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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
12
A crowded Democratic convention gathering forced Parker House cafe to close after 8:36 pm as the room became a babel of loud talk and payments unable to reach the cashier. Proprietor Mr Whipple had the room cleared and posted two external signs reading closed.
Contest centers on whether to endorse the Quincy platform or Williams resolution as the state party's 1902 program. Gaston and Fitzgerald press for a platform defending direct legislation and labor interests, opposing injunctions and cautious leadership. The convention votes to adopt the Williams resolution, making it the Democratic platform for 1902.
After Mr Hamiin declared support for Mr Gaston the committees nominated the State ticket. Secretary of State William A Hogan of Lowell Treasurer James J Phelan of Boston Attorney General John B Moran of Boston were named by the committees in charge.
David Hayden, a Civil War veteran described as insane, wounded two prominent Essex citizens, Judge Coulter and First Selectman Pratt, with a revolver and shotgun during a pursuit. Coulter survived though wounded. Pratt was killed in the melee before Hayden killed himself with a shotgun blast. Hayden had been dishonorably discharged and repeatedly sought a pension he never received.
Mrs. Lydig and Captain Philip Lydig arrived in Lenox for the fall season drawing curiosity for her mummy of pearls a famed antique case that opens to reveal a black pearl corpse. Her collection includes an extensive array of Egyptian jewels including crocodile earrings and rings recalling Rameses and Ptolemy.
Newport plans a cat saving society modeled on Boston lines to care for wandering felines. Homeless cats will be picked up and valued pets advertised for owners to claim. starving or neglected cats will be disposed of humanely.
The Italian Parochial School in the North End opened yesterday under Father Ubaldus of St. Leonard's Church with Sister Superior Mary Raphael and four other sisters teaching. Thirty nine of twenty registered pupils attended. younger students stayed home as the lower room was unfinished. Classes run from 9 to noon in English, 1 to 4 in Italian, welcoming children aged 4 to 10 of all nationalities.
Auditor Edward Gilmore of Brockton led opposition to the committee plan for a combined slate. Walsh of Clinton urged a substitute including Stone of Springfield for secretary, Chalifoux for treasurer, Flaherty for attorney general, and Thacher for auditor. House comments noted the Boston tilt and regional representation amid applause before adjournment.
A list of new state committee members-at-large was elected yesterday by the Democratic convention. Notables include Robert M. Burnett of Southboro William Tl Jenney of Medford Robert J Crowley of Lowell David I Walsh of Clinton and William P Connery of Lynn plus multiple others from Boston Cambridge and Worcester. Stephen M Walsh was dropped and replaced by W P Connery.
New York detectives located Mrs. Margaret Pickle in Boston, linked to the killing of banker Nicholas Firth by alleged assailant Thomas Sharkey. Police say she cannot be charged but are seeking her voluntary return for Friday’s inquest. Fisher family says Mrs Fish grieves for her son’s death. Funeral planned at St Mark's Church then burial in Garrison, New York.
The Laurel fire company tours the Eastern States with Mayor Jacob Hose leading the party. Lieutenant James I Fitzgerald commanded Boston firemen guarding the guests while the Liberty Band of Middletown, Penn played. Firemen wore blue uniforms and large fire caps bearing the year 1799, and many carried axes.
Paris reports that France and the United States will extend by one year from September 24 the deadline for ratifying the commercial convention signed July 27, 1899. The extension alters the timetables for approval and ensures continued terms of the pact pending ratification.
Washington Sept 17 Secretary Shaw stated that accepting securities other than government bonds for public deposits could not be considered.
Mrs. Cora Dedrick wife of Dr. Thomas B. Dedrick Peary Arctic expedition physician remains in Arlington teaching at Public School No. 6. She expresses confidence in her husband’s return from Sydney and defends his actions while noting strong friendship with Mrs Peary despite the North Pole split.
The marriage of George A. Bloom of Boston and Miss Annie Walters of Malden occurred at the groom’s sister’s residence in Reading. Rev. F S Hunnewell officiated with Delia A Kelley as bridesmaid and Henry A Bloom as best man. The couple will honeymoon in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington.
Hyman Nathanson and Hyman Taylor faced a Municipal Criminal Court hearing yesterday on conspiracy by means of a green goods game. Each was held in 1000 dollars bail for the grand jury.
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