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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
4
A Rome dispatch reports United States cruiser Chicago sailors caused disorder in a Trieste cafe. Bottles and glasses flew, four sailors were arrested, and one man was wounded. Captain Dayton of the Chicago settled damages claims.
Francis P. Larvanier of Melrose 73 died at home after playing chess with his wife when he collapsed from apoplexy. He worked at the Fells mill of the Boston Rubber Shoe Company and rode home by bicycle after leaving work last night. He leaves a widow, a daughter Mrs. Samuel S. Holt, and a son Joseph E. C. Larvanier of Melrose.
Nearly all shoes with elastic are advertised as One Hundred Dollar Shoes. They include passenger accident insurance for $100 at no extra cost, covering death from accidental injury while traveling on land or water under a policy with United States Casualty Company, New York.
An old trade notice claims Congress Shoes with HUB GORE on the inside elastic are titled as One Hundred Dollar Shoes, stating most Congress Shoes bear the stamp and cost no more. Shop for them.
Jacob Isgur alias Jacob Smootz, residing at 15 Corning Street, arrested by Special Officers Brett and Burr of Division 6 after a two week city wide search. He is booked on suspicion of assault and highway robbery tied to the Mt Desert fisherman assault in which Stillman G. Stanley was left senseless on Clinton street. Identification and victim confirmation to follow.
Edward Cornell, 52 Lincoln Street, was kicked by a horse on its way to Beacon Street abattoir stables but suffered no broken bones. Two children Emma O Connor, Benny Platters and Patsey Walsh were treated at the Emergency Hospital for scalds and facial lacerations after spills and a stone assault. Lawrence Kennedy, 53 Parsons Street, broke his right leg when a wheel detached from his buggy on Cambridge Street.
Joe Tipman of Baltimore defeated Philadelphia’s Young Sharkey by knockout in the 18th round at the Knickerbocker Club. Sharkey posed the tougher challenge in the second and eighth rounds, carrying most of the late action, while Tipman outpointed him over the rest of the bout.
The Chelsea Aldermen defeated Alderman Driscoll's motion to reconsider the confirmation of David M. Hudson as chief of police. Only Guild James and Soley supported Driscoll besides himself. Hudson is to assume duties this morning.
Charles C. Chase, 64, a leading figure at W. C. Lewis & Co. and prominent Pewtucket Club member, died suddenly of heart failure at his Vestry Street home in Haverhill. He was a longtime Trinity Church parishioner and is survived by his widow.
Ambassador Cambon and the French delegation visiting for the Rochambeau statue unveiling will spend Memorial Day in Newport to decorate Admiral Deternay's grave in Trinity churchyard.
Scranton reports PF President Mitchell arrives at 11 30 night and says he has had no communication since Saturday with any operator the Civic Federation or any representative and knows nothing of the reported concessions.
At a Sunday night meeting of the Artificial Stone and Asphalt Workmen's Union No 1 members voted to refrain from using non union beer in Boston and vice city. Initiation fees for finishers and helpers are set at $2 for the next three months with prior fines wiped clean.
The Irish lawyer and Tammany Hall wit Counselor Nolan argued for sailors when the court interrupted him asking how he possessed such sea knowledge. In reply he quipped with a sharp maritime retort reflecting his famed wit during the nautical display.
Boston merchant George F. Washburn and his son Alden returned after a three month tour on three continents. He described progress in cooperative movements in Switzerland Belgium and England and noted Egypt Germany and Italy as key stops with insights into local commerce and governance. He recounted the Nile journey and a Holy Land pilgrimage ending with remarks on Rome Athens Constantinople and Jerusalem.
Harvard varsity crew suffers a major blow as Francis, a top candidate for the Crimson eight, is threatened with appendicitis and may miss the season. The team had just dealt with Captain Bullard’s accident, and today’s practice focused on form with light work ahead of the season’s first tests.
Five college teams Yale Harvard Columbia Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania opened the intercollegiate golf championship at Garden City Golf Club for the new challenge cup. Harvard leads after day one with a 22 half to 2 12 and Yale advances to face Harvard in the final round.
Charles McCloud a Jamaica Plain teamster SUFFERS severe hand burns last night while trying to quell a blaze in front of 87 Jamaica Street caused by boys burning paper. A boy brought benzine igniting a bonfire and exploding fuel showered McCloud who beat out the flames with an old broom and received treatment at a drug store.
The New England League schedules games today with Manchester visiting Fall River Concord at Dover Nashua at Haverhill and Lowell at Lawrence.
Fall River opened its baseball season by defeating Manchester 7 to 6. Key moments included a Manchester home run by Murray and strong defensive work at first base by Manchester’s Kane.
The league season opened in Lawrence with the home team losing to Nashua 4 to 3. Catches by O'Brien and Bunyan and a remarkable one hand stop by Hugh were the features.
Concord defeated Dover 6 to 5 in the season opener at Central Park. Mayor Whittemore delivered the ceremonial first ball.
Haverhill team returned from New Hampshire with a 7 to 3 win over Liowells this afternoon. Mayor Isaac Poor pitched the opening ball. Lake was put out in the third by umpire Duffy for Wialeinea Bral Osler.
The Vatican received word from the Associated Press of Agsomshop Corrigan’s death. Pope Pius XI, shown in mourning, said it was among the most bitter moments of his life as he recalled the archbishop’s affection and esteem. The pontiff retired to prayer afterward.
In a tense game at Cincinnati the Pittsburg team rallied in the ninth with two doubles a triple and a homer after Phillips and Chesbro matched zeroes. Bay batted for Phillips in the ninth. Ritchey homered for Cincinnati and Bransfield doubled. Time 1 43. Umpire Emstlie.
Washington for the first time this afternoon at 3 80, Ladies Day drew a kindly reception from the fair sex yesterday. Foreman pitched poorly, drawing mixed cheers as Boston fans hoped for a win but felt for him. Various players and events are noted with scattered confidence about today’s games and upcoming decisions.
Baseball results from multiple games include Springfield defeating New London 7 to 6 in two innings while Hartford edged Norwich 5 to 4 and Meriden beat New Haven 12 to 5 Providence defeated Newark 9 to 3 Worcester won 6 to 6 against Jersey City Hoyala et Ce Somerville 15 includes a noted irregularity.
Harvard plays its most important game of the season today against Brown on Soldiers Field. Stillman will start in the Crimson box as Brown fields a strong squad, making the outcome wide open.
Dudley Club defeated Newtowne Club in a three game match at Dudley Club last night winning two games. The result keeps the A team on track to clinch the league title by taking one more aggregate from the Fairhill Lane Club tonight at A B A. Dudley lost the opening game narrowly, won the second by three pins, and dominated the third.
Secretary Richard J. L. Gay presents resolutions by the Massachusetts State Board of Trade to Congress. The board declares opposition to admitting Arizona and New Mexico as states at this time and warns that any bill admitting more than one state is dangerous and should be opposed.
Walthour demands a $100 forfeit on a $50 side bet with Champion, who will deposit once his manager arrives from New York. They plan a $1000 purse alongside the brassard race next Saturday as top challengers push for the edge in a developing feud.
The Bowdoin Square Athletic Club hosted Gardner versus Sullivan Monday night in a heat of activity that matched the Gardner Carrig clash. Sullivan pressed aggression, Gardner rallied late, and fans praised the action as the finest Boston has seen in ten years.
English bantamweight Harry Bradigan arrived in town yesterday to face young boxer Schindler on Thursday night at the Lenox Athletic Club.
General Chaffee cabled the War Department that the order establishing reconcentration camps in Laguna and Batangas provinces has been rescinded. The provinces lie on the south shores of Laguna de Bay about 40 miles from Manila.
An old medical advertisement asserts kidney and bladder disease signs including frequent urination and back pain. It promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a cure for kidney liver bladder and blood ailments and offers a free trial by mail with a pamphlet.
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