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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
10
A dispatch from Admiral Caillard received at Paris says his squadron remains off Mitylene with no landing yet. A heavy sea is running as the fleet maintains its position before the island.
James G Peakes died in New York at age 40 from cirrhosis of the liver after a 40 year operatic career. Born in Boston in 186, he first appeared as a boy soprano at the Boston Museum. He sang with the Holman opera company and later the Caroline Ritchings company, with his brother H G Peakes a bass surviving him. He spent many seasons with Clara Louise Kellog.
William H. Kelly, a Worcester county lawyer and former Warren tax collector, faced a Superior Court jury before Judge Jabez Fox on 409 counts alleging he embezzled about $4500 of Warren town funds.
An alarm from Box 643 at 6:47 last night reported a blaze in the top floor of a two and a half story wooden building at 18 Lexington street. Frank Norton opened the building which was occupied by Albert H. Carr. Damage reached $1500 due to a defective chimney.
In Quincy Republican caucuses Charles M. Bryant and Elisha Packard battled for delegates to the mayoralty convention each winning in their home ward. Other candidates included Edward B. Jameson and Fred L. Jones. Bryant leads with 23 delegates while Packard trails.
Miss Minnie Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris of Somerville married John Smith Colyer last evening at St Thomas Episcopal Church Rev Silas Dufield officiated.
The inquiry court heard Mr. Rayner's full argument over the specifications as tears flowed in court. Schley and Dewey showed emotion while spectators applauded as the defense praised Schley's leadership and criticized rival witnesses in a tense session.
The speaker asserts three years of truth revealed, praising Admiral Schley’s courage and honor while denouncing critics. He likens Schley to a steadfast McGregor, states no shadow on the hero, and predicts vindication as the verdict arrives from posterity.
A fair at Tremont Temple begins Monday November 18 to raise funds to restore the frigate Constitution to her original condition for use as a training ship in Boston. The Massachusetts Society Daughters of 1812 led by Mrs. Nelson Titus seeks donations and volunteers. A daily magazine The Log Book will be produced with Miss Eva Brayley in charge. patrons include Mrs. John D. Long and others.
A dog and cat show hosted by Malden ladies aiding the local hospital drew a large crowd at 702 Pleasant Street. The event ran from 10 AM to midnight with numerous canines and felines on display, and many entries crowded the space. Eight dogs and nineteen cats could not be admitted due to limited room.
A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated yesterday at the Church of the Sacred Heart in North Square for Alexander Badaracco aged 73, father of ex Councillor A A Badaracco. The funeral proceeded from his North Bennet Street residence at 8:30 with Rev. James Gambera as celebrant, Rev. Robert Biasotti deacon, and Rev. Joseph Frumia sub deacon.
A lively blaze ripped through a two and a half story wooden structure on Selwyn Street owned by James Strang. Box 554 rang at 1 3 this morning as flames spread from the first floor through the upper story, causing about 2500 dollars in damage. The cause remains undetermined.
Tommy Feltz of Brooklyn defeated Joe Hurst of New York in a four round middleweight mis match before the Savannah Athletic Club. Hurst was knocked down repeatedly and the referee halted the fight. A sizeable Kegrie Legislature contingent attended.
Miss Alice Mabelle Stanaway of Reno Nevada and Miss Clara Sexton of Springfield Massachusetts won the two New England Conservatory of Music scholarships for top operatic proficiency in open competition. Honorable mention went to Miss Mary Sherwood of Chicago Mr Ruffin of Boston and Mr Hogan of Newton. Stanaway is a 1898 Conservatory graduate and has since pursued concert and church work with notable success. Sexton studied in Boston three years and spent two years abroad in Europe earning favorable notices for her concert work. The weekly student recital at Sleeper Hall featured Grieg Es minor sonata performed by John Gerling and an Elijah aria by Estelle Delano, with music by A Luella Merrill Carolyn Lum and Frank Watson also on the program.
Representative Francis J. Horgan of Ward 8 accuses Hendricks Club leaders of backing Republican Dolan over Democrat Manning in the clerk of the Superior Criminal Court race. He cites Ward 8 voting data and names leaders, claiming “loyalty” is a cover for Lomasney’s strategic aims and vows Democratic disunity until Hendricks Club is removed.
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