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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1902
Page
6
In Washington talk, Roosevelt may urge radical laws to curb rail monopolies and big combines. Some argue he aims to cut the Dingley protections, arguing that free coal and iron would relieve consumer prices, while others doubt his ability to face Morgan interests.
The Lake George group claims Father Augustine was tortured to death by U S soldiers to seize funds from the patriot army. The War Department says the clergy member was murdered but the killers are Vermont volunteers beyond military reach. Secretary Root's conduct is criticized as humane by his own rebuke to General Miles.
President Roosevelt left Washington to hunt bears in Mississippi while also attending the New York Chamber of Commerce dedication. The trip follows his Massachusetts accident and raises questions about a president's risk in travel and recreation, though a bear hunt may offer the safest recreation in his itinerary.
The Hawaii territory faces a string of public funds theft cases among officials including the superintendent of public works and treasurer Wright. Governor Dole suspends accused officials and reports to President Roosevelt as arrests follow, with sums ranging from 1609 to 18000. The pattern suggests inexperience rather than entrenched graft.
The account notes bold thefts in Hawaii and a dramatic incident at the Capitol where Boyd tried to enter his office. A violent corridor struggle followed before he withdrew and sought a writ of mandamus to force the governor to restore his hold on the office, arguing Senate consent is required to suspend him.
The Harvard athletic committee withdraws King, the team's huge center, while doubt remains about his eligibility. The Cutts case from last year is cited as a warning that even a contested win taints Harvard's victory. Rules must be upheld strictly to keep the game clean and exclude professionalism. If any doubt remains, King should not play Yale.
The Observant Citizen reflects on urban flower love, noting a chrysanthemum show in Horticultural Hall drew crowds desiring blooms. It also surveys personalities like Richard D. Ware, poet and Mason case figure, and Edward M. Shepard of New York speaking on US policy at the Copley Square Hotel. A tale of Harvard Night at Symphony Hall prompts a note on allegiance rituals and a dog story of quick thinking averting a flood. The writer visits Roxbury rose bushes near mid November and recalls a peanut vendor's honesty after a small town encounter with Jack the Slugger fears in Marlborough and Methuen areas.
An unsigned letter from Mr Fintey Peter Dunne is printed with Dooley style dialogue about Mason’s alleged acts in Cambridge and Waverley. It includes competing accusations and a claim about race bias before noting the coal trust margins and a quip about skyscrapers. Foreign news notes Count de Castellane losing an election and threatening an automobile duel at 1000 yards.
King Alfonso of Spain and his mother have reconciled, shown with a picture drawn by our emergency artist from a cabled description. The caption notes the moment as a reconciliation between the boy king and his mother.
In a bold chapter Stealthy Steve visits Phineas Bond at his residence. Bond, irate, fires his pistol at the detective, mortally wounding him as the shots pass through Steve’s head and into a painting. The scene ends with Bond preparing for funeral steps.
At a Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company meeting a committee warned superintendent W D Zehner that 218 local union officials in Panther Creek Valley allegedly blacklisted must be reinstated by week’s end or a general strike will be ordered. The committee’s statement was to be filed with Commissioner Mitchell and made public only after copies are provided.
Judge Henry W. Harter reported from Washington that the Canton Republican League invited President Roosevelt to the McKinley memorial banquet. The President accepted, will attend, and is expected to speak at the banquet on the evening of January 27 in Canton Ohio.
A letter from North Lebanon Maine dated November 9 1902 supports Erving Winslows view that imperialism dominates the late election. The writer cites Democratic speakers in Massachusetts denouncing the Philippines policy and warns that imperial colonial policy harms the common people and republic durability.
General Wood arrived in Washington and resumed work on his Cuba occupation and government report. He told reporters he had been away too long to speak with direct knowledge of current conditions and prospects in Cuba. He met briefly with the President at the White House to discuss developments.
A conference at Dilfton between Coxe Bros officials and a workers committee aimed to settle the Coxe collieries dispute. The miners demanded reinstatement of all men and a guarantee to abide by an arbitration decision. President Stearns agreed to reinstate men with posts available but would not discharge non unionists to make room for strikers. The miners executive board met but took no decision. the matter will be considered again tomorrow.
Eight union miners were dropped hundreds of feet at Heidelberg shaft Pittston by non union engineer Joseph Bengle. Several were fatally injured as the carriage plunged to the third vein 500 feet below. An angry crowd searches for Bengle who fled after the incident.
G B Markle & Co and about 2500 workers who refused to return under age and employment questions agreed to resume at four collieries in Hazleton Penn tomorrow. The company will reinstate most workers except 18 evicted and 13 convicted union leaders. United Mine Workers will provide for the convicted group.
Washington November 10 Carroll D Wright recorder of the anthracite strike commission has received one of the initial communications relating to the inquiry. The statement signals progress in the commission duties and ongoing examination of the strike issues.
Boston coal dealers report no price cuts while domestic hard coal shipments remain scarce. Soft coal arrives in enough quantity to meet demand, but not to warrant lowering prices, as the Boston fuel supply committee notes steady distribution with 386 teams moving about 150 tons daily.
Four vessels delivered 9869 tons of coal with Castlemoor from Shields 3640 tons Manor and Maylands from Grimsby 3860 and 2767 tons and Madeira 202 tons from New Campbeton. Storm-bound tugs barges and schooners in Vineyard Sound move toward the port expecting thousands more tons of domestic coal to arrive today.
A pretty wedding_at St Peter s Parish residence Dorchester joined Hugh McGovern of Neponset and Margaret Donnelly of Dorchester. A reception followed at 63 Dickens Street and the couple will reside at 65 Dickens Street after December 10.
William Kendall Fairbanks of Lowell and Miss Ethel May Potter daughter of Captain John Potter of Dorchester were married at Mt. Vernon Church by Rev. Herrick. Best man C. F. Fairbanks Jr maid Ella Wilde Dorchester. After a reception they left for a wedding trip and will reside at 246 Andover Street Lowell.
In a Boston suburb a brutalized clay pit worker collapses in the heat of a Fall afternoon. His longing moment calls Louise, a fair woman who ignores him as onlookers assess a cruel social divide. His daughter and wife carry unknown names as tragedy looms.
The President denied 18 pardon applications and granted three pardons to restore civil rights after service. He also remitted forfeited recognizance in the District of Columbia and granted one commutation.
Yale University declares professor J J Thomson of Cambridge as the first Stillman lecturer. The Loomis physics fellowship is opened to all Yale physics students, with a $10000 income. New appointments include curator George G McCurdy at the Peabody Museum and A D Hopkins as special entomology lecturer. Governor Taft confirms a Philippine student entering Yale Law School. Lyman Abbott to give Beecher lectures at Yale Divinity School next year.
Rumors of J. P. Morgan’s illness circulated today but were denied. He appeared at his office later in the day, confirming he was not incapacitated.
Rain coats for gentlemen are a leading specialty at A. Shuman & Co. The garments are more popular than ever, offered in immense variety and all weights and prices from 15 to 30 dollars.
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