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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1901

Page

2

Judges Disagree On What Constitutes Drunkenness

In a Municipal Criminal Court session Judge Burke and Judge Dewey clashed over drunkenness definitions. Burke argued a drunk is someone who loses control of faculties or ability to walk or speak coherently, while Dewey declined to comment for publication, saying he decides cases on merit and evidence.

Fudge. Burke Municipal Criminal Court Dewey Burke Century Dictionary Cain Post

Medals Awarded to Medford Boys for Lifesaving Bravery

Two Medford youths receive United States Life Saving Corps medals for rescuing others from the Mystic River. Cain Jr. saved a crippled 1 year old July 16 and Van Ardsdale saved a 15 year old girl July 1, both near Riverside avenue. Both boys work for the Van Ardsdale family at 34 Essex Street, Boston.

United States Life Saving Corps Hoya Mystic River Riverside Avenue Cain Boy Cain van Ardsdale Medford Worcester Essex Street Boston

Great Northern Report Details Burlington Stock Purchase

The annual Great Northern Railroad report notes that Great Northern and Northern Pacific jointly own 96.75 percent of the Burlington stock with par value $207,577,200 and issued collateral stock up to $285,164,400. It also records gross earnings for 1901 at $28,250,689, net earnings $12,268,396, taxes $960,642, operating income $11,537,426, showing a $1,504,786 drop from 1900.

ST. Paul, Minn Great Northern Railroad Company Burlington Great Rthern Theorthern Pacific Burlingtop Orig Man Coeke

English railway men visit Boston transit centers

A distinguished party of English transportation officials from the Northeastern Railway Company arrived in Boston yesterday. They toured railroad terminals and Boston's deck system to study merchandise removal and dispatch. The group includes George, general manager, and other engineers and managers. They will continue to New York after two days in Boston.

Boston New York Northeastern Railway Company George R. Burtt al ‘Rade Neer Warrendell Lacaxnontee'¢ En Neer Harrison Ieener T. N. Nowell Orman D. McDonald Midas New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Management Touraine Nist Ieee Elade Hie Pittsburg Altoona

German Crown Prince to Visit New York for Yacht Launch

The German Crown Prince Wilhelm is expected to visit New York to witness the launch of the Emperor's yacht built in Shooters Island shipyard. Officials hint the trip will include a broader tour of American shipbuilding methods. Prince Frederick Wilhelm Victor Augustus Ernest, born May 6 1882, is a Prussian Guards officer and may participate in the trial voyage.

Ermian Crown Prince Wilhelm Washington Townsend & Downey New York Frederick Wilhelm Victor Auguste Ernest Germany Prussia Foot Guards Shooters Island Fresgent

Picketing Rules Relaxed in Machinists Case

Judge Kohlisaat modified the injunction in the Airlie-Chalmers dispute so peaceful picketing and moral suasion are allowed. The order bars violence or threats and holds each case on its merits. The Machinists' Association appealed to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Chicago Sudge Kohlisaat United States International Association of Machinists Ailfe-Chalmers Machinists’ Association United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Charitable Irish Society Holds Flat Monthly Meeting

The Charitable Irish Society met at Parker House with President D J Jordan presiding. Revisions were adopted on the deaths of Belford Glynn Flatley and Reardon. James J Nolan spoke on Banks and Banking. The immigration committee reported 516 arrivals since April with many matched to homes or sent back to Ireland.

Irish Society Parker House D. J. Jordan Charles A. Belford Martin T. Glynn Patrick J. Flatley Michael Reardon James J. Nolan Ireland

Free delivery service to begin in Great Barrington

The Postoffice Department ordered free delivery postal service to start in Great Barrington Massachusetts on November 1. The decision was announced from Washington on October 21.

Washington Postoffice Department Free Delivery Postal Service Great Barrington Mass

Dyspepsia Warning and Early Attention

Impaired digestion described as dyspepsia threatens health if ignored. Early attention is urged as the condition leads to ongoing stomach weakness and discomfort after meals.

Casey Indorsed for Headmaster of English High School

The High School committee votes unanimously to endorse John F. Casey for headmaster of English High School after a months long fight. Supervisor Peterson’s prior refusal to approve fueled the opposition though the sub committee finally backed Casey. The endorsement sets up a full board vote tonight.

John F. Casey Pat Yiar Seaver Caséy Babson Casey Horne Lawrence Hart B. T. Wheeler Peterson Taseeons

Injunction Sought Over Boston Garbage Plant Move

South Boston Citizens' Association seeks a Supreme Judicial Court injunction against the New England Sanitary Product Company's garbage plant relocation to Spectacle Island. Petition alleges nuisance since 1900 and contests a $140,000 appropriation, urging abatement and blocking new contract steps and related payments.

James Murphy South Boston Citizens’ Association Supreme Court Spectacle Island Garbage Company Board of Health Boston Common Council New England Sanitary Product Company South Boston New England Sanitary Product Pompeny City of Dorchester South Thomas N. Hart George WU. Crocker Bertrand T. Wheeler Supreme Judicial Court

Excursion to Buffalo from Boston Offered at Low Rate

The Boston and Maine railroad announces a Buffalo excursion on Thursday October 24 1901. Round trip from Boston is seven dollars fifty cents with return valid through October 23. Tickets usable only in coaches on regular trains and sold at city office 22 Washington Street and Boston Terminal Station.

Buffalo Boton &Amerr Boston & Maine Railroad Boston City Washington Street Boston Tniorm

Mortality notices from Boston and surrounding towns

Deaths reported include Capen at Beverhill on Oct 20 on his birthday Edward Fagen Harvard class of 1842 to have services at University Church in Beverhill O Callaghan aged 81 with funeral from Worcester Street and mass at St Francis de Sales Kane Patrick aged 21 interment at Mt Benedict Cemetery West Roxbury Mabon Sievite Ye Gael Ge Kane from Boston city deaths and interment details provided with addresses and times

Capen Beverhill Edward Fagen Saodal Harvard Univers Universiy Haverhill Orcester Uare Laton Frien O'Callaghan Atharieetorrn Thomas O'Callaghan Weerdence Bunker Hil Street St Francis de Sales Patrick A Daniel Margaret A. O' Kane Mt. Benedict Cemetery West Roxbury

Schley Papers on Missing List at Court of Inquiry

Washington Oct 21. Lieutenant B W Wells Jr testified at the Schley court of inquiry detailing the Cuban campaign. Cross examined by Hanna and Rayner over despatches to Schley, the Dupont and the Hawk, with focus on No 7 and No 8 messages and receipt dates. The session adjourned, with Wells continuing testimony tomorrow.

Washington B. W. Wells, Jr Admiral Schley Schley Wells Hanna Mr. Rayner Dupont Cienfuegos Rayner Cotton Sampson Santiago Harvard Admiral Cotton Commodore Schley Hannum Carter Cronan J. L. Hunley Navy Department Clontuckos Iowa McCalla Morro Ardois Ae Parker

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Offer Internal Cure

Plain talk to catarrh sufferers explains external remedies provide only relief. The article promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal treatment blending Eucalyptos Sanguinaria and Hydrastin, capable of cleansing the system and reaching the mucous membrane. No cocaine morphine or narcotics are used. a full-sized package costs 50 cents.

Stuart

Court session ends with Wells on the stand

The judge adjourned the court as Mr. Wells remained on the stand. The exchange included a directive to record a statement while avoiding immediate answers. The proceedings paused with Wells still present when the day closed.

Wells

Bishop McCabe Praises Schley in Libby Prison Talk

Bishop C C McCabe, friend of Rear Admiral Schley, lauds Schley as a hero and Christian gentleman. He compares him to Lincoln, hopes no more wars, and recalls Schley inviting him to preach to marines after the Spanish-American War.

C. C. McCabe W. 8. Schley Libby People’s Temple Lincoln Schley Bishop McCabe South Africa Spain Admiral Schley Bishop

Limited Excursion to Buffalo from Boston and Albany

Advertisement notes a second popular excursion on Thursday October 24 to Buffalo from Boston and Albany. Readers are urged not to miss it and to consult another column for rates. Includes a request to send for hotel and boarding house list to A B Hanson, General Passenger Agent. Also promotes ORANGEINE for headaches and colds.

Boston & Albany Buffalo Adv Hanson

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