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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1901

Page

2

Tunnel men buried under tons of rock in NYC tunnel collapse

A rock fall in a rapid transit tunnel at Eleventh Avenue and 162nd Street in New York trapped 20 workers. Five men died and a sixth was badly injured. Foreman Patrick Madden and several others were identified among the deceased. Oliver Bly and others were detained as investigators sought cause.

New York Eleventh Avenue One Hundred and Sixty-second Street Dominic de Pietro West One Hundred and Sixty-seventh Street Patrick Madden Robert Lucas Mucker Lucas Madden Are Hundre Fifty-second Street J. Hood Wright William Martin Sixty-eighth Street Muckers Jorovsky McCabe Bros Fifteenth Street Broadway Oliver Bly West One Sta

Surprises in Harvard Fall Handicap Track Meet

Harvard held its fall handicap track games at Soldiers Field in a cold wind. Shick won the 100 yard dash and led a strong sprint showing. Haigh broke 21 feet in the broad jump, a first for him. Lightner and Frye contested the 440 yard run with a dramatic finish. Gallagher impressed in the 1 mile as a novice. Field events were less strong with weaker throws and vaults though Story won the pole vault.

Harvard Soldiers Field Shick Sheuber Hopkinson Haigh Sutops Haigh Lightner Frye Lke Andover Amie Wrye Blaster Gallagher Stone Nesses Johnson F. W Nasi W. A. Ate K. V. Blaxter R. W. Robbins W. A. Sak Ard W. A. Colwell Detnde K. E. Adams Ares Ledyard el Carter J. A. Stone G. W. Fernald J. A. Tingley R G. Hall E. ©. Kerans Oster W. E. Story R. G. Ain R. G. Hall J. H. Bruce J. B B. Gin Meneuteer Vott A. Taleyrt Buk

Bulgaria Will Not Pay Ransom Over Kidnapping

Bulgarian Interior Minister M. Saratoff sent a note to U S consul-general in Constantinople denying any negotiations for ransom. He argued the government should not be held responsible for a crime on Turkish soil and warned against establishing a precedent inviting robber gangs to target Bulgaria.

Vienna Politische Correspondenz M. Saratoff Dickinson United States Constantinople Miss Stone

Bulgaria of Macedonian Affair: Regular Game on Frontier

The Vienna Standard correspondent cites Bulgarian minister Mr. Dickinson and Bulgarian actions as evidence that Macedonians disguised as Turks staged Miss Stone's kidnap. It claims Bulgarian and Turkish forces are smuggling prisoners across the frontier to satisfy ransom aims of both sides.

London Politische Correspondant M. Saratoff Dickinson Vienna The Standard Bulgaria Sofia Politische ‘ Correspondenz Pesther-Lloyd Miss Stone Turkey

Miss Stone Crisis Sparks Bold Bulgarian Turkish Action

In Sofia a Morning Leader despatch reports four thousand Bulgarian and Turkish troops pressing for Miss Stone’s release. It says her captors demand a large ransom, and Mr. Dickinson’s refusal to meet extraordinary terms is viewed as suicidal, risking Miss Stone’s life unless ransom paid.

London Miss Stone Sofia

Extraordinary Stone Abduction Claim From Constantinople

A Vienna dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports Turkish officials claim Miss Stone aided the Macedonian committee and consented to her kidnapping to secure a payment of 80m to the committee. The Vienna note calls the telegram’s detail unnecessary.

London Constantinople Vienna Daily Telegraph Miss Stone

Globe fears crisis over Ellen Stone abduction

London fears a growing international crisis as the Globe reports Consul General Dickinson's refusal to pay ransom and demand Bulgaria arrest leaders of the Macedonian committee, warning the missionary Ellen M. Stone abduction could widen beyond a single case.

London the Globe Ellen M. Stone Dickinson Bulgaria

Venezuelan money lost at sea near Aruba

A Venezuelan schooner bound from La Guaira to Maracaibo encountered heavy weather off Aruba and foundered, with the entire government sum said to be aboard. Estimates put the money between 25000 and 100000 dollars. the crew reportedly reached Aruba in a boat. The loss is linked to the Castro government as part of frontier troop funds.

Willemstad Curacao Aruba Island Arends la Guayra Maracaibo T He Bank of Ve En Raela Castro Suse Sumaps Ee

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Offer Internal Cure

The text argues internal remedies beat inhalers and salves for catarrh as the disease lies in the blood. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are touted as safe, cocaine free, using antiseptics like Guaiacol and Hydrastin. Suggests reluctance to local treatments and promotes buying a complete treatment for fifty cents at drug stores.

Stuart

Dem crowd backs regular Democratic ticket in Boston

In Spellman Hall South Boston a rally endorsed the regular nominees for Congress and the state house. James A Gallivan J J McNamara urged support for the ticket denouncing Thomas J Collins independent run as repeated and unsuccessful. Delegates Moynihan and other officials spoke urging loyalty to the regular convention slate.

Spellman Hall Boston James A. Gallivan J. J. McNamara Thomas J. Wart House Dennis J. Moynihan James. A. Gallivan Ward 13 House of Representatives Thomas J. Collins James F. Powers Henna Thomas J Collins McNamara William J. Sullivan M. J. Sullivan James B. Clancy James Moynihan J. E. L. Monaghan Francis J. Linehan

Art Museum Receives Bronze Charioteer Copy and Greek Originals

The Perkins collection at the Art Museum adds a life size bronze copy of The Charioteer from Delphi dated 482 to 472 B C. Also acquired are seven reproductions in gold and silver from Mycenaean and archaic Greek art, including swords daggers gold masks cups and a diadem. Over 600 early Greek and Roman coins complete the new acquisitions illustrating ancient craftsmanship.

Perkins The Art Museum Delphi Greece Athens Catharine Page Perkins National Museum Mycene Schliemann Nam

Lawson Joins Cohasset Athletic Club In Physical Culture

Cohasset Athletic Association elected Thomas W Lawson to membership at Grand Army Hall. Others admitted were B Clark Benjamin D Hyde and Edwin Reynolds. Speculation ranged from ten mile beach runs in small clothes to training for amateur boxing and lifting the cup.

Cohanset Thomas W. Lawson Cohasset Athletic Association Grand Army Hall Mr. Lawson B. ©. Clark Benjamin D. Hyde Edwin Reynolds Lawson Mott Haven

National Association of Spiritualists Dedicates New HQ

The national headquarters at 600 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast was dedicated today. The treasurer, Peeoeete J. Mayer, donated the commodious building. Boston was chosen as the convention site for next year.

Spiritualis Washington National Association of Spiritualists Pennsylvania Avenue Peeoeete J. Mayer Boston

Lawrence couple celebrates 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Daniel W Lawrence marked their fifty years of marriage at their family home on Salem Street Medford with many neighbors and friends visiting to extend congratulations.

Medford Daniel W. Lawrence Salem Street

Malden Baby Show Tonight To Aid Hospital Fund

Malden residents rally for a Baby Show tomorrow at Centre Methodist Church to support the Malden Hospital free bed fund. About 200 babies expected. mothers and helpers led by Mrs. Harvey Boutwell F F Eddy and Miss Helen Robinson. Participants vote on winners in three classes while a reception and tea accompany the event.

Malden Centre Methodist Church Malden Hospital Pleasant Street Harvey Boutwell F. F. Eddy Helen Robinson

Coffee Liver Cure? Postum Claims Remarkable Turnaround

A testimony recounts a woman who suffered from coffee related illness including nervous debility and digestion issues. She switched to Postum Food Coffee and reports dramatic improvements in health, complexion, and energy over three years. Her husband also prefers Postum now.

Postum

Hart Signs For Nearly 500 000 In City Expenditures

Mayor Hart signed orders approving 359 650 25 for Ward 19 bath house Ward 6 bath and street projects including Rutherford avenue and Austin Street extensions. The plan allocates 42 000 for Rutherford street construction 7 500 for land damages 207 515 25 and 5 000 for Austin Street portions with sewer work plus other related costs.

Hart Ward Rutherford Avenue Austin Street

Bennett Wins 15 Round Bout In Wilmington

Jack Bennett of McKeesport Pennsylvania won a decision over Charles McKeever of Philadelphia in a 15 round fight at 153 pounds before the Wilmington Athletic Club. The bout was fast from start to finish.

Wilmington Del Jack Bennett McKeesport Penn Charles McKeever Philadelphia Wilmington Athletic Club

Philadelphia boxer withdraws from Baltimore fight card

Harry Burke of Philadelphia did not appear for a scheduled bout in Baltimore under Eureka Ace, claiming stimulant nourishment issues. Lew Ryall, also of Philadelphia, participated as a substitute but quit in the round, prompting correction on the event details.

Baltimore Harry Burke Philadelphia Eureka Ace Lew Ryall Philadelphis

All Newton Championship Semi-Finals at Newton Centre

The consolation round semi-finals were played today at the Newton Centre club links for the All Newton championship. Finals are scheduled to be played before October 30.

Newton Centre Newton Newton Centre

Miss Stone’s Bulgarian Convert Senka Mihova Rechristened Katherina

The child born in the brigands cave last month to the companion of Miss Stone, the American missionary, is Senka Mihova, who adopted the name Katherina after her conversion and marriage. She is about 24 and noted as remarkably pretty. portraits show Mrs Tsilka among group pictures sent from Chelsea.

Miss Stone

Lowell Bank Defalcation Panic Sparks Police Action

Pinkerton detectives led a rapid police search after a bank defalcation spread fear in Lowell. Officers monitored the home of teller Smith, 88, and Swift as investigators suspected a cash shortage and prepared for dawn payouts.

A. G. Pollard Arthur G. Pollard Charles F. Ayer Walter W. Johnson William H. Anderson Amasa Pratt William Shepard Albert F. Nichols Michael Collins Joseph L. Chalifoux Charlies F. Ayer Henry Runels Charles S. Lilley Lowell Pinkerton Smith Merchants’ National Bank Swift House of Smith

Miss Harriet Lowell wills funds for Harvard surgery research

Miss Harriet N. Lowell's will, filed for probate in the Public Registry, directs half of the estate to Harvard College for medical faculty research in surgery and related pathology. The other half goes to Lasell E. Partridge for life, then added to Harvard's share upon his death.

Harriet N. Lowell Arvard Liege University Lasell E. Partridge Harvard College Boston

Deaths and Obituaries from Roxbury Reading and Cobasset

Edith Williams Chisam died at Roxbury on October 17. Funeral at 1 p.m. October 20 at 7 Devon Street. Abigail H L Clapp of Reading died October 17 aged 88 years 9 months 12 days. Funeral October 20 at 8 p.m. at 22 Lowell Street Reading. burial private. Mercy Adelaide Pegram died October 17 aged years. Funeral at Cobasset residence at 2 o'clock.

Reading Tives PRS Mercy Adelaide Pegram Cobasset Auls Omaha Salt Lake City

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