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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
9
A fragmentary OCR run of a Sunday Post Magazine section shows repeated headings for a Sunday Post Magazine Section with scattered garbled words. No identifiable events or names emerge, leaving a chaotic snapshot of page headers rather than a coherent story.
In Lowell on May 15 the Blondin defense leader John A. Morrison declares government officials obstruct the defense in seeking an independent expert. Morrison details conflicts with Attorney General Parker over hiring Hanover NH expert Edmund Angell and criticizes Harvard professor Wood for destroying evidence. Trial date set for next September with Blondin likely acquitted, Morrison says.
The atmosphere improves slightly while St Vincent suffers severe losses from volcanic activity. Two thousand deaths reported, decomposed bodies found, many houses burned to prevent disease, widespread destitution among laborers, and grain shortages. Livestock destroyed drives meat prices up as a British warship arrives with provisions.
French ambassador Jules Cambon transmitted a telegram to Secretary Hay on May 15 expressing France gratitude for the United States energetic efforts to relieve suffering in Martinique.
The French cruisers Bruix and Surcouf are ordered to sail on Saturday and Sunday respectively with provisions for Martinique. They will carry food wines preserves and related goods for the island’s inhabitants.
A lively runaway yesterday at 2 30 pm in Brook Line involved a horse owned by Johnson Bros driven by Edward Fitzgibbons. The animal dashed into a crowd near the village square transfer station, injuring five people with one reporting a shoulder sprain and others scratched or cut but none seriously hurt. Patrolman Joseph McMurray stopped the horse uninjured. Names include Miss Jennie Wright Miss Hattie Wright William Fenotle Miss Alice Brazel and an unnamed woman.
KINGSTOWN May 14 reporting from Castries St Lucia May 15 says no one can approach eight miles of the Soufriere crater as fissures emit vapor and tremors continue. The noxious fumes spread sickness, relief aid from Barbadoes arrives, starving refugees are housed, decayed huts and buried bodies mark the crisis.
London reports show slow private funding for the Mansion House West Indian relief fund as May 15 coverage notes weak subscriptions, with London and Liverpool authorities launching collections. It notes US aid interest, the safety of Lady Llewelyn and family, and discussions of Boer peace prospects as the disaster focus shifts.
The War Department reports the vessels Dixie and Sterling carried more than six days rations for 69,000 people plus clothing and tentage. Secretary Root authorized New York commissary officers to buy additional supplies to cover urgent needs. Ships sailed within hours of appropriation and presidential action.
Washington May 15 The President after reviewing Colonel Crowder's report has decided he cannot interfere with cattle shipments at Port Chalmette Louisiana The executive branch alone holds constitutional power to pass on neutrality law applications as recently affirmed by Louisiana courts It is believed Louisiana authorities will not challenge federal courts by acting against the President's stance
Princeton graduates gathered at the Hotel Bellevue for the annual Princeton Alumni Association of New England dinner. Rev. John L. Withrow presided as president, with officers elected including Isaac Wyman as vice president and Francis L. Coolidge as secretary treasurer. Attendees included Prof. A. T. West and Rev. Rudd who spoke on the Harvard Princeton debate, noting Princeton’s win due to closer preparation.
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