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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1902

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Remains of Archbishop Corrigan viewed by thousands in New York

New York crowds estimate 20 000 viewed Archbishop Corrigan in state at the Cathedral with thousands more between 11 am and 5 pm. A guard of honor from the Catholic Club and soldiers from the Sixty ninth Regiment protected the interior as clergy prepared for Friday’s funeral Mass. Cardinals from Rome and London sent sorrowful cablegrams while Masses were held at St Patrick’s Cathedral.

New York Corrigan Catholic Club Sixty-ninth Regiment Catafalquec Joseph Sibbel Cardinal Vaughn London Rome The Propaganda Vatican Margherita Italy Guard of Honor Cardinal Gibbons Mooney John Edwards Co. K. Colton James H. McGean M. J. Lavelle James N. Connolly Thomas J. Myhan Archbishop Ryan Philadelphia Ferranti Cardinal Rampolla Monsignor Corrigan Metropolitan Church of Rampolla Pontifical Secretary of St. Patrick’s Cathedral Father Lavells Father Daly George W. Corrigan McQuaid Rochester Ignatius Sanchez de Oca San Luis Potosi Father McAleer Toauy John Iidwards Colton Mcean Flood McCreedy Phelan

Ireland Nearer Cardinal New York

Rome rumor cites Archbishop Corrigan’s death as narrowing the field to Bishops Mc Dornell and Farley for the New York cardinalate. Vatican chatter notes Corrigan’s passing removes a key rival to Archbishop Ireland, with three provincial names to Rome before the Pope finalizes the choice.

New York Rome the Tribune Corrigan McDornell Farley Vatican Ireland Monsignor

Appointment of deputy chief of district police and staff

At a recent executive council session Governor appointed Joseph B E Shaw of Lynn as deputy chief of the district police heading the new fire marshal department. C Frank Rice of Somerville named chief aide in the fire marshal's department with former aides listed. Dervil M Wilcox of Lee named medical examiner replacing C C Holcombe. J M Curley named clerk of the Chelsea Police Court. Frank Rice, reclassified, was a former newspaperman before joining the State fire marshal's office in 1894.

Executive Council Joseph BE. Shaw Lynn Department of Force C.frank Rice Somerville Hitcomb James Anderson Springfield Maurice F. Casey Haverhill B. Dunn Boston Frank R. Morrigan Millbury John H. Scott Milford Dervil M. Wilcox Lee Mediexaminer C. C. Holcombe J. M. Curley Chelsea Frank Rice State Police Rice State Fire Marshal

Mrs Mary E Oakes Credits Father John’s Medicine

Newburyport Massachusetts resident Mrs Mary E Oakes recovered from a severe grip and sore throat and writes to thank Father John’s Medicine for relief.

Mary E. Oakes Newburyport Mass Father John

Charlestown Woman Foils Bold Thief at Jewelry Store

Mrs. Lillian Johnson kept watch over the 281 Main street jewelry store when George S. Lombard, 35, entered to steal a wristwatch and a cheap chain. She fired three shots into the air to stop him, then he fled toward Salem street and was chased by a crowd until police captured him. Lombard faced larceny charges and was Bertillon measured before arraignment.

Main Salem Streets Charlestown Salem Street Lillian Johnson Main Street W. L. Anderson Whitney Howard Mike Roselli Lombard High Street Wesley Street Witney Oselli Currier Farrell Fremont Chase Johnson Roxbury Tremont and Milford

Bishop Potter Faints During Speech at Choir Event

Bishop Henry C Potter of the New York Episcopal diocese fainted while addressing a choir school entertainment at the Cathedral of St John the Divine. He recovered quickly, was attended by medical staff, then sent home. doctors cited overwork as a likely cause.

New York Henry C. Potter Episcopal Diocese of Cathedral of St. John the Divine Cident Totter Clover St. Luke's Hospital Washington Square H. M. Silver

Boy Ron Over And Killed In East Boston Accident

Four year old Frederick Tindquist of 293 Sumner Street East Boston was run over by Munroe's express team yesterday afternoon and died at City Hospital relief station. The boy fell while trying to jump onto the team at Sumner and Orleans streets. A bystander carried him to Dr O Keefe's office. he was pronounced hopeless and sent to the hospital.

Frederick Tindquist Sumner Street Boston Munroe City Hospital Sumner Orleans Streets O'Keefe

Chicago Sailors Cleared of Disorder in Trieste

Vienna May 7 Four sailors from the United States cruiser Chicago were taunted by locals in Trieste last Sunday. Police intervened and arrested a civilian. Trieste's chief of police says the American sailors ashore behaved above reproach.

Vienna Trieste United States Chicago

Day of tributes for Rear Admiral Sampson in Washington

Washington honors the memory and service of Rear Admiral Sampson. Mrs. Sampson is prostrate, funeral set for Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Covenant, then Arlington with naval and military escort. Secretary Moody to issue orders and invite Cabinet members and Congress to attend.

Washington Sampson Arlington Naval Academy North Atlantic Washington Barracks Marine Band Moody Admiral Sampson Naval Service Taylor and Higginson Chadwick Clark Cook Rorsevelt Supreme Court

Samp son the Man in Captain Chadwick’s Portrait

The New York Post prints Captain Chadwick’s piece on Samp son the Man praising Rear Admiral Sampson. It recounts his youthful rise to lieutenant, his crystal soul, and his modesty at becoming commander in chief of the North Atlantic Squadron.

New York the Post Sampson Chadwick Ater North Atlantic Sicard

Strikers Reject Brewers Offer in Late Night Talks

No settlement reached between Master Brewers and striking brewery workers after hours of debate. Union and brewery reps clashed over discharge power and union hiring rules with Colonel Pfaff noting willingness to unionize plants but require right to discharge, filled by union men.

Messrs Ward Crosier Hennessey Kenney Kneeland McCarthy Pfaff Carl Lee Miller Nolan Huntress Charles H. Pfaff

Young Woman Seeks Death on Overdose at 381 Shawmut

Miss Florence Cole 29 of 381 Shawmut Avenue took six and a half grains of morphine early today. She lies in City Hospital in serious condition with recovery doubtful, telling doctors she had no friends in the city and would not reveal marital status. Patrolman Jones assisted the informant in reporting the incident.

Florence Cole Shawmut Avenue City Hospital Jones Division 5 381

Bay State Nut On Clubs Slate

The nominating committee of the National Federation of Women's Clubs has completed its officers slate for tomorrow's vote. The ticket lists President Dimiss-T. S. Denison of New York. First Vice President Robert J. Burdette of California. Second Vice President Emma Fox of Michigan. Recording Secretary William F. Coad of South Dakota. Corresponding Secretary Louise Papperheim of South Carolina. Treasurer Emma Van Vechten of Iowa. Auditor Neves of Wisconsin. Directors include W. A. Nelden of Utah, J. C. Carroll of Texas, and Humphreys of Kansas. It is reported the Colorado woman will not accept a presidential nomination from the floor. a second ticket may be discussed as the convention concludes tomorrow.

Los Angeles Cal National Federation of Women's Clubs Dimiss- T. S. Denison New York Robert J. Burdette California Emma Fox Michigan William F. Coad South Dakota Louise Papperheim South Carolina Emma van Vechten Towa Neves Wiscong N. Ae W. A. Nelden Utah J. C. Carroll Texas Humphreys Kansas Decker Colorado

Color line agitation stirs federation as Mass clubs react

Miss Filoretta Vining reports sentiment nationwide on the color question. She notes the Georgia and Massachusetts compromise as the best solution, Massachusetts alone opposing it. Reorganization plans were deemed illegal by Chief Justice Sloss and Judge Noyes, who said bylaws cannot disenfranchise members.

Massachusetts Filoretta Vining South Georgia Ssachusetts Sloss California Noyes Wisconsin

Nationalists free Dublin meeting over Lord Mayor attendance

Nationalist members blocked the Dublin corporation from debating whether Lord Mayor T. C. Harrington should attend King Edward's coronation. Harrington announced no quorum as 40 Nationalist members gathered outside. The crowd derided "God help the King" while the meeting adjourned.

Dublin Corporation of Dublin T. C. Harrington Edward King

Boston and vicinity forecast fair with light to fresh winds

The forecast calls for fair conditions in Boston and vicinity on Thursday and Friday. Expect light to fresh west to southwest winds with improving air across eastern Massachusetts and New England benefits from a high pressure system.

Boston Vicinity New England Ax Oler Massachusetts New York

Miners Readied for Possible Strike in Anthracite

Scranton reports a coal crisis as miners threaten to strike if operators do not offer concessions. President Mitchell says no concessions yet and a key executive board meeting is set for tomorrow to decide whether to strike for higher pay shorter workday and mine weighing of coal. Rumors of 1000 workers at Buffalo to operate pumps if strike widens circulate.

Scranton Penn Mitchell Buffalo Mullahy Stationary Firemen's Association

National Municipal League Holds Eighth Annual Meeting

The National Municipal League met at the Twentieth Century Club and Boston University Law School. James C. Carter was elected president and Clinton Rogers Woodruff reported on Municipal Progress During the Past Year. Charles Zeublin spoke on civic improvement and honest government featured in evening talks.

National Municipal League Twentieth Century Club Boston University Law School James C. Carter New York Clinton Rogers Woodruff Charles Zeublin University of Chicago League For Civic Improvement Boston Capen

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Anderson Broadway Charles FE. M’donnell Archbishop Corrigan Joseph FE. Shan Potter Ili Ron Yee Captain Chadwick Strikers Ponder Indianapolis John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America BAY State Nut Miss Vining Ciites Municipal League
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