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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1901
Page
8
A boy gains pride from clothing with a real vest feature. The Colossal Vest Suit for ages 9 to 17 years is $6, with other vest suits at $5 to $10. Also showcased are Young America shoes for boys.
The Rev. Father McGrady, a Kentucky priest, addressed a Social Democrats rally at Faneuil Hall challenging Archbishop Corrigan on socialist debate. David Goldstein introduced Martha Moore Avery as presiding officer with many socialist leaders and candidates present.
In the audience were many women as Father Mc Grady outlined Democratic Socialism. He described gradual government ownership of utilities and railroads, claimed Republicans foster trusts, and criticized both major parties. He argued for post office efficiencies, salaried workers, and national collectivism. Questions followed, his wit drawing laughter.
Auction at Libbie's room runs October 28 to November 1 featuring the late John Haigh's Masonic books, medals, engravings and coins including American and British pieces, Greek and Roman silver coins, plus a rare postage stamp collection led by a $500 revenue stamp with flaws valued at about $300. The sale later includes Mr. Hatch's library of Masonic works and a notable line of Masonic pitchers and blue china plates.
Salem October 14 The Common Council debated the city treasurer position after the bond company secured by the city for Treasurer Newell canceled its bond over unmet conditions. Councilman Coolidge moved to remove Newell. Merrill and Cashman traded accusations as the measure failed. A joint conference to elect a treasurer was set for Tuesday evening.
Busy session of the national council of Congregational churches in Portland adopts a condolence to Mrs. McKinley and a loyalty pledge to President Roosevelt. A committee resolution opposing church councils sittings for pastor installations is referred for later consideration.
George L. Clark’s appeal from a Probate Court decree in his wife’s separate maintenance was heard in the Superior Court divorce session before Judge Fessenden. Witness Howard K. Sanderson, Lynn postmaster, testified Clark was sober in his habits.
New Orleans October 14 A blaze tonight gutted the Union Company furniture store on Camp Street and damaged the Teutonic Insurance Company building. Corbera and Klein were moving stock from a prior location. about 40 000 dollars of stock burned. The buildings valued around 360 000. The furniture store belonged to Tulane University.
Harvard University held its annual freshmen reception in Sanders Theatre last night with the venue packed. President Eliot welcomed new students in a cheerful address followed by remarks from Dean Briggs and speeches by C. R. Bolling Edison Lewis Rev Paul Revere Frothingham and Professor Shaler as meeting president.
John J. Nesbit, a wardman at Mulberry Street station, was arrested on the complaint of a detective linked to the Committee of Fifteen. The district attorney's office is aware of the arrest and the charge details remain secret, with reports connecting it to tipping off a raid on a disorderly case.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained Senator and Mrs. Lodge at a White House dinner on October 14 in Washington.
In Brockton police search woods for a Stradivarius violin stolen from Dr. William P. Chisholm. The case ties to a Cambridge Boston network with detectives from many towns identifying property from dozens of break-ins. A curbstone dealer faces charges for buying a stolen diamond from Dudley.
The 10 round bout between Eddie Toy of San Francisco and Spike Wallace of Pittsburgh was stopped by Denver police under an order from Fire and Police Board President Adams. The action ends the event and is seen as a blow to local pugilism.
Passengers landing today on the steamship Innisfail from London include Sir Henry Irving Mrs Ellen Terry Lawrence Irving and the entire Sir Henry Irving company totaling 68. Also aboard was Mme Sarah Grand.
American Board officials in New York appeal to wealthy men to raise about 50 000 dollars to complete the ransom for Miss Stone. They report Washington says the sum must be raised quickly to save her. A Washington dispatch says Miss Stone is alive and well. A Vienna despatch claims the driver who followed Miss Stone after the kidnapping has reached Sofia and that the abductors were Turks. A Daily Mail Vienna despatch says a German firm representative has been kidnapped by Bulgarian brigands.
Boston Turn Women’s Society staged Schnitterfest at Turn Hall with a German village scene including original south German costumes, a village band, and a peasant dance. Mr. Paul Hoffmann, Boston poet, received gifts for his support. Mrs Mastmann’s children sang charmingly.
The American Board appeals to donors to raise 1100000 dollars for Miss Stone held by Turkish brigands. Dr Creegan and Henry Stimson urge immediate contributions at the New York office, with government support noted for ransom payment.
Sofia and the Bulgarian government deploy troops to chase brigands amid rumors that the Macedonian committee aims to seize foreigners to force European focus on Balkans unrest.
Vienna dispatch says Todaroff, the driver with Miss Stone during the kidnapping, has arrived in Sofia and claims the captors are Turks. Bulgarian police, not satisfied with his statements, keep him under surveillance.
General Kuropatkin has left Ashabad for Merv in Turkestan, a move seen as ominous in London and linked to advancing on Herat the key to Afghanistan. The St. Petersburg despatch spurs speculation Russia seeks a protectorate over Afghanistan.
Spencer Eddy of the U S legation intervened in Constantinople to halt a planned Turkish operation against captivity of Ellen M Stone. He met with Tewfik Pasha and secured immediate troop withdrawal, with Bulgarian forces following. The diplomatic corps supported the move to avoid Miss Stones death.
A braid trust formed under New Jersey laws has headquarters in Fall River with general offices in New York City. Principal members in the city include Small Bros Heywood Narrow Fabric area and Lambeth Rope Co of New Bedford as the only corporations in the trust.
A Vienna despatch reported by the Daily Mail says Herr Rosenthal, a German firm representative, was kidnapped by Bulgarian brigands at Silistria. The Romanian government has sent a protest to Bucharest over the incident.
Ernest Roeber the famed wrestler was discharged by Magistrate Brawn in Yorkville Police Court after Detective Cassidy testified he saw two men in Roeber's Sixth Avenue saloon but no one drinking. The judge dismissed the complaint and called it the first knockout of one of the finest.
W H Brendel Buffalo customs collector met with sub-treasury officials and secret service officers in New York to review the theft of 5200 from an express package containing 7000 sent from Buffalo to the sub-treasury here. Secret service favors tampering after receipt. Jordan declines to comment.
In Philadelphia on October 14 Howard K. Sloan D K. Finlay Oscar Dunlap and Henry E. Wallace faced a final hearing for the alleged abduction of Mabel Goodrich owner of a disreputable house and for robbing her of money and diamonds valued at 2500. They were committed without bail for trial.
A Chicago blaze at the Garden City Hotel claimed one life. Levy Whitman of Indiana died after leaping from a third floor window as guests on upper floors were cut off. Three others narrowly escaped. about score guests were rescued by firemen. The hotel losses were reported small.
The thirteenth annual convention of the order of Railway telegraphers began in St Louis with President Dowhish presiding.
In Concord New Hampshire on October 15 the jury in the Spead versus Tomlingen suit reported a disagreement and was discharged after a day of arguments. Prosecutors and defense stressed questions of damages versus alleged religious fraud and the judge urged careful consideration of religious liberty and court authority. The jury retired at 6:20 PM to deliberate.
The house of deputies of the Episcopal Church adopted a canon prohibiting remarriage of divorced persons for reasons arising after the prior marriage. The 182 to 158 vote followed bishops’ action. An amendment to except the innocent party in adultery cases was defeated 158 to 173.
Thomas F. Nally and John J. Donohue were arraigned in Newton's Police Court on drunkenness and assault charges after a late night disturbance in Wonantum Square. Both pleaded not guilty. Nally sang at his cell door while jailed and was fined for drunkenness and sentenced for assault. Both appealed.
The Morning Port reports the upcoming marriage next month of Captain H. A. Leverson of the Royal Inniskilling Regiment to Miss Hortense Macdonald daughter of Dr. A. E. Mace Donald of Boston.
Erwin Udy was sentenced by Judge Bell in the Superior Criminal Court to three to five years in State Prison for robbery. Edward F. Burke, indicted with him, was acquitted. Frank Crowley pled guilty to larceny from the person and was sent to the House of Correction for one year. Other sentences included Robert A. Miller eighteen months, Martin Caney two years, William Barber eight months, John J. Welch one year, and Thomas Brown along with Richard J. McDonough, Francis McGinn, and Pius Cardiff sent to the Massachusetts Reformatory.
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