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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
5
John Bolaffi, described as a good appearing man with a checkered history, received a twenty year term in Suffolk Court after pleading guilty to assaulting young girls. The verdict followed a full trial and a change to guilty plea, with one day in solitary confinement.
In the Carey Huguley trial, Judge O Connell argued to a packed audience, noting Huguley did not testify and contrasting his and Hanson's testimony on license ownership. He cited injuries, urging a full ad damnum. Jurors retired before noon. a sealed verdict is expected next morning.
Edward W. McCullough who escaped from the Charles street jail during a short sentence and who was aided by physicians at City Hospital after a broken leg during the escape was sentenced to three months in jail.
Frank Crowley Timothy Dinan and George Donovan were sentenced to the Massachusetts Reformatory after being convicted of stealing coke.
Sydney Troeder pleaded guilty to selling theatre tickets without right during the opera season. In a civil session Judge Wentworth imposed a $25 fine after consideration with ex Judge Dewey.
Mayor honors Chelsea police Patrolman William F. Golden for meritorious work after he captured a burglar following a Friday evening chase. He receives three days leave of absence as recognition.
W. C. Foster, Harvard's celebrated strength champion, oarsman and all-round athlete, improved his record by 100,000 foot pounds to a 330,213 foot pounds test under Dr. Sargent's method. Tyng, prior champion under the old system, failed to tie Foster's previous mark.
Tomorrow evening the City Point Catholic Association visits the East Boston Catholic Association clubhouse to play the deciding dupli cate whist match after one game won by each side. A champion pool match is set between Fred J. Wiseman of City Point and Frank Lambert of East Boston.
Tech students staged a three hour satirical farce titled A Scientific King at Hollis Street Theatre. Dressed as ballet, court ladies and flower girls, male performers entertained a delighted crowd while lightly lampooning Tech faculty and charming the audience with playful, demure stage disguises.
Lowell observers note a steady daily exodus of skilled mill workers as a strike drags on. Many head to Willimantic Felicia N Y Fitchburg Newtonville and Webster while 2000 looms opens at North Adams offering $14 to $15 weekly. Delegates to Middle States are planned and Samuel Gompers is expected to address large Lowell audience.
The Everett Theatricals presented the three act farce Judge Hanna directed by Edward F. Halpin at Everett Hall with a large crowd last evening. Brent Vaughan starred as Judge Hanna and received praise, while Grace Grady as Birdie Sweetlove and A L Stratton as Rev Ezra Stiggins also drew strong applause.
Dr Councilman and Dr Shea announce Boston Board of Health findings confirming an animal organism in smallpox. They say the discovery supports that the disease is distinct from bacterial forms and may lead to new treatments and vaccines. They caution about future implications and deem it a crucial start for combating contagion.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a cure for cold and chronic catarrh, warning that neglect leads to chronic disease. It cites testimonials from Belle Walden of Jamestown New York and Lottie Howlett of East Henrietta New York praising Peruna’s health benefits after use.
Ladie Viola Adams of Crab Orchard Lincoln county Ky recounts a severe illness from ten years old including deafness roaring in head and ears throat trouble and chest rattling. After eight bottles of Peruna she is now well and praises the remedy and Dr Hartman. She urges others to seek Peruna if results are not prompt and satisfactory.
An unsolicited medical pitch claims a "secret power" cures consumption and offers a free little book by Dr. Derk P. Yonkerman at Kalamazoo Michigan. The ad urges fearful readers to write now and promises miraculous cures and health. It ends noting an evening entertainment with Mrs. H. F. Hanson as pianist.
Boomer credited as Flora Boomer and Ida Gordon as Miss Spiggins star in a production with fresh artistic stage settings unveiled. Gus Daly earns praise as stage manager for his work shaping the show’s presentation.
Chelsea license commissioners granted intoxicating liquor licenses to nine applicants including C. A. Tibbetts William T Weldon I M Ricker C W Freeman J P Collins J F Gilman J B Naismith M A Perkins and W S Hall & Co marking a change from 1890 city vote against permits and years of failed attempts.
An old advertisement touts Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as a sworn enemy to head colds catarrh and painful nasal passages. It claims to clear the throat stop eye pain in ten minutes and promises radical cure with daily use.
Malachi C. Jennings of the Democratic city committee urged choosing officeholders who withstood tests to strengthen the party. The Ellsworth Club, blending Republicans and Democrats, featured speakers including William S. McNary on non-partisan government and George A. Hubbard and Thomas F. Walsh. Arthur P. Russell served as toastmaster.
In Grand Army Hall East Boston Joseph Hooker Post 23 marked the 42d anniversary of the Maverick Rifles departure for the Civil War. Adjutant Harrington was toastmaster. Judge W H H Emmons spoke on Civil War events as post commanders from Boston Chelsea and others shared reminiscences and a post-meeting smoke talk recalled Gettysburg Antietam and related campaigns.
Large contracts for lighting fixtures were received by McKenney & Waterbury of Boston. Readables include West Medford Congregational Church. New Ocean House Swampscott. Vanderbilt Hospital Newport Rhode Island. Wakefield National Bank building Wakefield. White Mountain Paper Company Building Portsmouth New Hampshire. Massachusetts State Armory Cambridge. Bay Science building Franklin. Fort Banks Winthrop. Poland Spring House Maine.
The Miles report on conditions in the Philippines drew broad comment in Boston. Many officials and anti imperialists urged Secretary Root to resign, while others admitted they had not read the full document and could not state a view.
A local ad highlights Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne with a call to enjoy with neighbors, emphasizing sparkling quality and sale availability.
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