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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
7
Tremont Temple members discuss a compromise for the vacant pulpit as calls to Dr. Lorimer or Dr. Myers wane. A candidate to stay long term is sought, with prayers for patience, divine guidance, and unity at Tremont Temple, Boston. Executive committee meets next Thursday.
The 16 inch gun from Watervliet arsenal was tied up at the arsenal dock overnight due to Hudson River navigation risks at night. It departed yesterday morning and is expected to reach Sandy Hook by Saturday. A 1700 ton derrick helped lift the giant gun onto the barge without incident.
United States Consul Making reports from Nottingham England that American corsets now dominate the English market. He notes French makers are compelled to obtain patterns from the United States as American styles become exceedingly popular.
A massive blaze in Rat Portage Ont. ignited at Norman two miles away and swept through vast lumber piles to the docks and boats, scorching the water edge. Twenty five million feet of lumber, Lemay's shipyard, six steamers, two barges, 11 dwellings and a stable burned, with boats Phantom Kenen Spray Pearl Midge and Deystar damaged. insurance reported as small.
John H Briggs a cattleman aboard the steamship Sagamore died after being struck by a train on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine near Pier 5 Hoosac tunnel docks Charles Town close to the ship. He lived with his sister at 133 B Street South Boston a well known figure in the district.
London reports a new step toward settling foreign claims against Venezuela. A secret European delegation arrived to negotiate liabilities while Britain and Germany may be spared drastic measures if talks succeed. The plan awaits U S government reaction before formal notices to foreign ministers.
In Caracas on November 28 Colombian forces under Generals Gar bifas and Espiritu Morales retreated across the frontier after defeats. They left numerous prisoners to Venezuelan troops including Chief of Staff Briceno in a wounded condition and ammunition. Revolutionary general Matos remains ill at Willemstad Curacao.
In Port au Prince on November 28 General Nord entered St Marc to cheering crowds calling for Nord as president of Hayti. Nord’s candidacy is gaining traction but meetings of the Chamber struggle for a quorum while supporters of rival candidates Fouchard and Senequist appear divided and outmatched.
Quincy women rally to defend Mayor Bryant against Miss Floretta Vining in a live day of local politics. An open letter from a campaigner lauds Bryant, rebukes Vining, and humorously wishes to swap sexes so they may vote for Bryant on December 2 to sustain his administration.
A morning clash on Montello Street near Stacy Adams & Co.'s factory in Brockton involved four women quarrelling over social jabs and husbands. Officer Chester Harris intervened, restraining the group as onlookers gathered and two women were detained while the others were guided away.
At a Gloucester veterans gathering the Gloucester Veteran Firemen's Association selected the handtub name Fisherman for the former Whaler. A tryout showed best efforts over 19 feet as members praise the vessel and anticipate next season’s playouts.
Mrs Rose Brady of 1 Fulton place Lowell died early this morning from heart failure while lighting a match in the kitchen.Her husband John heard her fall and found her dead. she left a husband and several children. Undertaker Molloy notified.
Mrs. Alice Hanson died in Boscawen at age 119 after a long life begun in Northfield in 1797. She married Jeremiah Dow, then John Hanson, a Revolutionary soldier who died 20 years ago at 80. She was blind and deaf but recalled memories of Daniel Webster and John A. Dix. Survived by three daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
A South Boston couple and two sisters win a right to $2041 from an 18 year unclaimed bank account begun by Michael Day, an engineer who died when the City of Columbus sank. The search finally confirmed the Day family claim after years of wandering names and several banks. The total unclaimed deposits in Boston banks tops $1,000,000.
The Very Rev Canon Bouyer of Fort de France visits Boston en route to Albany seeking aid to rebuild institutions in St Pierre Martinique after the disaster. Archbishop Williams supports the appeal urging contributions to New York or Baltimore offices to replace destroyed colleges, convents, hospitals and orphanages.
Alexander Martin announces Saxonia and Ivernia will move to New York to replace vessels used for Saturday mail from New York to Liverpool. Saxonia departs December, Ivernia January, temporarily covering routes while ships are overhauled. Carpathia will join from Shaerpool late December as a co boat at 16 knots.
First Mate Rogers of the Kennebec is jailed after Thanksgiving on two charges. He pleaded guilty to assault on a crewman and denied sleeping on watch, with the latter to be tried Monday before Judge Lowell. Witnesses testified to repeated instances of the mate sleeping at the helm, while Rogers claimed persecution for not giving money to a ship carpenter.
If this is wash day try Fels Naptha soap but don’t boil the clothes. Follow directions and see how little work you’ve to do. Clothes are cleaner look brighter wear longer. Follow directions with Fels Naptha you won’t use common soap after that.
Large establishments and wise housekeepers keep Orangerie Powders for sudden ills. Saves time from waste.
Sheriff Lawson held a widely attended sale before the courthouse door as three Black individuals, two women and a man, were auctioned after vagrancy convictions. Charles Anderson brought $7 for two months, Belle Griffin and Emma Reed sold for $5 each for one and three years respectively.
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