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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
7
Yesterday in Judge Dewey's court a leniency day began with a wedding between John Little and Annie King officiated by Clerk Ingalls. Several defendants faced fines for drunkenness and minor offenses while a longshoreman and others were discharged after remarks by the judge.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers told a Philadelphia audience that miners favor arbitration but reject compulsory arbitration. He urged continued labor solidarity, defended miners against police violence charges, and urged citizens to aid strikers while noting Governor Stone may call an extra session.
In Wilkes Barre on September 12 rioters attacked two coal company police escorting workers to Prospect and Henry collieries of the Lehigh Valley Company. Guards were beaten back and non union workers pulled from cars as shots were fired. A second assault hit Mineral Springs colliery with guards overwhelmed and workers driven away.
A state committee of Railroad Employees met with President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers in Wilkes Barre for three hours. They then went to Philadelphia to consult attorneys and said an extra legislative session hinges on tomorrow’s Stone Mitchell Harrisburg talks. The group proposed a joint legislative board of railroad men and miners and discussed the coal strike and possible cooperative action toward settlement or continuation of the strike.
Worcester authorities report rising wood demand leading to price increases by local dealers. C. W. Claflin & Co. and others have announced higher rates as supplies tighten.
Attorney General Davies discussed the New York American petition to break up the coal trust. He weighs the case and signals a future decision while noting J Pierpont Morgan may be summoned. Clarence J Shearn says railroads control 92 percent of the anthracite fields and conspire to fix monthly coal prices violating the Donnelly anti trust act.
Shaw Irwin and Co of Cincinnati filed suit in the U S Court at Covington Kentucky seeking an order to restrain the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway from delaying shipments to striking miners in West Virginia. The grocers allege improper delivery of goods shipped to the miners.
A gathering for striking Pennsylvania miners will be held tomorrow at 3 PM in Apollo Garden. Speakers include Representatives Carey and MacCartney and William Mailly of the Worker. Admission is free and any proceeds go to the miners.
The New Bedford fuel committee after the council meeting considered two bids from Denison Bros. Co. Prices were 10 dollars per ton for Lehigh eye 350 tons and Lehigh broken 150 tons, 5.25 dollars per ton for best soft coal. The panel decided not to award at bid prices and will buy in small lots while checking soft coal use in schools.
In Colon the government braces for possible revolutionary excesses as rebels gain momentum. News ships from the United States are reported en route to deter the violence, with the General Pinzon gunboat still stationed at Colon and trains operating along the isthmus. London papers urge decisive action by the United States to restore order across Central America.
Mrs. Jack Gardner displays a Madagascar lace plant in a tank as the standout at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society exhibition. The 200 foot display includes palms ferns and potted plants and drew large crowds while chair J H Woodford calls it the finest Boston show of the season.
Caracas report says General Matos, leader of the revolutionary movement, is declared a traitor by the government and ordered tried on piracy charges. The offer to surrender state finances to outside capitalists is alleged, with details reported by the Venezuelan consul in Liverpool.
In Port au Prince on September 12 General Firmin issues a fierce proclamation to partisans over Admiral Killick's death aboard the Crete a Pierrot. He accuses Boisrond Canal’s provisional government of provoking Germany and urges continued fight as revolutionary towns like Gonaives and Jer Mare stir. The government army advances toward Gonaives while Port au Prince remains quiet.
The cruiser Montgomery at Brooklyn Navy Yard receives orders to Panama with the Cincinnati to Panama Bay. A Herrera revolution threatens Panama City and Washington expects a heavy naval presence and marine protection at the legations. About 350 marines depart Philadelphia for Panama and Colon to join existing detachments.
The ad copy argues that enjoying one’s business is freedom rather than confinement, claiming Fels-Naptha supports this, and that grocers should see the point.
The article notes it is probable that detachments will be sent ashore to guard American property on the isthmus, indicating heightened security measures and concern over asset protection in the area.
The Navy reported two ships heading to the Isthmus of Panama. The battleship Wisconsin departed Bremerton, and Commander T C Mclean with the Cincinnati sailed for Colon. Commander Potter’s Ranger reported a serious situation with 1235 men aboard, while no other Pacific vessel was available.
Petitions for recounts were filed after the election clerk’s 5 PM deadline. Recalls target Congressional Wards 2 3 7 9 17 19 20 21 28 Senatorial Wards 3 7 9 10 12 13 14 16 17 48 19 210 Representatives Wards 3 4 5 6 7 9 18 14 15 17 19 20 State delegation Wards 8 6 7 17 19 20 2 23 State committee Wards 8 5 7 17 19 20 21 Councillor Wards 38 17 19 20 21 28 Caucus officers Wards 8 17 19 20 21 23 Recounts begin Monday at Faneuil Hall Ward 10 clerk Ward 14 warden Ward 18 inspectors Ex Senator Kelcher’s supporters expect gain Ward 2 Conry seeks Wards 3 7 9 Mansfield seeks Ward 7 9 gains
Former Alderman William Berwin pulls out of the senatorial race in the fifth Suffolk district declaring it in the interest of Rep. Melvin O Adams. He says it would be better to nominate a Republican for Congress in the eleventh district aligned with the national administration than pursue personal ambition.
The Sixth Congressional race opened in Haverhill with Gardner and Shaw holding rallies. Gardner supporters at City Hall featured Captain Gardner arguing for federal corporate supervision and tariff revision, with Dow and Bryant aiding his campaign. Shaw backers met at the Academy of Music where John F. Cook and Bailey lauded Shaw as best for the district alongside ex Senator Butler and George A. Fiske.
A large group of young men convened in Meridian Hall East Boston last night to establish the JohnL Bates Young Men's Republican Club. Officers named include President Tra M Huggan, vice presidents Archibald McInnes C Frank Cantwell Ralph G Carruthers, Secretary Edwin W Graves, Treasurer William H H Dolbin, and an executive committee of William C Smith Edward J D Carter Harris Hoffman Peter S Smith and James C Soutter.
In Chicago on September 12 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien won a decision over Billy Stift of Chicago after a heated six round match.
Peter Hilton of Cambridge appeared before Judge Dewry for his 80th court session. Referred by a probation officer, he was released after 15 years of drunkenness arraignments, with good conduct noted during the last year of probation.
The ninth district fight centers on Donovan Keliher Conry and Dennison with Donovan hands off and Keliher pledged to fight to the end. The district committee remains divided as delegates near a late September convention. Tworoger may swing balance while talks of withdrawal fade and East Boston presses for unity. The Winthrop tie adds to the uncertainty as the caucus chair negotiates with town officials about the next steps.
New Haven Sept 12 The strike of structural iron workers for a nine hour day and 40 cent hourly wage at American Bridge Company plants in this state was declared off today and interrupted work will restart tomorrow with the conceded wage scale and hours.
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