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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1901
Page
10
The first half of the late ex mayor Frederick W. Lincoln’s library sold at Libbie’s auction room. About two thousand volumes, standard general utility books, mainly to booksellers. Lincoln focused on North American Indians and Canada, a libary portion more valued for Canadian history to be sold today.
Large sale advertised as one of the city’s greatest bankrupts draws shoppers to 43 and 45 Hanover St Boston. Lists vast discounts on men’s and boys clothing with many items below cost over a 20 day period while warning of counterfeit copycats on Washington St.
Recount in Fanueil Hall completes Democratic caucus tally across 14 wards. Ward 16 replaces Flynn with William J. Donovan for Representative. Sullivan gains in Charlestown while Harrington loses. Ward 19 ballots show irregularities with cross marks, affecting candidate tallies for McInerney and Lennon.
Senator M. A. Hanna of Ohio was hosted by his sister Mrs. J. Wyman Jones in Clinton today. He arrived by early train and stayed at Roseree, the Jones summer home, meeting visitors, then took the 5:30 p.m. train back to Boston. He may return tomorrow for the Bolton fair with the Joneses.
The H L Channell Comedy Club presented a well known comedy drama at Union Hall on Boylston Street last night drawing an audience.
Photo credit Diran. Miss Mabel Carleton played Bets in Down East directed by Samuel Udovin. The house was crowded with a cast of well known amateur actors and actresses who volunteered their services.
The company members are praised for the manner in which they carried their parts. Leslie Whitney led as postmaster, with Miss Mabel Carleton and Miss Leonora Daily assisting Elizabeth Fletcher’s role. The Post offers services to any charitable cause in this city or elsewhere.
The Hon. John R. Murphy refused to name Democratic leaders he calls political highbinders. He said he will disclose names and evidence at the proper time, likely during the municipal campaign, but for now will focus on his law practice.
The National Spinners Association of America opened its twenty second annual convention at Templar Hall in Washington. Over 30 delegates from various localities attended amid debate over wage increases denied by Fall River manufacturers. Matthew C. D. Borden of Fall River was applauded for granting the raise. The National Secretary reported a flourishing organization and a move to resume semi annual conventions. A $100 appropriation supports efforts for a 68 hour bill in New Hampshire this fall. The group will discuss affiliating with the United Textile Workers of America.
Overloaded with stock our furnishing dept offers Lisle Thread Hosiery at 25c and 50c neckwear. See window display facing the main entrance for new fall designs and the Keith's Konqueror item priced 8.60. Men and boys wear all in stock.
Dr George H Whittemore of the Hotel Pelham is released by Judge Dewey who criticized Boston police for acting without authority in a grand larceny arrest. Attorney Clarence Bildredge says a $30 000 suit for damages will be filed against Fish Printing Company president Mr Co D Fish, the complainant.
Major General Otis said an assault occurred on a guard at President McKinley’s tomb in Canton. He believed escaped Canton prisoners carried out the attack and cited a full report from Captain Biddle who heads the Canton guard.
The Russian Prince Nakachidse and his wife were arrested as anarchists for entering Italy despite anti anarchist rules. He was sentenced to two days in prison and protested he was not an anarchist though he claimed nationalist ties and a pretender to the Russian throne. He had previously been condemned to death in Russia in 1887 for conspiracy and expelled from France for making bombs.
Sol Smith Russell the well known actor is ill at his summer home in Edgartown after a serious sinking spell. His physician thinks he will recover in a few days as preparations to close the season continue.
The Westinghouse Air Brake Company held its annual meeting in Pittsburg. The directors report shows total sales of 87 869 857.27 and expenses of 4 888 515.29, leaving a profit of 981 341.98 for the year ending July 81. Other officers elected included President George Westinghouse and directors George Westinghouse Robert Pitcairn H H Westinghouse John Caldwell E M Herr W W Card and Henry W Oliver. Episcopal delegates assembling in San Francisco for general conference opens tomorrow at Trinity and runs 19 days with 400 clergymen 2600 laymen expected.
Eugene Thayer of Boston reports his Butler from Birch Lodge on Richardson Lake is missing since yesterday morning. A search party has been organized to comb the woods for him after he went into the woods partridge shooting and did not return.
In the county convention, delegates gather to discuss party affairs and select local leaders. The meeting emphasizes campaign unity and future candidate support across party lines.
Washington receives a General Chaffee cable stating that missing enlisted men will be named once ascertained after Company C of the Ninth Infantry was surprised at daybreak by bolo armed natives near Samar. The note cites confidence in native friendship and promises full investigation details to follow.
Three Boston area enlistments are listed for Company C Ninth United States Infantry in Samar. George Bonney of North End enlisted Jan 21 1899 at 18 born in Italy. Alfred R Davis of Dorchester son of Randall Davis and civil engineer res Adams Street. Themistocles Quila of Brighton born in Boston enlisted Feb 10 1899 at 22, laborer prior service. Kneeland street men with Company C include Patrick J Dobbins and Wil Dobbins.
A fragment lists individuals connected to enlistment records including William J Gibbs of Springfield born in Manchester England and a piano tuner by trade, Fred Schechteile age 21 born in Germany and ex Sixth Cavalry, Gaylord H Conley of Lynn Mass a 27 year old painter, with family and address notes on Chelsea and Pearl Street.
The Bridge and Structural Iron Workers convention resumed in Boston with measures on the organization. Thomas McGovern pledged loyalty to new international officers and support for the group. The press committee denied any dissension and said harmony prevailed with adjournment likely Thursday. Samuel Parks of New York, a leading member, left for home due to his wife’s illness. President Butler left to lead a strike in Buffalo.
In Washington on Oct 1 five of eight Cabinet members attended a meeting led by Attorney General Knox. The discussion centered on a proposed commercial cable from San Francisco to Hawaii Guam and the Philippines and whether the United States can authorize private laying under the Spain peace treaty. An official statement for the President will be prepared.
Dublin October meeting of the United Irish League chaired by the Lord Mayor heard a letter from William O Brien Ed P urging a show of discontent if the King visits Ireland next year. He said the league should prove Ireland is disaffected and ready to take up arms like the Boers to testify to hatred of English rule.
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