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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1901
Page
10
Sir Thomas Wemyss Reid previews a December Nineteenth Century and After article quoting a distinguished Cabinet member lamenting Britain’s absence from world progress as the South African War rages. He notes European appeals to the United States to act, made unofficially with U S knowledge.
Members of Division 48 A O H gathered at Shea's Hibernian Hall to mark the Manchester martyrs anniversary. Resolutions urged Irish unity to win independence and reinstatement of Dr Henebry in Washington. Toasts praised Irish progress and urged all Irish to join divisions. It closed with God Save Ireland.
Boston November affidavit from George F. Washburn sworn statement denounces recent maligning claims about stock. He asserts ladies raglons at $10 and men's $12 yoke overcoats were in stock with sizes 34 to 42, notes a Thanksgiving sales spike, and pledges to continue low prices and customer savings while offering rewards to prove libel.
Memorial services for the late William McKinley are held at Faneuil Hall in Boston starting at 8 o clock. Lieutenant Governor John L Bates will deliver the eulogy, as Alderman James H Doyle chairs the arrangements with a long list of committee members expected to fill the hall.
In Brookline the suspension of William Fitzgerald, an extra engineer at Station G B W, causes a stir. Fire Commissioner Neal is said to have suspended him amid unclear reasons while Fitzgerald had just two weeks earlier been praised for halting a runaway fire engine that may have saved the driver Thomas Harvey. The department reportedly faces more suspensions as a signatory paper pledging obedience to discipline is circulated. Fitzgerald's colleagues call him an excellent fireman.
Bridgewater State Farm trustees condemn unfiltered sewage discharge into the Taunton River affecting 1600 residents who rely on the river below the dumping ground. They urge legislative action to stop ongoing contamination, noting prior reliance on the State Board of Health has failed to safeguard their water supply.
Bids for furnishing cut granite for the upper stone work on eight piers of the new bridge to Cambridge were opened yesterday at City Hall. Cape Ann Granite Co offered 96950 dollars and Rockport Granite Co offered 91900 dollars. The contract was awarded to Rockport Granite Co by the bridge commissioners.
Tufts College reports a wave of thefts over several days. In No 3 West Hall a suite occupied by Harry A. Hersey and Arthur W. Hersey, both of Dorchester, lost five histories, two sweaters, two razors, a watch and a dress suitcase after entry through a ground floor window. Other losses include stick pins and society badges from Dean Hall rooms. Police are investigating. this marks a rare theft spree at Tufts.
Manila Nov 25 Second Lieutenant Louis Van Schaick of the Fourth Infantry, scouting with a small unit, charged 150 insurgents who had sacked Siaraca near Cavite. Mounted he rode 60 yards ahead, killed three, fought hand to hand after a rifle round missed, was wounded twice, then rescued by his men. He is in Manila military hospital and is praised for bravery. General Hughes says surrender talks with insurgent Samson on Bohol Island near completion, likely ending the revolt there.
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