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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
5
Washington reports no White House bulletin today but confirms the President is satisfactory. He had a comfortable night and joined the coal situation conference at the temporary White House. He is said to be doing nicely with the wound healing and the case progressing satisfactorily.
Judge Knowlton upheld the Probate Court decree confirming Miss Susan Jackson White's will. The estate valued at 750000 includes public bequests totaling 100000 now available. The residuary legatees are Mrs. F. P. Sears, Mrs. Marion of Brighton, and Mrs. Margaret Kellogg of Vermont.
National convocation of St Marys Seminary alumni is in Boston with Rt Rev Monsignor OCallaghan of South Boston arranging events. Solemn pontifical mass at Cathedral of the Holy Cross at 10 in the morning officiated by Rt Rev Bishop Donahue of Wheeling with sermon by Rev James B Troy of Norwood. Archbishop Williams and Archbishops Keane and Kain attend on the altar. A 60 voice choir sings under James T Whalen. visiting bishops will be hosted at Hotel Langham and the Vendome banquet plans proceed with toastmaster Monsignor OCallaghan.
Mayor Willard sent a message to the Chelsea Board of Aldermen calling for six additional patrolmen and proposing one sergeant and one patrolman. The communication was referred to the police committee. The Parry Brick Company petition to operate a steam boiler at the old Foster brick yards was approved with restrictions after fire committee review amid local opposition.
Alice McKay of 38 Mosley Street Dorchester was found with a severe scalp wound and taken to City Hospital after Patrolman Fraser found her on the Tremont Hanson corner. Investigation says an unknown man assaulted her near a doorway before fleeing across the street at about 10 oclock last night.
William Mills of 46 Gayland street Watertown former world five mile champion was stabbed over the left eye by an unknown man on Causeway street near North station last evening. The assailant fled immediately Mills says he does not recognize the attacker and believes he was mistaken for someone else. He walked to the Relief station for treatment.
City Solicitor G A A Pevey advised the Cambridge City Council that aldermen may incur and the city pay bills tied to defending Superintendent William H Gray without common council consent. The Common Council backed a $2942.50 payment to stenographer William F Murray and approved a $19 000 request for a smallpox hospital. Election officers list was tabled for printing.
The North End's social highlight marked the marriage of Michael J. Fitzgerald, brother of ex-Congressman John F. Fitzgerald, to Miss Elizabeth T. Dagnan at St Stephen's parochial residence on Clarke Street. Edward J. Fitzgerald was best man and Miss Mary F. Laffey bridesmaid. A reception followed at 8 Unity Street before the couple left at 6 for New York and Niagara with music by Kelly's Orchestra. Notables from Station 9 and several officials assisted at the event.
The home of Mr and Mrs James E Rothwell on Sewall avenue Brookline was the scene of a pretty wedding last evening Their daughter Miss Eleanor Rothwell married Morgan B Kent of Jamestown New York The ceremony was performed by Rev Dillon Bronson pastor of St Mark s M B E Church Brookline The bride was attended by Miss Edith Keen Wetherell of Exeter New Hampshire and Gilbert Meahan of Boston was best man After a tour Mr and Mrs Kent will reside at Jamestown New York.
A tread-on collision between a Taunton & Brockton electric passenger car and a work car at North Raynham injured 11 people. Names and addresses of the injured are listed, all in Providence and nearby areas, with no serious injuries. The crash smashed front and middle seats. some seriously injured women were carried away by carriage.
In a continuation of the previous page, the record lists multiple letters and demands sent by Fisher & Co. to investors and correspondents across various towns in 1901. The actions include requests for additional funds, notices of losses, and assurances about suspending or protecting accounts. All named individuals faced calls for money or were informed of debits and potential liquidations as the firm faced financial pressure. Fisher pleaded guilty to all indictments.
Boston citizens press federal courts to appoint receivers for anthracite mines and coal railroads. Mayor Jones urges moral support from Boston and all good people as he backs a Detroit meeting and calls for nationwide gatherings to show public stance to mine operators.
Sept 30 Provincetown reports discovery of free burning anthracite coal beneath Cape Cod sands near the Truro Centre railroad depot. Estimated 10 tons unearthed after a gale displaced coal dumped in 1898 by Charles Snow for the New York New Haven Hartford line. Ploughs located the reef and miners plan to continue operations.
Worcester September 30 Mayor Edward F. Fletcher and civic leaders formed a committee to chart relief plans for the fuel famine. The group will meet to study avenues for securing and distributing coal to residents and industries during the crisis.
United States Senator George F. Hoar and Worcester leaders including Mayor Edward F. Fletcher and Stephen Salisbury form a committee to secure coal and wood for residents in moderate circumstances. They plan a general fuel depot selling fuel at cost to the public in Worcester.
Detroit September 30 President D M Parry of the National Association of Manufacturers received from John Mitchell head of the United Mine Workers a telegram offering to appoint a committee to confer with a committee from the manufacturers to end the coal strike He suggested meeting in the East and Buffalo as the venue Parry replied urging a full authority committee headed by Mitchell and requested the number of members and meeting particulars to be telegraphed.
Sheriff Knorr of Columbia County arrested 127 strikers at Centralia after a meeting of the Centralia Union of United Mine Workers. They were charged with rioting and inciting riot. Hearings set for Bloomsburg tomorrow.
The Boston relief committee invites Mayor Collins to preside at a reception and benefit for John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, at the American League ballroom grounds on Huntington Avenue, Oct 12 at 2 o'clock. The appeal urges Boston to show a generous, patriotic welcome in support of higher labor standards amid a national industrial battle, praising Mitchell and the city’s historic record.
President Baer assured New York there will be abundant coal for the demand before cold weather arrives. He dismissed talk of a coal shortage as mere scare and predicted ample supplies in the city.
President Charles H. Fish of Dover opens the semi annual convention in New York as 300 delegates respond to roll call. James M. Dodge of Philadelphia greets on behalf of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, with J Temple Gwathmey of the New York Cotton Exchange also offering greetings. Short addresses follow from L K Fleming Samuel T Hubbard James F Maury and Walter T Miller, members of the welcoming committee.
Rossini's Stabat Mater will be performed at St Peter's Church Sunday evening October 5 at 8 o'clock under Charles McLaughlin the church organist A large augmented chorus of current and former church choir members will join the St Peter's solo quartet: Mrs Herrick soprano Mrs Keenan contralto Mr Donovan tenor and Signor d Andria bass for the rendition
Senator John A. Sullivan Democratic candidate for Congress in the new Uth district opened yesterday a campaign headquarters at 279 Washington Street. He plans to open further headquarters in each ward of the district in a few days to organize campaign activities.
The 27th district Democratic convention in Lowell renominated Daniel J. O'Brien of Lowell and Edward S. McMahon of Billerica as candidates.
The record lists multiple Democratic congressional conventions scheduled at Wilson Hall in North Adams on Friday, at Hall in Northampton on Thursday, and at the Twelfth United States Hotel in Boston on Tuesday, October 7. The notice aggregates meetings across venues and dates within the region.
Entrance examinations for Tufts College medical and dental schools have concluded and both will open tomorrow. The entering classes will total 115 students across the two schools.
Medford High School and Cambridge Manual Training School played to a 6 to 6 tie yesterday afternoon at Combination Park in Medford. Both teams moved the ball but defenses held, ending the score even.
Melrose High School opened the season with Cambridge English High. No scoring occurred as the game ended 0-0. Melrose fullback Mitchell left with a dislocated right shoulder following a scrimmage in the first period.
A meeting of the Republican State committee ended factional tension between supporters of ex Governor John D Long and Michael J Murray. Murray agreed to back Long as permanent chairman at the convention. New convention committees were named by district with leaders including George Draper and Michael J Murray.
The Hon. Joseph H. Manley analyzes current politics from Augusta Missouri, predicting the present 355-member House with Republicans holding 200 to Democrats 150 and others, leaving a 46 seat Republican majority. He foresees a 386-member next House after the census, expects a possible Democratic majority but argues Republicans would gain strength if the current House is defeated. New England gains members, with Republicans likely holding most of them. He argues the coal strike will not derail districts, and notes Roosevelt’s popularity. Henderson’s retirement is not seen as a major blow to the party. He asserts the situation is favorable for an off year, with Democrats divided outside the South and tariffs less pivotal due to reciprocity treaties.
Lynn Democrat Judge Albert G. Bosson of Chelsea was nominated by acclamation at a convention in Lincoln Hall. Thomas F. Dwyer of Wakefield opened the session, with L. B. Richards as chair. Bosson was nominated by Daniel B. Beard of Lynn, facing no opposition. A district committee and a notifying subcommittee were selected aboard Boston Democratic Club rooms for Saturday afternoon.
Both Democrats and Republicans push to expand the voter rolls this off year. Supplementary assessing list reaches 8770 names, with a projected 500 more today, totaling 4270 added to 171,491 original for a grand 175,761. Registration lists show 8506 supplementary names, bringing total to 104,979.
The advertisement argues Pyramid Pile Cure overcomes long lasting piles without surgery. It boasts a $1000 for any fake testimonial and cites a Canton Ohio printing head claiming cure after over twenty five years. It urges readers to mail for the remedy at fifty cents a package and request the company book.
E R Hoag of Chelsea won the nomination for the Governor’s Council after a brief deadlock. On the second ballot he had a one vote lead and the convention met at Wesleyan Hall Bromfield Street. Hoag, about 60, a Chelsea shoe manufacturer and former city official, will represent the third district.
The ninth Democratic congressional convention at Faneuil Hall will meet Friday evening at 8. Delegates for three candidates signed an agreement after tonight’s hall use by Socialists for James Connolly’s reception. The agreement, signed by Kelsh er Conry and Dennison, sets Oct 3 at 5 p m as the new time with Daniel M Driscoll witnessing.
A vintage promotional notice proclaims a cure for alcoholism using Red Cross Specific. It touts secret administration in tea or food, painless reform, wide reach, and a $1.00 price, with mailing details from 116 Broad St Boston.
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