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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
5
An advertisement touts Iron-Ox Tablets as a safe remedy for constipation. It argues that pills restore bowel and kidney function without dangerous purgatives, promising gradual, natural improvement and complete relief with a 50 tablet supply for 25 cents from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. in Detroit MI.
President Fitzgerald of the Democratic city committee plans to hire a side street hall for the annual scrimmage when nomination papers are filed. The shift aims to avoid fights on Washington street and reduce danger after Milk street rushes. Inside leaders may secure adjacent rooms to influence the outcome, but Fitzgerald pledges a fair arrangement.
Congress man Charles B. Littlefield of Maine lectures at Old Orchard on the global drive against liquor and urges continued enforcement of Maine’s prohibitory law. He cites Chief Justice Wiswell and backs Penobscot county’s stand with County Attorney Smith against liquor sellers. He calls the Maine prohibition the best tool to curb the liquor traffic.
Revere police complain they were unfairly treated by Boston papers regarding the robbery at H. J. Miller's Beach Street house. They warn premature disclosure by Boston police may hinder capturing the man who pawned $600 in jewelry at a West End shop, given by an 11 year old boy Ralph White. The Revere force credits Inspector James A. Latter with tracing the property to the pawnshop.
A memorial fountain dedicated to the late Joseph F. Wilson was turned on yesterday morning on Central Hill Somerville in a ceremony attended by many citizens and city officials. The fountain, in construction for months, enhances the hill’s beauty and honors Wilson who left 2500 dollars for a fitting memorial.
Judge Emmons of the Boston Police Board says officers may use clubs and revolvers when facing danger during arrests. He urges restraint but supports force to protect police, urges crowd control to limit injuries, cites a recent assault on Reserve Officer Stephen Higgins, and calls for direct sentences for those opposing officers in the line of duty.
A Pinkerton report places Willard Allen near Toronto after a telegram from Boston. police sweep hotels and transit hubs but find no trace. Allen faces probes for defalcation totaling 75 000 dollars in securities and cash from the Preachers Aid Society plus 8 000 dollars from the Methodist Historical Society. A society member hints at recovering bonds.
Arthur B Dennis elected treasurer after Allen E. Dennis was deposed by the Preachers Aid Society at Wesleyan Hall. The meeting adopted bonds and safeguards, with $1800 due Saturday to beneficiaries and a loss of $75,000 from securities and cash after an embezzlement.
Miss Alice Spencer Geddes of Cambridge criticizes Judge Emmons, calling Emmonsism a submerged theory in Boston and condemning overreaction to drunken behavior. She warns against overdoing actions and urges sensible responses to minor intoxication rather than wholesale arrests.
The Horatio Adams, a five masted schooner on the stocks at Brooks's shipyard in East Boston, attracts great attention as the largest Boston ship since the Great Republic. When finished it will belong to the American Marine Transportation Company and be used to carry coal.
Mr. T. J. Walton denies rumors of his marriage to Ida Leisge of Omaha. A despatch links him to Mrs. Eliza beth Thompson of Chelsea and an $8000 property matter. Omaha society rumors claim a wedding gift and ties to a drug store, but Walton maintains he is not wed.
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters clubs plan a union picnic on Saturday August 22 at New Downer Landing. Delegates at St Rose Hall Worcester Street approved the program with baseball matches among Roxbury Athletics Strandways and 85 Peter and Pauls of South Boston, plus pro foot racing bicycle racing and tug of war entries directed to James T. Riley Somerville.
Police expect the arrest in New York of John McIntire also known as John McIntosh and Graham and Miss Jennie Graham for leading a credit house fraud ring. The pair allegedly targeted furniture and jewelry stores, using fictitious names and reselling goods through accomplices, with losses running into thousands as they moved residences and altered identities.
Fifty eight victims of the Metropolitan tunnel disaster were buried today as funerals took place in the district of the tragedy. A formal city ceremony is planned for tomorrow with Premier Combes and the municipal president speaking. The Metropolitan railway company donated 2000 to victim families.
W. H. Palmer aged 52 of 26 Silver Street Lynn slipped at the Marginal street crossing while attempting to board a Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad train yesterday afternoon. He struck his head and suffered a severe scalp wound and back injuries, and was taken to the Relief station.
A Newark man writes that after a year and a half of illness and nine doctors, Peruna restored his health. He reports relief from throat, lung, heart, liver and stomach issues and improving appetite and strength. His wife also uses Peruna. Mary E. Sampson of New Hampshire praises Peruna for headaches and nervous symptoms. Seek Dr Hartman’s free advice if results are not prompt.
Chief Watts sent out circulars with Moore’s likeness and full description to 10 000 police officials and detective bureaus. The Boston lawyer, last seen in New York, disappeared under embezzlement charges involving 4400 from client Ellen Hurley, with whispers of a larger total.
Two eight and twelve day Civil War history tours depart Boston on Friday September 11. Tour one visits Reading Gettysburg Blue Mountains Washington and Philadelphia for 82 dollars. Tour two adds Point Comfort James River Richmond for 52 dollars. Tours target Grand Army members and Civil War enthusiasts. For details contact Joseph P Taggart New England passenger agent Royal Blue line 36 Washington Street Boston MA.
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