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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1903

Page

5

Mrs Jack Refuses Court Appearance In Snow Clearing Case

A capias to compel Mrs Gardner to appear was refused as she declined to attend. Witness Mrs Le Mar testified she hired Williams for winter chores including sidewalk clearing but denied hiring for the entire season. The judge advised a $15 wage claim, one month, with potential appeal and possible Superior Court action.

Jack Gardner Margaret le Mar le Mar Williams Gardner

Debate on Socialism Saturday Night at Faneuil Hall

Arrangements for a Saturday night debate on Socialism between Frederic J. Stimson and James F. Carey at Faneuil Hall are complete. The discussion centers on collective ownership of production and distribution with Frederic O. MacCartney named as chairman. Most of the hall is open to the public, with a section reserved for Stimson's personal friends.

Frederic J. Stimson James F. Carey Faneuil Hall Frederic O. MacCartney Stimaon

Arms for New Cutters in Lynn Heats Up After Meeting

In Lynn on February 5, Boot and Shoe Workers Union cutters held a closed meeting after supper to discuss Mayor Eastham and President Tobin’s demand for more protection for imported workers. Rumors say an understanding points to possible arming of workers amid a spike in gun sales.

Lynn Eastham Tobin Hastham Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Mr. Wastham F. Rockwood Hall Knights of Labor West Lynn

Riot at Hilliard & Tabor Factory Sparks Fears of Union Intrusion

At Haverhill on Feb 5 a crowd of about 200 strikers attacked two new workers exiting Hilliard & Tabor’s factory before police arrived. A boy and his father were rough handled while another worker fled. The Boot and Shoe Workers Union plans to bring 10 Milwaukee workers to the city tomorrow as tensions rise.

Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Milwaukee Hilliard & Tabor New Hampshire

Lunatic at Large Harasses East Cambridge Residents

An insane man rang doorbells and frightened pedestrians in East Cambridge yesterday. He chased a boy at McElroy's Glass Works and menaced a woman on Bridge Street before boarding the railroad tracks and whistling for a locomotive. He wore a long ulster and a white hat.

East Cambridge Second Street McElroy’s Glass Works Bridge Street Gore Street

Will of Ephraim Sale Filed in Suffolk Probate Court

The will dated April 9 1900 leaves 5000 to the Preachers' Aid Society of the New England Conference Methodist Church and 5000 to the Salvation Army of New England. After gifts to a sister and 17 nephews and nieces the residue goes to the Evangelistic Association of New England. Executor named is G H Pendergast.

Ephraim Sale Suffolk County Preachers’ Aid Society New England Conference

Scott's Emulsion Promises to Curb Persistent Coughs

An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion cures old and deep-rooted coughs by replacing inflamed throat and lung tissue with healthy tissue. It asserts coughing stops as the product changes the body's tissues and offers a free sample from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl St

Trolley Car Jumps Track on Quincy Division

A trolley from Randolph to South Braintree left the rails at a sharp curve near Pond Street. Eight passengers were bruised, a teacher fainted, and the motorman suffered minor injuries as the car crushed a stone wall and shattered windows. No serious harm occurred and service resumed hours later.

Quincy Old Colony Street Railway Company Randolph South Braintree Pond Street Braintree

300 Couples Dance at Prince Edward Island Club Ball

The Prince Edward Island Club hosted its seventh annual reunion and ball at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics Building last evening. About 300 couples attended the grand march led by Miss Emily M. Doyle and her father BE W. Doyle club president. Mrs Dr William Johnson and Mr D A McDonald were the second couple in attendance with Mrs Johnson wearing cream brocaded satin en train. Guests included Dr D A McDonald, Boston Maritime Provincial Association president, and Miss Isabel MacKenzie, Ladies Auxiliary Society president.

Prince Edward Island Island Boston Paul Revere Hall Mechanics’ Building Emily M. Doyle BE. W. Doyle

Cambridge Testimonial to Queeny Family Held by Lasselle Club

A grand testimonial concert and dance occurred last night under the Lasselle Social Club in East Cambridge to aid the widow and children of the late John Queeny.

Lasselle John Queeny East Cambridge

Cupid's Archery Featured at Malden Helpers Meeting

The Willing Helpers of Malden held their monthly gathering at Miss Helen Chase Bush's home on Shawmut Avenue. Cupid's Archery served as the novelty, with prizes awarded and each participant receiving a "Heart fortune" presented by Miss Louise Colbert.

Malden Helen Chase Bush Shawmut Avenue Cupid Louise Colbert

Eleven-Story Office Building Planned in Congress Square

The Monks Building Trust organizes to buy and improve 31-35 Congress street. George A Fuller Company wins the erection contract for a building valued with a 547 500 assessment. The site fronts 70 feet on Congress street and 76 feet on Congress square, totaling about 6100 square feet. It sits in the financial district opposite Exchange place with a direct view to the customs house. The structure will have hot and cold water in each office, mahogany on the first two floors, and white oak finish on the upper levels.

Monks Building Trust Congress Street Congress Square Monks Building George A. Fuller Company Financial District Exchange Place United States Custom House State Street

Boston Vermonters Divided on Local Option Adoption

Vermonters in Boston split on local option after Vermonts prohibition era ends. Leaders say cities may vote for licenses while natives fear evil outcomes and expect continued prohibition in farming areas. Notables like Wade Keyes Percival Clement James Frye weigh in on revenue, enforcement, and long-term politics.

Boston Burlington Rutland Barre Vergennes Montpelier Bennington James M. Gleason Vermont Club John Hancock Insurance Company Percival W. Clement James N. Frye Rye, Phipps & Co Vermont N. S. Sheldon Clement Arthur JL. Robinson Everett C. Benton

Trial Package Free By Mail Cautions On Fat Loss

A brief public notice warns readers against unsafe weight loss claims and advises avoiding dangerous fat cutting methods. It stresses health risk and urges consulting medical guidance before trying any extreme diet or supplement.

Robins Appear in Adirondacks Amid Warm Winter Reports

From Port Henry New York reports state large numbers of robins and other summer birds are seen daily across the Adirondack region. Old woodsmen note the birds are unusually plentiful for this season, with large flocks in several locations.

Port Henry N. Y Adirondack

Boylston Schulverein Music Reception Draws Large Jamaica Plain Crowd

The Boylston Schulverein of Jamaica Plain hosted a music reception with Alois Bartschmid leading a male chorus in pieces by Spicker Boehme and Boehme others. A trio for clarinet violoncello and piano by Beethoven drew applause and Ernst Donath’s comic number A Wall Flower sparked mirth. The audience warmly praised Bartschmid for his directing during the program.

Boylston Schulverein Jamaica Plain Alois Bartschmid Spicker Am Rhein Billus Rallus Die Zeitung Bringt Boehme Beethoven Messrs. Fritsche Heberlein Bartschmid Fritsche

Orangeine Cure3 Headache and Cold Remedy

Orangeine Cure3 claims quick relief for headache and cold symptoms including grip. The product advertises fast action and implies addressing the underlying cause to provide cure.

Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Touted as Medicine for 50 Years

The advertisement claims Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey remains absolutely pure with no fusel oil and acts as a medicine for coughs colds consumption grip bronchitis pneumonia catarrh asthma malaria and low fevers. It praises doctors hospitals and lifetime use while warning buyers to avoid imitations.

Chicago Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Duffy J. Dunraven Young Chemistry Department Armour Institute of Technology Chemist Sanitary Commission Duffy's Duffy Malt Whiskey Company Rochester Mae

Opera Singer Falls to Death in St Louis

William Paull of London leading baritone with Castle Square opera company died after falling from a sixth story window at the Southern Hotel in St Louis. He plunged headforemost after leaning from the window as telegraph wires broke his fall. Mrs Paull and two physicians attended him. no police statement yet.

St. Louis William Paull London Eng Castle Square Opera Company

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