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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1902

Page

5

Rome Cardinals Recommend New York Archbishop Picks

The propaganda body after a lengthy sitting today recommended John M. Farley as archbishop of New York to succeed the late Michael Corrigan and George Montgomery as adjutator to Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco. Cardinal Gotti presided among several cardinals. the session lasted three and a half hours.

Rome The Propaganda John M. Farley New York Michael Augustine Corrigan George Montgomery Los

Boston Yacht Annie S Sinks After Hitting Log in Maine Waters

The Boston steam yacht Annie S bound for Boston from Cutler struck a floating log or wreckage ten miles southeast of Libby Island Light and sank in 50 fathoms. Only passenger F. L. Balch and five crew escaped in the boat to Libby Island. Captain George W. Collins led the vessel at the time of the accident. The Annie S was owned by A. H. Balch of Boston.

Machias Boston Annie S Cutler Libby Island F. L. Balch George W. Collins

Funeral Service for Mrs D H Coakley in Brighton

The funeral of Mrs D H Coakley was held at her home 82 Parsons street Brighton yesterday forenoon with a large attendance. Rev F H Rosa of St Columkille's Church Brighton officiated. Miss Mary L Crowley of Charlestown sang including I Love to Hear My Saviour's Voice. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery Newton. Pallbearers were Florence Sullivan Felix Smith Jr Joseph Morin Charles Curley William O Connell and Tymiel Sughrue.

D. H. Coakley Hingham Parsons Street Brighton F. H. Rosa St. Columbkille’s Church Mary Ll. Crowley Charlestown Calvary Cemetery Newton Florence Sullivan Felix Smith, Jr Joseph Morin Charles Urley William O'Connell Tytniel Sughrue

Cambridge Man Struck By Train Dies At Hospital

John Kenney aged 25, single and resident of Cambridge, was struck by an inbound express engine at the Webster avenue Somerville crossing of the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad. He suffered a fractured skull and died at Somerville Hospital about 6 30 PM. He was employed on the track by the railroad at the time of the accident.

John Kenney Cambridge Webster Avenue Somerville Fitchburg Boston & Maine Railroad

Stationary Engineers Convene in Boston for Convention

The National Association of Stationary Engineers arrives in Boston for their convention at the Hotel Brunswick with representatives from 42 states attending an informal reception last night. Today at 10 am formal ceremonies will begin, featuring an introduction by MIT President Pritchett and Mayor Collins.

National Association of Stationary Engineers Boston Brunswick Tin Hlainting Btall Pritchett Massachusetts Institute of Technology Collins

All Records Broken At Revere Beach Labor Day Parade

Two hundred thousand people celebrated Labor Day at Revere Beach with a peak of 8721 bathers at the State Bath House. Police, rail and electric transit ran at full tilt to manage the massive crowd, with no beach arrests and several reunions as 31 officers guided the throng.

Revere Beach Beverly Thamas Sullivan Lexington Bath House Morris Frost Hospital Chelsea Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railway Boston Revere Lynn

Biggest Nantasket Day Draws Record Crowds

Nantasket on September 1 saw the season's largest turnout as weather favored sun and crowds poured in from multiple points. Estimates ranged from five thousand to seventy thousand excursionists. steamboats and trains ran to capacity while many waited for subsequent boats. Electric cars shuttled visitors between Reservation and Point as masses crowded the popular site.

Nantasket Nantasket Reservation Nantasket Point

Mrs Gardner Flees From Baseball Game Amid Photographers

Mrs. Jack Gardner, backer of the Hancock baseball nine, fled Wood Island Park as photographers and a mob of small boys chased a glimpse of the famed patron. The Hancock nine later played the Playfairs at East Boston, losing 4 to 0 after Gardner departed.

Hancocks Jack Gardner Wood Island Park Gladiators Houston Nine Mrs. Gardner Boston Common Boston Gardner Charles Street Park Square Hancock Hancock Baseball Nine Wood Island Stancocks Sammy Rathman Sammy Jack Hales Ram Post

Ferry Boats Decorated for Labor Day Harbor Observances

The Joy line steamer Old Dominion lighthouse steamer Mayflower and ferry boats in the harbor were the only vessels seen on Labor Day. Vessels on the north and south routes to East Boston wore new flags and their head houses were similarly festooned.

Joy Line Old Dominion Mayflower Boston

Needham Old Home Week Day Two Highlights

Needham marks the second day of Old Home Week with a morning tour of historic sites including High Rock and the Old Powder House. Washburn's field hosts a ball game and afternoon sports followed by a Town Hall gathering with Dr. Albert E. Miller presiding and speeches by George Whitaker Enos H. Tucker James McIntosh Thomas Sutton. Weber Male Quartet provides music. An original poem on Our Dear Old Home is read by John T. Wise as visitors flood town.

Needham Town High Rock George Whitaker Enos H. Tucker James McIntosh Thomas Sutton Weber Male Quartet Boston John T. Wise

Lehigh Valley Tours Offer Trips to Mauch Chunk and More

An eight day tour rents from Boston via Fall River line to Mauch Chunk, Glen Summit and the Switzerland of America for 20 dollars with all expenses included. A separate Gettysburg Pilgrim Club excursion visits Mauch Chunk Pen Mar Gettysburg Antietam Harper's Ferry Washington and Philadelphia led by James H Cruff and C W H Sanborn totaling 382 dollars. itineraries are offered by Simmons Marsters of Boston.

Mauch Chunk Glen Summit Switzerland of America Boston Fall River Gettysburg Pilgrim Club Pen Mar Antietam Harper's Ferry Washington Philadelphia James H. Cruff C. W. H. Sanborn Simmons & Marsters

Gas Buoy No 9 Unlighted Last Night

Captain Smith reports gas buoy No 9 down the harbor was unlighted at 7 6 o clock last night aboard the steamship New Brunswick.

Smith New Brunswick

The Oyster King Arrives in Town in Silly Pageant

The oyster is hailed as king of the season in a Blare of trumpet parade. Oysters arrive at Narragansett and Oyster Bay hotels while dealers report a backward year with limited supply until Oct 1. Blue Points look fine but few joined the coronation while shuckers wait for heavier work to begin.

Narragansett Rockaway Maryland Virginia Oyster Bay Royal D. Atwood & Co Faneuil Hall M. G. Baker Long Wharf Cresfield Oyster Company Boston Oyster Company New England Oyster Company Norfolk Oyster Company North American Oyster Company

Carr to preside at New Hampshire Democratic State Convention

Clarence E. Carr of Andover named by the Democratic State committee chairman to preside at the September 10 convention in Concord New Hampshire. A longtime Democrat and business leader Carr formerly practiced law with John M. Shirley and now runs a major home factory in Andover and Sunapee. Carrs selection signals business backing of the party amid hopes for relief from hard times.

Concord N. H Clarence E. Carr Andover Democratic State Committee Carr Sunapee Merrimac John M. Shirley

American Confesses Murder in British court

Lance Corporal Lloyd of the Bedfordshire Regiment, who surrendered and confessed to killing an unknown man in Kansas City, Missouri, in January, was remanded for a week in Colchester Police Court. He claimed American citizenship, gave a false name William G Toll, and said the motive was robbery.

Colchester Eng Lloyd Bedfordshire Regiment Kansas City William G. B. c. Toll Mast Seventeenth Street United States Army

New County Proposed for Massachusetts

Plans emerge in multiple areas to form a new county including Lowell Lawrence Haverhill and neighboring Merrimac River towns Lowell would leave Middlesex for the new county while Fitchburg might join Middlesex A Lawrence court house nearing completion and Salem attorneys seeking to shift much court business to that city drive the talks forward.

Lawrence Lowell Haverhill Merrimac River Middlesex County Middlesex Fitchburg Salem

Tammany Club Rally Endorses Curley and slate

At the Tammany Club on Hampden Street Ward 17 a rally of 300 Democrats was led by Representative James M. Curley who seeks a second term. He introduced Senator William T A Fitzgerald and Councilman Jeremiah J Good who run with Curley for the Legislature. Norton and ex Councilman James I Stone also spoke as the slate received unanimous endorse­ment.

Tammany Club Hampden Street James M. Curley Curley William T. A. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Jeremiah J. Good George Hi. Norton James I. Stone Ward

Dennison for Congress Rally in Roughan Hall Tonight

A rally in support of Joseph A. Dennison for Congress is scheduled for this evening at Roughan Hall. Speakers include Dennison, Representative Arthur Harrington, Alderman James J. Doyle, the Hon. P. F. Tague, Alderman Quigley, Representative James H. Curley, John J. Hayes, R. S. Teeling, D. J. McDonald, J. H. Connolly and M. P. Higgins.

Royal Blue Line Gettysburg and Washington Tour

Personally conducted tour leaves Boston September 12 via Fall River line at 32 dollars all expenses cover visit Gettysburg battlefield Pen Mar Blue Mountain scenery and stop in Washington itinerary details Joseph P Taggart N B P A 211 Washington street Boston contact for full particulars

Boston Fall River Line Gettysburg Battlefield Pen Mar Blue Mountain Washington Joseph P. Taggart N. BP. A Washington Street

Fels Naptha Provokes Soap Debate on Quality

The remark claims Fels-Naptha surpasses ordinary soap in quality. It frames the product as superior and questions the label of being merely a soap.

Peruna touted as cure for catarrh and nerve woes

Indianapolis businessman C S Rhoads credits Peruna with restoring health and vigor after two years of sleepless nights and overwork. Judge Wm T Zenor and Elizabeth NJ resident Amanda Morrill endorse Peruna for catarrh and debility, noting dramatic weight gain and mobility. The ad promises prompt, permanent relief and offers free medical advice from Dr Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.

C. S. Rhoads Indianapolis Ind Peruna Rhoads Wm. T. Zenor Washington, D. C N. Capital Street Amanda Morrill Reid Street Elizabeth N. J Hartman Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ono

Rev and Mrs Howe Honored on Golden Wedding Day

Rev Samuel E Howe and wife celebrated their golden wedding with a vestry gathering at Tremont Street M S Church. A reception followed featuring solos recitations and an original poem by Sexton O H Ayers. They were presented a gold loving cup by Joshua Merrill, with 20 years of church membership and three children named Emily Miller Alice Kabe and Samuel G Howe.

Tremont Street M. S Samuel BE. Howe Howe Emily Miller New York City Mia Alice Kabe Stockbridge Samuel G. Howe Providence R. 1

Prisoner Extradited For 1901 Greenwood murder

Chief McMillan of Greenwood arrives with Julian Foster a colored suspect in the 1901 murder of Lewis White. Foster, who admits the killing but claims self defense, is to be transported south after noon following extradition papers secured with Governor Crane. The homicide occurred during a picnic among colored residents during a craps game. Foster had been in the North for nine months and was captured after taking work on the metropolitan water works.

Clinton T. W. McMillan Greenwood Julian Foster Lewis White Bates Crane Foster White McMillan North Metropolitan Water Works

Hanoverian on second Atlantic voyage to Boston

The Leyland line steamship Hanoverian arrived on her second trip to Boston with 214 saloon passengers and 300 tons of cargo. Quarantine at 5 am and warp in at 8 50 am, voyage from Liverpool timed about 8 12 days. Officers expect speeds to reach 38 0 to 39 0 knots once in good order, fog on the last four days noted. Chief officer Colpitt replaces Petheren who moves to captaincy in the Mediterranean and Liverpool service. The cargo included cattlemen and four Harvard students among the passengers.

Leyland Line Boston Tiverpool Ang Mr. Colpitt Petheren Mediterranean Liverpool Harvard Howard Perry James Dalgleish John Haigh Arthur C. Boylston

Entered railroad shops at Norwood arrest follows raid

In Norwood on Sept 1 Officer Michael D Creed acting chief of police arranged the arrest of John Crimmins after he and companions entered the New York New Haven Hartford car shops and stole brass castings. Two men escaped while Crimmins resisted before capture.

Norwood Michael D. Creed John Crimmins New York, New Haven & Hartford Crimmins

Twenty-ninth Regiment elects Barnes president at reunion

General Joseph H. Barnes was elected president of the Twenty-ninth Massachusetts Regiment for the 38th time at the 83rd annual reunion. Other officers elected include Vice-president Captain Samuel H. Boten, secretary Wright, and treasurer J. H. O'Neil. Dinner was served in Grand Army Hall. A trolley ride to Lexington followed at 2:30.

Arlington Sept. L Joseph H. Barnes Twenty-ninth Massachusetts Regiment Samuel H. Boten Wright J. H. O'Neil Grand Army Hall Lexington

Found Babe Quau In Held Found Babe Quau In Held

RK Dolan of 226 A Street discovered a dead three day old female infant while crossing A Street in South Boston. He notified police who sent the body to City Hospital morgue for medical examination.

RK. J. Dolan Boston Division 6 City Hospital

Electric car injuries in Gloucester and Lynn prompt hospital ER report

William Lawrence of 12 Skinner street Gloucester and Charles Hobbs of Lynn suffer injuries from electric cars at different times, Lawrence with internal injuries from Crescent street and Hobbs with head, arm, and leg injuries from Belmont street. Peter Donahue with a knife wound rests at Emergency Hospital with William Dugan arrested for the assault but denying knowledge. Donahue likely to recover.

Gloucester William Lawrence Skinner Street Charles Hobbs Lynn Lawrence Crescent Street Hobbs Belmont Street Peter Donahue Wiliam Dugan Donahue

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