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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
20
Captain A P Gardner rejected claims that he boasted about poker skills in a speech to the Essex Agricultural Society. He said a circulated dispatch misrepresented him, noting he only read from a book and that the gambling remark was unrelated to his experiences. He called the misquoting tactics underhanded.
The first industrial art convention in the United States will meet in Chicago on October 4. About 50 delegates will attend with speakers including Eric Pape of the Boston School of Art and Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul.
In Antwerp Belgium on September 19 General Botha General Delarey and General Dewet arrived amid enthusiastic crowds estimated at 300000. The reception was peaceful with no anti British cries noted.
Dramatic Cape Cod wreck tale centers on three masted schooner Dora Mathews from Newburyport to New York. Acting Captain Bonsey disappears after the ship grounds on Logwood bar near Monomoy life saving station amid heavy drinking onboard. Crew describe reckless sailing, intoxication, and clashes with life savers as the vessel was driven onto the beach. owners Pendleton Bros of New York plan to salvage the remains.
Four people were arrested in Somerville on drunkenness charges linked to a dispute at the home of a critically ill woman. John St George had his case continued to Sept 24. Philip Dwyer was fined $5 after arrest on the way to the St George household. Elizabeth Reagan, a nurse, and Catherine O Keeffe, a visitor, fought over a case of beer. both were too drunk to be arraigned.
CAPK Town reports a parliamentary return showing 3437 rebels who surrendered under the peace proclamation have been disfranchised for life. The measure follows earlier capitulations and reflects ongoing post conflict political purification.
The Navy Department orders the gunboat Bancroft now at Boston Navy Yard to be placed in commission. Once ready, it will be assigned as station ship at San Juan Puerto Rico.
Subpenas are issued for Delegate Charles L. Geraghty to testify on the whereabouts of Speaker Charles F. Kelly. Both are indicted for misconduct in office. Delegate John J. Burke is also subpoenaed. Governor Dockery authorizes rewards of 300 dollars each for the arrest and return of Kelly and former delegates Hartman Nadera Sheridan Decker Lehmann, all indicted for bribery and perjury.
In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Judge Aiken arraigned the Peterson brothers on larceny charges. Carl pleaded guilty to six counts of breaking and entering and will be sentenced later. Julius went to trial on the seven-count indictment. the case is unfinished.
Thirty members of the Second United States Cavalry Association attended the annual dinner at the United States Hotel last night. After dinner the election of officers took place. Captain A L Brown was elected president and T W Ferguson was chosen secretary treasurer.
Police discovered Mrs. Mary Puler a 56 year old widow alone in her rooms at 38 East Lenox street yesterday morning. She had not been seen for two days and left no relatives. Medical Examiner Draper ruled death due to heart disease.
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