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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1902

Page

7

Mysterious Slaying Linked to Young in New York Flat

Police suspect John W. Young’s son, a 25 year old reported journalist and former Crusader business manager, involved in a murder at a five room flat. The scene showed blood stains, a chloro hydrate vial, and a trunk shipment attempt to Chicago. Authorities traced a heavy trunk, a hidden body, and a Philadelphia to Chicago shipping route.

Young John W. Young France Mary Youngs Young, Jr Alfred Dabney Dabney Sixth Avenue Wells Pargo Express Company Fifty-ninth Street Philadelphia Chicago Pulitzer Scholer Hoboken Hooper Young The Crusader Seattle Wash Hauitable Building Association Brigham Young

Tragedy at Shiloh Church Stampede Kills Dozens

At Shiloh Church in the South Highlands a crowd stampede during a convention led to a crush at the main entrance. Police and fire crews freed victims as ambulances rushed the injured to hospitals. Dozens died or were maimed, many suffocating, while Booker T. Washington and others watched.

Shiloh Church South Highlands Booker T. Washington T. W. Walker W. M. Drennen

Poor of Boston face coal shortages and rising prices

The Boston coal market shows steep strain from a strike with 1200 teamsters out of work and only about 25 000 tons of hard coal in the city. Schools and city departments maintain supplies through November 15, while retailers report sharply reduced sales and rising coke prices. Subscriptions are being sought to aid poorer families.

Post Chambers Street Boston Davenport Public Buildings Department Samuel Hosea, Jr John B. Martin Penal Institutions Department T. E. Roberts Harrison Avenue Henry I. Fay Church Street J. Dowd Dowd Bros Thomas Griffin John Martin J. H. McDonald Pleasant Street B. Grant J. Coakley

No Hot Water Explained for Fels-Naptha Washing

The note says hot water makes naptha evaporate and Fels Naptha become mere soap. Using cold or warm water supposedly halves labor and gear needed on washday.

Rush for apartments as coal strike drains supply

Hundreds of Boston families shift from houses to apartment blocks to escape coal shortages and rising heating costs. Real estate agents report empty coal bins, freighted rents, and plans to fill 800 new suites by November 1. Owners warn of panic without relief in two weeks as heat becomes scarce. Edward Pierce of the Thomas estate notes 400 current apartments, with most already rented.

Post Boston Thomas Edward Pierce Mason Bangs & Wells Alfred Geiger, Jr Charles S. Evans

President Roosevelt Seeks Pennsylvania Insight With Senator Quay

In Harrisburg the President’s special arrived at 7 10 p m and left after a five minute stop Senator Quay rode with Roosevelt from Trenton to Philadelphia discussing Pennsylvania conditions and the coal strike He noted no push for action He also spoke to a crowd and thanked them a child at the gathering was shown to him The President plans to address the employers and employees convention in Minneapolis next Thursday and will consult Commissioner General of Immigration Frank P Sargent on Northwest labor matters

Touraine Miss Macomber C. N. Carleton Miss Carleton Post Iowa Harrisburg Penn Roosevelt Frank P. Sargent Philadelphia Senator Quay Trenton Pennsylvania Hanna Oyster Bay Sargent Jamedoard I :Dent's Employers’ and Employees Minneapolis Sargent Northwest

President Greeting At Altoona Arrival

The President arrived by train in Altoona Pennsylvania at 10:33 p m to a crowd of several thousand. He appeared on the platform of his car and received hearty cheers before delivering a brief thanks.

Altoona Penn

Gettysburg ceremony honors General Henry W Slocum monument

The dedication on the Gettysburg battlefield drew a large turnout of veterans. Mayor Low of New York delivered the principal address at a public meeting this evening.

Gettysburg Penn Henry W. Slocum Mayor Low New York

Aiseboro Scheme to Outsmart Coal Trust Price Rise

The Sunday Post Tomorrow highlights Aiseboro’s plan to outwit coal trust prices for households. Boston features a page on vine history and a city exhibition, along with embroidery designs and cushion cover lessons. Mme Ritter explains fundamentals of embroidery.

Aiseboro Coal Trust

Apartment demand rises amid coal strike concerns

Real estate agents report tenants moving to heated, pre furnished apartments to dodge coal shortages and high prices. Firms note no rent increases yet, though future rises loom as coal costs squeeze profits. Officials plan limited coal distribution after review to avert public suffering.

After Funds for Coal for Poor

The St Vincent de Paul societies linked to North End Catholic churches plan preparations to ease anticipated winter distress among the poor. Entertainments will raise funds and society collections will be increased to cover higher fuel costs.

North End

Coal Brings 14 Dollars a Ton in Open Market

Anthracite coal sold for 14 dollars per ton in the open market today as the county prison board contracted for 70 tons of ordinary stove size at that price. The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company announced plans to aid schools, hospitals, and charitable institutions along Reading system lines to a limited extent. President Baer discussed these relief plans.

Philadelphia Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company Baer

Hudson Valley Railway Faces Strikes and Vandalism

Trouble crowds the Hudson Valley where the Hudson Valley Railway operated limited trolley runs on the Stillwater division and near Fort Edward Glens Falls and Warrensburgh while other lines saw no passenger traffic. Non-union crews were guarded by three infantry companies amid damaged bridges rails and cut wires. National guardsmen and strikers show sympathy and the violence could spread tonight though no riots occurred today.

Hudson Valley Saratoga N. Y Hudson Valley Railway Company Stillwater Fort Eadward Glens Falls Warrensburgh National Thomson's Mills Schuylerville

Bobby Dobbs Knocked Out in 17 Rounds by Miller

Bobby Dobbs was knocked out in the 17th round by Herman Miller in Baltimore on September 19. Dobbs suffered a defeat in a scheduled boxing match, with Miller securing the win by knockout.

Bobby Dobbs Baltimore Herman Miller

Meat Bargains On Rib Roast and Lamb Deals

Advertisement highlights meat specials with first cut rib roasts priced between 12 and 15 cents per pound, rump roasts from 12 to 15 cents, and young lamb options including legs hindquarters forequarters with choice corned beef also offered. Local shoppers encouraged to take advantage of low prices.

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Mrs. Pulitzer Des Moines Elsie Macomber Clara N. Carleton Haverhill Fore River Ship and Engine Company Quincy Massachusetts A. B. Cummins Cummins J. K. Macomber Ames Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts Macomber George H. Carleton Carleton Bradford Academy United States W. G. Wood Secretary of the Navy Moody Windsor Washington William A. Windsor Slocum Andrew J. Lloyd & Co Down Town Washington Stovestack Bay Boylston St. Nrm Bay State Model Barstow Stove Co Spicer Stove Co Providence, R Portland St National Supply CO Temple Plage WM. J. Daly Sunday Post Harvard Ivy City Sidney Brackett Grand Army Veterans of Narragansett Pier Harvard Observatory State Street Mme. Ritter the Sunday Post Fogerty Tremont St Burns Hudson River Albany Atlantic City Norfolk Old Point Washington, D.C Simmons & Marsters School St O’callaghan & CG Summer Sty
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