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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
2
Philadelphia Sept 26 The Record tomorrow will report a plan to consolidate about 60 percent of the Souths spinning and weaving mills under a holding company. Cash capital involved totals 25 million dollars and will rise as more mills join the combination.
Lamont G. Burnham of Essex died September 25 with funeral at Second Church Boston Sunday at 2 pm. Private burial. Flowers omitted. John Dolan of Roxbury died September 24, son of Mary and the late Thomas Dolan formerly of Bridgewater Massachusetts. Funeral from 141 Eustis Street with requiem mass at 9 am Saturday at St Patrick's Church Cedar Street. Relatives and friends are invited.
Boston milk producers and contractors met for 12 hours at the American House and adjourned without a settlement on price. The dispute centered on 38 to 41 cents per can plus surplus carrying costs, with arbitration sought as a potential path forward.
The article recounts Laura Biggar claiming inheritance from Henry M. Bennett after his death amid disputed marriage, wills, and a child’s status. It details Biggar’s past as a stage star, her marriages, Bennett’s alleged threats to contest the will, and the ensuing legal actions with bail set at $5000 for each defendant.
The case centers on Henry M. Bennetts estate and a contested will. Laura Biggar claims provision, while witnesses describe a possible common law marriage and forged documents. Stanton and others face entrapment claims as bail is set and further testimony awaits.
Evelyn Purvis of Free Run Mississippi testifies that coffee harmed her health causing nervousness mood swings and palpitations. After switching to Postum she reports calm nerves improved mood and no heart trouble, crediting Postum for the positive change.
On April 15 the old man’s will revealed Laura Biggar inherits about 60 percent of his personal property including a life annuity of 1800 dollars a cash gift of 1000 dollars and his New York City residence. P J McNulty of Pittsburgh gets most of the balance Ira H M Shattuck owner of the Nicollet House in Minneapolis receives the Farmingdale New Jersey stock farm. R M Gulick is residuary legatee. Heirs agree to let the will stand until Miss Biggar claims all.
In Pittsburg observers question Miss Biggar's claim of marriage to Henry Bennett and her challenge to the will. Executors Pratt and Gulick doubt the union existed and say Bennett would have mentioned it. Despite her condition since Bennett's death, Biggar seeks a share she believes was intended for her as a companion of Bennett, former Bijou Theatre owner and actress.
May result in death for Mrs Blanche Gale of Watertown after a bicycle rider, racing along Dudley Street near Hampden, struck her as she crossed from Roxbury. A coal wagon driven by Louis Dady passed over her, causing internal injuries before she could reach safety at 277 Dudley Street.
Arlington man John Murphy bought a quart of oysters for 35 cents. While eating raw, he found a hard object in his teeth which proved to be a pearl. A Boston dealer initially offered nothing for it, highlighting an unexpected windfall from a simple purchase.
Malden hosts the second Mystic Athletic Club show at Metropolitan Skating Rink with six four round bouts. Notable performances include Driscoll over O Mara, McNeil over Baldwin, Collins the surprise against Briggs, and McArthur besting Sheehan after a fast opening, with Mahoney presiding as master of ceremonies.
Washington reports that Colombian officials discussed Governor Salazar’s protest over American marines landing on the isthmus aboard the Cincinnati. Officials note the issue centers on sovereignty and the disarmament of Colombian veterans before railroad transit, not just the act of landing. State Department action hinges on direct Colombian instructions.
Washington reports no formal notice from the State or Navy Departments about Governor Salazar's protest to Commander McLean of the Cincinnati over the landing of marines. Officials note traffic could have been disrupted on the isthmus if Marines had not intervened during the attempt by 800 insurgents to seize a Colombian officer aboard a train.
Navy Dept releases statement regarding Commander McLean cablegram noting current U S forces on the isthmus are sufficient and no further reinforcements are needed unless unforeseen contingency arises. It suggests the marine battalion at Norfolk may not be dispatched to the isthmus.
A battalion of about 100 Marines in khaki marched from the navy yard amid cheers, boarded the yard tug, and were placed aboard the U S S Prairie. The ship later set sail for Philadelphia and Norfolk, with plans to serve in Colon if needed. Marines came from Newport and Portsmouth stations, the Wabash receiving ship, and the yard barracks.
Commander Patch of the Montgomery cables from Cape Haytien noting the blockade is not effective yet, insurgents 18 miles away, and government forces have won a series of engagements near Cape Haytien. Insurgents would base at Gonaives if defeated. U.S. citizens at Terra Neuve are safe and ports are quiet. The collier Leonidas has sailed from San Juan for coal for the Montgomery.
In New York the coal shortage deepens with soft coal at $8 a ton, hard coal unavailable, and wood rising to $12 a cord. fuel famine spreads embarrassment to the park department as bids collapse and a scarce supply prompts a charitable group conference to address the crisis.
Edward Wood a non union worker at a Lehigh Valley Company colliery was admitted to the hospital in Mahanoy City Penn today with a serious gunshot wound to the back. He said he was fired upon from ambush as he approached the site.
Describes chronic weakness with lack of appetite and sleep, noting fatigue and overall vitality decline. Promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to vitalize blood, restore vigor, and tone organs and functions for run-down or debilitated conditions.
The article reports officials denying rumors that surface and elevated service would be curtailed. A company representative says there is no basis for the rumor, that fuel is expensive but essential, and no expectation of supply trouble.
American demand for Welsh anthracite coal pushes up prices by five cents per ton. Montauk, a British flagged steamer owned by T. Hogan & Sons, chartered to load coal at Swansea for Fall River, can carry over 4000 tons and was built at Sunderland last year. Sarmatia has been chartered for New York on private terms.
A mass meeting in Lowell brought together Mayor Badger and speakers including Frank K. Foster and Representative James F. Carey to back a call for a special Congress session. Resolutions urged transferring ownership of the coal bearing railroads from operators to the United States government.
In Pennsylvania the coal strike zones showed broad calm with only a small riot at Centralia where strikers attacked non-union workers. Sheriff Knorr asked Governor Stone to send troops, but none were deployed. Lackawanna and Wyoming regions remained quiet, Forest City saw deterrence from soldiers, and Lebanon saw a temporary truce amid tension over colored laborers with a return to work expected soon.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America condemned alleged miner lawlessness in a South Philadelphia speech. He countered that operators hire professional criminals as coal and iron policemen, criticizing the coal and iron industry practices.
Detroit Mich September 26 The Common Council appoints a committee to extend an invitation to cities relying on Pennsylvania coal fields to send representatives to a convention in Detroit at the earliest date. The aim is to explore methods to force a coal production resumption, by public pressure or government intervention if other measures fail.
Governor Stone dispatches a messenger to Harrisburg for talks with mine workers leader Mitchell. Mitchell refuses to discuss the matter while preparing a lengthy statement outlining the strike since its inception and prospects for workers’ ultimate success.
Two steamers totaling about 7000 tons are chartered to carry Welsh anthracite from Swansea to the United States. Prices of Welsh anthracite are reported from 5 to 8 dollars per ton free on board at Swansea. The British steamer Turret Crown, 1142 tons net, has been chartered to load coal at Cardiff for Montreal and Quebec.
Pryor Fulton of the New England Coal Company said the firm would receive part of a Welsh anthracite cargo around early November. The coal will come by steamer from Wales, leaving in October and arriving about 8 to 12 days later. A large amount of soft coal is also being sold for domestic use with good results.
Read about how washing with Fels-Naptha soap frees time for other tasks. The method promises fewer odors, fresher clothes, and a neater overall result for daily laundry routines.
At the London meeting of consumption doctors last July the Koch Cure for Consumption and Asthma was recognized as the only proven cure. Dr. Robert Koch developed the germ poison bacillus and the Tuberculine medicine. Edward Koch's inhalation machine delivers healing vapors to the lungs. Free consultation and first treatment. Boston office 361 Boylston Street, with many other city offices. Send for booklet with treatment details and partial cure list.
In Boston, Annie Bryant a South Boston socialite who recently worked in a massage parlor on Columbus Avenue is found dead after an alleged confrontation in Chinatown. Investigators report alcohol and opium in her system as two men claim she demanded pills and paid for them, with hotel staff and neighbors offering little further detail.
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