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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1900
Page
2
Fall River, Nov 23 George Bailey died at Fall River Hospital from blood poisoning after a failed attempt to remove a swallowed set of false teeth by cutting open the throat. Bailey had seemed to recover briefly before a fatal taint emerged following the operation.
Central Labor Union proposes to seek city action on Washington street near Dover, amid a crowd of liquor dealers affected by the plan. The article indicates many licenses involved and centers on the old Franklin School property.
Report notes Bailey's condition improved until yesterday when blood poisoning complications emerged. He has chronic asthma, which narrows prospects for recovery and worsens his outlook.
Massachusetts bans liquor licenses within 500 feet of a school, threatening about 20 licenses on Washington street. Hotels, a grocery store, and multiple saloons would be affected, though existing license holders are not expected to be shut down. Property valuations and the Ben Franklin fund are cited in opposition to the plan.
The Gaelic School festival in Union Park and Academy halls announced prize winners in the Irish jig reel and hornpipe. Nellie McGuerty won first prize with Mary Malvey second. M J Sullivan took first among gentlemen with Jeremiah Finn second.
Speaker Myers faces a dilemma over selecting chairs for two key panels the judiciary and manufactures with three candidates for the judiciary Newton of Everett Turtle of Pittsfield and Schofield of Malden among contenders. Apsey of Cambridge and McPherson of Framingham also figure among leaders and other claims are presented.
In the manufactures committee race Apsey of Cambridge and McPherson of Framingham are named as candidates for the judiciary post. Brigham of Marlboro is seen as unlikely to get the place while Schofield of Malden is favored for leadership in the House. Turtle of Pittsfield seeks a return to judiciary, Newton of Everett is expected to gain due to seniority, and gas price reduction to 7 1 2 cents is anticipated amid Whitney Lawson clashes. Speaker Myers may appoint Apsey and McPherson to the committee while considering a new chairman outside the current lineup.
The seventh annual ball of Division 30, A. O. H. was held last night in Everett Hall. The hall was filled with merry dancers from start to finish as 800 couples took part in the grand march led by Floor Director John Crowley.
Margaret Thorne aged 21 of 6 Hanover Street Allston worked for Thompson and Norris at 99 High Street when her right index finger was caught in a press during an afternoon shift. The injury required amputation at Emergency Hospital shortly after.
Salvatore Sennatro, nine, of 37 Sheafe street, a common laborer for Dodge & Co. at 166 Devonshire street, sustained severe injuries to his left leg when an iron rail fell yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Emer Hospital for treatment.
The fifth annual Meeting House Hill Club ball was held in Winthrop, Upham's Corner, Dorchester. Floor director J. McMe or person served as floor leader. J. Norton acted as bar lead while Kilrain, Lane, and others were noted among attendees.
Survey touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets at 50 cents as safest effective catarrh treatment. Dr Ramsdell and Dr Wainwright endorse them, noting lack of cocaine or dangerous drugs and success in chronic catarrh, headaches, and deafness. suitable for children and sold by druggists nationwide. Free booklet offered from F A Stuart Co. Marshall Mich.
The Boston central branch of the United Irish League met at Parker's, adopting by laws and resolutions praising the Manchester martyrs Allen Larkin and O'Brien. A cable to Paul Kruger inviting him to Boston was ordered. Isaac A. Collins and others spoke on Irish issues and anti imperialism. A separate Anti Imperialist League meeting planned for Dec 6 to honor Boutwell and hear speakers. Sixto Lopez activity noted.
G. F. Hobbs a 21 year old Boston Elevated Railroad conductor residing on Roosevelt street was struck by a shifting trolley pole while on the car around 4 40 yesterday afternoon. He received injuries treated at the Emergency Hospital.
Advert asks to spare children from eczema and other skin troubles. It claims Dean's Ointment cures and harms none, available at drug stores for 50 cents.
A Post reporter questioned Secretary Erving Winslow about anti imperialist campaigns. He said they would continue educating the masses on imperial dangers and likened the movement to anti slavery, expecting Massachusetts liberty ideas to spread nationwide. Winslow spoke while finishing a campaign report.
Three alleged boy burglars Daniel Donovan 14 John Warrity 16 and William Mutrenen 12&127 were arrested by Patrolmen Brazil and McGray after seizing a yacht turned rendezvous with food tobacco and bed clothing. They are held in 500 for juvenile court next Tuesday and face accusations of petty threats and robberies in West Lynn stores last month.
Bryan will deliver his first post campaign address at a Lincoln banquet on December 8. The Jeffersonian Club sponsors the event to form a strong Western anti reorganization of the Democratic party by Eastern Democrats.
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