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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1901
Page
4
Canton reports Mrs McKinley requested a cemetery visit shortly after noon. Dr Rixey accompanied her in a closed carriage, with Mrs Barber. troops dispersed crowds at the vault. She expressed gratitude at the flowers and relief that the body would be secured.
George Bradshaw a Guthrie carpenter was mobbed in Oklahoma City for refusing to walk under the American flag in the McKinley memorial parade. He was brought to Guthrie and jailed for protection. A Secret Service message requested examining Tanack Sleacix though no such prisoner exists. Bradshaw showed courage by returning to Oklahoma City last night as a new mob formed.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows will close its sessions in Indianapolis today with an afternoon focus on secret work and ritual. Tonight a ceremony granting the Order of Chivalry drew about 4000 spectators. recipients included F. L. Calderwood and Amos Gilman of Massachusetts.
The government recovered 200000 in cash and securities in Huntington, West Virginia, bringing the total recovered from Oberlin M. Carter to about 260000. Carter, former captain of the U S Engineer corps at Savannah, is accused of embezzling river and harbor funds. Attorney Marion Erwin announces progress in Chicago while staying to press the U S Circuit Court case against Carter, his uncle Lorenzo D. Carter, and his brother I Stanton Carter.
Police from Station 4 raided an opium joint at 16 Boylston Place early this morning uncovering a full lay out with pipes and blowers. Proprietor David Kane and two sleepers, Eugene Coye aged 22 of Tremont Street and Marie Kelly aged 19 of Dorchester Avenue, were arrested.
The funeral of Bishop Whipple drew thousands to Faribault as his body lay in state then was interred in the cathedral crypt. The service, held under Episcopal ritual, was led by Bishop Tuttle and a large clergy delegation. Sioux and Chippewa attendees joined mourners in mourning the life long friend.
Admiral Sampson and Mrs Sampson return to the navy yard from Lake Sunapee New Hampshire with sons Ralph and Harold. Their official leave of absence is not yet up and they plan to resume duties in the mountain region as soon as arrangements are made.
A New York woman recounts Boston’s social code comparing it with New York life. She describes tea rooms, hotel rules requiring male accompaniment, and public displays of family life, noting Boston’s lack of available men and the modern New York freedom she misses.
The Venezuelan Supreme Court slowly resumes the Warner Quinlan syndicate versus New York and Bermudez Company case seeking title to Felicidad Asphalt Lake. The NY Bermudez petitioned the bond rejection while Caracas authorities detained counsel Dr Bruzual, later moving him to hospital and jail.
At Tuxedo Park New York Findlay 8 Douglas of Nassau County Club Nassau County Club dominates the first two rounds in the invitation tournament defeating C B MacDonald and James A Stillman and posting a 74 for the extended course. Oliver Perin Jr tops the field with strong play and is slated to meet Douglas in the final for the Président's Cup.
The Plymouth county Republican campaign committee formally endorsed Robert C. Harvis of Hast Bridgewater for attorney general and recommended his nomination, but delayed public statement due to President McKinley’s illness and death.
A hearing at the election commission debated whether the opposition Ward 20 ticket is entitled to first place on the official ballot. Absence of John F. Kelly delayed ruling as witnesses described filing times and possible erasures, with the session adjourned to 11:30 the following morning.
At a union meeting in Ward 14 last night officers were elected: Daniel H. Ryan president, John S. Turner vice president, Joseph W. F. Whall secretary treasurer. Directors include J T Cashman Michael Santry James E Baldwin and Charles J Morgan. Whall Cosgrove and Turner named a committee on legislative affairs. The club unanimously endorsed David J. Gleason and J Frank O'Hare for Representatives from Ward 14 who back the referendum. A Sunday meeting is set for Sept 2 at 9 Dorchester Street inviting labor union members.
Worcester reports Lieutenant-Governor Bates declines to endorse either candidate in the attack on the attorney-general nomination. He states both candidates are qualified and that he will not express a preference, noting warm friends on both sides and a neutral stance.
Supporters of Hon. Charles I. Quirk gathered at Vine Street Church Roxbury for a large rally last night. Over 500 supporters attended with speakers J A McInnis campaign manager Joan T Cullen and Andrew J Howard. Henry W Kelly presided.
The text notes rallies in Ward 5 at the Andrew Jackson Club rooms on Main and Henley, with additional events at Boake and Meats streets and at Arlington Avenue. A rally near Hayes Square in Ward 3 is also scheduled, with dates to be announced.
Sunday afternoon at the Tremont Street Democratic headquarters ward committee hosts a meeting with alderman Tooleena and three speakers including William McNary and Saeedee P.
John J. Heys of M. W. Bresnahan & Co. returns from England and France with observations from the Shoe and Leather Reporter. He notes British modernization, strict quality standards, and reliance on home-made components, alongside plans for new factories with outside stairs and advanced ventilation, costing less than American plants.
A rally is planned tonight at Spelman Hall in support of Representative M overseen by Seek ae Senate. Jordan is expected to preside and attendees hope for notable speakers from allied groups.
A brief notice urges immediate use of Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder to relieve cold in the head and catarrhal headaches. It claims rapid relief within ten minutes and notes endorsement by David Mills of Justice for the Dominion, Canada.
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