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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1902

Page

2

Cornell Expands as Trustees Approve New Buildings

Ithaca NY October meeting of the Cornell board of trustees approved constructing the Rockefeller Hall of Physics for 230000 dollars and an arts and humanities hall for 250000 dollars Venue sites chosen and 16 acres west of the library set for immediate development. A plan for sweeping future growth of the university was adopted with six early buildings and eight more later and a 70 year retirement scheme for professors with pension plans likely.

Ithaca N. Y Schurman Cornell University Board of Trustees University Rockefeller

Frank Lally Enters East Boston Alderman Race

A four way contest for East Boston alderman pits John L Kelly James F Nolan and M J Leary against Frank Lally who shifts from the congressional fight to seek the seat. Lally a Ward 1 businessman and Democratic activist is seen as a unifying choice with strong local support and rivals begin campaigning after the congressional battle ends.

Boston John L. Kelly Frank Lally James F. Nolan Ward M. J. Leary Laily Mr. Lally Kelly Nolan Leary Lally Red Day

Norwegians Coming Here Crowd Raises Concern

Norway expresses worry as about 30,000 Norwegians have immigrated to this country this year, prompting official review and potential policy actions.

Norway

Gloomy Prospects in the Philippines Amid Locusts and War

Manila reports agriculture already hindered by war, rinderpest, and cholera worsened by locusts. Declining silver prices deepen gloom though Roosevelt’s coastwise trade order may ease inter island freight and rice supply. Civil Commission to act to avert famine, with anticipated foreign vessel participation. dollars 27,000 raised for food aid in Batangas Laguna Mindoro directed by General Bell. Sumner tours Mindanao roads and prepares expedition against Sultan of Bacolod. Sultan strengthens forts, possible resistance remains uncertain.

Manila Philippines Roosevelt Philippine Islands Civil Commission San Francisco Batangas Laguna Luzon Mindoro J. Franklin Bell Bell Sumner Iligan Lake Lanao Mindanao Zamboanga Vicars Bacolod

Carys Celebrate Golden Wedding at East Boston Home

Captain and Mrs. Michael J. Cary of East Boston marked their golden wedding yesterday at 166 Maverick Street. natives of St Johns Newfoundland, they married Oct 26, 1852 in Newburyport. They have seven children and many relatives attended.

Mrs Michael J. Cary East Boston Maverick Street Boston N. F Captain Cary Newburyport Barkentine Thomas Attibone Philadelphia Mr. Cary Maria Foss

Scot expedition sails for Antarctic voyage from Troon

London dispatch reports the Scottish Antarctic party led by W S Bruce departed Troon aboard the Scotia, a sturdy Norwegian whaler. The plan aims to avoid ice by keeping moving while studying oceanography and meteorology, first heading to Port Stanley and then east toward the Sandwich Islands before turning south.

London W. S. Bruce Troon Scotia Falkland Islands Port Stanley Sandwich Group South Polar James Weddell

Surprise and Regret Over US Tuberculosis Congress Presence

Berlin reports reveal surprise and regret that the United States had limited representation at the international tuberculosis congress. Only Dr. William Eager of the United States Marine Hospital Service attended, based in Naples. An abstract by Dr. Charles Denison of Denver circulated among delegates, who adjourned the session to meet next year in Paris.

Berlin International Tuberculosis Congress United States America William Eager United States Marine Hospital Service Naples Charles Denison Denver Cal Williams England Paris Germany

Gaelic football players endor se candidates Roxbury club

At a Roxbury Gaelic Football Club meeting held at Conant Hall Ward 19 William W Clarke was endorsed for Senator John A Sullivan for Congress and Bernard W Kenney a young councilman from the ward was endorsed for re election.

Roxbury Conant Hall William W. Clarke John A. Sullivan Congress Bernard W. Kenney

Mrs James Reynolds Dies At 40 In Roxbury

Mrs James Reynolds of 50 Delle avenue Roxbury aged 40 died of heart disease last night at City Hospital after months of illness. Survived by her husband two brothers and three sisters. One brother Patrolman Walker of Division 3.

James Reynolds Delle Avenue Roxbury City Hospital Patrolman Walker Division 3

Coal Operators Ready For Meeting Today

Workers left this afternoon for Washington to attend tomorrow’s meet of the anthracite coal strike commission. The gathering aims to resolve disputes between miners and operators as the commission holds hearings on the ongoing strike.

Washington Anthracite Coal Strike Commission

Coal Mines Readied for General Resumption

In Wilkes Barre a large force cleaned up the mines today for a broad resumption tomorrow. All collieries are believed to be in shape for work with a heavy coal output expected.

Wilkesbarre

Fire at George D. Emery Company Kiln on Chelsea Wharf

An alarm from Box 9n Chelsea reported a fire in a mahogany dry kiln at the George D. Emery Company on yesterday afternoon. The blaze was caused by spontaneous combustion and resulted in $300 in damage.

Chelsea George D. Emery Company

Fire at 100 Arlington Street Charlestown destroys engine room

A blaze from Box 455 at 5:22 am and a second alarm at 5:31 am burned a three story wooden building at 100 Arlington Street Charlestown. The F O Reed estate owned property housed on the first two floors by J R Green mantel maker and on the third by Drinkwater Goan stair builders. Fire started in the engine room from unknown causes.

Arlington Street Charlestown F. O. Reed J. R. Green Drinkwater & Goan

Busy Day for Keliher Campaign Push

The Hon. John A. Keliher had his busiest campaign day since August with delegations at Bromfield street headquarters and strong local support in Ward 8 Ward 3 Ward 5 and Ward 4. A campaign rally plan for Ward 7 and Ward 9 features many prominent Democrats including Peter F. Tague Arthur Harrington and John J. Mahoney among others.

John A. Keliher Congress Bromfield Street Peter F. Tague John J. Mahoney Kelcher South End Charlestown Jackson Club Arthur Harrington Democratic Club Philip O’brien Thomas A. Mullen James M. Curley John J. Gartland, Jr Daniel M. Driscoll Dennis A Falvey John A. Ryan John Quinn, Jr Martin M. Lomasney Joseph A. Sheehan William J. Miller D. Gordon McKay Thomas A. Niland Leon R. Egges John I. Toland John C. Hurley William Marnell Thomas W. Berridge Francis A. Campbell Murdock Philip O'Brien Patrick Gowen Richard J. Hares Col George Higgins William J. Murphy Peter Corcoran Timothy J. Mahaney Charles H. Reinhart Aaron Myers Edward F. Fitzgerald John L. Curry James McDermott George H. Cadigan P. H. Bradley Charles J. Brady James J. Lanigan Samuel Kasnof Samuel H. Borofsky Daniel L. Flanagan

Mayor Jones Attacks Parties at Chicago Meeting

Samuel M. Jones of Toledo spoke to the Chicago Philosophical Society outraging party politics. He called parties childish and imbecile and praised President Roosevelt for settling the coal strike of 1902, saying it advanced human liberty more than any action since Lincoln.

Jones Chicago Chicago Philosophical Society Samuel M. Jones Toledo Roosevelt Lincoln Mr. Jones

THREE SUNDAY RAIDS IN CHINATOWN

Police from Division 4 conducted three raids in Chinatown. At 5 am Sergeant Allen and Patrolman Hughes seized five Chinese men at 6 Oxford place. At 10:30 pm another raid produced five Chinese and four Japanese charged with gaming at 4 Oxford place. Just before midnight 12 Celestials were rounded up at an Oxford street house with gaming implements found.

Chinatown Division 4 Allen Hughes Oxford Place Oxford Street

Feared death from football injuries in New Jersey

In East Orange on October 25 a football game injury to 19 year old George C Bird Jr son of a Plainfield lawyer raised fears of a fractured skull or brain concussion. Doctors hesitated before confirming the severity and potential fatal outcome pending tests and observation.

East Orange N. J George C. Bird, Jr Plainfield

Cornerstone Laid for Swedish Evangelical Mission Church

A large crowd attended the cornerstone laying at the Swedish Evangelical Mission Church at Norfolk and Hampshire streets in Cambridge. The copper box contents were listed by Rev. Emil Holmblad and Rev. Joan Udd placed the first mortar. Speakers included Rev. Ericson of Boston and Rev. Fogelin of New Sweden with others from Manchester, NH.

Cambridge Mr. Ericson Boston Mr. Fogelin New Sweden J. E. Johnson Manchester N. H

Vote Yes On District Option Bill Urges Clergy Leader

Bishop W. T. Mallalieu preached at Mattapan M E Church on Norfolk Street urging residents to vote Yes on the district option bill. He called on citizens to crush the drink evil within the city limits, appealing to every mother’s son present.

W. T.’. Mallalieu Mattapan M. E Norfolk Street

Local Option Rally At Charlestown Church

A well attended local option rally was held yesterday afternoon at the Winthrop Congregational Church on Green street in Charlestown. President Frank L. Mason presided. Speakers included O. W. Rice of Charlestown the Hon S. B. Shapleigh of Brighton John H. Killilea of Charlestown Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society and Rev C H Morgan of Jamaica Plain.

Winthrop Congregational Church Green Street Charlestown Frank L. Mason Local Option Association O. W. Rice S. B. Shapleigh Brighton John H. Killilea Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society C. H. Morgan D. D Jamaica Plain

Wu Ting-fan appointed to lead new treaty talks

Oct 26 report that Wu Tingfang is named to succeed Sheng as commissioner of the new commercial treaties negotiations. Sheng resigns to bury his father who died last Friday and to perform filial duties.

Pekin Wu Ting Fane Sheng

Sixteen-Year-Old Boy Traveled 10000 Miles Without Begging

New York Oct 26 After a remarkable journey of 10000 miles across the country and back16 year old John C Rogan arrived in Brooklyn where he had paid no car fare and only a dollar for boat fare He rode much of the time on tracks under speeding trains His mother sent him to hospital for a badly swollen left hand Blood poisoning threatened amputation but doctors saved the hand Rogan a sturdy tall muscular student left school last April to see the world He traveled through Chicago Omaha Cheyenne San Francisco Fresno Sacramento Los Angeles New Orleans and El Paso taking a job in Cardington Ohio and at Salvation Army in Albany He said he would not go through it again for 10000 but valued the experience attached no meals or money during the trip first person account of a long odyssey

New York North America John C Rogan Classon Avenue Brooklyn Bushwick Central Hospital America Chicago Far West Omaha Cheyenne San Francisco Fresno Sacramento Los Angeles New Orleans el Paso Texas Cardington Albany Salvation Army

Irish Delegates Speak in New York at Carnegie Hall

A large New York audience heard Irish delegates John E Redmond Edward Blake John Dillon and Michael Davitt at Carnegie Hall. Redmond urged Irish Americans to share in worldly gains and support heroes facing imprisonment and persecution. Dillon Davitt Blake also spoke and John F Finerty of Chicago closed the meeting as league president.

New York Carnegie Hall John E. Redmond Edward Blake John Dillon Michael Davitt Ireland Redmond Messrs. Dillon Davitt Blake John F. Finerty Chicago League

Secretary for Ireland appoints assistant secretary for Ireland

London Oct 27 In its issue this morning the Daily News says Chief Secretary for Ireland Wyndham has appointed Sir Anthony Patrick MacDonnell to the post of permanent under secretary for Ireland in succession to Sir David Harrel who retires on account of age. The paper congratulates Wyndham on this promising appointment noting Sir Anthony's broad views and liberal handling of land questions in India as a good augury for Ireland.

London The Daily News Ireland Wyndham Anthony Patrick MacDonnell David Harrel Anthony India

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