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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1904
Page
7
Distinct readable fragments show a local public notice style with dates and official names obscured. The text hints at an action by authorities and a deadline but lacks complete details for full reconstruction.
John R. King of Maryland was elected senior vice commander in chief and Major George W. Patten of Tennessee was chosen junior vice commander in chief at the Grand Army of the Republic convention held yesterday.
Edward Atkinson advises young men through the American Grocer editor to delay smoking cigars and cigarettes until age 65, then test temperament and finances. He suggests starting with mild native cigars, noting tastes shift to Havana if pursued, and argues smoking is largely influenced by imagination and social perception.
Cunard Line plans another steerage fare reduction as White Star counters with lower rates in a renewed transatlantic price war. Company officials say they will continue cutting until rivals stop, with orders from Liverpool pending. Immigrants and travelers prepare to book, as Ivernia and Cretic sail under the new terms in late August.
Washington reports plans to resight all navy guns with telescopic sights for continuous aim. Rapid fire guns will gain improved sighting while battleships will receive new range finders. Tests order a tracer shell for night firing to illuminate projectile paths and aid gun pointers.
Two Civil War veterans stand on a balcony at the Shuman building during parade day, exchanging handshakes amid displays by A Shuman & Co. An oil painting shows a veteran with his grandchild, a sailor’s discharge paper from the C S S Alabama, and a captured drum. Crayons honor Grant Sherman and Sheridan with patriotic legends praising unity and memory of the war.
New Jersey story of 19 year old heiress Miss Ethel Barry eloping with 30 year old motorman Michael Riordan. They fled from her summer home near Eatontown Oceanport to Long Branch after a romantic, socially frowned union amid family obstruction and religious differences.
The Sons of Veterans convention concludes with finishing sessions at Isaac Rich Hall Ashburton place. Officers likely elected in the morning session after two days of meetings. Commander Spink reports 708 camps and 27 103 members at end of the June quarter a gain of 66 camps and 1 968 members during this administration.
Two Harvard students William Pastor and Blaine Evans were mistaken for strike breakers while carrying small packages on Twenty eighth street and Ashland avenue. The men, who wanted to study the strike situation, were nearly killed in the incident.
The battleship Texas along with Florida Arkansas and Nevada and a torpedo boat destroyer sailed from New London bound for Annapolis where second and third class cadets will disembark. The squadron passed out through the race.
The Chicago limited of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line, en route from Kansas City to the north, derailed two miles east of Altamont Missouri when rails spread. Two likely fatally injured and 15 seriously hurt. all victims from Illinois and Missouri. Train travel was at 15 miles per hour. Among the injured were five Byron family members from Chicago and baggage man Bates and news agent Brock were severely hurt.
In Chicago on August 18 Judge William McEwan faced a surprised audience as bride Mabel Petersen aged 18 kissed him after a wedding ceremony. The judge, who had waived the right to a kiss, blushed and protested mildly, while the bride declared she would kiss him for luck.
Berlin August 18 News that Prince Hugo Hohenlohe will marry a noted circus rider. The engagement signals a union between royal lineage and circus fame, reflecting changing social ties in European elite circles.
Rear Admiral Barker's battleship squadron arrived at Fio rta in the Azores today after departing Gibraltar. The move signals a shift in patrol routes and demonstrates the fleet's readiness in Atlantic waters.
Judge Putnam of the United States Circuit modified an injunction restraining a distribution from the estate of the late A Davis. The suit, brought by Mrs. Ingersoll widow of R G Ingersoll, seeks 100000 for services rendered to J A Coram and others trustees of the Davis estate. The decision ties up about 500000 of funds pending disposition of her suit.
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