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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
12
Herbert E. Barnes, 87, of 4 Melbourne Place Roxbury attempted suicide yesterday by firing three shots to the head with an 82 caliber revolver in his cellar. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors say recovery may be possible.
Madrid November 13 1880s report states all efforts to form a concentration cabinet have failed and Senor Sagasta now seeks a homogeneous Liberal ministry. The move marks a new phase in Spain's political maneuvering as parties negotiate cabinet composition and policy direction.
In Montpelier Vermont on November 13 the temperance committee reported in favor of a local option high license bill for the General Assembly. Thirteen members endorsed it while twelve backed the Battell dispensary bill. A bitter fight is expected between supporters of the two measures with Ross prohibitory supporters ready to introduce their bill if neither can pass.
A roll of about 500 dollars dropped in Broad Street, Elizabeth, triggers a chaotic street scramble. About 50 people clash in the gutter as the wind scatters bills, a dog snatches cash, and a large woman sits on notes to claim her share, with others racing to recover what they can.
In Vienna the Reichsrath session halted as German and Czech deputies fought over bilingual Bohemian railroad station names. Herr Schnal called Germans pigs, sparking a brawl in which German deputies attacked him, tossing him down an amphitheatre gangway. Strikers cheered from the gallery as the fight lasted about a quarter hour.
Governor Odell and Senator Platt held a conference in New York and Odell declared his support for Platt's re election. Platt said he would run if the voters wish him to be chosen as United States Senator.
Nelson Vandenburg was found guilty yesterday afternoon of taking a package of porous plasters from the United States mail after a trial held Tuesday. Sentence was postponed until Monday.
Inspector Knox arrested Rose Haley, 40, yesterday on a shoplifting charge in large stores. She has previous arrests for shoplifting, including one in August, when she was sent to the House of Correction.
In New York on November 13, Mrs Virginia Fair Vanderbilt wife of W K Vanderbilt Jr will receive 15112 for services as temporary administratrix of Charles L Fair estate. Appraisers filed a report valuing the personal estate at 492232 with deductions totaling 386,? wait.
A three day old baby boy was deserted at Union station, Portland Maine, by a young woman believed to be the mother. She is described as about 34, of fine appearance, medium height, wearing a brown dress and light sack, a brown straw hat with roses, who left the child with another passenger and disappeared.
A special congregation meeting will cast an informal ballot for a pastor this evening. Some Temple members say the vote may lead to a call for Dr Lorimer, the former pastor, to return.
Halifax Chronicle editorial urges a strong Canadian military for defense warning Americans pose a threat and that Canada should be ready with half a million armed troops to deter annexation, arguing the United States has aggressive longings and Britain’s troops could not stop a large US force.
John Hagar a 26 year old guide was mistaken for a deer while hunting on the Penobscot River eight miles above Chesancook Lake. Shot through the neck he died almost instantly. His body was taken to Dover. He was married. A Concord man named W Wheeler was alleged to have fired the fatal shot.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced a 10 percent wage increase for all east of Pittsburg and Erie employees earning under $200 monthly, effective November 1. About 69,000 workers will be affected with an estimated $4.25 million annual cost, justified by higher business and living costs and merit recognition.
Malden reports the Frost Dramatic Club of St. Luke's Episcopal Church Linden will present Adelaide Arnold's New England drama Silas Butterfield at the parish house. Miss Mabel Frost stars with Darwin Woodward as leading man in the upcoming production.
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