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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1902

Page

19

Republicans File Papers for City Offices at Albion Building

In early morning hours Republicans contended for control of ward tickets as Bowden of Ward 20 secured the first position in filing papers for aldermen common council street commissioner and delegates to the municipal convention. Bowden’s camp held rooms on the fourth floor while police guarded the area amid talk of a contest for ward control and potential presidential ambition by Foss allies.

Republican City Committee Albion Henry E. Bowden Ward Bowden Ward 20 Ward Committee Hutchinson Foss Fred E. Bolton John Magno Boston Innes John H. Colby Arthur P. Russell Edgar

Kiss Ban Proposed By Medical Speaker At Missouri Valley Meet

Dr. E. G. Linn argued against kissing at the Missouri Valley Homopathic Association gathering in Lincoln Nebraska. He asserted kissing spreads microbes and urged adoption of a handshake as the hygienic greeting. One dissenting MD cited Browning but abstained from opposing the anti kissing stance.

E. G. Linn Lincoln Neb M. D Browning Dr. Linn

Lady Henry Somerset Opens Busy Boston Visit

Lady Henry Somerset, England temperance advocate, spends a full Boston schedule with greetings at Hotel Somerset, letters protest remark about England’s drink culture, mass meeting at Tremont Temple, and daily drives in metropolitan parks before sailing home November 12. Speakers include Rev Henry Saunders, Mrs L M N Stevens, and Mrs Katharine Lente Stevenson.

Boston Henry Somerset England Somerset All England Edward Everett Hale James T. Fields Cambridge Henry Saunders London

Closing services mark Tabernacle feast in North End

The Hebrews of the North End observed the feast closing with Simchas Torah at Temple Beth Israel on Baldwin Place. In the afternoon the congregation visited Rabbi David Margolis at his home as services continued until sunset.

Miss Hoy to Wed Russian Attache

Washington October engagement announces Miss Martha Hoy daughter of James Hoy retired Pay Inspector U S N to Pierra Rogostvensky attache and confidential secretary to the Russian ambassador Count Cassini.

Miss Hoy Washington, D. C James Hoy Martha Hoy Pierra Rogostvensky Count Cassini

22 More Mines Active in Anthracite Region

Wilkes-Barre report notes 22 more mines operating than yesterday with output near 100 000 tons. Yesterday’s estimated 120 000 tons reflected earlier production paused by strike. About 82 000 of about 145 000 total workers were at work today as unions face reemployment and safety scrutiny.

Wilkesbarrb Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company M. B. Williams Wyoming Lehigh Lehigh and Schuylkill Mitchell Arbitration Commission

Rag or Legitimate Ads For Clothing Purchases

A reader asks which clothing ads to trust when buying a suit or overcoat. The inquiry compares a sensational Bowery style ad with a clean legitimate order ad, urging consideration of reliability and judgment before purchasing.

Bowery

Four Tailors Make Suits From 10 To 25 Dollars

A local dealer explains their advertising approach and pricing for suits and overcoats. They offer four tailors making garments at 10 to 25 dollars, emphasizing value for different budgets and inviting customers to inspect styles, fit, and quality before judging price. The message highlights window displays as a strong promotional tool and asserts goods meet both modest and affluent customers' standards.

Roosevelt appoints coal strike commission to begin work

The coal strike commission met at the White House on Oct 24 1902 and organized with Judge Gray as chairman. Theodore Roosevelt issued instructions appointing two assistants to the recorder Mose ly and Neill and ordered public hearings beginning next Monday at 2 pm with representatives of operators and miners invited to attend.

Washington Coal Strike Commission White House Anthracite Coal Strike Commission Wright Mitchell Mosely Neill Theodore Roosevelt Judge Gray Commission

Boston relief circular for striking miners boots and shoes drive

The Boston relief committee appeals to shoe manufacturers dealers and jobbers to donate depreciated boots and shoes for destitute coal field families. John Mitchell heads the Mine Workers Union funds will be acknowledged in the press. Donations to Boot and Shoe Workers Union Albany building Boston Room 482 opposite United States Hotel.

Boston Committee of Relief Boston Mine Workers’ Union John Mitchell Fom

Coal Arrival Totals 8078 Tons From Various Destinations

The fleet yesterday brought in 8078 tons of coal including foreign and domestic cargoes plus some barrels and bags. The Pola carried 4350 tons from Louisburg C B and the William B Palmer 1450 tons Welsh coal from a British steamer at Portland. H H Kitchener shipped 203 tons from Campbellton N B while Edward W Perry and Vineyard loaded 890 and 285 tons from South Amboy. Barge Hoptacong delivered 1400 tons anthracite from Hoboken. Plant liner Halifax docked at Lewis wharf with small consignments to local names. Plans include Platea, Keeman to load at Cardiff and John Bright at Newcastle.

Pola Louisburg C. B William B. Palmer Portland H. H. Kitchener Campbellton N. B Edward W. Perry Vineyard South Amboy Hoboken Halifax Lewis Wharf Provinces J. A. Flanders

Ton of Coal Stolen From Somerville Cellar

Mrs Hannah E. Shea of 321 Lowell Street Somerville reported a ton of hard coal stolen from her cellar. She had watched it for weeks, but a bulkhead was forced open during the night and the coal vanished by morning, leaving no lump behind.

Hannah E. Shea Lowell Street Somerville

Man From Bangor Loses $40 To Two Women

George L. Bartlett of Bangor Maine says he met two well dressed young women in Province court near Bromfield street last night. After parting with him one kissed him for his mother and he learned the kiss cost $40. He reported the incident at Station 2.

George L. Bartlett Bangor Province Court Bromfield Street Station 2

Anthracite Coal From Pennsylvania Expected in Boston

A Boston coal dealer said Pennsylvania anthracite is expected in two weeks if all goes well. Local dealers anticipate a flood of orders once the first cargo arrives, with many orders likely to be filed in advance. Boston Harbor will be busy as coal arrives for Boston and a wide radius, signaling a return toward normality in the coal market.

Pennsylvania Boston Boston Harbor

Blondin Trial Set for December by Superior Court Judges

Judges Braley and Stevens of the Superior Court are assigned to try Joseph Wilfred Blondin on a wife murder charge. The trial date is fixed for the first week in December.

Braley and Stevens Superior Court Joseph Wilfred Blondin

Bible study season opens at YMCA with Dean Hodges address

The Boston Young Men's Christian Association starts its Bible study season with an address on The Inspired Book by Dean Hodges of Cambridge. A colored trio from the South accompanied by Sidney Woodward, tenor, provides music. The event marks the largest Bible school outside church in New England, offering twelve courses with fine instructors during the following week. The rally is free to all.

Boston Young Men's Christian Association Dean Hodges Cambridge Sidney Woodward New England

Wardwell to Fight McNamee in Cambridge Mayoral Race

Cambridge prepares for a heated mayoralty contest between Walter C. Wardwell of the Non-Partisan Municipal party and Mayor McNamee the Democratic nominee. Wardwell, a former alderman and deputy sheriff, campaigns on non partisan lines while McNamee seeks a partisan win after a long era of nonpartisan city governance. Nomination papers indicate candidates for alderman, council, school committee and three for principal assessor from both parties.

Cambridge Walter C. Wardwell McNamee Wardwell David 7’. Dickinson Aldermen Board of Aldermen Public Common Council William Brooks William Phelan J. G. Gooch

Northwestern Line October Fare Offer Across West Coast

Daily during October, tickets priced at $33 to travel from Chicago to San Francisco and to cities including Los Angeles San Diego Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria and other California Oregon Washington and British Columbia points. For information rates and tickets from the East call or write Northwestern Line 68 Washington Street Boston.

Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria California Oregon Washington British Columbia Washington Street Boston

Police raid ends with 13 men arrested at Chinese game

Sergeant Allen and a Division 4 detail raided 5 Oxford Place last night and arrested 13 Chinese men for being present where gaming implements were found. Laundrymen from Mansfield Waltham Lynn and Norwood were bailed by their countrymen. The patrol wagon made two trips carrying the house furniture.

Allen Division 4 Oxford Place Mansfield Waltham Lynn Norwood

Fire at Federal Street building figures $1500 loss

An alarm from Box 44 at 12:30 this morning reported a fire in the five story stone building at 127 131 Federal street. Crimmins & Pierce wool dealers and Eugene Fellner restaurant occupy the structure. The blaze started from a defective range and was confined to the basement, with most damage due to water.

Federal Street Crimmins & Pierce Eugene Fellner

French Lecturer At Harvard Explores Napoleon Financier

M. Germain Martin, renowned French sociology and economics expert, gave the first of two Le Cercle Francais lectures at Harvard in Fogg Art Museum last night. The talk, titled Napoleon as a Financier, offered a detailed examination of his financial policies and impact.

M. Germain Martin le Cercle Francais Harvard Fogg Art Museum Napoleon

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