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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
8
A limited number of bookcases will be given free of charge to Boston Post readers who respond promptly. The coupon opposite will be known as the Bookcase Coupon and should be mailed at once.
A letter to the Post argues hard coal costs $18 a ton in Boston with only 20,000 tons available, about 250 pounds per capita in the district. The writer warns of rising prices beyond corn and wheat, urging decisive action against strikes and coal shortages as the nation faces a mounting crisis.
Two 19 year old men, Robert Davenport from Winchester Massachusetts and George W Gooch from Wheeling West Virginia, hid in the coal bunkers aboard the Leyland line steamship Devonian departing Liverpool September 20. After proving U S citizenship they were released by immigration officials. Davenport had previously sailed as a fireman and was paid off in Liverpool before this attempted homeward journey. Chief Officer Jago noted they were found the day after departure and later ironed before surrendering to officials.
On the Leyland liner Devonian a sport programme for cabin passengers was held at sea on Sept 25. Captain A S McConkey presided with Admiral Belknap and Dr Green as judges. Events included tug of war married vs single, women’s tug of war, three leg race, egg and spoon, potato race for ladies, sack race, threading the needle, skipping and obstacle races.
In a September 20 letter from W. Eb. Blake of Boston, the author argues for using eminent domain at state or national levels to seize idle mines for coal relief. He urges mass meetings, legislative action, or executive seizure, emphasizing self preservation, minimal cost, and the need to avoid labor or capital factions. He warns winter nears and advocates careful, prudent planning.
Passengers on the Saxonia headed for Queenstown and Liverpool included a sizable group of American Baptist Missionary Union workers. The 8:30 a m departure faced rough seas as 65 second cabin and 164 steerage passengers set off. Destinations span Burmah Assam South India China Japan Africa and the Philippines.
Joseph A. Dennison, Democratic candidate for Congress in the ninth district, rebukes afternoon reports that he may run for Senate against Arthur Harrington. He defends delegate pledges, accuses Kelcher of stirring trouble, and affirms his goal to win the Congress nomination with Charlestown unity intact.
Helen Temple and Henry Stafford, longtime lovers, nearly drown when their canoe capsizes near Mountain View House. Stafford saves Helen, revealing he has been standing on a sand bar and is not the hero he imagined. Helen declares him her hero as they trudge ashore, sharing laughter and relief.
New York report announces the engagement of Miss Helen Roosevelt Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt Douglas Robinson. She is the daughter of James Roosevelt Roosevelt and granddaughter of the late James Roosevelt Roosevelt of Hyde Park. He is a Harvard University student, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson and a nephew of President Roosevelt.
Judge John W. Berry of Lynn Police Court issued an order for first offense drunken arrests on Saturday nights and holiday eves to be held for the probation officer until Sunday and released without bail to appear Monday if no other charges exist. The move targets bondsmen fees, aiming to spare families from high bonds as Mrs Warren testified her husband was bonded by Joseph Phillips for 6 and lost a watch valued at 40 when Phillips demanded 12 after he paid a 10 fine. Berry ordered that no bail be accepted from Phillips until investigation.
In a tender exchange she declares lifelong love to Henry and praises his chance to rescue her. He meets her gaze with a look of deep, contented happiness, though soaked from the water.
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