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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
6
Albion F. Welch aged 51 died suddenly in Danvers after a morning operation to remove a throat abscess. Welch was potentate or chief officer of Aleppo Temple Mystic Shriners of Boston.
Boston public schools open today with an expected 90,000 pupils. The school committee prepared by adding 32 portable classrooms and securing options on halls and vacant rooms across North, West, and South ends to avoid turning any child away.
A prank halted Grand Duke Borl from sailing home from New York. After a return voyage aboard Colonel Astor’s Nourmahal, he boarded Cornelius Vanderbilt’s Mirage for a bay crossing, an alleged accident forced him to miss his steamer. Plans remain unknown.
Agreements filed transfer 367 373 and 377 Boylston street parcels between Arlington and Berkeley streets to Standish Building Trust with Francis Peabody Jr and Malhon Gore Richardson as trustees. Trust capitalized at 250000 with full stock subscription. six story brick structure with limestone trim to include stores on lower floors and offices above. Plans by Winslow & Bigelow. Existing four story brick houses to be replaced. property takings list includes Theodore R. Glover, Samuel W. Langmaid, and John D. Long et al with assessed land values and sizes noted.
A fire broke out shortly afternoon yesterday in the lunch room of 99 Oliver Street, owned by Ira F. Pray. The blaze started in a storage loft, causing about 300 dollars in damage. The dining room was crowded but no injuries were reported.
Washington reports government prohibits sale of intoxicating liquor in all Samoan possessions. The decision applies to the islands and forbids distribution or sale of any alcoholic beverages under governing authority. The move aligns with broader prohibition policies and effects officials and residents in Samoa.
Norfolk jury heard three hours of testimony in the case of Howard E B Smith of Hyde Park charged with assaulting Miss Matilde McAllister. The defendant pleads not guilty to three charges and two related counts. Smith’s sweetheart testified he visited her and stayed until 10 30 pm. Her mother corroborated this account. The argument will continue tomorrow.
Patrolman Patrick H Bradley with a bandaged head reports a slingshot injury from 1:30 this morning. John Bjornson is hospitalized with a bullet wound to his left side. Bjornson may have been with August Peterson, who was arraigned for assaulting an officer as the case continues tomorrow.
Dr Claes J Bucbuske resigns as president of the Eastern division of United Swedish Singers of America and leaves from Boston for Paris October 2 for a year of study in Europe. His departure is regretted as he has proven well fitted to lead the group.
The first Swedish Singing Festival in Boston last summer drew praise and organizers plan a joint meeting of Harmonia and Swedish Glee Club to name a new president. Gustaf Sundelius, a Stockholm trained masseur and physician in medical gymnastics and current musical instructor of Harmoni, is favored for the role.
The Boston School Board elected two supervisors, Stratton PD Brooks of Illinois and Maurice P White of South Boston High, then faced Mayor Collins vetoing a salary rise from 3200 to 3600 for the secretary and auditing clerk. He cites city finances and promises a full annual review to consider general salary readjustments. The measure was laid on the table after a 16 to 3 vote.
Pittsfield reports the inquest into William Craig death of the President's bodyguard began with eight witnesses examined in secret. The inquiry, likely to last a week, is attended by a Railway Commission representative by order of Governor Crane.
Profile of Boston politicians Eugene N Foss and Melvin C Adams vying for the 11th district nomination. Foss, a Jamaica Plain business figure and blower company manager, campaigns on tariff revision and anti-trust sentiment while Adams, a Dartmouth-educated lawyer and Beacons Hill figure, courts the 400 social and political networks. The piece notes machine backing for both, and hints at the outcome shaped by party leadership and social status.
London report notes royal approval of automobiling spreading among the smart set in England. Princess Henry of Pless, daughter of Mrs. Cornwallis-West, is described as driving her own automobile from dawn to nightfall on the Indianapolis streets, then continuing the next day until the battery faded after 118 miles driven.
Automobilists in New York discuss an Indianapolis tale naming A C Newby as operator who claims a 118 mile range on a single charge using a 44 cell battery. He first ran 82 miles then 215 miles on four charges and a 70 mile country run, prompting tests of the battery’s true capacity.
New York Sept 9 The rise in gasolene prices is linked to the growing use of gasolene powered autos and gasolene stoves. A 2 cent hike brings price to 21 cents a gallon, following a 17 cent level a year ago and a further 2 cent increase a month ago. The National Association of Automobile Makers may probe the causes.
Foreign papers report C Jarrott's kilometre mark of 06.281-5, surpassing W K Vanderbilt Jr.'s 0.292-5 near Paris. Jarrott drove a 70 horsepower Panhard in the Circuit des Ardennes, on a downhill course with a steep final drop.
A crowded Boston caucus night looms with Charlestown in focus as Dennison and Kelcher fight for control. Ward 4 holds key influence, with police details deployed amid tight races across wards 7 8 9 16 and 20 as factions vie for House and senatorial nominations.
Joseph J. Reed, candidate for Representative in the second Middlesex district, is among the most popular young men in Cambridge as his legislative bid gains traction. Support comes from local residents and party workers who praise his community involvement and proposed policy focus.
Born in Cambridge in 1867 he rose from public schools to Cambridge Latin School and now runs a fruit and produce business. A longtime Democratic activist he serves on the city committee, leads the Old Ward 2 Young Men's Democratic Club, helped elect Mayor McNamee, and presides over the Cambridge A. A. Association.
John Dillon aged 17 of 99 Silver street South Boston died at Emer gency Hospital after an elevator accident at Cushman Press 203 Congress street where he worked as an errand boy. He received his injuries about 5 o'clock Monday as his family watched.
Paris notes Count de Miranda, husband of Christine Nilsson, died yesterday after a reported illness. The passing removes a noted figure connected to the famed singer in European society.
Mrs Jes sie Holbrook aged 35 lies mortally wounded at her Wilton home after a bullet to the head. Her husband Herbert E Holbrook is under arrest charged with firing the fatal shot. The shooting occurred in the parental home just before 8 this forenoon with the couple alone in their bedroom. Holbrook says the woman turned the weapon on herself. No motive given.
A noon fire at 342 Chelsea Street East Boston seriously burned 28 year old Mathew Moynihan injuring his hands and legs. The Moynihan home owned by Mrs Mary H Murphy sustained about 1200 in damage and the neighboring house at 344 Chelsea Street suffered light damage estimated at 44.
The Hon. George von L. Meyer, United States ambassador to Italy, has recovered from an operation and will sail from New York this Saturday on the Cunard liner Campania to resume his post in Rome.
Boston College reopened yesterday drawing a large crowd and many new men among the attendees.
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