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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1901
Page
5
The Rev. Jacob H. Demby of Jamaica Plain, a Methodist minister and longtime gas lamplighter, claims nightly cures by laying on of hands. He says no fees are charged unless a cure is effected and has drawn interest from Boston and beyond for his healing powers.
Catherine M Prendergast widow of Thomas Prendergast died Sunday after a weeklong pneumonia illness at 2% Brookford street Roxbury Born in Ireland 67 years ago she came to the U S at 16 lived in South Boston before moving to Roxbury She supported Carney Hospital Homes for Destitute Catholic Children and the House of the Good Shepherd She left three sons and three daughters Funeral services are set for 10 this morning at St Patrick's Church Dudley Street
A auburn haired woman described as Dr Stanley's wife visited West Forty Seventh Street police headquarters and met Captain Donahue for hours. Assistant District Attorney Garvan questioned her and said she might testify but has no involvement in the case. Adrienne Colloum, veiled, visited Stanley at the Tombs with a man and is alleged to be Mrs Stanley's sister, a claim denied or unconfirmed by Stanley's attorney.
Fifteen thousand people gathered at St. John's Church for the funeral of Father Edward S. Phillips known as the miners' friend who died mysteriously in New York. Representatives from United Mine Workers and the AOH attended and over 200 societies sent flowers as a mile long funeral procession moved to the Catholic cemetery.
Alfred Farlow of Boston argues in a letter to the editor that Christian Science lifts people from drink and bad literature. He claims the movement has saved many from strong drink and cleanses the literary atmosphere, urging truthful discourse by clergy.
Manila reports General Lacuna and his force of 81 officers and 246 riflemen surrendered to General Funston after taking allegiance to the United States. With Generals Lacuna and Alejandrino out, only 90 riflemen remain in Nueva Suiza, and more surrenders are expected. General Wheaton notes northern Luzon leaders have yielded, ending armed resistance there. Mexico company, four officers and 20 men, surrendered at Baybay, Leyte, to Major Gilmore.
William A Gaston of the Boston Elevated Railway Company outlines a Washington street subway proposal to the Legislature committee. He seeks a Transit Commission governed route, company construction, stock or bond financing with a fifty year sole use, and state oversight by the railroad commissioners.
Taig Storti the Italian convicted in Suffolk County Massachusetts Superior Court of murder faces review in the U S Supreme Court on appeal from Justice Lowell Boston. Massachusetts Attorney-General Knowlton sought dismissal while Storti's lawyers contended against the motion. The court took the matter under advisement with Rule 6 issues at stake.
An official statement reports Denmark will sell its West Indian holdings to the United States. The islands mentioned include Santa Ramon, Behormas, and St John. The move is deemed significant for U.S. strategic interests and could alter regional balance.
Louis D. Brandeis argues against the Boston Board of Trade plan to lease the Washington street subway to the Elevated Railway Company for fifty years. He warns it would grant long term control, hurt city finances, and risk unfavorable terms when other leases end. The Public Franchise League echoes concern while J Richard Carter of the Board defends public interest.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lnn Jr. Gage were conducted by Rev. Dr. N. D. Hillis at the secretary's residence on Massachusetts Avenue. Notables present included the British and German ambassadors, the Chinese and Japanese ministers, and other diplomatic corps members. At 10 o'clock the body was placed on the Pennsylvania Limited train for transport to Chicago.
Josiah Flynt’s McClure’s Magazine piece portrays Boston as morally superior to New York and Chicago yet riddled with disorderly houses saloons and clubs. He notes anti graft crackdowns helped but many districts still harbor tramps and crooked officials while officials resist or fear plain clothes police.
A reader appeals to the editor for help for bake house girls overworked from 5:80 to 8 o'clock daily, noting Sundays and holidays leave no time for themselves. The piece discusses a 58 hour weekly limit and enforcement by Boston inspectors, with employer views claiming long hours due to business needs and worker preference.
A Brooklyn Eagle quip contrasts Mr Jamaica sailing to a derelict to save nine people with a cat supposedly aboard. The derelict was deserted and only a cat remained, prompting the cat’s nine lives joke.
The report notes 22 308 emigrants left Germany in 1900. It cites England and Scotland with 122 752 licensed premises selling drink. It mentions 10 vessels and over 2000 men in the sponge fisheries in Fife.
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