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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1902
Page
8
The two year old George Sears, son of Alfred Sears of Rockland, is being treated at Massachusetts General Hospital for glanders. Doctors note the rarity of human infection from animals and the high death rate. Sears reportedly cut a finger months ago and contracted the malady.
Scranton PA November 14. The anthracite strike commission opened hearings to decide if miners receive fair wages and if conditions can improve. John Mitchell testified amid relentless cross questions from attorney David W. Wilcox as 380 lawyers filled the packed Pennsylvania Superior Court room. The chair Judge Gray guided procedure as witnesses, union officials, and nonunion workers observed the proceedings and debated union policies and strike methods.
A famed physician Dr C Sargent Ferris of Ft Wayne Indiana promotes a free mail trial of treatments for a wide range of ailments from rheumatism and paralysis to nervous debility and heart disease. He asserts instant relief and personal attention to each letter, inviting readers to send their name and address for cure.
The report notes J. R. Teel advancing rapidly and receiving $1.10 and bridge money at Philadelphia, detailing a small financial transaction connected to a local transport project.
Dealers report little domestic anthracite received recently and no drop in coal prices yesterday.
Chairman Austin Peters of the State Board of Cattle Commissioners examined three Sears stable horses in Rockland and found glanders in all. The horses were killed to prevent contagion, though some concern remains about spread due to daily use in Rockland and Brockton for weeks. Precautionary steps have been taken.
From the home of Franklin D Field in Jamaica Plain the funeral for Richard Montgomery Field longtime manager of the Boston Museum was held yesterday. Rev Paul Revere Frothingham led a simple service as family wished and the body was laid to rest at Forest Hills Cemetery after services at the family lot. The service drew many figures from theatrical life.
Colored citizens of Boston plan a testimonial for Rev. S P W Drew on his wedding anniversary next Wednesday. The event aims to start a drive to raise 50000 dollars to support his work. James Baldwin, former Cleveland chef, will lead banquet arrangements and serve some of the ex president’s favorite dishes, followed by entertainment.
Free concerts are planned at Dorchester High School on November 18 and Brighton High School on November 21. The events offer public performances by student musicians and local ensembles.
SHAMOKIN reports Charles H. Hoover slipped 200 feet down a man way at Hickory Ridge mine. He landed in dirt, returned to work briefly, grew ill, and reached the surface where a doctor diagnosed internal injuries.
Memphis report notes William Pardee a Pennsylvania coal operator, buying large coal lands in Kentucky. Other northern men are purchasing coal properties in sizable tracts, signaling a regional rush into Kentucky coal holdings.
The lengthy address by Mr. Mitchell lasted about 40 minutes as commissioners and operators listened closely. With plans to call Rev. Peter Roberts of Mahanoy City next, the inquiry appears set to stretch into tomorrow or longer with cross-examination potentially curtailed by agreement.
Nearly 20 000 tons of bituminous and anthracite coal arrived at the harbor from foreign and domestic ports totaling 19 605 tons. The Britannic carried 3200 tons from Louisburg for Everett coke works. Livonian 2100 from Glasgow for Boston & Maine. Avis 156 from Port Hastings. tug Savage brought 1639 tons from Baltimore. Philadelphia and Reading lines rushed steamers and barges to move coal. Additional ships and barges delivered hundreds more tons to Swett Street and various coal companies, with several vessels underway or chartered at Baltimore and Philadelphia for this port at rates around 1.40 to 1.50 per ton.
Mr. Winslow of the Metropolitan said large orders from Boston dealers are filed but partly filled. Big shipments of soft coal arrive daily, mainly moved by rail to mills across New England. The Boston coal supply committee is pushing to reduce the price of soft coal.
Four miners were injured in gas explosions and coal falls at different mines. Carol Girates died at Baltimore mine No 5 after being crushed by a locomotive. Corbin colliery in Shamokin, run by Robertson & Co, resumes work today. A Coaldale man suspects First City Troop members of stealing his bulldog during Manila Park departure. Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co votes to shift breakers to nine hours daily, boosting output. Michael Yushkis pleads guilty to second degree murder in the Bliss mine case. Judge Bechtel rules calling a non union man a scab is not punishable. Of 23 strikers charged with name calling, all but one are discharged.
Connellsville reports the growth of western Pennsylvania soft coal operations. Chief Inspector of Mines Roderick creates three additional bituminous districts. One district will include parts of the ninth first and fifth with Brownsville headquarters. Second district centers on Pittsburg area. Third district lies east of Johnstown along the Pennsylvania lines.
In Duluth on November 14 Bishop H C Potter criticized mine operators for refusing to recognize the United Mine Workers of America. He called the move a great mistake and predicted unions would endure, noting his past dealings with labor groups and lack of trouble with them.
Gloucester marks end of the fishing season with eleven ships lost and seven sailors plus one passenger drowned aboard the Iolanthe the Eliza H Parkhurst and other vessels. Total losses reach 11 ships valued at 87 700 with 65 464 insured as 23 widows and 48 children inherit the wreckage.
The Whitney opera company brings Stange and Edwards's civil war spectacle to the Boston Theatre next Monday evening. It features a grand military setting, patriotism, and a first New England staging. Lawrence McCarty guarantees high class attractions at fair prices as this production opens the week.
The Park Theatre hosts a benefit concert by the theatrical mechanics presented tomorrow evening. Aimed at a worthy cause, the program includes favored Boston actors and actresses with two surprise numbers promised for the audience.
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