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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1903

Page

8

Bahamas Governor to Marry Boston Heiress Miss Parker

Sir Gilbert J. Carter governor of the Bahamas arrived in New York aboard the Orizaba en route to Boston to wed Miss Gertrude Codman Parker of Beacon Street. Carter travels with his daughter Miss L. Carter and the couple plan a fall wedding amid Boston society interest.

Sir Gilbert Carter Miss Parker New York Orizaba Andivassau Gilbert J. Carter Bahamas L. Carter Carter Boston Gilbert Carter Gertrude Codman Parker Francis Vose Codman Parker Beacon Street Parker Sir Gilbert JL. Carter

Dentist Herman Osgood Dies at Concord Home

Herman D. Osgood, the first Boston dentist to use nitrous oxide gas in practice, died Saturday afternoon at his Concord home. He was among the oldest practicing dentists in the state.

Boston Herman D. Osgood Concord Mr. Osgood

Vermont Clergyman Near Arrest as Allen Misidentification

The Rev. E. J. Ranslow of Swanton Vermont returned from vacation and led services. In Boston detectives mistook him for the absconding treasurer named Allen, revealing the danger of mistaken identity for a well known Swanton clergyman.

Swanton E. J. Ranslow Congregational Church Allen Ranslow Swanton, Vt

Boston Republican Big Four Lose Grip as Power Shifts

The once dominant Republican leaders Jesse Gove W W Campbell George Swallow and E W Presho drift apart after backing Mayor Hart. Swallow and Presho clash with Campbell and Gove over patronage while Democrats under Fitzgerald Donovan Kennedy and Corbett press precinct style Tammany inspired machine changes reshaping Boston politics.

Thomas N. Hart Jesse Gove Boston Jesse Hart Bill’ Campbell Presho Charlestown Swallow Campbell Gove B. T. Wheeler Presko Big Four John F. Fitzgerald James Donovan P. J. Kennedy Joseph J. Corbett Premi Dorchester North End South End East Boston J. J. Corbett Nence Jove Republican Party Fitzgerald Donovan Kennedy Corbett Democratic Party Collins Strategy Board City Hall Bill Campbell James K. Hayes Peter F. Tague Harrington Joseph A. Dennison Quigley O’brien

Massachusetts Reaches New York in Safety

The United States battleship Massachusetts, damaged Aug. 12 by striking a Maine coast rock in fog, arrived safely at New York Harbor tonight.

Massachusetts New York United States Maine New York Harbor

Spencer Doctor Declines Philippine Bureau Chief Offer

Dr Nathan A Cobb of Spencer has declined the $4000 a year post as chief of the Philippine Agricultural Bureau offered by Secretary Wilson. He cites plans to move to Spencer and educate his family as the reason for turning down the position.

Spencer Nathan A. Cobb Philippine Agricultural Bureau Wilson Cobb Department of Agriculture New South Wales

Insurance on Norcross chief to secure company bonds

Worcester August 23 receivers of Norcross Bros Company plan a 500000 life policy on Orlando W Norcross to secure bonds issued for company debt. The policy will cover the bond period and notes his near sixty four birthday, yet he remains active.

Worcester Norcross Bros.’ Company Orlando W. Norcross Norcross

Strange patient awakens at City Hospital in Fall River

Police investigate a man found unconscious on the street who regained consciousness at City Hospital. He identifies as Edward Gassier of 109 Street San Francisco claiming to be a fireman on the steamer Alvert recently from Liverpool to New York and says a companion drugged him before they arrived in Fall River last Thursday morning.

New York Boston Luce Tammany Ward Committee Ward 17 Committee Curley Ward 2 Young Men’s Democratic Club Joseph F. O'Connell Donovan Joseph O’brien John Lehan Michael Sullivan Michael Carmody Patrick McCarthy John McKenna T. Vincent Sullivan Fall River City Hospital Edward Gassier Street San Francisco Alvert Liverpool

Galway Man Honored During Boston Irish Club Reception

Michael Clasdy of Galway Ireland visited Boston as guest of honor at a Galway Social Club event at Dorchester Music Hall. The gathering celebrated Clasdy’s role in securing Patrick Finnegan’s 18 year imprisonment release in Ireland, with Finnegan among the speakers. Music and gifts followed as local attendees listed include William Finnegan and Dennis Leary among others.

Galway Club Dorchester Michael Clasdy Boston Galway Irc Dorchester Music Hall Clasdy Ireland Patrick Finnegan Finnegan Mr. Clasby Cornelius Duggan Philip McMorrow P. A. Murray Newton Press D. Martin J. Tully Watertown Mr. Duggan Patrick Higgins William Finnegan P. T. Finnegan Dennis Leary Thomas Morrissey Patrick Clancy John Donohue John Clasby P. F. O’grady P. J. Coveney Lawrence Powers John Moran James John McCarthy Edward Duran Bartholomew Gilligan John Connair Michael Donohue Martin J. Hines H. F. Fitzgerald John J. McGann

Boston Worcester trolley to Park Square with double track

Boston and Worcester Railway officials plan frequent trolley service to Park Square and replace small cars with larger closed cars. They will divert smaller cars to James F Shaw electric roads and install a double track to cut winter delays. The line reports strong business with a 50 000 fare day as cars to Worcester continue to fill.

Boston-Worcester Park Square Boston & Worcester Railway James F. Shaw Worcester

Bearcroft Cattle Poisoning Prompt for Reward

Attleboro officials plan a large reward at the next selectmen meeting for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for cattle poisoning and other cruel depredations that have terrorized Bearcroft village and the town’s southern area.

Attleboro George A. Sweeney Board of Selectmen Bearcroft Village

Death by suicide at prayers in Norwich home

Joseph L. Coughlin aged 22 killed himself by cutting his throat at his Norwich residence while at prayers. Police report he was believed insane at the time.

Norwich Conn Joseph L. Coughlin Coughlin

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