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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
2
A note from David J. Ingraham announces leasing Winter Street property for his own factory to be built within the building. He thanks patrons for support since starting a small office in 1878 at five dollars a month, now growing into a large establishment and inviting continued patronage.
Memorial Sunday in Chelsea featured parades from Grand Army Hall to First Baptist Church and Cary Avenue Baptist Church. Leaders included Theodore Winthrop posts and camps, Union Veterans' Union, Spanish War Veterans, with Rev. Francis W. Bakeman, Mayor Willard, and General Curtis Guild Jr. attending as speakers. Beethoven Quartet provided music. taps sounded by a bugler.
In New Orleans this May Jenkins attempted three throws on Professor Otto Schoenfeld within an hour and a half. After two successful holds, only ten minutes remained for the third, but Schoenfeld evaded the grips and completed his contract with ease.
Mont Pelee renewed activity today belching lava and mud that swept away what remained of Basse Pointe in Fort de France. New fissures opened on the mountainside as rain continued.
From St Vincent Island news reports describe a powerful eruption on May 18 that blanketed Chateau Belair in darkness for an hour and forced a mass exodus as ashes lava and smoke threatened the village. Detonations and rain followed May 19 with 30 inhabitants returning as fear persisted.
Four hundred more refugees from Martinique arrive aboard the French steamer Versailles at Port of Spain on the island of Trinidad. They report many residents dead or having fled, with robberies continuing and relief distribution causing Fort de France laborers to refuse work.
Yale’s varsity eight nearly set for the Harvard race with six boatsmen on the bench. Bogue at stroke flagged as steady yet slow. lineup may include Cross Cap tain Kunzig Weymouth Judson Ackley or Johnson Coffin Waterman with Waterman at bow.
In Wilkesbarre area a quiet Sabbath unfolds amid miners strike. The Polish Slavish and Lithuanian workers were urged by President Mitchell to stay away from Virginia and West Virginia bituminous regions where strikes continue. Over 90 percent of Wyoming region miners reportedly plan to quit June 2 unless an eight hour day is granted. Rail unions debated boycotting non union and bituminous coal, with meetings in Wilkesbarre Kingston and Ashley. Ashley meeting backs strike and aid. rail brotherhoods may offer funds but no sympathy strike.
A Fernie dispatch reports 30 funerals held in one day after the mine disaster. In No 2 shaft rescuers work to recover bodies, with operations suspended to secure the mine. At least nine more bodies were retrieved as crews continue searches with safety the priority.
Lightning struck the Boston Ice Company ice houses at Milton last night destroying twelve houses. Six were filled with ice and the total loss is estimated at 50 000 dollars, fully insured.
Manila reports 1146 cholera cases with 19 deaths and 2774 cases with unspecified deaths in the Philippines as of May. The record appears fragmentary with unclear figures and sources.
Mr George W Robinson a Dorchester cattle dealer of 451 Adams Street died yesterday afternoon by shooting himself through the heart after a week of illness His sister Mrs Jane Adams found him in bed with a revolver in hand He leaves a widow six children and a brother a New York jeweller expected to arrive Mrs Robinson visiting near Worcester rest returning He was about 42 and formerly in the produce business.
Two badly decomposed men were found yesterday, one in the harbor near Craigie's bridge at 6 30 a.m. and the other by Commercial wharf at 9 a.m. The older man is about 60, 5 feet 5 inches, 145 pounds, gray overalls and blue sack coat. The second man is about 40, 5 feet 8 inches, 180 pounds, with dark hair and shabby black suit. Both bodies were taken to North Grove street morgue.
Springfield marks its 50th year as a city with a midnight Court Square illumination. A 30,000 strong outdoor concert in Forest Park featured the Second Regiment Band and a festival chorus. Evening activities in Court Square Theatre drew about 2,000 as speeches by Congressman Gillett and Dr. Talcott Williams outlined civic duties and New England heritage.
Springfield Mass May 6 The Right Rev Philip J Garrigan vice rector Catholic University of Washington was solemnly raised to the episcopate and consecrated Bishop of Sioux City Ia in St Michael's Cathedral. The ceremony lasted four hours. A cablegram from Pope Leo XIII offered papal blessing. The consecrator was Bishop Beaven assisted by Bishops Conaty Allen and others. Archbishops Keane Williams and several bishops attended the service. The sermon praised Bishop Garrigan and he will stay East until mid June before going to his new diocese.
William Smith an 18 year old able seaman of 2 Sumner place East Boston sustained a crushed foot while hoisting a bundle from the Admiral Farragut’s hold. The accident occurred near Boston Light as the ship anchored, delaying the vessel and prompting ambulance and tug assistance before docking.
Eight year old Little Lorence Parmelee of Fulda Street fell through a skylight while playing on the roof. She descended three stories to the basement, suffered internal injuries and was taken to City Hospital where she is not expected to live.
All cotton manufactories in the Augusta district planned to start operating tomorrow after a strike at King mill ended and a lockout was declared. Local workers and managers anticipate production resumption under new terms.
London newspapers laud Lord Pauncefote as an exemplary ambassador in the empire’s most demanding diplomatic era. The Daily Chronicle and The Standard recall his steady leadership, noting he left Anglo American relations remarkably smooth and memorable. Gratitude is shown to the United States for granting a state funeral.
In Atlanta area, about five to six hundred men search adjoining countryside for Millard Lee, 20, wholessy shot and killed Miss Lilli Suttle, 19, at Wesley Chapel. After firing, Lee fled as posses and bloodhounds are organized. Suttle, recently college graduate, reportedly spurned his advances due to social differences.
Washington May 2 Lord Pauncefote British ambassador funeral plans approved by Lady Pauncefote. Services scheduled for Wednesday at noon at St John s Episcopal Church. Body to lie in Rock Creek Cemetery receiving vault with War Department escort in a state ceremony. Hundreds of condolence messages arrive at the embassy.
King Victor Manuel and Queen Helena arrived in Naples en route to Palermo to open the agricultural exhibition. During a royal train stop at the arsenal, two stones were thrown at the train by Vincenzo Guerriero, who was arrested. Guerriero has prior theft convictions. The incident sparked strong loyal demonstrations from the crowd.
Pennsylvania railroad officials observed a 8000 ton steel bridge moving 15 feet over the Raritan River and the Delaware and Madson Canal in New Brunswick New Jersey. The six span double tracked bridge 900 feet long remained open during the operation and was secured within minutes. A freight train crossed six minutes after unlocking and a passenger train shortly after.
In Paris Missouri a mob of over 100 men seized Abe Witherup from the Paris jail after he confessed guilt in the fatal beating of William Grow. They hanged him from a bridge, their actions followed by the sheriff’s disarmament and capture, then release.
A report from St Petersburg cites an assassination attempt on Prince Obolensky governor of Kharkoff while Czar praised his suppression of peasant rioting. Von Wahl Vilna governor justified flogging political prisoners by orders from Minister Von Plehwe. Rioters dispersed after troops fired warning shots. In Bielostock and other Polish towns prisoners whipped. In Saratoff eighty arrestees held in private building and rioters near it blocked prisoner release. Ghirzel Caucasus townsfolk berated detainees claiming innocence.
An unknown man approximately six feet eight inches tall and 136 pounds was found dead yesterday in the basement of 86 Poplar Street, Chelsea. He wore a black coat, striped trousers, a black hat, and tan shoes. tattoos marked his arms and body. An empty laudanum bottle was in his pocket. a handkerchief marked "E" was also found. The body was taken to Herbert H. Carter's undertaking establishment at 883 Broadway for identification awaiting.
Officer Sullivan of Cambridge police arrested Sidney Davis of 140 Atward Street for assaulting Patrick Moore of 188 Erie Street near Grand Junction tracks. Davis struck Moore with a brick, leaving him seriously hurt. Moore later faced arrest for disturbing the peace, and both men shared cells at Station 2 as Bryant attended to Moore’s wound.
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