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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1900
Page
12
Census returns tabulated show a gain of about 20 percent in the last decade. The center of population is expected near Indianapolis with rural west showing stronger growth than rural east.
Washington reports about 76,678,000 people in the United States. The 1890 census counted 62,622,250, a 20 percent decade rise. Northern states lead gains while many big cities show double digit increases and rural western growth outpaces the East slightly.
Woodruff yields at Saratoga as party leaders secure his consent to run for lieutenant governor. Payn and Gibbs arrange a rapid shift to the nomination after discussion at Platt's headquarters. State committee and convention details indicate a smooth, uneventful process with Odell remaining as State chairman until campaign end.
Fire alarms reported from Box 127 for a fire in a two and a half story wooden building at 4 Mwer Street occupied by Timothy McCarthy. Sparks from a locomotive caused the blaze and damage was $75.
General Hughes reports outbreaks in Bohol with First Lieutenant Lovack of the Forty fourth Volunteer Infantry engaging near Carmen. Our losses: 1 killed, 6 wounded. enemy losses: 120 killed. Message from MacArthur to Washington notes no further details. Bohol lies in the southern Philippines about 365 miles from Manila.
Thirty one fever stricken or wounded soldiers were discharged from the General Hospital at the Presidio San Francisco and sent to Washington D C. Most illnesses are curable and many have applied for admission to the Soldiers Home in Washington.
Atlantic City N J September 3 The first national convention of the reunited Postoffice Clerks Association with about 100 delegates present opens here. Membership reaches about 10 000 of 15 000 clerks across the United States and possessions. The convention continues tomorrow with its business session scheduled.
San Francisco reports the launching of the monitor Wyoming on Sept 8 as part of California’s fiftieth anniversary celebrations. Irving M. Scott hails the vessel as a top example from Union Iron Works. Wyoming, one of four 1898 coast defense monitors, features an inclined turret, large deck superstructure, 12 inch guns, 12 inch barbettes, 12 inch Hochborn turrets, 2 inch armor, 2400 hp engines, and a 12 knot speed with a 262 foot waterline length and 2200 ton displacement. It will carry two 12 inch guns, four 4 inch rifles, three 6 pounders and four auto 1 pounders, all smokeless powder, powered by electricity, with a crew of 137 including a captain and six officers.
Orders from St Petersburg reach Cramps yards forcing a fresh trial of the cruiser Variag before formal Russian acceptance. An accident cracked a high pressure cylinder head during the last run. The contract calls for 23 knots for 12 hours. the ship exceeded by 1.6 knots for six hours, triggering the required new test. No date set yet.
Philadelphia report says Hatfield railway wreck that killed 13 and injured 53 likely stemmed from signal neglect or miscommunication. Despatcher Groves and operator Beidler face questions while engineer Davis struggles for life. Fog and late signals hindered stoppage despite five minute rule.
In Dawson in 1899 Miss Rose Blumkin rose from obscurity to become a focal figure in the Klondike scene. She stakes $4000 on a high card in Holden’s gambling den, wins attention, and inspires duels before allying with Holden, a $250,000 man. Holden’s wife files for divorce, and he gifts her a gold nugget and a diamond belt as he vows to wed Blumkin when free.
The Socialist Labor party of Massachusetts held an all day conference ahead of today’s Paris Memorial Hall convention. Delegates from Boston to Reading attended. Frank Bombacher presided, George Grant was secretary, and credentials and constitution committees reported. State ticket listed with Berry, Ruther, Jones, Forstam, Nagler, and McDonald. Today’s event totals 145 delegates, with presidential electors to be nominated. Peter Dam of Chicago spoke, H W Williams presided, A B Jones secretary, and 35 New York Socialists attended the convention.
Datton Sept 8 Joseph Marsh a 23 year old baseball pitcher well known in western Massachusetts was killed this afternoon when a foul ball struck him in the head during a local game. A former Holy Cross College student and briefly with the Springfield team his death was instantaneous.
The Forty-Seventh Regiment Association held its annual reunion at the United States Hotel yesterday. Two business meetings occurred, one for comrades and one for wives and daughters, followed by a 2 o'clock banquet. Col Lucius B Marsh was re elected president, Emery leaves secretary, A M Robinson treasurer, and Rev H C Cunningham chaplain. The ladies formed a Women s Auxiliary with Mrs Charles Gay as chair, and officers Mrs J M G Plummer Mrs William Briggs and Mrs A F Jenkins as vice presidents. Miss Anna M Reding was godem secretary and treasurer.
A Chilton Wis celebration of the Sedan battle anniversary featured the formal presentation of a stand of arms for parade use, gifted by Emperor William of Germany, in a ceremony conducted under the Chilton Drubscher Krieger Verein with Consul General Walter Wever in attendance.
Wellesley Congregational Church hosted the marriage of Alceste Goodnow and William Lewis Russell Jr at 7:30 last night. Miss Eva W Crowell served as maid of honor with bridesmaids Grace and Alice Goodnow Susan L White and E Mabel Moore. Ushers included Winthrop Pattee Orrin Stevens Edward Benner and Charles Fuller. Fred Ql Norton was best man. The ceremony was conducted by Rev A W Goodnow and Rev E H Chandler. The bride wore white silk en trame with a Ber muda fan. bridesmaids wore turquoise blue organdie with turquoise ribbons. Afterward the couple received relatives at the bride's home. they plan a bridal tour before residing in Wellesley.
Miss Emma Tucker a notable woman evangelist from Atlanta started a series of meetings at the Metropolitan Temple in New York. Her biography notes a family tragedy and a successful evangelistic career across the South and West. The Rome Georgia galeon keeper who became a convert also attended. The first service drew hundreds and the meetings will continue after noon and evening.
Seven young women, chaperoned by Mrs. Frank Francisco, face arrest for bathing in Spruce Creek Little Falls water supply area. The house party at the Du Bois cottage ignored strict local regulations, and Vice-President Teall states prosecution is necessary.
Andrew Cornwall of Alexandria Bay, founder with J F Walter of the Thousand Islands resort, was found dead in bed yesterday in Watertown New York. He was widely known in Masonie circles.
William Howe of Lynn, a 26 year old factory worker in General Electric’s lamp repair department, received a 2000 volt electrical shock while over time Saturday. His left hand bore serious burn injuries to the bone, but he survived miraculously, was treated by Dr. Leland M. Baker, and plans to return to work after recovering his strength. The incident occurred when his left hand touched a charged wire while his right held a metal screwdriver, completing the circuit for a moment before the current was shut off.
The fraters of Washington Commandery No. 4 Knights Templars Newport R I under Eminent Sir Thatcher T Bowles led a Labor Day pilgrimage to Wickford Narragansett Pier and Point Judith accompanied by their ladies.
Arba W. Taft an ice dealer aged 42 shot himself this afternoon at his home in UXIBRIDGE placing the rifle muzzle to his left eye and pulling the trigger with his toe. Despondent since his wife’s death he had threatened to take his life on previous occasions.
London reports Lord Roberts issued a proclamation under July 4 warrant declaring the Transvaal will henceforth form part of Her Majesty’s dominions. Cape Town notes the proclamation to the Assembly met with silent opposition and prolonged cheering from Ministerialists.
Carl Schurz writes Secretary Gage denying a silver president could order payments in silver for the entire public debt and everyday expenses. He blames a flaw in the currency law and urges Congress next winter to pass a brief law allowing the Treasury to pay all coin‑payable debts in gold or silver at creditors’ option.
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