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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1900
Page
2
An old promotional piece argues internal treatment cures catarrh and criticizes local applications. It touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets containing eucalyptus, sanguinaria and hydrastin, without narcotics, as a palatable, safe remedy. Sold by druggists for 56 cents per package.
In a late innings turnaround, Powers defeats Williams 11th inning to seal victory. Key hits by Powers players, with Williams bullpen struggles extending the score.
Worcester county caucus results favor Washburn set as strongest in the third district. Tomorrow night Batchelder and McClellan towns show strength with Batchelder odds cited as likely nominee for Congress in the third district.
Lowell Sept 24 Lieutenant Colonel Butler Ames concedes the congressional nomination in the fifth district to Congressman Knox of Lawrence and says he will not contest the caucuses to be held in this city tomorrow night.
The Boston Elevated Railway schedules cars tonight for Dorchester wards with intervals from 6:00 p m. to 8:50 p m. from Neponset Adams street Cedar Grove Milton Norfolk street Ashmont stables Field s Corner and Andrew square. Cars return after the caucus.
The Hon Joseph A Cenry spoke to 800 in North Bennet street hall East Boston ward 6 amid clashes with Fitzgerald supporters Alderman Dixon and ex Representative Kane. Conry urged harbor improvements to broaden Boston Harbor and increase jobs and commerce while pledging full effort in securing federal appropriations.
Speakers Martin H. Ryan Joseph J Langone and B F Griffin addressed supporters and officials about strategic funding and labor commitments for a major public work. The remarks highlighted collaboration and procurement plans amid political and community interest.
Crowds gather at Jackson Hall Charlestown as supporters of Joseph J Corbett for Congress unite with David B Shaw for the Senate and James J Mellen and Charles S Sullivan for the Ward 3 House seat. Opponents Tague and McCarthy claim ward room permits were used to muzzle debate as torchlight parade plans emerge at 60 Bunker Hill Street tonight.
The Galveston News tallies 389 confirmed dead from the Sept 8 disaster, with an estimated 800 to 1000 still missing, suggesting about 500 deaths on Galveston Island. Nearly 1000 workersiled today to clear debris and bodies under Jens Moller, with wages of 2 dollars a day for laborers and higher rates for teams.
About 300 residents of Ward 7 gathered in the Hudson Street ward room to hear speakers for John Quinn for Congress Michael F. Sullivan for Senator and John L. Donovan for Representative. The evening aimed to identify the sole Sullivan candidate in the ward and urged voters to back the ward slate. Representative Lanigan criticized Representative Fitzgerald’s record.
British patrols reach the Portuguese frontier as Boers cross the border above and below the area held by the British. The Boers’ riding horses are in a terrible condition according to dispatches from Lourenzo Marques dated September 2.
Boston evening schools including thirteen elementary schools and Central High School and branches opened for registration last night. The crowd indicated a likely rise in total attendance from last year, with Franklin evening school on Ringgold Street remaining highly cosmopolitan. Last year’s attendance reached 11,000 and tonight’s registration suggests a larger final figure.
Senator Charles H. Innes spoke at a monster ward gathering last night defending himself against attacks from his opponent. He denied authority for a Ward 10 Improvement Association statement and rejected an alleged mayoral interview about compulsory city employee contributions. He said Weymouth affair inquiries involved a trolley party with the South End Outing Club, denied misconduct by party members, and stated he would vote against a further tax increase next year despite backing the referendum.
The funeral services for Mr and Mrs Lewis Shepard and their son William E Shepard were conducted at the family home in Foxboro after the killings by William who was reported to be temporarily insane. The service was led by Mrs Kate Stiles, a spiritualist from Onset, and the bodies were taken by three hearses to Rockhill Cemetery for interment in the family lot.
Philadelphia report notes two boxing bouts at the Pennsylvania Art Athletic Club. Tim Callahan edged Oscar Gardiner in six hard rounds, while Harry Burk and Eddie Gardiner delivered six of the hottest rounds with Burk showing the edge.
Union leader reports large influx of nonstriking miners, with 600 to 806 men in the Lehigh district. United Mine Workers praise Sunday meetings that urged action, expect idle anthracite fields soon, and note no fatalities today. Archdiocese mediation may test railroad chiefs.
In Philadelphia and throughout the Schuylkill anthracite fields a calm day prevailed with no disorder from striking miners. Some miners returned to work in Schuylkill, but mine activity remained below owners' expectations as soldiers patrolled roads toward collieries. Tomorrow may see more mines resuming operations.
Ward 15 attacks on Hon. William S. McNary in the House record prompt a defense by Rep James J. Mellen who traveled from Worcester to praise McNary leadership and Democratic activity. A subsequent Dorchester court house meeting is planned with speakers David I. Walsh and Charles A. Dean supporting McNary and councilman Fenton.
Opening day crowd near ten thousand watches Automobile Club of America races at Trenton New Jersey. S T Davis Jr of New York wins steam vehicle five miles in 11 24, A C Bostwick New York wins gasoline five miles in 11 58, B H Henshaw New York takes pursuit two miles, open champion 10 miles goes to S T Davis Jr in 20 20, interstate cup race wins Davis with Bostwick second and Owens third in 20 49.
On a Wednesday evening Congressman Fitzgerald and Senator Mahoney will speak in Ward 6 ward room. Representative Borofsky Councilmen Badaracco and Bradley will also address attendees at the event.
The Markle company will not disclose its concession today and will issue a long, public statement tomorrow after the ten day reply window expires. If a settlement is reached, other operators may open talks with employees. If not, two arbitrators will hear the case, with a third chosen if they disagree. United Mine Workers oppose this arbitration plan. President Mitchell says full negotiations must be simultaneous. Hazleton region remains peaceful with no violence reported. The Eighth Regiment battalion, which caused a local demonstration in McAdoo, returned to Shenandoah this afternoon.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor spoke at the fall festival in Music Hall Cincinnati urging support for the anthracite strikers. He urged AFL aid and predicted the strike would solidify with public sympathy on the side of the laborers as cold weather looms and coal shortages grow.
Early work resumed with protection for workers returning to duty but no clash occurred. Strike leaders claim growth in their ranks while no party offers concessions. Operators push to mine with reduced forces as shipments dwindle and price advances spread across trading regions.
Susquehanna Iron and Steel Company in Columbia Pennsylvania closed all four rolling mills today after workers rejected a 25 percent wage cut. About 1500 men are affected as no employees reported for work following the management’s firm stance.
Local coal dealers report Boston has enough hard coal to last six weeks even without new arrivals. No price rise for anthracite yet, but a wave of another strike is anticipated. Receipts by water have been adequate since Friday and no major deliveries expected until the strike ends. Dealers plan to conserve stock and restrict deliveries to immediate needs to prevent panic. A trade member notes the aim is to avoid public alarm while managing supplies. New York and Philadelphia face worse conditions according to yesterday’s advices.
Voters in Ward 17 hear rallies at Hibernian Hall 67 Hampden street and Vine Street Church to back Henry F. Naphen for Congress William T A Fitzgerald for Senator and John J Mansfield for Legislature endorsements. Prominent speakers include James M Curley Thomas Curley Albert Pillar and others with P J Larkin presiding. Williams Hall crowd supports Bryan and Stevenson. speakers include James Watson George Sheehan Thomas Brophy Pillar Curley Sweeney and Hayes.
Naval maneuvers off Newport Rhode Island conclude with the defense squadron generally deemed to prevail over the attacking force, but a board will determine the final outcome.
Last night Councilman John H. Giblin candidate for the House of Representatives was hosted at Bowen Associates rooms. He was introduced by President Leonard and spoke at length on State issues.
The Shenandoah area witnessed a sizable increase in striking mine workers on September 24 as most colliery employees refused to resume work. Only Cambridge colliery, owned by James McGinnis & Co., reported enough men to operate, signaling limited restart amid ongoing labor action.
In Shamokin area, hundreds of mules were moved from Kaneve and Alaska mines of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company to the Schuylk corral. The firm had laid off men and boys earlier amid a strike, with a return to work expected by Saturday the 14th unless further orders.
A meeting at Parker House organized the first United Irish League in America to back Ireland's legislative independence. Attendees subscribed over $600 for the cause and a cable to John Redmond was approved. A Faneuil Hall rally is planned next Monday with speakers including P A Collins Denis O Callaghan Thomas Riley A J Teeling Naphen Fitzgerald and Dr T J Dillon.
Sept 24 report that the Democratic national committee will mobilize for New York votes. Bryan, Chairman Jones, Vice President Stone, Campau, O'Brien, and Shively met at Democratic HQ to map Oct 16 to 27 appearances. Stone stated New York is battleground and Croker’s aid may boost Bryan’s chances.
The torpedo boat O'Brien, first US naval vessel named for an Irish hero, was launched yesterday at the Nixon shipyard in Filizabeth, New Jersey. Miss Myra Lincoln O'Brien of Philadelphia, a direct descendant of the Revolutionary figure, christened the vessel.
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