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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1902
Page
2
Lowell reports calm eve of election as Republican John L Bates voices confidence he will win Massachusetts governorship. He praises the race as clean and cordial, while Democrat Gaston tours Roxbury and nearby wards with dramatic rallies and bold promises.
A new witness, Hopkins, describes a man with a red Vandyke beard seen near Hartdegen's jewelry store where a silver bottle holder was purloined. Emma Miller testified she sold the bottle holder to a man matching the description. Handwriting experts may say Molineux did not write the poison package address. University professors reportedly place Molineux with them at the postoffice the afternoon the parcel was mailed, challenging alibi. Proceedings could push verdict to Saturday night with a full trial day and testimony, while a surprise witness prompts OSC.
Dr Whesel offers a free trial course of treatment for asthma. Readers may obtain a booklet by writing to the doctor and sending the names of two other asthma sufferers for free guidance and care. Address provided in the notice.
H J Hallard of Dorchester Massachusetts writes to deny an advertisement titled Foss and Labor. He alleges Sturtevant sheet metal workers earned 2 to 2.5 dollars daily for ten hours while unionized shops paid 2.75 to 3.25 for eight hours. He claims Foss expelled him from the shop and notes a worker, A C C Chisholm, switched to Fuller Warren Co. with lower pay plus expenses. Hallard says Foss opposes union labor and promises to prove his statements.
Oscar A. Ham and his wife and two children escaped a smoke filled home at 117 Grove Street in the early hours. The blaze spread to 119 Grove Street, occupied by Jerome P. Smith and family who were away. Total damage about 1200 dollars with Ham and Smith losses insured.
Salem reports Rev. S. L. Gracey, formerly of this city, has been awarded the order of the Double Dragon by the Chinese imperial court. The honor, one of its highest, entitles him to a hearing before the imperial court at any time.
The body of Ernest C. Mansfield, Harvard Law School student, drowned in the Charles River Friday, was found by Cambridge police yesterday.
In Montgomery County Pattison remains home as campaigning continues. Pattison’s Republican rival Pattison speaks to longshoremen and Durham forecasts a Philadelphia Republican majority of 100000 with 75000 outside the city for Pennypacker. Party leaders claim statewide victory beyond Philadelphia margins.
In Columbus Ohio Nov 3 Republicans claim a large lead as party managers return home to vote no unusual developments occurred. Democrats expect a possible surprise on the State ticket and anticipate gaining two or three Congress members. The Ohio delegation currently has 17 Republicans and four Democrats. Chairman Dick predicts a Republican gain of one seat with A H Jackson defeating James A Morton in the 13th district and others at headquarters foresee Laylin over Bigelow by about 100000.
In Chicago on November 3, Republicans predicted victory in tomorrow's state election with 19 of 24 congressmen and a solid majority in the legislature to elect the next U S Senator succeeding William i Mason. Democrats contended they would secure a controlling share on joint ballot, while Republicans argued for a state assembly majority by 12 to 15 votes.
Lincoln Neb Nov 3 Final claims of political managers on Nebraska results were made tonight. Republican Lindsay predicted six Congressmen the full State ticket and two thirds of the Legislature. Democrat Hall forecast W H Thompson as Governor by a ~10, majority and all Fusion congressional districts. Populist Weber agreed with Democrats on the main figures.
Detroit officials head the only major contests as Michigan decides, with city races in Detroit Port Huron and Saginaw. DET T Durand predicts a Democratic statewide ticket win, though nonpartisan forecasts suggest Republicans will carry the state by 30 000 to 40 000. Legislature and most Congress members likely Republican.
In Denver the party leaders of both Democrats and Republicans claim they will win big. Democratic chiefs predict an 18 000 to 20 000 plurality on the state ticket while Republican leaders see a 10 000 to 15 600 margin. The remaining four tickets are not expected to surpass 30 000 votes of about 220 000 total.
Indiana reports from Indianapolis note Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge have issued statements predicting a Republican victory by 20,000 to 80,000 and a GOP majority in both houses. State Chairman O'Brien and other Democratic leaders express similar confidence in success.
In Trenton on November 3 the state campaign grows spirited with Republicans claiming a likely sweep of the Legislature. Democrats had forecast five of eight new Senate seats, but Republicans now pledge six Senate seats and 45 of 60 House seats.
Caroline Augusta Sparhawk daughter of William H. Sparhawk and Edwin Chapman Perkins younger son of Winslow and Mrs Perkins were married at 3 pm at the Perkins residence 1 Grace street. Rev Henry H French officiated. Guests were immediate family due to the groom’s mother illness. They left for New York and will stay in Jacksonville Florida for the winter.
The passage explains rheumatism as an acid blood condition harming muscles and joints, causing inflammation and pain. It notes sciatica, lumbago, and stiff neck as forms, and claims radical permanent cure by unspecified means.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claim to neutralize blood acidity and strengthen the entire system through their tonic preparation.
New York voters face a close final stretch with Democratic Coler and Republican Odell each claiming large pluralities. Campbell boosts Coler hopes to 50,000 to 60,000, Dunn sticks to 37,000 for Colel, Murphy predicts 112,000 in Greater New York, while outsiders expect a quiet election day amid slow counting with blanket ballots in most districts.
The suspect used an iron bar as a weapon, possibly sourced from a scrap heap near the station where railway iron could be found. The slugger left the scene without leaving the weapon behind, and a blood-stained bar remains unfound. Autopsy shows two skull fractures and a bruised eye, suggesting a blows to the head and eye.
A Boston election feature centers on a plan to divide the city into eight districts to determine liquor licenses. District populations and proposed license counts shift drastically, with notable changes in Boston proper, Dorchester, West Roxbury, and Brighton. The plan would cut total licenses from 982 to 908 if all districts vote yes, reshaping saloon distribution and stirring a heated campaign across districts.
Thomas Simmons, a colored man, arrested by Cambridge police for throwing a butcher knife at the Crowley sisters at Moore and Hastings streets, Cambridge, was discharged in the Third District Middlesex Court. After arrest the next night he was examined for insanity by City Physician L. L. Bryant, who testified the man did not seem dangerous enough for an asylum. Judge Almy advised him and released Simmons.
A brief note highlights easier laundry days with Fels-Naptha soap. It claims reduced odors, fresher clothes, and time saved for other tasks, presenting a practical domestic tip from daily life.
Harry J Knowles a 28 year old Mansfield man fell from the L structure near Dover street yesterday afternoon as a train approached he was struck by a car and fell to the pavement at City Hospital he died from a skull base fracture without regaining consciousness
An enthusiastic rally of Republican citizens from Wards 6 and 8 met at Re vere House Parlor I. Hammond T. Fletcher presided with Alderman Berwin Marcus C. Cook Florentine K. Bradman Lemuel M. Ham H E Boyden Francis Auld Henry Powers M D and a poem by Fred P. Ham. Steps were taken to organize a joint Republican club of the two wards. The meeting adjourned subject to the president's call.
James M. Kelley age 24 of 24 Harrison Avenue was arrested on a warrant charging keeping a gambling house at 24 Travers Street. After the raid by Division 1 officers on Sept 21 he allegedly escaped and fled the city.
The Boston Baptist Social Union met last evening at Tremont Temple with over 200 members in attendance. After a reception in Gilbert Hall, supper was served in Lorimer Hall. Speeches were given by President Henry C. Leach, Rev. Tillman B. Johnson, and Rev. James A. Francis.
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