. After luncheon, the party toured Talbot and Gwyn, then watched the Holland submarine dive and fire a torpedo. The President queried about respiration aboard subs, and the group returned to Washington after 4 PM.

Annapolis Roosevelt States Oval Academy Massachusetts J. F. Blackburn W. G Diamond Talbot Gwyn Chesapeake Bay Holland Wainwright Washington Iss Alice Roosevelt

Sixth District Salem Holds Organization Meeting May 2

The Sixth Congressional District committee met in Salem to organize for the Moody successor nomination. Isaac C. Day was reelected chairman with Hoorace M. Sargent secretary and Colonel Charles L. Dodge treasurer. A candidate lineup was not discussed and no nominations were set.

Salem Sixth William H. Moody Isaac C. Day Boxford Hoorace M. Sargent Haverhill Charles L. Dodge Beverly Day Cogswell Messrs Sargent Bailey Waite Browne Tebbetts

Malden Athletes Dance at Second Annual Ball

Malden May 2 Filly 800 couples attended the second annual ball of the Met club amid music and dance. Local athletes and residents enjoyed a lively evening with performances and socializing, reflecting community spirit and youth participation.

Malden The Met

Revolutionists In Control In Santo Domingo Fight

Port au Prince reports Dominican revolutionists under Vice-President Vasquez control almost all Santo Domingo except Puerto Plata and San Domingo. He is believed to be advancing with sizeable forces to reach the capital by today.

Port AU Prince Haiti Republic of Santo Domingo Puerto Plata San Domingo Vasquez

Hearing of Hogan Charges Delayed by Illness

The hearing of charges against Election Commissioner John J. Hogan, chaired by W. T. A. Fitzgerald, was postponed again due to the illness of Hogan’s counsel Samuel J. Hider. The proceeding will resume at 2 p.m. next Tuesday in the Mayor's office.

John. J. Hogan W. T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee Samuel J. Hider Hogan

Spring Humors and Remedies for Health Boosts

Spring humors cause pimples boils eruptions loss of appetite and tired feeling with bilious fits indigestion and headaches. Building up the system to counter them involves a specific remedy to cleanse and strengthen the body.

No Fights Says Labors Mayor Refuses Boxing License

Hartford mayor Ignatius Sullivan, praised as a labor leader, refused Nutmeg Athletic Club permission to stage the Young Corbett versus McGovern boxing match next October, citing workingmen opposition to boxing. A bill to restore licensing to the council or police chief will be proposed within a week.

Hartford Conn Ignatius Sullivan Nutmeg Athletic Club Crowley Sullivan Vetae

Hotel swindler nets twelve thousand from keepers

A criminal using a letter of credit like one issued by a hotel keepers association has defrauded hotel operators in the middle west and east of about 12000. The bogus checks were drawn on the Earl Fruit Company of California.

New York Holtel Keepers’ Protective Association, & Swindler Earl Fruit Company California

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills In Combination Ad

An 19th century all natural remedy advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills form a spring medicine praised for blood purification and cures of scrofula salt rheum scald head boils pimples and various humors. It offers mailed information from C. Hood Lowell Massachusetts.

Hood C. Ood OO Lowell Mass

Bright Held For Trial In Bankruptcy Case In London

The magistrate at the Guildhall Police Court remanded American engineer Charles Bright on a charge of concealing 500000 dollars of assets in bankruptcy proceedings. The court set the next session date, and Bright faces actions tied to creditors and the bankruptcy case.

London Preene Guildhall Charles Bright Connec Ua United

Moosehead Lake Captain A Coburn Robinson Dies

Captain A Coburn Robinson of Moosehead Lake died today. He was the younger master on the lake and well loved by summer visitors in the region.

Greenville A. Coburn Robinson Moosehead Lake Comet

Richard F Robson Plans Metropolitan Athletic Board Dinner

Crawford photo captions Richard F Robson as one of four directors at a Metropolitan Athletic Association ball in Maine Hall last evening. The event was a success and raised a substantial sum to support association athletics during the summer, with Robson serving as floor director.

Crawford Richard F. Robson Ball Metropolitan Athletic Association Ropolitan Athletic Association Maine Hall Chard F. Robson

Chelsea Adopts License System Results In Drunkenness Cases

On Chelsea's first day under a license system eight drunkenness cases were disposed of in the police court. Sentences ranged from probation to 30 days in the House of Correction. Mary McGill was convicted on two liquor law violations, fined 50 and 60 dollars, and given three months in the House of Correction. She appealed both convictions.

Chelsea Zneveras House of Correction Mary McGill

Cornell picks up $500000 for physics hall honor

At a mass meeting at Cornell University in Ithaca New York on May 2 President Schurman announced that a $500000 gift toward a new hall of physics would be forthcoming in honor of Lord Kelvin. The grant was promised by John D. Rockefeller on condition that the university raise an equal amount.

Ithaca N. Y.Y Cornell Lord Kelvin Schurman John D. Rockefeller University

Moore’s Lawyer Denies Absent Teller Fleeing City

Horatio N Allin attorney for Fred T Moore accuses a local newspaper story of being a pipe dream Moore the absconded assistant teller of National Bank of Commerce is said to be in Santiago Chile where he is financially secure and unlikely to quit.

Horatio N. Allin Fred T. Moore National Bank of Commerce New York

Hart claims cure for asthma by Koch Sun Cure

John Hart recounts chronic asthma relief after breathing healing oils via Koch Lung Cure system at 361 Boylston Street Boston. He says lungs opened, breathing improved weekly and ailment entirely healed, with prior doctors offering no help. Hart invites proof to fellow sufferers and mentions his Lawrence Massachusetts address.

Koch Sun Boylston Street Boston Boylston ‘Street Water ‘Street Lawrence Mass John Hart Boston & Maine Bailr Company

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