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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1901
Page
4
Sergt James J Ward of Co I 4th Va stationed at export Noirs Va after serving in the Spanish American war regained full health and digestion using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. The witness testimonial claims the whiskey cleansed the system of disease germs and restored strength, urging others to try it.
An old advertisement claims within two weeks the whiskey will improve health and ban harmful drugs, urging readers to seek free medical advice from Do It Whiskey Co Rochester and to buy Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey from druggists for $1 a bottle. It warns to refuse substitutes and check the trademark and seal.
The will of President McKinley is probated in Canton Ohio with Judge William Tay and George B Cortelyou named administrators of the estate. A $190000 bond is filed by the joint administrators and appraisers are appointed to assess the property amid ongoing public interest. Mrs McKinley remains in frail condition but had her usual outings today.
Canton Ohio Sept 80 The Fourteenth United States Infantry at West Fown Cerestery guard the resting place of President McKinley and investigate a strange story involving Private DePrend who was on duty at the vault Sunday night. The post remains isolated and depictions of the attack are questioned. more sentinels will be posted as a precaution and Lt Ware from Fort Wayne has relieved Lt Avery.
Republican county convention set for next Monday night without a fixed venue. Three candidates seek the district attorney post: Bordman Jr, Isaac F Paul, and John S Richard Wolfe. Delegates include Wardert Tilden deputy and several county officers listed among attendees.
The Boston Board of Aldermen rejected a bid to reconsider Crocker's confirmation as city treasurer amid a heated clash between Aldermen M W Norris and M M Lomasney. The session also approved 140000 to move the garbage plant to Spectacle Island and 60000 for a year round Cabot street bath house, while denying Mrs. Mary Morton Kehew as Door overseer.
The Democratic Club of Ward 8 led by President Francis J. Horgan voted to support Osiah Quincy for Governor and General Patrick A. Collins for Mayor. Officers were elected and the group pledged continued active involvement in city and state campaigns defending Democratic principles.
The Hon. John R. Murphy, once a leading anti Collins figure, cancels a European trip until spring and stays to work on law and politics. He secured a stay of departure and plans active opposition to General Collins, denouncing Democratic leaders as binders and vowing to use his influence as a citizen to defeat the current machine. Democratic leaders respond with indifference.
Iliam T. Jenkey explains the Democratic Club of Massachusetts did not invite George Fred Williams to speak at the United States Hotel banquet. Williams, elected delegate from Delaware, plans to attend the convention and said the invitation snub had little significance.
The Republican State committee meets this afternoon at its Devonshire headquar ters to arrange convention details. They will vet credentials organize resolutions and prepare reports with a 6 o clock banquet at Youngs Hotel. Guests include Hon Samuel J Elder convention chairman Hon William C Lovering resolutions chair and candidates Parker Harris for attorney general.
British reports from Natal say Fort Italy engagements caused severe Boer casualties with about 200 killed and over 300 wounded or captured. The Second Boer War context continues to unfold as forces clash near Ladysmith on September 2.
The Republican convention for the nomination of a candidate for district authority in the southeastern district, Norfolk and adjacent areas, will convene for Rabare Harris at 11 a.m. on October in the Boston Young Men's Christian Union Hall on Boylston Street.
Registration last night fell short of opening night figures. Elliot school in North End reported 160 male students under Headster Movers, down from 200 a year ago, with Italians most and Hebrews second. Hancock School for women listed under Master Hollonger with under 100 present, Hebrews leading with Italians second. Wells School in West End had about 200 pupils, with a larger proportion of errs.
Judge Aiken sentences Francesco Fili to three years in the House of Correction for armed robbery. Philip Schiff receives one year. Paul C. Brooks gets two months for procuring two pairs of shoes by false representations.
The funeral of Joseph Simonds Crosswell of Cambridge was held yesterday in Rolla Missouri. The Rev Alexander McKensie officiated and the burial was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Only about a half dozen relatives attended the service.
A barn on Riverside avenue Cambridge owned by Michael O'Sullivan burned yesterday. A new house also suffered heavy scorching and a Hawthorne heirs barn was damaged. Damage estimated around 5000 dollars.
Timothy F Sheehan a Charlestown resident died yesterday afternoon at his home 103 Washington Street He is survived by his widow two sons and seven daughters county records list no further details The exact cause and funeral arrangements are not given in the fragment.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, as administrator for his sister Anna Cabot Lodge, sues the Commonwealth seeking damages from a 31 Beacon Street parcel. He alleges the state house height restriction prevents building that would profit the estate, and a Superior Civil Court jury will assess damages.
Sailors debate the race's lead with Lipton predicting victory while Shamrock looms as a dangerous challenger. At Sandy Hook, officials assess minor damage to the Brin and preparations for a strong breeze to decide the contest, with America observed offshore and John Spears noting Columbia’s wind performance may tilt the result.
Sir Thomas Lipton outlines Shamrock weather as winds west or southwest with a slight sea and gale strength over 10 knots. He says with favorable conditions and Providence, Ireland's boat the Shamrock should win.
In a noon dispute among laborers at a sand pit, John Stuart aged 25 of Washington street and James Donovan aged 23 of Taftcourt Roslindale were stabbed. Patrick Maroney aged 57 of Spring street Roxbury was arrested for the assault. Donovan, initially treated at City Hospital, grew worse and was later cared for by Dr Mahoney before being sent home.
Jack Dunlevy of Boston and Mayfield of Hot Springs Ark drew after 12 rounds in a scheduled 12 round bout at Olympic A C The stoppage came when a knockout seemed likely with Mayfield hurt Spectators mostly thought Dunlevy led the action and deserved the decision
Report notes ongoing work on the Democratic State Convention platform. Names such as Josiah Quincy, Patrick Wardner, Osborne Howes, William McNary, and other figures are mentioned as committee members preparing the pole form for final approval. The platform will be submitted to the full committee Wednesday night.
Washington notes describe Fr Abreu a wealthy Filipino planter visiting the White House to seek backing for a memorial cane to honor Theodore Roosevelt. Stakeholders include ex commander Me Floyd A Hotes ex president R Dean of the national Me Association and Judge supporting a Potomac encampment plan with McKinley memorial references. Roosevelt reportedly gave secret approval of the proposal.
The American clipper ship Iroquois 1997 tons, from San Francisco, arrived dismasted with deck damage after a hurricane squall in the North Atlantic on Sept. 9. Captain Thompson reported a mighty northeast squall with loss of mizzenmast and major damage to spars and deck fittings.
An improvised report notes Stanley Ruffin denounced at a youth group meeting where Future leaders and council candidates were discussed. The stage details an election candidate, William Simms, for Ward 1 Common Council.
John J. McCarthy, 24, son of Michael and Johanna McCarthy, of 52 Stoughton Street, died Saturday. He was a prominent member of the Immaculate tion and other orders. Funeral arrangements list a 9 a.m. service.
Dentist George H Whittemore was arrested by Chief Watts on a New York warrant for grand larceny. Complainants are Job E Gaskin and Charles D Fish of Hyde Park and Boston link. Watts alleges Whittemore plotted swindles but Whittemore’s attorney denies persecution and asserts Whittemore’s clean conduct.
Stewart Hall a Harvard freshman died in his Cambridge dorm room after suffering typhoid fever for about ten days. He reportedly did not see a physician until Saturday morning, by which time recovery was hopeless. Hall was from Boston and prepared at Groton School.
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