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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1900

Page

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Lynn Liquor Crackdown Targets Lynn Drug Stores

Lynn reports a raid on Gilman E. Thomas’s Essex street drug store seizing beer whiskey and other liquors for which he had no license. Joseph W. Colcord a Lynn School Board member faces liquor nuisance charges in Central square as officers pursue numerous alleged illegal sales cited by Tolman Fund agents. The case sparks debate over liquor spotters and enforcement in the city.

Lynn Horace D. King Tolman Temperance Fund King Tolman Fund Thomas Essex Street Colcord

Mrs Eddy Attends Concord State Fair on Governor's Day

The Rev Mary Baker Eddy was a guest at Concord New Hampshire State Fair on Governor Rollins Day. She arrived with Judge and Mrs S J Hanna of Boston and was greeted by city and state authorities. A 10000 strong crowd cheered as she toured the track and watched the afternoon program. A Christian Scientist observer said the visit shows her public spirit and vitality.

Concord N. H Mary Baker Eddy Rollins J. Hanna Boston Victoria Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Mrs. Eddy

Vanderbilt Jr Triumphs In Newport Horseless Carriage Meet

The Newport auto moto meet at Aquidneck Park drew about 3000 spectators as W K Vanderbilt Jr and Mrs Herman Oelrichs funded cups. Kenneth A Skinner and Charles S Henshaw led bids while Mobile Company of America dominated steam classes. Final championships crowned Vanderbilt Jr in gasoline, Skinner in a tricycle, and Riker and Oelrichs among other top finishers.

Newport, R. I Newport Society Aquidneck Park Summer Colony W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Skinner Vanderbilt Mobile Company of America Joseph H. McDuffee Eddie McDuffee Herman Oelrichs Knight Neftel Boston Clarence Dolan Kenneth A. Skinner J. Boisclote H. L. Riker New England Transportation Company T. Davis DeWolfe J. H. McDuffee K. A. Skinner Charles Henshaw A. Su Riker New York

British Spinners Alarmed Over American Cotton Shortage

British master spinners warned of severe strain from delayed and scarce U S cotton after imports were cut since the Civil War era. A Manchester meeting will discuss an indefinite mill shutdown as Liverpool docks hold about 160000 bales, only half usable, against Lancashire weekly usage of 58000 bales.

York United Kingdom United States London Herald Manchester Liverpool

Coal yard accident injures Boston man at rail yard

Stephen Beatty of 2 Athens street South Boston was struck by falling coal at the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad coal yards yesterday and cut and bruised the head.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Stephen Beatty Athens Street Boston

Lineman Falls Forty Feet After Contact With Live Wire

Edward Pearson a lineman for Suburban Electric Light Company touched a live wire on Ocean Avenue behind the State bath house in Revere last night and fell forty feet to the ground. He was picked up unconscious by Park Officer Bickford with a severe eye cut and internal injuries. Doctors Andrews and Morris attended him and he was later sent to his Beachmont home.

Edward Pearson Suburban Electric Light Company Ocean Avenue Bath House Revere Bickford

Forecast for Friday and Saturday in New England

Cooler Washington report notes Friday in New England will be fair and cooler. Saturday brings fresh west to north winds across the region.

Washington New England Fair

Fire damages Morris Goldstein shop on Washington Street

A small fire in Morris Goldstein’s furniture shop at 1379 Washington Street caused damage valued at $2. A gas jet ignited varnish, starting the blaze last evening.

Morris Goldstein Washington Street

Allies consider policy shifts amid Far East tensions

Britain Italy Austria and Japan show sympathy as France backs Russia's stance while Germany distrusts moves. Ministers may retire to Tien Tsin yet Allied troops likely stay at Pekin to maintain pressure and stability in the region.

Great Britain Italy Austria Japan France Russia Tien Tsin Pekin Germany

Germany Wont Withdraw From Pekin and Shanghai

London reports Germany insists on occupying Chinese territory with additional troops landed in Shanghai. Britain debates firm policy. Lord Salisbury to consult after returning to London. Japan may withdraw troops if legations secured and peace talks demanded by China. Li Hung Chang seeks British, U.S., and Japanese mediation as regional tensions rise.

London Germany Shanghai Pekin Lord Salisbury Foreign Office Tien Tsin Japan China Count von Waldersee Taku Sii Hung Chang Marquis Tseng Fingland Russia Ilshtain United States Li Hung Chang

Germany to keep troops at Pekin after Berlin note

Washington reports Germany favors retaining forces at Pekin to avoid friction among powers. The German stand follows a Berlin communication to the American chargé d’affaires William Jackson. State Department activity hints at a new US note, with possible consultations among officials and a potential presidential meeting.

Washington Pekin Berlin William Jackson Germany State Department Hill United States

France is with Russia on Pekin evacuation stance

The Paris embassy reports France favors Russia on Pekin withdrawal. Berlin's charge d affaires notes Germany seeks to avoid friction but supports continued German forces in Pekin. Both views shape the Western powers' approach amid the crisis.

Washington Pekin United States Paris Horace Porter Russia Arieouele Porter Berlin Germany

Resignation of Assistant City Solicitor Wheelwright

Colonel John T. Wheelwright resigns as assistant city solicitor effective Sept. 15 before Virginia vacation. He will enter private practice with Charles K. Cobb of Nichols & Cobb after returning next month. Arthur L. Spring, Dartmouth graduate, from George W. Anderson’s office, will join. Wheelwright’s duties will pass mainly to Charles Child, with reorganization and a new staff addition.

Virginia John T. Wheelwright Babson Wheelwright Charles K. Cobb Nichols & Cobb of Waterstreet Law Department Mr. Child Arthur L. Spring George W. Anderson Mr. Spring Dartmouth Hotel Westminster Quincy

Despondent waitress attempts drowning at Kineo Lake

Margaret Jones of Cambridge Massachusetts, a hotel waitress in Kineo Maine, leaped from the steamboat pier into the lake last night. State Detective Tracy of Bangor rescued her alive. The act is attributed to despondency.

Kineo Margaret Jones Cambridgie Mass Tracy Bangor

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