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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
11
Continued from page five, officials clamored for details on the president and Cortelyou after the incident. Early reports warned of possible internal injuries, heightening alarm among officials and the public. Cortelyou's late afternoon message confirming the party's safety, aside from Craig, eased fears.
President Roosevelt arrives back in Oyster Bay at 8 20 pm after the morning trolley wreck. His right cheek swelled and eye bruised though he resumes duties and plans a southern trip with Secretary Cortelyou. Cortelyou suffers facial injuries but both remain ready for public duties and a Chattanooga convention appearance.
In New Milford Connecticut on September 23 the President spoke briefly amid evident mental strain after a morning accident left a party member dead and several injured. The crowd, urged to show only quiet respect, watched as the train departed with the President waving farewell.
William Craig, a Secret Service officer who died in the Roosevelt accident, was a noted athlete in Washington. Known as a crack swordsman boxer and wrestler, he was regarded as one of the best in the service and had been stationed in the city since last October.
A terse notice announces a special wine sale within ten miles of delivery. The ad lists a one dollar per gallon jug price and includes a Boston address for Medical Supply Co. at 580 Washington St.
George and Hugh Craig of Holyoke Massachusetts, brothers of William Craig, victim of the accident, arrived here tonight and are in the city to attend the funeral in Chicago.
Officials plan to transport the body to Chicago for interment, citing the city as the deceased secret service man s home. The brothers likely will depart with the body tomorrow afternoon to begin the westward journey.
Washington dispatch notes Secretary Cortelou of the President confirming the President is well. A trolley accident at Pittsfield results in Craig of the Secret Service killed. No other member of the party injured.
Craig, a 48 year old Secret Service detective who accompanied President Roosevelt on travels, died in a recent accident near Oyster Bay. Born in Scotland, he came to the U S years ago, weighed 208 pounds, and was a renowned athlete and former champion broadswordsman. He had served four years in the service and resided in Chicago.
In Charlestown the ninth district campaign heats up as Dennison and Keliher address Ward 4 voters. Keliher accuses Conry of breaking a pledge, while Senator Fitzgerald in Ward 7 also attacks Conry. The rival camps anticipate nightly intensifying exchanges with cheers for Keliher.
Ex Senator Kelicher spoke at Cauley Hall Ward 4 as Alderman O'Brien presided and ex-Councilman Turnbull joined in praising him. The event energized Kelcher supporters who expect a Ward 4 victory, while Conry’s stance and campaign tactics drew sharp attacks from Kelcher on breach of honor and political maneuvering.
Huron 8 D Sept 3 Theodore Roosevelt Jr son of the President was 50 miles west of town hunting when he learned by telegram from Pittsfield Mass of an accident involving his father's party. He spent the day in the country awaiting details.
Albert Champion defeated Will Stinson in Providence as he lowered the world record for 25 miles to 84 minutes 33 seconds, trimming 8815 seconds from the prior best by Walthour. Marcus Hurley of New York won the 10 mile open and J. J. Mel Kin non of Boston took the half mile handicap.
Congressman Conry spent an hour in Kerry Village, a Democratic stronghold in Ward 7, predicting he will carry the ward and his entire ticket. Despite whispers that McCaffrey and Mackey may win, he remains confident. He planned events at Pierpont Schoolhouse and Franklin School Hall in Ward 9, with Ex-Representative James Keenan directing the campaign from Harrison Avenue.
Democrats of Wards 1 and 2 in East Cambridge fear choosing a candidate tied to naturalization frauds two years ago. They worry a Republican or Citizens candidate could win and question whether such a winner could take a seat in the Legislature.
Mention Putnam in the Sixth District race as a potential Democratic candidate for Congress. Rev Dr Alfred P Putnam of Salem left the Republican party three years ago over Philippine policy. He has held pastorates in Sterling Roxbury and Brooklyn New York and his supporters expect a strong vote if nominated.
At Hamlin headquarters portraits line the walls including Governor Russell Charles Levi Woodbury George Fred Williams and William J Bryan. Gaston headquarters feature Andrew Jackson Thomas Jefferson and a fine oil of Governor Gaston, father of the present candidate.
Eugene N Foss campaign for the Republican nomination in the 11th district expands with organization in Wards 12 18 19 2 and 3 and new headquarters in Wards 12 19 22 and 3. Adams headquarters led by Charles T Gallagher and Charles M Draper active. a voter statement is to be issued soon.
Police stations 9 and 1% teams clash this afternoon at Huntington avenue grounds at 1. Patrolman Mullen leads the 9 squad while Patrolman Webster captains the 1% team.
William McCarty of 1121 East Second Street South Boston, bleeding and with a knife wound, reported a robbery on State Street near 11 PM. He and Frank McCue said four attackers beat them, robbed McCue of $15, and McCarty could identify the assailants.
William A. Gaston of Hooston spoke to Taunton’s Democratic city committee and a large audience after a street parade at Social Club Halls. He argued Massachusetts is not hopelessly Republican and urged that true work, tariff reform, and anti trust measures are needed.
William Gatherell of 2 Tee Court Charlestown was stabbed by an unknown man near Commercial wharf late last night. He described a confrontation with a man aboard the fishing schooner Irene and May who accused him of lying about catching the season's largest fish and drew a long knife, wounding Gatherell in the right chest but indicating he would survive. The assailant remains at large and a nameless young man assisted Gatherell to Haymarket Square and the Relief Station.
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