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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1902

Page

5

Counterfeiters Arrest Brings Down Local Gang

Police say they shattered a counterfeit ring with the arrest of Hyman Nathanson and Hyman Taylor on charges of conspiring to defraud Simon Levine of 50 by false pretenses. Both held on $1000 bonds for trial on Sept 17 after three weeks of investigation.

Hyman Nathanson Hyman _ Taylor Simon Levine Merrimac Street Abbott Rooney Wolf Frank Bernstein Chelsea Levine Hoartload Taylor Nathanson

Lamp Fire After Fight Burns Man in Calvary Street

Robert Butler is hospitalized with severe burns after a lighted lamp was thrown during an argument at 44 Calvary street in Waltham. Neighbors rolled him in blankets to extinguish flames. A fire damaged the frame house, causing $25 in losses. the suspect fled and police expect to arrest him tomorrow.

Waltham Robert Butler City Hospital Calvary Street Butler

Fight to Finish Dennison Seeks Charlestown Delegation

Joseph A. Dennison thanked Charlestown voters for their strong support and solid three-ward delegation. He said he would enter the convention on the campaign platform and stand with Charlestown citizens until he is nominated or defeated.

Joseph A. Dennison Charlestown

Harrington Fitzgerald and Sullivan Win Senatorial Fights

In a crowded caucus night the Democratic vote was heavy across city wards with about 52,500 ballots cast in the caucuses and 52 boxes used. Early counts show Arthur S Harrington defeating Charles S Sullivan in Charlestown for Senator and W C A Fitzgerald renominated in the Wards 7 9 and 17 district. Michael Sullivan carries two of the three South Boston wards in his bid for re election. Ward 19 results await today and Ambrose Woods appears to win his delegation while losing one Representatives seat.

Arthur S. Harrington Charles S. Sullivan Charlestown W. C. A. Fitzgerald Michael Sullivan South Boston Ambrose Woods

Ward 21 results bow to Gaston State ticket in tight caucus

In Ward 21 the Gaston State ticket won 768 to 268 for representative. State committeeman race in the ward had Kelley losing 571 to 333. McNary leads in the 10th district with little opposition outside Ward 17 and Ward 20. O'Connell faction loses caucus control in Ward 18 amid long lines and protest over late arrivals. Officials report 1700 expected voters and widespread queue frustration.

Gaston Williams. McNary Charles I. Quirk Patrick F. McDonald Quincy Milton McNary O'Connell O'Toole

Big Vote in Ward 20 Democrats Draw Dorchester Rally

In Ward 20 the Democratic turnout surged with over 1200 voters marching from suburban homes. The scene reflected strong local support as residents lined a single voting line, shaping the preliminary tally and signaling campaign momentum in Dorchester.

Dorchester

Mitchell Confers With Governor Stone

In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on September 10 1900 President Mitchell said he accepted an invitation to confer with Governor Stone in Harrisburg on Saturday. The article notes past arbitration, concessions secured by Marcus Hanna, a past strike ending on October 29 1900, and the rise of strong union influence in the coal district with Mitchell seen as a demi god by workers and authorities largely deferring to his authority.

Loyees Marcus A. Hanna Mitchell

Markle Rejects Arbitration in Coal Strike

John Markle of G B Markle & Co says there will be no arbitration or settlement of the coal strike. He cites past failures of arbitration under an 1880s pact and recalls strikes in 1887 1897 and 1900 led by John Mitchell amid threats and violence on Markle’s properties.

New York John Markle G. B. Markle & Co Markle Lehigh John Mitchell Mitchell Father Phillips Hazleton Archbishop Ryan Philadelphia

NO INTERFERENCE IN STRIKE SAYS COAL PRESIDENTS

New York September 10 President Fowler of the New York Ontario and Western Railroad says the strike will end only when the men return on terms offered before the outbreak and without outside interference. He adds notices to this effect have been posted at collieries. Delaware and Hudson President Oliphant also asserts there will be no outside interference and the strike will run until miners decide to return.

New York Fowler New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Company Oliphant The Delaware & Studson Morgan

Quay unsure when coal strike ends in Adirondacks

Senator Quay of Pennsylvania returned to New York from the Adirondacks and said he does not know when the anthracite strike will end. He stated he has had no talks on settlement since arriving and that the strike is not a political issue in Pennsylvania at present. He plans to Philadelphia to resume vacation.

New York Senator Quay Pennsylvania Adirondacks Senator Platt Philadelphia

Coal Scarcity on Boston Streets Provokes Watchful Drivers

In Boston coal remains highly valued by the poor as drivers guard loads from theft by hungry children. A wagon halted on Commercial Street drew a dozen youths who tried to steal coal. Dealers report half-time work and many horses idle, with coal bins repurposed as wagon sheds.

Commercial Street William H 8. L. Emery & Co Commonwealth Avenue

Secretary of State Charles Bennett Marries Stenographer Carrie Briggs

Providence reports the Rhode Island secretary of state Charles P. Bennett wed Carrie F. Briggs, a stenographer in the state auditor's office. Both had prior marriages, with Bennett a widower and Briggs a widow, tied the knot at the bride’s parents’ home in Providence.

Rhode Island Providence R. I Charles P. Bennett Carrie F. Briggs J. J. Woolley Briggs State Auditor's Office

District nominees listed by numbered votes

First district James F. Nolan. Second district Charles J. Bradley. Third district Thomas Arthur. Fourth district John Golding. Fifth district George Whittsker. Sixth district John F. Baldwin. Seventh district William J. Hennessey. Eighth district Patrick F. Donovan. Ninth district Benjamin W. Wells.

James F. Nolan Charles J. Bradley Thomas Arthur John Golding George Whittsker John F. Baldwin William J. Hennessey Fighth Patrick F. Donovan Benjamin W. Wells

Endorsement for Peruna Cures Child Helen of Catarrh

A father praises Peruna after his daughter Helen recovered from lifelong catarrh and stomach trouble. He recounts contacting Dr Hartman, following directions, and the child’s rapid improvement in months. The letter claims Peruna is non irritating, well tolerated, and repeatedly helping other families across the United States.

Helen Peruna Burress Indiana United States Hartman Dr. Hartman The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus, Ohio

Heroic Roxbury man saves 15 from deadly fire

George Robinson of 55 Sawyer Street Roxbury crawled through smoke in a 44 Compton Street fire late last night to rescue 15 sleeping residents. He rang alarms, kicked in doors and carried injured people to safety as Chief Grady and Chemical 2 crews arrived. Damage totaled 350 dollars with no lasting injuries reported.

George Robinson Sawyer Street Roxbury Compton Street Robinson Grady Chemical 2 John Scott

NoglAImant for Rudy of Sneede

The body of Govan Sneede, a colored burglar shot in self defense by Patrolman Graham of Division 5, lies at City Hospital. Ernest Dore of Cambridge has been arrested on larceny charges connected to Sneede. Dore’s arrest causes a Cambridge social circle upheaval as police identify property tied to the case and seek two additional suspects.

Govan Sneede Graham Division 5 City Hospital Ernest Dore Cambridge Potter’s Field Sneede Cousens Tremlow Sneede Elmwood Street West Somerville Gardner Sneede Jackson Street North Station 5 Dedham Street Charles L. Garfield Milford Street Moses Turber Dwight Young Dore Lizzie Burke Margn Jennie Ryan Harrison Avenue Dove Ernest Dore

Death at Charlestown caucus scene of heart failure

William A. Dwyer 25 a clerk of 2 St Martin street Charlestown died yesterday evening after attending Ward 4 caucuses. He collapsed at Frank Haughey’s store 454 Main street and a physician ruled heart disease. Dwyer a relative of Councilman Cadigan attended the caucuses and the excitement contributed to his death.

William A. Dwyer St. Martin Street Frank Haughey Main Street Charlestown Dwyer Cadigan

Laundry Soap Value Promises Savings Beyond Price

A short note claims Fels-Naptha soap costs 5 cents and saves half the effort in a week’s washing and half the wear on clothes, stressing substantial value beyond the monetary cost.

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