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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1902
Page
9
Vote recounts for Governor and Congressmen at Faneuil Hall confirmed the initial tallies. John A. Sullivan defeated Eugene N. Foss in the new congressional district by 1,892 votes. Gaston’s gubernatorial plurality rose from 13,309 to 18,445 as wards shifted minorly.
Alderman Slattery faced opposition but drew large attendance at Gray's Hall South Boston where Joseph A. Lyons praised his record. Slattery urged voters to judge his work, noted district gains including a $37500 loan bill, and urged fair play as he campaigns with supporters John J. Ahern and Frank Linahan backing him.
The luxurious train departs Chicago daily at 8 p m via Chicago Northwestern Union and Southern Pacific railways. Electric lighted Pullman cars, dining and buffet library car service. Reduced round trip fares and various routes. Write J B Brittain Boston for reservations and tickets.
It proclaims that boiling or scalding laundry is outdated for women and praises Fels Naptha soap for better results when used as directed, suggesting a modern, less exhausting method.
Doan's Kidney Pills advertise relief for backache and urinary discomfort. The copy warns readers not to ignore persistent pain and to consider the pill as a remedy option.
Chronicle reports Prince Hugo von Hohenlohe sought Miss May Goelet in New York society era 1899 agreement to pay 10000 pounds to an agent in London for securing the proposal. Age 50 blocked the match as Goelet preferred love over marriage of convenience. Agent unpaid until aunt settled 500. Other titled suitors connected to Paris Newport social scene.
Premier Sagasta tendered the cabinet's resignations to King Alfonso. The king will decide on acceptance, with Cortes informed and suspending sessions. Sagasta has led since 1901, amid finance reform and religious orders conflicts, including a $67 million loan and church-state clashes.
A Cambridge Library Hall Association meeting at upper Trade Association Hall elected General Edgar R. Champlin as temporary chairman with Samuel Usher ineligible to preside. Amendments to the constitution were adopted and the group voted not to endorse candidates nominated by any district party.
A large ocean-going steamer anchored about eight miles off Surfside at noon and moved eastward two hours later.
Dr Joueon A Moriarty died yesterday at City Hospital from injuries deemed suffered in a fall. He was a Boston trained dentist with a Washington street office and resided at Varis street. He attended Boston Latin School and Boston Dental College and was about 38 years old.
Italian composer Pietro Mascagni was discharged from arrest after posting a 4000 bond pending trial of a civil suit by Mittenthal Bros. in Boston. Judge Braley urged a modus vivendi while the tour restarts, with Kronberg aiding company reconstruction and a Providence show planned next Thursday.
A well attended rally in the Ward 8 percent Charlestown wardroom last evening supported Alderman Edward L Quigley as a candidate for renomination. Cornelius F Green of Urbane Social Club presided with speakers Alderman Quigley Joseph A Denison James H Conley Ward 4 Hon Peter F Tague and J J Mahoney.
FP J Kneeland announces his candidacy for street commissioner as a labor backed Democrat. He criticizes incumbent Duane for real estate fees and urges union aligned Democratic support against city leaders and trusts. He cites Derby Conn mayoral election as proof of labor Democratic fusion and calls for formal union with the party.
The Dominion line steamer Cambro man under Captain Ingham departs Pier 6 Hoosac Tunnel docks Charlestown at 4 PM today for the Azores Genoa and Naples. She carries 15 second class 450 steerage and several saloon passengers.
The Rev William Harman Van Amen 32 resigns after five years at Grace Episcopal Church Elmira N Y to become pastor of the Church of the Advent in Boston.
Medford, Nov 10 Tufts freshman class elected its permanent officers tonight with Edward A Knowlton named president Miss E M Tewksbury vice president Leslie R B Phillips secretary Ralph Fogg treasurer John G Mullen marshal Dudley G Marshall football manager and Harold J Bryan football captain all listed with their hometowns and affiliations.
The schooner Clara E. Rogers of Machias Maine laden with lumber from Machias to New Bedford ran aground on Great Ledge. She is expected to float on the next high tide and is not likely to be badly damaged.
Edwin G. Heath argues against continued February rate advances on Boston fire insurance. He emphasizes Boston’s past support of losses elsewhere, urges first possible removal of the advance, and defends local rate fairness based on 21 years of a 50 percent loss ratio. He notes calls for equity within national company adjustments.
Union Hall hosted the German Dramatic Society last night presenting Hasemanns Toechter. Harvard student Pauline Vatter starred Rosa with strong applause alongside Marie van Hall and Emilie roles. Cast members Josephine Christensen Louise Mastmann Van Hall and others earned praise as the ensemble delivered a well staged, harmonious performance.
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