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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1902

Page

2

Boston urged to host famed hip surgeon Dr Adolph Lorenz

Boston Post urges Dr Adolph Lorenz, Vienna’s renowned hip disease specialist, to visit Boston for free treatment of crippled children. The plea highlights his past successes in Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and New York, and notes philanthropist Albert C Burrage’s possible role in arranging a Boston stay. Lorenz plans a New York visit first, with hopes he will also come to Boston for a week of free care.

Adolph Lorenz Chicago Boston New England the Post Boston Post Vienna St. Louis San Francisco New York Albert C. Burrage Bumpkin Island Boston Harbor Lorenz Mr. Burrage Burrage

Munsey to acquire Boston Journal in large national chain

The plan calls for a nationwide chain of strong newspapers under one ownership. Mr Munsey, already owner of the Munsey and Argosy magazines and of the Washington Times and the New York News, is a Maine native who rose in New York business and literature. O Meara remains tied to the Journal in ownership terms. The Boston Journal reportedly sold for about $600,000 with the deal closing yesterday after five weeks of negotiations, with Stephen O Meara connected to the venture for years.

Munsey Argosy Washington Times The New York News Maine New York City O'Meara Journal Boston Journal Stephen O'Meara

Big Dunkirk Strike Ends Labor Turmoil

In Dunkirk France on October 2 the long running dock workers strike was settled. Workers voted to resume unloading all cargoes by acclaim including coal and it is expected that normal operations will resume by morning.

Dunkirk France

Premier Combes Aims To End Coal Strike In France

Paris news reports the Chamber of Deputies resuming debate on mining strike interpellations. Socialist M Jaures urged government action to end the dispute and backed eight hour workday pensions and shared funding from state, firms, and miners. He pressed for annual corporate pension fund accounts.

Paris Chamber of Deputies M. Juares Chamber M. Jaures

Fair Weekend Outlook for Boston Area

Local forecast calls for Friday sunny with light to fresh easterly winds. Saturday stays fair and warmer with southerly winds.

Boston

Lorenz Breaks Femur During Operation at Mercy Hospital

At Mercy Hospital during a clinic in Chicago on October 23 Professor Adolf Lorenz caused the femur of patient Bella Mason to break. The sharp report echoed in the amphitheatre as he halted the operation. Lorenz noted the accident was among rare events in his practice of hip dislocation care. The patient remains in hospital in plaster.

Lorenz Chicago Adolf Lorenz Mercy Hospital Bella Mason

Girl's Burns Fatal in Somerville Play Near Fire

Regina Di Pranco of Somerville, aged four, was fatally burned yesterday afternoon while playing near a box fire on Putnam Street. Clothes ignited as she approached the blaze made of leaves and rubbish. women aided her, Dr. Charles B. Morgan gave temporary care, and she was taken to Somerville Hospital where death was expected within hours. Parents were at 635 Somerville avenue.

Regina di Pranco Somerville Putnam Street Regina Charles B. Morgan Somerville Hospital Somer- Ville Avenue

Warner on Trial for Alleged City Trust Theft

James A. Warner a former assistant at 40 State Street was tried in the Superior Criminal Court before Judge De Courcey on a charge of stealing 2258 from the City Trust Company on Sunday August 24. Evidence sought to link him to anonymous letters asking for the case to be dropped if the money was returned. The defendant denies taking the money and called Hon. Charles S. Hamlin to testify to his reputation.

James A. Warner State Street Superior Criminal Court de Courcey City Trust Company Trust Company Charles 8. Hamlin

Father Johns Medicine Promoted as Cure Not Patent Medicine

An old advertisement touts Father Johns Medicine as a cure for ailments and warns that neglecting a cold may lead to pneumonia or consumption. The text emphasizes refunds of money and denies patent medicine status.

John

Campaign crowd greets Carmack in South Boston rally

In South Boston a huge audience greets Democratic nominee William S. McNary and Tennessee Senator John Carmack at a Dorchester corridor rally. The event, marked by red fire, sky rockets, and a 400-strong procession, signals strong local support and a likely landslide in the 10th district race. McNary criticizes Towle and the Republicans over tariff policy, trusts enforcement, and Boston Harbor improvements, while Carmack urges unity and Democratic leadership for national welfare.

Boston Congress William S. McNary United States Carmack Tennessee McNary St. Augustine's Massachusetts Mechanics’ Hal Dorchester Senator Carmack Broadway Dorchester Avenue Dorchester Street E Street Russell South Boston Connecticut Roosevelt Littlefield Towle Bates Anchorage Naphen J. J. McNamara Norris Linehan Slattery Sullivan J. J. Norton E. J. Logan Thomas W Canada Boston Harbor Republican Dorchester Bay South Neponset River Weymouth Fore River Quincy Town New England Democratic Party Lincoln Europe Republican Party Harrison Loutwell Hoar Morr Senate

Wanderers caravan passes through Attleboro en route to Boston

A band of Russians driving a caravan left South Attleboro after a disruptive stay claiming ill treatment and seeking help from Boston officials. They say the Interstate road underpaid for damages from an electric car collision that upset an ancient barouche carrying a man his wife and children. The leader claimed to know Mayor Collins and pressed for a settlement with Boston authorities.

Attleboro South Attleboro Rhode Island Boston Collins Czar Pleasant Street

Brakeman Casey Badly Hurt In Canal Street Accident

John L. Casey a Boston and Maine brakeman of Wakefield was run over by a wagon loaded with paving stones in the Canal street storeyard near the Relief station. He suffered a fractured skull collarbone and multiple rib injuries and is listed on the dangerous list. Witnesses Kirk and Stewart described the moment of impact and Casey’s position before the collision. Casey is 38 years old, married with several children.

John L. Casey Auburn Street Wakefield Boston & Maine Railroad Canal Street Storeyard Casey Charles Kirk School Street Charlestown Robert Stewart Winchester Street Kirk Stewart

The Paradise of Brides in Berkshire Honeymoon Boom

Lenox and Stockbridge hosts bustle as four days see many couplesREGISTERED at Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge and Curtis Hotel in Lenox. Brides and grooms from Western states flood southern Berkshire, praising the region as unmatched for honeymoons.

Lenox Stockbridge Berkshire Red Lion Inn Curtis Berkshires

Castro Again Battles Rebels Near San Mateo

In Venezuela near San Mateo forces loyal to President Castro attacked the rebels as he aims to encircle them. News from Willemstad also reports a government move to repel a projected assault on Carupan o Bermudez, with several naval actions and a wounded Castro brother.

LA Victoria Venezuela Castro San Mateo Willemstad Curacao General Vetutini la Guaira Bolivar Carupano Bermudez Suchet Venezuelan France D'Etrees Carmelo Castro

Hanna III at Meeting in Indianapolis

Senator Hanna delivered a campaign address in Indianapolis on October 2 but nearly collapsed near the end. He struggled to reach the speakers table, then announced his physical condition prevented further speaking and was assisted back to his chair by colleagues.

Indianapolis Ind Senaator Hanna

Rally of North End Italian Republican Club Held in Snowhill Hall

A rally of about 500 people gathered at Paul Revere Hall on Snowhill street last evening. Speakers included Jerome Arthur Petitt Arturo Dea Vilippo Sav R Romano Achille Forte and Anthony Carbone. A torchlight parade and rally on Navy was planned for the date.

North End

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Frank A. Munsey Boston, Morning Post Chickering Journal Newspaper Company Democratic Rally Dudley Street Opera House William A. Gaston Edward W Harvey N. Shepard Goond Music Edison Electricluminating Company OF Boylston St Masonic Temple Premier Combes Warner Repub-ican William W. Towle Mr. Towle Northern Pacific J. B. Purdy E. W. Carmack Hanna III
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