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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
9
Police detain Joseph Murphy as a possible arsonist after a blaze in a passageway between the D B Bean coal shed and Charles E Sturgis storehouse near 198 Merrimack street. Firefighters stopped the flames within a half hour. Murphy admits being present at fires since the prior week.
Niagara Falls May 2 A priest assumed to be Father John O Donnell of New York killed himself at the Whirlpool rapids He rode the elevator had his picture taken then stepped onto a rock hurled his hat and cane and cried goodbye before leaping into the rushing waters He ordered the pictures sent to M J O Donnell New York City.
The general assembly afternoon session reopened the Peoria overture and set the creed revision committee for action before adjournment. Rev. Dr. William C. Covert described factors harming religious life, including mercantile influence, missing family altar, few trained Sabbath-school teachers, minister restlessness, and limited church contributions. A necrological report noted 123 ministers deaths this year.
Citizens crowd the Academy of Music in Philadelphia to demand the removal of Mayor and Public Safety Director English after a charge that they threatened ex Postmaster General John Wanamaker to stop attacks by the North American. The Municipal League organized the gathering.
Surrogate Fitz gerald’s probate decision is affirmed by the appellate division. Joseph Richardson of Spite House fame executed the will on April 24, 1897. At death on June 8, 1897, estate value was estimated at 30 million dollars but found to be under a million due to transfers to his son and daughter. Estate divided among widow, son, and daughter.
Queen Victoria sends warm thanks to President McKinley through Ambassador Choate in London. The message, dated May, expresses appreciation for U S birthday congratulations and asks to convey it to the President.
Dispatches describe British pressure near Vredefort as 5000 Boers reportedly cross the Vaal north bank. Warnings of heavy losses if the river must be forced amid flanking danger. Reports indicate Lydenburg may be the real Transvaal defense while Pretoria news lags.
In Washington May, Boer envoys Fischer Wessels and Wolmarans say they cannot accept all invitations due to time. They will visit Baltimore Philadelphia Providence and Boston next week, then may tour other Middle States cities as invited, before returning to Europe to carry out instructions.
A nephew of President Kruger is quoted in London stating mines are likely to be blown up. He expresses regret, noting his father and other prominent Boers have large interests in the mines.
Operations advanced eighty miles as General Hunters brigade occupies Vryburg last night. The force, short of rations, faced scarce water and long forced marches with some units covering eighteen miles. General Hunter will travel to Vryburg by train today.
A creditors meeting for the Squire concerns was held yesterday morning at Young's Hotel. H. G. Curtis of Old Boston National Bank presided with H. J. Burrage of Eliot National Bank as secretary. The committee appointed to manage creditors' interests was unanimously continued with full powers.
In Senate May 2 1900 Mr Morgan of Alabama denounced the Spooner Philippine bill as unwise and dangerous concentrating imperial power in the President. He also urged Nicaragua canal support and criticized canal company meddling while warning of Panama revolution and British influence. The day closed with eulogies for Ermentrout and adjournment in memory. The House debated the Alaska bill with pension actions. Talbert blocked progress briefly amid private pension bills.
Marshall Field has donated a public library building to Conway New Hampshire his birthplace. The edifice costing 80000 to 100000 will be ready by 1901 with buff Bedford limestone exterior Greek detail and granite steps. It will hold about 10000 volumes and is thought to memorialize Field's parents though no name is designated.
Theodore H Price, senior member of Price McCormick and Co, will marry Eugenia Dyer soon despite the $13 million collapse. Walter Price said the wedding will not be postponed though held quietly at the bride’s East Fifty-second Street home with immediate relatives only. creditors are projected to receive 100 cents on the dollar, with Cotton Exchange debt unlikely to exceed 300000, largely secured by deposits at major banks.
Despatch from Georgetown reports a steamer carried over a cataract in the Potaro River with three convoys. Forty lives are reported lost.
A bicycle accident in Medford claims the life of Frank W. Jaeger aged 22 from the Glenwood district after a fork on the bike broke causing a plunge. The fatal fall occurred within a very short distance of the scene.
The fall caused injuries to Mr Jaeger at his residence 77 Myrtle Street. Medical aid arrived promptly but he died shortly after. Death attributed to fracture at the base of the brain.
French authorities organizing events for the exposition announce a Sunday games concession. Sports shift to start Saturday July 14 with sessions continuing on Tuesday and Thursday. At US request a 25 mile marathon is added to the programme for July 19.
The Hon. Thomas J. Gargan, chair of the committee hosting the Boer envoys, announced a telegram from Washington confirming their Frost arrival on May 31. They will speak at Faneuil Hall that evening, with further reception details to be finalized at a likely meeting Monday night.
Edward Carver, a sheriff candidate, killed William Patterson during a political quarrel at the Republican primary in Florence. Carver fled to Kentucky after the incident in Rising Sun, Indiana.
House members who changed their votes on the Westminster Chambers bill faced insinuations of corruption. Speaker Myers urged an investigation if misdeeds were found, while others cited reasons for the reversals including a legislative dinner, constituent pressure, and remarks by Newton and MacCartney.
A force of Chinese cavalry attacked Boxers causing a colonel and seventy men killed or wounded. Li Hung Chang is confirmed as vice-roy of Canton and Tan Chun Lin, former viceroy, is ordered to stay in Pekin pending employment.
Yesterday the Republican Club of Boston University Law School launched with seventy five members. It grew from the Rus sell Club action endorsing Bryan at the May 1 mock convention at Faneuil Hall, triggering protests from non partisan members. Ww. F. Estey was elected president, Thornton S. Alexander secretary, and James J. Shea treasurer.
About 1 percent of veterans from the First Massachusetts Regiment gathered at the United States Hotel for the thirty ninth anniversary banquet. Major George E. Henry presided as the list of field officers who served in the Civil War decorated the walls.
The first events of commencement at Boston University began with the College of Liberal Arts faculty entertaining the graduating class at the college parlors last night.
Albert Eugene Gnaug a Russian noble descended emigrant and riding master was brought before a court in Boston charged with stealing 100 dollars. He claimed blue blood and a noble war record but said his time in America included teaching debutantes to ride at stables including Charles Haley's on Whitten Street Roxbury. Gnaug of 168 West Fourth Street South Boston was held for examination in 200 bonds.
Senora De G. Arguelles, a pretty Mexican bride, claims her husband Senor Arguelles deserted her during a Boston wedding trip. She pawned her ring to travel to Connecticut to stay with friends, and has notified the Mexican consul in New York. She blames Senor de Vados, a Mexican friend, for the separation.
In London May election for South Manchester to replace the Marquis of Lorne who died and joined the Lords, Unionist William Peel prevailed on a khaki platform. Peel 5497 votes, rival Lief Jones 2089. Previous tally had Lorne 4467, Roscoe 4379, Unionist majority 78.
The Paulist fathers from New York conduct a successful mission at Our Lady Church on Adams Street Newton led by Rev. Michael Dolan with Rev. Peter O Callaghan and Rev. Bertrand L Conway also assisting. Next week they will focus on expounding Catholic doctrine to non Catholics.
Two crews chosen from metropolitan scholastic candidates at the B A A and Union Boat Club. One group coached by Dick Glendon and the other by Ned Hanlan. A junior crew to be organized at both clubs for the open junior event on June 18.
About a thousand spectators watched fifteen rounds between Rice of Bridgeport and Gardner of Manchester at the Bijou Music Hall. Referee Mynihan awarded the decision to Gardner despite Rice dominating the bout, and Rice assaulted the referee after the verdict before police intervened.
Eddie Teabout colored of Bridgeport was knocked out in the thir teenth round by Billy Forsyth of Dansbury in Sailors Hall under the Fifth Ward Athletic Club. Teabout collapsed, a physician was summoned, and he was taken to the hospital where his condition was not yet known by mid evening.
A J Berge, former Lincoln team captain, led the Mercantile Bowling League with an outstanding 131 score at Clark's Hotel alleys last evening. The score was achieved without dead wood.
In Cripple Creek on May 3 Kid Parker of Denver defeated Jimmy Lawler of California after twenty rounds. The decision came at the close of the twentieth round and headlines the local boxing card.
Chicago boxing card at Fort Dearborn A C ends after six rounds with Jack O'Brien earning the decision against Young Ma Honey. Officials at the Fort Dearborn arena presided as fans witnessed a competitive bout in the middleweight or lightweight division.
The annual reception by Boston University faculty for the senior class was held last evening in the trustees room at 12 Somerset Street.
In Armory Hall Bethel boxer Thomas Madden loses on points to Howard Powers of Berlin Falls New Hampshire after nine hard rounds Madden is knocked down in the seventh round Powers wins on points in Montpelier Vermont on May 2.
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