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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
2
The ad claims real value is providing best quality at the lowest cost and presents a $15.50 Thibet tailoring item. It asserts exclusive manufacture for the seller with fine wool and guaranteed wearing quality. You are advised.
Mrs Irena Mansell of 22 Poplar street attempted suicide at her home by cutting throat yesterday. She was found in bed with a severe throat wound and a knife nearby. Hospital officials said she was expected to recover, with the husband reporting long illness and recent melancholia.
Eight thousand New York carpenters won a 50 cent daily raise after a seven hour conference with the Master Carpenters Association. The union had sought a 30 cent increase and an agreement not to hire carpenters from other unions. employers refused that demand. Work to resume citywide tomorrow.
The Hon. W. Bourke Cockran addressed a large Democratic gathering at City Hall Lewiston focusing on imperialism trusts and tariff issues drawing enthusiastic applause from the crowd.
O Neill widow Mary of late George O Neil of 20 Roosevelt street to funeral from her residence Sunday September 7 at 1 80 p m services at St Philip s Church at 2 o clock Keough Robert Barron Keough aged 67 years 7 months 24 days funeral from 71 Harvard street Monday September 8 at 2 15 p m
The advertisement invites readers to choose Fels Naptha soap for easier laundry. It highlights cleansing power and suitability for tough stains, aiming at general households seeking better washing results.
Chester R. Smith of Brockton died at Brockton Hospital from injuries after being struck by an Old Colony Street Railway electric car near Porter’s turn out. He stepped into the car’s path and suffered a skull fracture and severe head and body bruises.
Vienna dispatch notes Austrian stage tragedy at Samos Ujvar Tran sylvania. Actress Julia Pakey shot lover Julius Bardos during a staged scene. Bardos had broken off their engagement. Curtain fell as Julia killed herself on stage.
In Tayabas province, Rios led 30 riflemen and 150 bolos men to Laguimanoe on Sept 3, killing two women and a child and wounding several. A native constabulary force routed the band and captured 700 suspects, while four detachments pursue the main group. Rios’s lieutenant claimed his power divine. Concurrently, hearings on a Manila electric street railroad franchise began as two applications already filed.
The Board of Health reports a cooler summer reduced deaths this year, especially among children under five. Through August there were 300 fewer deaths than last year, and between July 5 and September 5 there were 159 fewer deaths. A table compares the weeks of 1901 and 1902.
Four men face charges in Chicago related to the Masonic Fraternity Temple Association tax fixing scheme. Luke Wheeler is charged with forgery and conspiracy to defraud. Captain Edward Williams, manager of the temple, is charged with uttering a forged instrument and conspiracy. James B. Foy and John J. Healey Jr. are charged with conspiracy to defraud the county.
The article lists officers and ships in a harbor review near New London, noting salutes as vessels pass by and the probable stay of ships for several days. General MacArthur and Admiral Higginson may exchange courtesies around the review, with a ceremony possibly at New London tonight.
A Dublin public meeting convened by the Lord Mayor resolves to hold a demonstration in Phenix Park on Sept. 14 to protest the Crimes Act proclamation in five Irish counties. John Redmond and John Dillon condemn the measure as a wild outrage while urging united Irish action. George Wyndham criticizes the policy as leading to perdition for Ireland.
Sept 5 Fort Rodman Massachusetts garrison expects hostilities to end at midnight with the war supposedly concluded. One pounders are dismounted as troops break camp tomorrow while signal stations at Round Hill Mishaum Point and Cuttyhunk are discontinued. A wild Round Hill signal tower incident unsettled coastal observers before the final camp break.
An article argues caffeine from coffee harms frogs and humans, detailing lethal doses in frogs and how caffeine causes nervous and digestive issues in regular drinkers. It promotes Posum Food Coffee as a safe alternative and urges readers to quit coffee for better health.
Engineers meet in Evansville Ind for the National Association of Stationary Engineers annual convention. Officers elected include President Robert G. Ingleson Cleveland and Vice President P H Hogan Boston. Ladies Auxiliary also chose national president Emma M Stone Cambridge and national vice president Mattie Van Arsdale St Louis.
A Ward 20 Young Men's Democratic Club rally was held in Bowdoin Hall Mt Bowdoin with Colin W. Cameron presiding. Speakers included Peter Morris Joseph M Kelley P A Kearns J F Gamtry John W Reardon and Joseph F O Connell. A second rally is planned tonight at the Dorchester Avenue Linden Street club headquarters.
The body of Benjamin Kincaid, Globe advertising clerk, who drowned in Lake Molunkus, Me., last Saturday, arrived at North station last evening. The funeral is planned for Sunday at 3 PM from his mother’s residence on Milton Street, Cedar Grove, Dorchester.
A feigned coastal assault at Fort Rodman was staged by signal men fooling Colonel Frye and dignitaries, as a mock marine landing triggered alarms and gunfire. The hoax impressed visiting generals, then the unit prepared to move to Boston after a parade and inspection.
Nearly the entire force under Rear Admiral Higginson demonstrated against Narragansett Bay forts this afternoon but did not engage in close combat with the fort defenses.
The battle off Pricess's Neck sees Fort Adams mortars silenced as the Kearsarge Alabama engaged Fort Wetherill while Olympia Brooklyn pounded Fort Greble and Massachusetts Indiana Puritan destroyed a signal station. After hours of cannonade the bluejackets seized Price's Neck at 3:35 pm and withdrew at sunset with the fleet off the coast.
Helen Harris arraigned in Municipal Court on stabbing charges against her husband Timothy. She is held in $2000 bail until Sept. 12. Two witnesses, Joseph Thomas and Russell Harris, are held in $200 each.
German immigrant Himmerman grew jealous after his wife Ellen Ford refused to live with him. He armed with a heavy blackjack and revolver and fired on her on Howard street near Bulfinch, then fled with $8 from a Sumner street room. Police traced him after prior threats and confrontations at the Lakes’ kitchen.
During a small blaze at 193 Endicott Street yesterday, William Harkins climbed the roof to observe the fire and plunged to a rear shed, injuring both legs severely.
Two rallies endorsing Arthur Harrington for Senator were held in East Cambridge last night. Charges were raised against Senator Sullivan including accusations of repeaters and attempts to sway caucus officers behind the scenes. Ex-Representative Leon spoke at Ward 1, and ex-Senator Coveney urged Harrington’s nomination at the Cambridge Athletic Club.
Dr Edward Koch renowned for the Koch Inhalation method arrives in Boston to offer free consultations at 861 Boylston Street. The technique vaporizers the lungs to kill tuberculosis germs and has reportedly shown curative results for consumption asthma and hay fever, with letters of praise from patients.
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