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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1902
Page
5
Mrs W W Nice recounts escaping an attack at Ti School street Cambridge as a man entered via the shed door and grabbed her. She hurled a dish at him, claiming the struggle left him beaten and he fled before police were alerted.
In Fall River a postponed January trial centers on Professor Philip H. Clark for a well poisoning in Assonet, with detectives alleging motive tied to Miss Louisa T. Clark. Parallelly in Japan, Earl Richton sketches a Cherry Blossom, a romance that ends as Miss Wilder becomes his fiancée, revealing misaligned affections and a farewell under cherry trees.
The Boston Central Labor Union held a meeting appointing a committee to mobilize the labor vote against the subway bill. Resolutions condemned Harvard president Eliot and urged defeat, while pledging action to protect workers from corporate greed. Additional actions included endorsing union and dealer efforts on tobacco, coal, and transportation labor matters.
New Orleans Nov 16 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor may be enlarged from nine to eleven members at this convention with a socialistic wing member likely. Socialists claim about one third of votes and expect to gain a seat, while others oppose enlarging the body. Buffalo and Milwaukee are contenders for the next convention site, with Milwaukee favored by some. W E Kennedy of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers prepared a DC voting rights resolution likely to spark floor debate. Delegates were hosted by local workers with social events and theatre tonight.
Denver, Nov. 16. A movement by the Colorado State Federation of Labor seeks a national convention of delegates from labor federations of other states to consider a government modelled after the national system. Secretary Tarry B. Waters is sending letters detailing the plan urging each federation to appoint delegates for a later-called convention.
Wellesley College contemplates creating a department of gardening for women. Proponents cite England’s 15 year old horticultural model at Swanley, the Hunnewell estate grounds, and training in farming, dairy, bees, and poultry as practical, progressive education for women.
New York November 16 test by the fire department used two powerful engines to project water streams from the roof of the Flatiron Building at Broadway Fifth Avenue and Twenty third Street. The streams reached 804 feet above the street showing feasibility of sending water to top floors of tall buildings.
London dispatch notes the aging king plans an Irish tour following his recovery and coronation episode clearance. The visit would feature a grand procession through Dublin, numerous soldiers, and high ceremonies at Dublin Castle with the Countess of Dudley as chatelaine.
Marie Kaye, a 23 year old milliner in New York, sues Robert Fulford for 100000 claiming eight years of engagement begun in 1893 ended when he wed another. She says Fulford, widow Annie Pixley's former husband, promised to marry after her death but neglected and then left for the South. Justice Hall allows service by publication.
The Rev. Philip J. Gormley of St. Mary's Charlestown led a mass on the prison ship Southery at Charlestown army yard. About one hundred sailors marines and guards attended as the ship's deck served as a temporary altar amid waves and gloom. A St. Mary's choir sang hymns and Father Gormley preached. Secretary Moody granted permission after appeal by Congressman Naphen. Catholic services will be held on the ship every other Sunday with a navy chaplain leading other services.
Washington November 16 The Post Office Department backs testing a Baltimore devised system placing mail slots on street cars. A three member committee favors trial in at least two cities, with each car bearing a U S Mail sign and a mailbox inside and a wide exterior slot for quick deposits.
The Association Evening Law School announces a course of supplementary lectures with topics and speakers including Employers Liability Bill and Amendments by Eugene Fellner on November 20, Bankruptcy by James M. Olmstead on December 4, Torrens Land Registration by Hon. Charles T. Davis on December 8, Railroad Law by Josiah H. Benton Jr on January 8 and 22, Trade Marks by Homer Albers on February 15 and 19, Conveyancing by James R. Garrett on March 5 and 19, and Probate Law by W. Carleton Hunneman on April 2.
A Manila conference of bishops priests and leaders will address a memorial to Monsignor Guidi the apostolic delegate in the Philippines. Native priests split from Rome seek Guidi interviews before reaffirming allegiance or joining dissenters. Cholera cases rise in Manila with three daily, affecting hospital casual camps Santa Mesa Bilibid prison and Marquina valley raising water contamination fears.
Shanghai reports a grand funeral for Liu Kun IIII, viceroy of Nan Kin, with imperial pomp by Dowager Empress command. A quarter million spectators lined the route to the jetty as the Chinese cruiser carried the remains to Hunan. Foreign warships fired minute guns in tribute.
A second concert by Signor Muscum and company drew a large, enthusiastic audience at Symphony Hall. Schiavazzi received sweeping praise for Romanza from Silvano with a double encore. crowds cheered Mascagni amid a near riotlike finale before calming. Highlights included William Tell overture, Dio Possente, intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, and Iris Hymn to the Sun. future operatic performances are anticipated at downtown theatres.
Fannie McCount Herzog sues to challenge the will of J. J. McComb of Dobbs Ferry. The New York plaintiff claims the testator was of unsound mind. A March 1901 codicil handles Fannie’s marriage condition and lifetime annuity versus inheritance rights amid a vast $40,000,000 estate.
Brazil held a Saturday inauguration for Dr Rodrigues Alva as president. Festivities included a grand procession and ball marking the new administration.
London shows warm clothing from the London Needlework Guild on display as the royal family backs charity. The Princess Victoria of Wales and her brothers contributed many items while Prince of Wales, King, and Princess of Wales sent hundreds to aid needy London children.
Four Northampton girls aged about 18 who arrived Wednesday seeking acting careers were sent home from Lynn after staying in a lodging house near the theatre. Sisters Ora and Clarita Morin accompanied Winnie Heffernan and Valentine Gallipo, all described as well dressed and stage-minded.
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