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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1903
Page
2
The article reports extended suffering and rescue after a severe storm. It notes the destruction of copra and 200 tons of pearl shells and pearls, valued at 1800 per ton, with many lost. G W Waterbury aboard the Mariposa survived the Raitea storm area as another ship feared near wrecking.
The article describes the Society Islands at 15 to 18S 14 to 16W, located south of Hawaii about 400 miles, with Tahiti as the principal political center. Tahiti remains largely unscathed by the recent tidal wave that affected other islands.
Funeral service for W. A. Russell the fireman killed in last Wednesday night’s parish hall fire was held at the Hudson House with Rev. Alfred Fair officiating. Russell received fireman’s honors as Hose 1 carriage and department team carried the coffin. A. O. U. W. lodge members attended in a body.
Mrs. Moxey of Boston fights a court bid by her daughter Alice Manderville to declare her insane and appoint a guardian after her marriage to a much younger fencing teacher in San Francisco. She defends her choice, cites other age-gap marriages, and criticizes her relatives for seeking control of her fortune while awaiting the outcome of the litigation.
In Somerville, 48 hours of rail yard thefts leave Boston and Maine freight cars looted with gin, knives, and flour removed. Police report a possible gang activity and a 22 year old male suspect fled a South Street area house after being confronted, described as 5 foot 6, 135 pounds, gray coat and slouch hat.
Two Roxbury youths, John Kiley aged 15 of 73 Northfield Street and Louis Hazzel, are listed in a local incident report. Details remain incomplete in the readable text.
A 14 year old boy from 59 Longwood Avenue escaped early yesterday morning from the Lyman School at Westboro where he had been sentenced recently.
Rickets cause loose joints bow legs and soft bones in children. Scott's Emulsion supplies hypophosphites cod liver oil and nourishment to correct imperfect nutrition. It promises rapid improvement and offers a free sample from Scott and Bowne chemists at 409 Pearl Street.
Washington February 8 The allies prepare a protocol with Mr Bowen for submitting to The Hague the issue of whether blockading powers may be entitled to preferential treatment in claims settlement. Bowen aims for identical protocols signed the same day and rapid relief of the blockade.
The coal teamsters and handlers of Unions 21 and 170 plan talks this week with coal dealers to discuss a $1 weekly wage raise for two and three horse team drivers. The move follows a postponement earlier in the season as workers refused to worsen coal famine distress.
Boston Knights of Labor Sewer Department Local Assembly 1621 adopts resolutions condemning boot and shoe workers union leaders for hiring nonunion hands to replace strikers. They extend support to Lynn cutters assembly 3662 and allied women, urge publication in Boston papers, and demand accountability by national union officers.
The Cap Makers' Union will notify Boston manufacturers of a 5 percent wage demand today due to rising living costs. The move targets immediate adjustment and reflects ongoing labor pressure in the industry.
Eight years ago Cambridges two main communities wage earners and college students stood apart. The Prospect Union aimed to unite them through shared study and mutual self-help. Courses include debating, English, German, drawing, arithmetic, penmanship, bookkeeping and music. Harvard students teach except for a few instructors. Monthly public lectures and Saturday smoke talks supplement the program.
The 17th in the Sunday night series at Music Hall attracted a large crowd last night with a highly praised program. Every number on the bill was repeatedly encored, signaling strong audience enthusiasm.
White House visitors list five eligible bachelors courting Miss Alice Roosevelt. Notables include Lieutenant Robert Sterling Clark heir to nearly 10 million and ambassadorial speaker Edwin V. Morgan. Major Charles MacCawley U.S. M C is a Washington social arbiter. Viscount di Alto of Portugal also woos her. Grafton D. Cushing of Groton School is among frequent escorts.
A Chelsea representative introduces a bill to build a spur of the Boston and Albany along Marginal Street from Pearl Street to join the East Boston main line near Highland Park. The plan would unload Chelsea freight directly at factories, attract manufacturers to waterfront sites, and potentially extend to the Boston and Maine near the Revere line, unlocking 170 acres of Chelsea River frontage.
The Jordan Marsh Company will host an historic display of photographs taken without a dark room using the Prindle process. Boston inventor Prindle demonstrates daylight loading and developing with exhibitions of marine landscapes portraits and cloud effects over a 10 day period including demonstrations of saplings Fastman daylight developing machine Eastman water developing platinum paper Selfo developer and related amateur photography innovations.
Marvelous pieces of work will be shown and demonstrations given. Amateurs will learn many points that will stand them in good stead in the pastime.
Peter Payton a Civil War veteran and former slave died yesterday at the Soldiers Home Chelsea aged 96. He served in the war and later lived in the community as a respected elder. He is survived by relatives and friends in the area.
The notice highlights bargains in the Drapery and Rug Departments at Paina Furniture Company. Average sacrifices on Oriental rugs reach 33 1/3 percent with greater cuts in drapery. Odd lots of lace curtains offer a tempting chance, and shoppers are urged to act early as quantities are limited.
A Boston newspaper quotes a harsh attack by Mr Conry against political rivals including Dan Kiley Tom Mullen John A Ryan and Mr Kelcher. It likens the target to a monkey on an organ grinders back and mocks his fitness for Congress. Ex congressman Witzgerald and Congressman elect Keleher declined comment.
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