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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1903

Page

5

President Roosevelt Visit in Butte Develops Miner Rivalry

In Butte Montana April 22 a clash looms as Amalgamated Copper and wealthy mining man F A Heinze contend over the president's visit. Heinze aims to honor Roosevelt with a banquet. Amalgamated counters with efforts to cancel it and arrange a quiet luncheon in the president's car. City officials and businessmen brace for a tense reception.

Butte Mont Roosevelt Amalgamated Copper Company F. A. Heinze Heinze New York Washington Amalgamated Company Carter Livingstone Mullins

Monster gun at Sandy Hook to stay permanently

The enormous gun weighs about 200000 pounds and uses 576 pounds of smokeless powder or 1176 pounds of black powder per discharge. It fires a 2370 pound shell at a muzzle velocity of 2300 feet per second, with a 16 inch bore and 49 feet 3 inches length. Its range reaches about 21 miles, able to hit Hastings on the Hudson from Sandy Hook. A photograph shows the giant weapon, with a note that a man could easily fit inside the bore.

Hastings-on-the-Hudson Sandy Hook

Barnett Seeks Chance to Refute Bribery Allegations

Lawyer Nathan Barnett sent letters to each member of the legislative committee on election laws. He asks to be notified if any member doubts his innocence of bribery conspiracy or perjury charges so he may summon witnesses in his defense at the special inquiry.

Nathan Barnett Legislative Committee

Federation tries to end carpenters dispute in Toronto

Federation of Labor committee recommends a five man from each body to appoint an umpire as per New Orleans decisions. All contention to cease, pre strike working conditions to be restored, and New York City carpenters with union cards to regain employment rights.

Toronto Ont Federation of Labor Executive Carpenters and Joiners Ltch New Orleans New York New York City United Brotherhood Amalgamated Society

Royal Arcanum Banquet Tonight at Dartmouth Hall

A special meeting of the Charles Sumner Council 693 Royal Arcanum is held this evening at Dartmouth Hall on Dartmouth Street. Leon R. Egges will deliver the exercises with Fred Nurenberg presiding. Supreme Regent Robson and visiting delegates will speak. A banquet follows.

Charles Sumner Royal Arcanum Dartmouth Hall Dartmouth Street Leon R. Egges Fred Nurenberg Robson

Malden Street Commissioner Resigns

Malden April 22 Street Commissioner George H Chase tendered his resignation to Mayor Dean He was appointed February 26 1901 to succeed E C Upton His resignation results from impaired health.

Malden George H. Chase Dean Mr. Chase E. C. Upton

No Compromise On Police Bill Debate Stalls Senate

Republican leaders dismiss Democratic amendments from Bellevue conference on the police enrolment bill. Democrats Sullivan Gore Harrington Seaver and FitzGerald push changes while Republicans expect to block a filibuster and force votes on record.

Hotel Bellevue Senate Sullivan Gore Harrington Seaver W. T. A. Fitzgerald Bellevue Jones Boston Board of Police Boston Secretary of the Commonwealth

Runaway horse turbocharges Beacon Hill street scene

Brandin Eusicu, a caterer driver, fled a runaway bay horse on Beacon Hill after the breeching strap broke. The wagon struck a trolley pole and demolished a plate glass window at George W. Pease’s periodical store on Cambridge Street, with bystanders narrowly escapped harm. Eusicu escaped uninjured and no one else was reported hurt.

Brandin Eusicu Beacon Hill Eusicu Hancock Cambridge Hancock Street Mt. Vernon Street Busiu Cambridge Street George W. Pease Andy S. Webster Lynde Street Webster Pease Eusiu

Peters Reappointed Chief of State Agriculture Bureau

At a Council meeting Governor Bates renewed Dr. Austin Peters as chief of the State Board of Agriculture’s cattle bureau. The session also named public warehousemen Crystal Spring Blacking Company of Freetown and Frederick B. Taylor of Springfield.

Bates Austin Peters State Board of Agriculture Crystal Spring Blacking Company Freetown Frederick B. Taylor Springfield

Rauskolb Re elected at Golden Cross State Convention

The United Order of the Golden Cross held its state convention in Berkeley Hall. Fred W. Rauskolb was reelected grand commander and C A Leighton Elizabeth Campbell grand vice grand, with Walter G Crowther serving as grand treasurer and grand representative for two years. A reception followed, with Supreme Commander Young and others speaking. Annual reports show net membership gain of 281, 112 commanderies, insurance in force 9 313 600 and treasury balance 1259 30.

United Order of the Golden Cross Berkeley Hall Fred W. Rauskolb Medmander C. A. Leighton Elizabeth Campbell Ford Clinton Worcester Walter G. Crowther Dorchester W. A. Newton Everett William Young Somerville Inner Gate Maury Oakes Boston J. O. Betterly Winelendon Arthur L. Gray Lowell Lowell; Supreme Representatives Bertha E. Barker Springfield Nellie ©. Horne Medford Sarah E. Fuller Melrose Rauskolb Young Treasury

Malden Alderman Repeats Charges Against Street Officials

Alderman J. M. Devil repeats accusations against Malden street commissioners at the Aldermen meeting. He says residents have been victimized for years in the watering business and vows to stop it. He alleges improper methods and calls for imprisonment of some department workers.

Malden J. M. Devil Post Boston

Gallagher Arraigned for McMahon Murder in Taunton

James E Gallagher of Taunton faced the Superior Court before Judge Fox on murder charges for killing his brother in law Joseph F McMahon in Taunton on November 21 1899 by a shooting. Gallagher was captured in Seattle and brought to Taunton jail. trial date not yet set.

Fall River James E. Gallagher Taunton Fox Gallagher Joseph F. Mc McMahon Seattle Wash Hodges

Malden Knights Entertain Malden Ladies

Santa Marie Council Knights of Columbus hosted a program in Esther Hall with vocal numbers by Pauline Vezina Josephine Morrissey and others. A Celtic monologue and a Catholic Singing Club quartet were followed by a scene from The School for Scandal featuring Margaret McCarthy and Belden Bly.

Malden Santa Marie Council Knights of Columbus Esther Hall Pauline Vezina Josephine Morrissey M. J. Sweeney J. J. Murphy Catholic Singing Club Mary Hanlon Annie Connell Annie Robinson Sarah Casey Agnes Scully Lillian O'Donnell Marcella Magee Fannie Cleary the School For Scandal Little Margaret McCarthy Lady Teazle Master Belden Bly Sir Peter

Applicants for West Point admission examination

Applicants for examination for admission to West Point report at 8 45 a m in the histological laboratory at Harvard Medical School Exeter and Boylston streets Saturday April 25 Applications for examination will be received by John A Sullivan Room 423 Tremont building up to Friday April 24 at 9 30 a m

West Point Harvard Medical School Exeter and Boylston Streets John A. Sullivan Tremont Building

Vanderbilt's Cleopatra Takes Third in Prix Puchero

Paris April 2 Vanderbilt's Cleopatra II finished third in the Prix Puchero at Colombes meeting.

Vanderbilt Cleopatra Paris William K. Vanderbilt Colombes

Postum Transforms Kansas City Woman Health After Coffee

A Kansas City woman credits Postum Food Coffee with banishing chronic headaches and stomach troubles after she quit coffee nine months ago. She says coffee caused her ailments, while Postum improved her health and allowed a return to normal eating. She notes she cannot drink coffee without relapse and praises Postum from Battle Creek, Michigan.

Kansas City Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Bowles Defends Flag Rights of IMMC Vessels in Commons

In the House of Commons Thomas Gibson Bowles condemns the delay in the government IMMC agreement and its lack of information, arguing British ships bought by the International Mercantile Marine Company should not fly the British flag. Gerald Balfour replies that execution may come soon and law officers agree flag rights persist until the deal is finished. Premier Balfour also says the Irish land bill will be taken up May 4 or 5.

London Board of Trade House of Commons Thomas Gibson Bowles International Mercantile Marine Company Bowles Gerald Balfour Balfour Crown

Monument to Irish Patriot Planned in Kilbrogan Cemetery

Dennis Deasey, an 1884 political prisoner who died in Portland prison, rests in Kilbrogan Cemetery near Brandon, County Cork. The Brandon Memorial Association plans a monument funded by a Union Park Hall concert tonight in Boston to honor his memory and the Irish cause. James L. Berkley directs floor, P A Foley chairs the committee, with the Gaiety Orchestra providing music for dancing.

Kilbrogan Brandon County Cork Ireland Dennis Deasey Portland Boston Brandon Memorial Association Union Park Hall James L. Berkley P. A. Foley Gaiety

Cases Against Ohio Coal Companies Settled

Attorney General Sheets announced formal entries of dismissal today in actions brought by the State against the New Pittsburg and five other coal mining companies to bar them from entering an illegal combination. Each case states this case is settled and dismissed with out record and at the cost of the defendants.

Columbus Sheets New Pittsburg

Lawrence and Mather Reunion Banquet Set in Boston

The Lawrence and Mather School Association to hold its 11th reunion banquet at Beacon Chambers on Wednesday April 29. Captain John J. Hanley serves as president with William L Ford and Thomas A. Mullen as secretary and organizer. Guests include Amos M. Leonard and M. E. Fitzgerald of the Lawrence School and Augustus D. Small of South Boston High School. Frank Daniels, a Lawrence School alumnus with the Miss Simplicity company, will attend.

Lawrence and Mather School Association Beacon Chambers Lawrence and Mather Boston John J. Hanley William L., Ford Thomas A. Mullen Amos M. Leonard M. E. Fitzgerald Lawrence School Augustus D. Small South Boston Frank Daniels Miss Simplicity” Company

Time to Vote Debate Ends in Rejected Election Bill

Senator Frost urged substituting a bill to repeal last year's law closing factories two hours on election days. Nye defended the law as good. MacInnis praised the elections laws committee. The measure failed 18 to 14 with a paired vote, and the Luce joint caucus bill was postponed to Tuesday.

Frost Lawrence Senate Nye Cape MacInnis Berkshire Elections Laws Committee Apsey Middlesex Sullivan Suffolk Appleton Bemis Brackett Chandler Dillon Fitzgerald Gaylord Gore Gove Harrington Nickerson Porter Soule Tufts Bagley

O Connell Installed Rector of Catholic University

On April 22 Right Rev Denis O Connell was installed as rector of the Catholic University of America succeeding Right Rev Thomas J Conaty Cardinal Gibbons presided and many church dignitaries attended including archbishops Williams Farley Ryan Ireland Keane Spalding Maes Foley Horstmann and others from Baltimore Portland Cincinnati Chicago and Los Angeles with Michael Jenkins and Thomas E Waggaman present.

Mgr. O’connell Washington Mer. Denis O'Connell Catholic University of America Thomas J. Conaty Cardinal Gibbons Board of Trustees Monsignor O’connell Williams Boston Farley New York Ryan Philadelphia Ireland St. Paul Keane Dubuque Spalding Peoria Maes Covington Foley Detroit Horstmann Cleveland Los Angeles Michael Jenkins Baltimore Thomas E. Waggaman Christie Portland Ore Elder Cincinnati Quigsey Chicago

Morgan May Sails For Europe Tomorrow

New York April 22 Mr. J Pierpont Morgan plans a regular spring trip to Europe this week. He will likely sail on the Cedric, leaving port Friday afternoon. If unable to depart then he will take his sister ship the Celtic, which sails next Wednesday.

New York

Beecham's Pills: Night Digestive Relief Claim

The text asserts insomnia stems from overworked digestive organs at night. It claims Beecham's Pills can address this issue by aiding digestion during nighttime, implying restful sleep as a result.

Beecham

Soothe the Stomach and Restore Natural Sleep

A brief note urges aiding digestive organs to perform their tasks and to achieve nature’s restorer sleep. It cautions that the stomach itself does not nourish you.

Beecham's Pills Promised for Easy Rest and Health

The passage touts Beecham's Pills as gentle aid to nature for better sleep work and well being. It suggests taking occasional doses to ensure you sleep well work well and stay healthy.

Beecham

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