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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
7
The National Association of Retail Liquor Dealers adopted resolutions opposing prohibiting beers light wines and liquors aboard government ships at marine stations and navy yards. A resolution favoring the army canteen was also approved as the group adjourned in Washington on October 16.
At the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association meeting in Cincinnati President Freiburg was directed to appoint a committee to draft a model uniform liquor license law for state legislatures. Appointments announced include Joseph De Bar of Cincinnati Charles E Case of Louisville D I Snyder of New York and William E Weld of Boston.
In Old Colony woods at Hingham on October 16 Frank Osborne of Boston son of General F K Osborne was seriously wounded by an accidental gun discharge from his cousin Thomas Bouve. The bullet entered Osborne's ankle and shattered it. he is 20 years old.
Simon Levy a patrolman and L conductor filed a complaint with the commissioners at police headquarters claiming Patrolman W. J. Farrell of Station 3 bruised him. Levy and M. J. Brown two L employees described an unwarranted brutal attack causing visible injuries.
The Bank Clerks league, known for an exciting last season, reorganized at a meeting yesterday at the National Bank of Redemption. Six teams attended and officers were elected: President C. H. Kimball secretary Frank T. Ford treasurer C. T. Estabrook. An eight to ten club schedule is expected soon.
A powerful Soufriere volcano eruption in Kingstown St Vincent began last night after tremors earlier in the day. The explosions produced roaring noises, incandescent clouds, and sand showers with large stones near the cone while Kingstown and southern points remained undamaged. Barbados reported volcanic dust and darkness from the dust cloud.
Two men injured in Wednesday night assaults could not attend court as prosecutors sought continuances. Joseph P. Robinson, stabbed by James Devine at Hanover and Court, remained gravely ill. Devine, denied bail, had bail set at 2000 and was jailed. Peter Hall, struck with a shovel by Dennis Donovan, was in extremely serious condition with a brain concussion. hospital surgeons offered little encouragement.
The U S S Olympia under Captain Henry W Lyon and flagship of Rear Admiral Joseph Coghlan left Boston Navy Yard shortly before 10 yesterday for New York where she is due about 4 tomorrow afternoon She is expected to move from New York to the West Indies where Coghlan will mobilize the West Indian squadron for winter maneuvers in the Caribbean.
A New England store advertises its large stock of extra size suits overcoats trousers shirts and underwear for big fellows. It mocks rival ads that misdescribe goods and stresses its own ample stout sizes fair prices and emphasis on fit and customer satisfaction.
In Halifax St John New Brunswick October 16 Fish Marsh of Boston set a world record with a 43 feet 1 inch standing hop, two steps and jump at the Victoria grounds. Marsh also cleared 5 feet 10 inches in the high jump. Thomas Yeane of Yorkshire, England resident in Boston, won $100 in the 100 yard handicap pro race with a 10 second final. Neary and Hobbs also placed, while Eldridge Batman won the 125 yard handicap for the locals. About two thousand spectators attended the events.
Roxbury Council No. 1007 celebrated its 16th anniversary at Tremont Hall with a gander party. Regent Joseph B.E. Mooney introduced charter member Robert T. Keefe who reviewed the council’s work to date. Past Grand Regent Charles E. Stumcke spoke on the growth from 23 members in 188 to 18% now, urged new memberships, and a concert followed with performances by the Letter Carriers Quartet and pianist James F. Driscoll of Brookline.
Anthony J. Drexel, arriving in New York aboard the Oceanic, denounced Colonel Henry Watterson for his attack on the "smart set" as disgraceful and unjust. Drexel urged society to ignore the critique and called out a society woman who replied. He also commented on the coal situation, praising President Roosevelt and predicting Sir Thomas Lipton will win the cup.
Two coal relief teams circulated in Boston yesterday offering 100 pound bags of bituminous coal at 45 cents each. The Chelsea yard team served North and South Ends but few customers appeared. the Southampton yard team covered Roxbury Crossing and Hampden to Washington streets with stronger sales, especially in Roxbury where about 100 bags were sold. Patrolman Durkee halted the Magee driver briefly for lacking a pedler license, later resolved. The fuel committee at 66 State street received many applications for coal, noting the coal is bituminous and not free distribution.
Harvard astronomers observed a major moon eclipse with 8 PM to 4 AM activity at the observatory. Cameras tracked the lunar motion, a pendulum cannon ball regulated the apparatus, and micrometric studies aimed to measure moonlight, star motion, and surface details while noting the eclipse timings from 10:17 PM to 2:50 AM.
In Chicago on October 16 the Pullman Car Company stockholders were kept by a meeting to reelect all existing directors for the next year. They declared the usual quarterly dividend of 20 dollars per share payable November 1 to stockholders of record at the close of business November 1. The annual statement shows a 12 percent rise in passengers carried and over 7 percent increase in mileage for the year.
Springfield reports Senator Henry Cabot Lodge says the Washington settlement of the coal strike pleases him and he believes it will help Massachusetts, estimating 12 Republican Congressmen from the state.
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