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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1903

Page

4

Zema-Cura Medicated Powder Promises Skin Cure All

A promotional notice touts Zema-Cura Medicated Powder as the sole external cure for skin diseases and an ideal baby powder. It claims to heal eczema acne heat nettle rash and more while offering soothing relief and a clear complexion. Boxes cost 25 cents and 50 cents to $1.00 plus postpaid shipping from New York.

Jennie Lyda Home For Widows and Orphans of Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania Ben Avon Zema-Cura CO West 22d New York Houghton & Dutton

Charlestown Tops B A A to Tie for First in Gilt Edge

Charlestown bowlers edge B A A to finish the week tied with Newtowne for first in the Gilt Edge league. The Unicorn could win only one of three games at the Charles Town Club alleys as Grover led B A A with strings of 190 202 and 213 for a 60 total. The score,

Charlestown Newtowne Unicorn Grover Plumbers Carruth Dalton Ingersoll W. H. Gallison Hoey F. W. Webb W. H Wall Collins Wiggin Peacock Kenney Baker Ee Millward Jackson Philben Eee Crosby Sullivan Slattery Rogers

Belfry Triumphs In Gilt Edge Candle Pin Match

The South Boston Yacht Club fell to Old Belfry 1247 to 1226 in a postponed February 3 candlepin game at Old Belfry alleys. Rankin was relieved by Gorham after the first string, with Gorham claiming single-string honors. Peabody and Beaumont finished tied for three-string totals at 258 as Belfry posted the win.

Lexington South Boston Yacht Club Old Belfry Rankin Gorham Peabody Beaumont South Boston Houghton McKee Read Reddy Liv’stone W. McKee Hanan

Slugging In The Game Melrose Beats Brockton 34 to 6

In Melrose on February 12 the high school team defeated Brockton 34 to 6 in a rough YMCA gym contest. Brockton drew 144 fouls to Melrose’s 8 as Captain Crowell was ejected for rough play. Ben Vaughn starred with seven field goals and three from fouls.

Melrose Brockton Crowell Kershaw Barry Melrose Boys Ben Vaughn Harry Vaughn Bunker Andrews Dunbar

Johnny Taral Sets Sights On International Riding Debut

Johnny Taral the 18 year old son of famed jockey Fred Taral travels to Vienna to ride on March 1 for Austro Hungarian owner A Pechy. He weighs 55 pounds and will ride thoroughbreds for a salary of 10 000 dollars this season. He inherits his light weight from both parents and plans to seek fame in Europe.

Johnny Taral Fred Taral Vienna A. Pechy Johnny

Harvard finals shoot marks junior victory on Soldiers Field

The first in a trio of final shoots for the class shooting championship at Harvard took place yesterday on Soldiers Field between freshman and junior teams. The juniors won by 159 to 151.

Harvard Soldiers Field

Lawrence game slips to Providence 10 to 4

The home team fell to Providence 10 to 4 in an uninspiring contest at the Lawrence venue on February 12.

Providence Lawrence

Lowell 11th straight win beats Worcester 31 4

Lowell dominated Worcester to extend its winning streak to 11 games with a 31 to 4 score. The victory showcased Lowell's superior play and outmatched Worcester throughout.

Worcester Lowell

Baer Proposes Sliding Wage Scale For Miners

In Philadelphia the Reading Co President George F. Baer urged a sliding wage scale tied to coal prices as a minimum basis for three years, arguing miners' demands were impractical and blaming the United Mine Workers for unrest. Darrow rebutted, criticizing wage figures and urging action against child labor while defending union rights and the strike's impact on families.

Philadelphia United States Circuit George F. Baer Reading Company Clarence S. Darrow Baer President Truesdale Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Archbishop Ryan New York Darrow United Mine Workers Mr. Baer National Civic Federation Civic Federation Mitchell Industrial Bureau United States Gray John Mitchell Pennsylvania Scranton Mr. Darrow Abram S. Hewitt Order of the Union

Sound as a Dollar Boosts Lung Health with Scott's Emulsion

An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as strengthening the throat and lungs for weak lungs and sensitive throats. It claims the product drives out coughs colds and bronchitis and keeps them away. A sample offer invites readers to try the remedy.

Scott

Hudson Girl Returns From Alaska Wealthy

Miss Lillian Moore daughter of Otis Moore and wife of Central street arrived from the Klondike region after five years in Valdeze Alaska where she held interests in several claims some 200 miles inland. She owns a large draying business and 45 horses. She went to Valdeze in 1898 and was the first woman in that section. She plans to return in a week or two.

Hudson Lillian Moore Otis Moore Central Street Klondike

Judge Parker to keynote Colonial Club dinner in New York

Chief Justice Parker of the Court of Appeals will be guest of honor at a Colonial Club dinner on Saturday night in New York. Club officers say the event has no political significance and Parker will speak despite his aversion to political engagements. L Laflin Kellogg will preside with speeches expected from Mayor Low and others.

Richard Carle Music Hall Hamilton Pl Judge Parker New York Parker Court of Appeals Colonial Club Justice Parker L. Laflin Kellogg Mayor Low

Captured New Cutter Sparks Clash at HavERHILL Rail Station

At HavERHILL a clash between six Boot and Shoe Workers' Union officials and a crowd of Shoe Workers' Protective Union strikers erupted at the railroad station over two Rochester cutters. One cutter was captured, the other fled by train. Strikers also claimed workers at Hilliard & Tabor and Thayer Maguire & Field left work. Union officials announced plans to send pickets to South Lawrence to interview new operatives.

Hilliard & Tabor Thayer, Maguire & Field South Lawrence Haverhill Boston Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union

Brockton YMCA Building Promised Funds Boost

The new building rises with an extra 10 000 dollars promised by an unknown giver once the former sum is raised. Former Senator Willard Howland State Secretary R M Armstrong and B F Pierce of the Brockton Y M C A addressed the gathering. Construction will start immediately.

Willard Howland R. M. Armstrong B. F. Pierce Brockton Y. M. C. A

South Boston Clinches First in New Century League

South Boston whitewashed Boylston to grab first place as Webster loses twice to Hyde Park and falls into a second place tie with Roslindale. Mellin led scoring with a 116 single and 300 total.

South Boston Boylston Webster Hyde Park Roslindale Mellin

Chelsea Y M C A Plans $50 000 Building Drive

President A C Stone announced at the quarterly Chelsea Y M C A banquet that the association trustees aim for a new building costing forty thousand dollars, with a goal of fifty thousand dollars in funding.

Chelsea Y. M. C. A A. C. Stone

Reinstatements and referrals at N E B A A U meeting

At Young's Hotel the registration committee reinstated Lenox of Brockton and track athletes L P McGovern Fred J McIntire and James H Noonan of Lynn and J J William Cooper of New Bedford. Cases for national AAU review included John H Harvey of New Bedford A W Myrick of Lowell and A W Knox of Everett. Donovan and Galbraith of Everett Y M C A basketball were laid on the table.

Young's Hotel Lenox Brockton L. P. McGovern Fred J. McIntire James H. Noonan Lynn J. William Cooper New Bedord National Board of the John H. Harvey New Bedford A. W. Myrick Lowell A. W. Knox Everett Messrs. Donovan and Galbraith Everett Y. M. C. A

Saratoga Street Reunion Fetes Lincoln Centenary

Last evening the Methodist Episcopal Church of Saratoga Street East Boston hosted its annual reunion and supper. A reception ran from 7 to 8 PM with guests including Rev. and Mrs George H Spencer and others. Supper followed with Lincoln tributes by Adjutant George J Harrington and ex Chelsea mayor George H Carter.

Methodist Episcopal Church Saratoga Street Boston George H. Spencer G. H. Higgins Alfred Otis Willard Allen Abraham Lincoln George JH. Harrington Joseph Hooker Chelsea George H. Carter L. B. Bates

Railway sale cuts fares from New England to West Coast

Daily notices announce Chicago and Northwestern railway offers from Feb 14 to Apr 30. Tickets to California Oregon Washington and British Columbia priced over 17 dollars below ordinary second class rates. Details and information via J. B. Brittain agent at 868 Washington St Boston.

Chicago & Northwestern Railway New England California Oregon Washington British Columbia J. B. Brittain Washington St Boston

Stage notices and ticket sales fill Boston theatres

The Hollis hosts stage tickets for Ghosts with Mary Shaw heading the company. Tremont Theatre shows King Dodo to full houses. The Columbia notes rising attendance for The Little Host while Joe Welch ends The Pedler engagement at the Grand Opera House. Theatergoers flock to Music Hall for the Majestic opening and The Storks first Boston presentation. Other venues feature Across the Pacific, Why Women Sin, Ost in the Desert, Lost in Siberia, and upcoming acts at Keith's, Bowdoin Square, and Nickeloeon with dancers, singers, and acrobats.

Hollis Mary Shaw Tremont Raymond Hitchcock Dodo The Columbia Joe Welch Pacific Music Hall Majestic Richard Carle the Howard Lalla-Lala Austin & Stone’s Nickelodeon Fay Brothers Sparrers

Cresceus on Ice Delights Ottawa Crowd Despite Slushy Track

Cresceus the world champion trotter did not set a time on the Ottawa ice due to slush but attracted about 5000 spectators. Owner Mr. Ketcham jogged the horse three miles then clocked a mile in 2:27 with a final quarter in 33 seconds, a 2:12 half mile pace well above the ice record.

Ottawa Ont Cresceus Ketcham

Somerville Defeats Everett 39 23 In YMCA Hall

Somerville defeated Everett 39 to 23 in a basketball game at the YMCA Hall tonight. The contest featured strong defense from Somerville and steady scoring to pull away in the second half.

Everett Somerville

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