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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1901

Page

4

Yale Glorifies Roots Of American Colleges In Campus Pageant

The Yale celebration closes day three with an allegorical show on campus as Cyrus Northrop notes Yale leaders shaped early U S institutions. He cites Yale graduates in politics and Supreme Court, and traces founders of Princeton Columbia Dartmouth Hamilton Illinois Beloit and others to Yale alumni.

Few Haven Conn Sons of Yale Dramatic Association of University Menaliar College Battell Chapel Yale Bright College Cyrus Northrop LL. D University of Minnesota Northrop William Samuel Johnson William Livingston Jared Ingersoll Abraham Baldwin Supreme Court of the United States David J. Brewer Henry B. Brown George Shiras Congress Rinceton Columbia Dartmouth Hamilton Princeton Aaron Burr Jonathan Edwards Hallock King's College Samuel Johnson Columba Eleazer Wheelock Hamilton College Samuel Kirkland Ohio University Mansgeeh Cutler Western Reserve College Caleb Pitkin Illinois College Howard Beecher Julian M. Sturtevant Beloit College Wisconsin Aaron L. Chapin Daniel Coit Gilman Johns Hopkins University John Davenport Oxford London Theophilus Eaton Denmark Edward Hopkins James Pierpont New England Old England Cambridge Scotland France Germany Harvard Peletiah Webster John C. Calhoun James Kent Jeremiah Mason Edwards Taylor Kingsley Addison America Coleridge Willam Adams Horace Bushnell Lyman Atwater William Watson Andrews Noah Porter

Roosevelt Visits Farmington Connecticut in 1902

President Roosevelt toured Farmington Connecticut visiting the Cowles residence on Main Street set against old New England charm. A. A. Redfield welcomed him as crowds lined the church route while McKinley oak was planted and notable guests attended the Cowles dinner.

Farmington Conn Connecticut United States New England Cowles Commander Cowles Navy Washington Roosevelt Main Street A. A. Redfield McLean O Harbison Hartford Alice Roosevelt Joseph R. Hawley Orville H. Platt George P. McLean Pinnacle Mountain

We Have the Best of Guns Says O Neil

Washington reports Admiral Charles O Neil chief of the naval bureau of ordnance says efficiency comes from heavier projectiles and high quality powder not larger guns. He rates submarine boats doubtful for regular fleet use and notes 143 guns completed last year with 256 more partly finished.

Washington Charles O'Neil Naval Bureau of Ordnance O'Neil United States United States Navy O’neil Ordnance Bureau Admiral O'Neil Brooklyn Santiago

Beit the Billionaire Escapes Match Makers in Italy

London reports Alfred Beit wealth over one billion dollars fled to Salso Maggiore with Cecil Rhodes to avoid marriage pressure from mothers of eligible daughters. Beit, born 1853 in Hamburg, built a vast diamond empire with Rhodes and associates and now seeks health and recall for Rhodes who is said to have a short life.

London Alfred Beit Salso Maggiore Italy Cecil Rhodes Giamond Cresus Rhodes Belt Hamburg Kimberley Adolf Ladenburg New York Ladenburg

Lord Cromer Weds Again Surprises Society in London

London dated Oct 22 Lord Cromer Evelyn Baring Egypt's real ruler for a quarter century married Lady Katherine Thynne sister of the Marquis of Bath in a surprise match to society The bride 35 is daughter of the fourth Lord Bath and sister of the present Marquis The groom 61 has spent life in diplomacy and previously married his first wife who died a little over two years ago He caused an Athara bridge contract that stirred Great Britain.

London Lord Cromer Evelyn Baring Esypt Katherine Thynne Marquis of Bath Katherin Thynne Lord Bath Egypt Athara Bridge Great Britain Lady Cromer

Alberto Guilty in Second Degree Murder Case

In Springfield the jury found Charlies Alberto guilty of second degree murder for killing his wife in Holyoke on September 1, 1900. The defense admitted the act but argued it was not premeditated, naming alleged accomplices from the city.

Springfield Mass Charlies Alberto Holyoke Jemes Doniesty Davia Walsh

Grip survivor praises Dr Williams Pink Pills cure

Gardiner Maine resident Sumner Cross recalls a severe grip five years earlier leaving him weak and short of breath. He credits six boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health and endorses the medicine as honest and effective. Notary public Z Litriz witnessed the sworn statement. Available at druggists or from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY 50 cents per box six for 2 50.

Sumner Mechanic St Gardiner Maine Dr. Williams Sumner Cross Litriz

Court blocks removal of city garbage plant to Spectacle Island

Justice Loring grants a temporary injunction delaying the move and restrains payment of 140000 to the Newland Sanitary educt Company while the case seeks to block the project. Alderman Norris and 13 citizens sue Mayor Hart and city officials over the plan and a new 10 year contract with Oracle Island. The suit argues the plant was a public nuisance since June 1900 and warns the bond issue and contract would waste city funds and keep the nuisance.

Spectacle Island Justice Loring Supreme Court John B. Martin Alderman Norris New Gland Sanitary Educt Company Oracle Island Board of Health Hart

Polish Priest Visits Czolgosz in Auburn Prison

In Auburn New York on October 22 1901 Leon F Czolgosz awaiting execution received a visit from Rev T Szadinski Polish priest of St Stanislaus Church Rochester He spoke with him in Polish about returning to Catholic faith Szadinski left with Catholic literature and emblems and offered to return if Czolgosz reconsidered his stance on anarchy.

Auburn N.Y Leon F. Czol T. Szadinski W Czolgosz Warden Mead Father Szadinski St. Stanislaus's Church Rochester St. Alphonsus's Czolgosz Collins Qadang Detroit Szadinski Czolgoss

Counterfeit Style Bank Notes Seized in Boston

A Boston seizure uncovers several thousand dollars in dummy notes printed from genuine New Brunswick State Bank plates. Once issued by a now defunct bank, the notes aged in a cellar and later moved through a New Jersey junk dealer to collectors. Government detectives pursue remaining notes nationwide.

Boston New Brunswick N. J New Jersey

Army adopts khaki uniforms and tropical gear for deserts and tropics

Washington report notes khaki kh or uniforms proven colorfast against sun and perspiration with woollen shirts trial. White tents replaced by khaki-dyed tentage and lighter army blankets for tropical use. It lists 1947 figures: 4881 cavalry horses 4337 horses for mounted infantry 252 artillery horses 3518 draft mules 765 pack mules. total last year 1,475,729 spent on horses mules wagons.

Washington Kimball Philippines China

New Coast to Coast Limited To Run From New York

Four rail lines plan a fast coast to coast service from New York to San Francisco begin ning Nov 3. The train will connect in Boston with a New York schedule and take two nights to reach Denver three to Salt Lake and four to San Francisco.

NEW Boston San Francisco Omaha Neb New York New’ York Central Lake Shore, Northwestern Harriman Lines Denver Salt Lake

Curfew Goes Unheeded in Cambridge Nighttime

A reporter recalls Cambridge curfew failures as youths ignore the bell. In Central Square a late fire alarm rang while a dance continued and crowds of children played boisterous games. Officers say curfew is to be enforced but youths head to the grocery store for mothers.

Cambridge Forts Knelling Central Square Ns Aesis

Child plaintiff sues railroad for damages in Middlesex court

A 9 year old girl Bertha Murray, carried in on a stretcher and crying, sues Ian and Boston Railroad Company in Middlesex Superior Civil Court for 30000 dollars claiming a trolley rope twisted around her arm caused injuries. Her father seeks 10000 for services and her sister 3000 for injuries. The plaintiff lives in Stoneham.

Ian & Boston Railroad Company Middlesex Superior Civil Court Bertha Murray Stoneham

Cure for Colds and Grip in One Night by Orangeine

Early health note claims a remedy named Orangeine mixed in hot water can cure colds and grip overnight. The item reads as a brief product pitch with bold health assertions and no verified medical endorsement.

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