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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
7
In West Newton on May 2, residents react to Nina Danforth's arraignment for the murder of Andrew J. Emery at South Framingham. Neighbors recall her as unhinged, and observers expect an insanity defense to be raised.
May 20 in Madrid witnessed a brilliant Battle of Flowers in the Buen Retiro Gardens. Cannon fired at 6:15 pm opened and closed the event as hundreds of elaborately decorated floats and carriages paraded the central avenue amid noble spectators and royal emblems.
Street violence in the North End sees a crowd threaten a butcher shop at Levine’s store on Stillman street. Police respond from Station 3 as rioters scatter, then regroup to demand the return of confiscated goods. The mob pockets stale eggs and pelts Augustus White, the sales agent, with them.
The Danforth family endures shock and grief after a homicide case centered on Nina Danforth. Mrs. Danforth is critically ill, with visitors restricted to physicians, Mr. Danforth, and Nina’s sister. Police note years of possible mental imbalance, while the father asserts Nina, though 22, is a perpetual child and not responsible.
A semi official note says M Waldeck Rousseau will resign when Parliament reconvenes June 1. The move follows pressure from President Loubet and is seen as clearing the way for the president to act. Reasons include Dreyfus agitation, health concerns from labor, and aftereffects of a February carriage accident.
London May 20 A female balloonist Hadith Brookes was killed at Sheffield when the parachute apparatus failed to operate.
A mob attacks trust butchers led by Solomont and Agress in the North and West Ends. Eggs fly at Solomont, Jeffreys is struck, and police escort the targets to safety. Rioters smash windows, a cleaver is swung, and the disturbance ends around 10 PM with scattered groups discussing further violence.
The Zionist Council met at Hebrew National Hall to finalize plans for the Zionist convention in Boston. Some 300 delegates from across the United States will attend May 3 and 4 at Faneuil Hall with religious services at Sharal Jerusalem and Seth Israel, cantors and rabbis leading. A public mass meeting at the Boston Theatre Sunday night will feature speakers including J de Hasse, Rev Jowern Seff, Bish Usher, Rev H Maslonsky, Dr. Mintz, Professor Richard Gottlieb, S Wise, and others.
Wakefield May 2 The strike of 250 laborers building a sewer line remained quiet today as Police Chief Hallett, fearing trouble, stationed guards from surrounding towns. He expected possible trouble tomorrow morning and requested additional patrolmen tonight as a precaution.
The funeral for Mrs Annie Chester Fuller widow of Frank Fuller of the Fuller Folsom Company was held yesterday at the Norfolk House with Rev B A Horton officiating. A former Boston Museum stock actress known as Annie Chester she died of heart disease aged 44. She leaves a mother and her son Chester Fuller 21 who serves in the John C mee Company. Burial followed at Forest Hills Cemetery.
More than 200 Holy Cross alumni joined a bishop day event at Holy Cross College Worcester on May 20 with seven living alumni bishops present led by Bishop Beaven. The day began with pontifical high mass celebrated by Bishop Beaven, followed by a banquet for 300 and a later musical program in Fenn Hall.
Fred A. Nelson of Maplewood was arraigned in Malden District Court on a non-support charge. He pleaded not guilty as both parties sought dismissal after reconciliation talks. A June 21 continuance was granted. Nelson had left his wife and newborn baby in dire need after Christmas before returning from England.
The Longwood Cricket Club starts its annual spring handicap tennis tournament, spanning two sections and running through the week. Many matches were played yesterday including a close duel where R. C. Seaver defeated W. D. Dexter in three sets 6 5 64.
Five men fishing off Marine Park in Dorchester Bay were saved after a boat capsized. H. T. Hutchins of South Boston rowed to their aid, pulling them aboard one by one. Kelley was later arrested for drunkenness. the others reached home safely.
James Price, 31, of 56 Prince Street, says Fred Caulfield, a Brine Transportation teamster, attacked him on Sears Street near India while Price hurried to unload a wagon. Price suffered a dislocated shoulder and a cut lip from the blow. Caulfield, unarrested, has ties to prior strike unrest and denies the allegation. he faces possible court action with sureties offered.
Crowds in Havana celebrate the transfer of authority from American forces to President Tomas Estrada Palma as Cuba becomes a full republic. Flags, bells, and salutes mark the historic handover with cheers for Palma, Gomez, Wood, and the United States. Laborers finish decorations as a statue of Freedom rises, and a vast ceremony unfolds at the palace and Central Park.
At the centennial meeting of the General Association of Congregational Churches of Massachusetts in Plymouth the doctrinal rules were debated and vote kept the doctrinal basis largely unchanged, with liberal factions defeated. George D. Chamberlain urged stricter Sunday rail employment rules, and Rev. Dr. George A. Gorton delivered a sermon on Pilgrim-era Congregationalism.
Secretary Moody formally thanks Commander Henry McCrea for excellent service in command of U S S Machias at the Isthmus of Panama. Report dated April 21 at Colon notes Machias role in keeping order at Bocas del Toro during rebels seizure and Colombian recapture. Letters from Bocas business interests praise his cool judgment and enterprise.
In Havana on May 20 General Whiteside turned over command to his Cuban successor during the transfer and departed with the American cavalry that had been stationed in Santiago.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen rejected Mayor McNamee’s action to discharge William H. Gray, superintendent of buildings, by seven to four. Aldermen Bar rett Coveney Good and President Aylward supported the Mayor while Bell Bounke W W Bird Herman Bird Carstein Davis Merrill opposed. The vote also defeated the appointment of Charles R. Greco as superintendent of buildings.
Thousands packed the park near the palace and streets as the new flag rose in a spirited salute. Governor Wood and dignitaries witnessed the ceremony before he departed by launch to the cruiser Brooklyn. The Brooklyn and Morro Castle later sailed with American officers and troops, eight companies of ar- lees aboard remaining.
Telegram from General Wood at Havana reports that at noon the government and control of Cuba were transferred to the Cuban President and Congress under the Cuban Constitution. Palma accepts responsibilities, thanks the United States and officials, and Wood departs for the United States aboard the Brooklyn with his staff.
A Havana despatch reports John F Paine of Boston celebrated Cuban liberty by a large breakfast for thousands of Havana’s poor children. Identified as John F Paine of 8 Dana Street Cambridge head of Paine Furniture, he and his son James L Paine have wintered in Havana and plan to return next week.
President Loutet of France sent a cablegram to President Palma on Cuba’s possession of office offering sincere congratulations and wishes for personal happiness and Cuba’s prosperity. Palma also received tributes from Guatemala Santo Domingo Mexico Spain and many in the United States.
Havana reports to Washington that T Estrada Palma, as Cuba’s chief magistrate, thanks the United States and Theodore Roosevelt for enduring friendship and prosperity prayers. France’s President Loubet also sends felicitations as Cuba proclaims the new republic under U S protection.
Governor Arthur H. Sowdon presided at a Somerset Hotel banquet for the Massachusetts Society of Colonial Wars in honor of convention delegates. Speakers from New York and Massachusetts praised public service and historical aims while noting national unity and colonial ties. The event featured Cadet Orchestra and laurel decorations as a prelude to today’s business session at Faneuil Hall.
Engine 15 crews extinguished a fire in an unoccupied building owned by the New York, New Haven Hartford railroad behind 48 Foundry Street with unknown cause and $0 damage. Fire alarm Box 216 reported a blaze at 500 Parker Street Roxbury, occupied by Patrick Houghton, cause unknown and $10 damage. Arlington and Roxbury officers arrested Arthur J. Gleason for stealing $4.7 last March from Oliver C. Lee. Inspectors nabbed William Edwards for $25 coat and vest theft from Zenas H. Jones. Frank E B Stevens charged with breaking and entering Harrington Robinson’s office at 276 Franklin Street and stealing $18 and a typewriter.
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