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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1902

Page

7

Coal field output rises as strike ends in Wilkes-Barre area

In Wilkes-Barre reports say 22 more mines operated today than yesterday with output near 100000 tons. Yesterday’s total reached 120000 tons as many mines were not yet fully ready after the stoppage. About 82000 workers were at work today amid improving labor relations.

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

Democrats contest for head of ticket in ward crowds

Early morning hours show Democrats singing and guarding the halls as Curley remains at the door. Foss faction leads, with Fred E Bolton a strong candidate for president. Delegations filed from wards 1 2 10 12 16 18 19 20 22 24 under Bowden, naming candidates from John Marno to John B Patterson.

Ward Committee Hutchinson Foss Fred E. Bolton Ward Bowden John Marno Boston Innes John H. Colby Arthur PB. Russell

Republicans Quiet Fourth Floor Leased to H. E. Bowden

The Republican city committee will file nomination papers today for aldermen common council street commissioner and delegates to the municipal convention with papers due at 9 and opening Wednesday at 3. Bowden of Ward 20 occupied the fourth floor rooms and corridors with police guard at closing time.

Republican City Committee Albion Henry E. Bowden Ward Bowden Ward 20

Kissing Debate Sees Doctor Ban Kisses at Meeting

Dr E G Linn argued against kissing at the Missouri Valley Homopathic Association in Lincoln Nebraska. He urged adoption of handshakes as the hygienic greeting and sought to declare kissing unsanitary amid mixed reactions.

Lincoln Neb E. G. Linn Missouri Valley Homopathic Association M. D Browning Dr. Linn Linn

Busy Boston visit for Lady Henry Somerset

Lady Henry Somerset arrives in Boston for a packed schedule with calls at the Hotel Somerset and Tremont Temple. She will speak at a Mass meeting with Rev Henry Saunders Mrs L M N Stevens and Mrs Katharine Stevenson before sailing home November 12.

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

Closing Services Mark Feast of Tabernacle

Hebrews of the North End observed the closing services of the Tabernacle feast. Simchas Torah was celebrated at Temple Beth Israel on Baldwin Place and the afternoon visit to Rabbi David Margolis followed before services ended at sunset.

Miss Martha Hoy Engaged to Russian Attache

Washington October 24. The engagement was announced by Pay Inspector James Hoy, retired U. S. N., of his daughter Miss Martha Hoy to Pierre Rogostvensky, the attache and confidential secretary to the Russian ambassador Count Cassini.

Washington, D. C James Hoy Martha Hoy Pierre Rogostvensky Count Cassini

Commission Organizes to Begin Work on Anthracite Strike

The coal strike commission met at the White House and organized with Judge Gray as chairman. Theodore Roosevelt issued the instructions and named two assistants to the recorder Mose ly and Neill, with hearings to begin next Monday at 2 PM and all sessions to be public.

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

Dressing Down the Ads How a Clothing Store Sells Value

The copy argues ads show goods first not price. It lists suits and overcoats priced at 18 20 22 and 25 while promising value for buyers paying 10 or 12. It claims window displays reach more people than newspapers and urges inspection of style fit and workmanship.

Boston relief circular appeals boots and shoes for striking miners

The Boston committee of relief for striking miners asks shoe manufacturers jobbers and dealers to donate depreciated boots and shoes to destitute coal field families. John Mitchell leads the Mine Workers' Union in endorsing the effort and donations will be publicly acknowledged.

Boston Committee of Relief Boston Mine Workers’ Union John Mitchell Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Albany Building United States

Coal Fleet Delivers 8078 Tons of Coal and Cargo

The fleet last day brought in 8078 tons of foreign and domestic coal along with barrels and bags. The Pola carried 4850 tons from Louisburg C B, and the William B Palmer 1450 tons of Welsh coal from a British steamer at Portland. H H Kitchener delivered 203 tons from Campbellton, Edward W Perry and Vineyard 390 and 285 tons from South Amboy, while the barge Hoptacong from Hoboken added 1400 tons of anthracite. The Plant liner Halifax arrived at Lewis wharf with consignments to J A Flanders and others. Steamers Platea and Keemun to load at Cardiff. 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

Coal Stolen From Somerville Home Cellar

A ton of hard coal was stolen from the cellar of Mrs Hannah E. Shea at 321 Lowell Street Somerville. She had watched the coal for weeks and found the bulkhead forced open the next morning with the entire ton missing.

Hannah E. Shea Lowell Street Somerville

Bangor man loses $40 to kiss scam near Bromfield Street

George L. Bartlett of Bangor Maine says two well dressed young women befriended him in Province court near Bromfield Street last night. One kissed him "for his mother" and he claims the gesture cost him $40. He gave his statement at Station 2.

George L. Bartlett Bangor Province Court Bromfield Street Station 2

Anthracite Coal From Pennsylvania Expected in Boston Soon

Pennsylvania anthracite coal is expected to reach Boston in about two weeks barring delays. Local dealers anticipate a surge of orders once the first cargo lands, predicting hard work for two weeks and a busy Boston Harbor as coal arrives for the city and surrounding region.

Pennsylvania Boston Boston Harbor

Blondin Murder Trial Scheduled for December

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

Braley and Stevens Superior Court Joseph Wilfred Blondin

Bible Study Season Opens at Boston YMCA with Inspiring Talk

The Boston Young Men's Christian Association starts its Bible study season with Dean Hodges of Cambridge delivering a talk on The Inspired Book. A South colored trio led by Sidney Woodward provides music as the largest Bible school outside a church in New England begins twelve courses the following week and offers free rallies for all.

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

Wardwell to Fight McNamee in Cambridge Mayoral Race

Walter C. Wardwell of the Non-Partisan Municipal party will oppose Mayor McNamee of the Democratic party in Cambridge this fall. Wardwell, a former alderman and Middlesex deputy sheriff, emphasizes non-partisan municipal politics. McNamee, elected last year on a partisan platform, has a history in the Common Council and local public services. Nomination papers have been filed for multiple city offices by both parties.

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

Northwestern Line Announces October Travel Rates

Daily during October tickets priced at 33 dollars for routes from Chicago to San Francisco 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 contact Northwestern Line 368 Washington Street Boston.

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

Raid at 5 Oxford Place Nets Thirteen Arrests for Gaming

Sergeant Allen and Division 4 raided 5 Oxford Place last night and seized gaming implements. Thirteen Chinamen were arrested for presence at the premises, with laundrymen from Mansfield Waltham Lynn and Norwood among those bailed by countrymen. The patrol wagon made two trips carrying the house furniture.

Allen Division 4 Oxford Place Mansfield Waltham Lynn Norwood

Fire at five story Federal Street building causes $1500 loss

Alarm from Box 44 at 12:30 this morning reported a fire in the five story stone building at 127 131 Federal street. Occupants Crimmins and Pierce wool dealers and Eugene Fellner restaurant. Fire started from a defective range and confined to the basement, with water damage driving most of the loss.

Federal Street Crimmins & Pierce Eugene Fellner

French sociologist speaks on Napoleon as a financier at Harvard

M. Germain Martin, renowned French authority on sociology and economics, gave the first of two Le Cercle Francais lectures at Harvard in Fogg Art Museum last night. He discussed Napoleon as a financier in a scholarly address.

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

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