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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1903

Page

7

150 Pairs Boys Knee Pants Wool Blue Gray

sale offers 150 pairs of boys knee pants in blue gray color. described as strictly all wool with a limited sale. price tag 390 appears as a figure associated with the listing.

Commonwealth Makes Two Port Records on Sailing

Gilchrist Co reports the passenger steamer Commonwealth sails at noon for Gibraltar Algiers Genoa Naples and Alexandria with 28 first class and 150 third class passengers the largest cabin list since the Mediterranean service began. It also departs with the largest stowaway list from this port to Europe.

Commonwealth Gibraltar Algiers Genoa Naples Alexandria Mediterranean Europe Billings Williams

Youngest brides maid presides at Melrose wedding

Little Margie Knox of Melrose, not more than five summers old, officiated as brides maid at the Tremont Street Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage wedding of Miss Mary Reddington and Mr. George D. Felderman. Best man was Harry Connors, with Rev. C DB Davis officiating.

Margie Knox Melrose Mary Reddington George D. Felderman Tremont Street Methodist Episcopal Church Harry Connors Miss Knox C. DB. Davis

Princess to marry Giron in likely Swiss Protestant country

Geneva reports Princess Louise of Saxony received news of her divorce from Maitre Lachenal. She expressed no surprise and intends to manage her own affairs. It is said M. Giron will return to Geneva to plan the future and the princess has nearly given up hope of seeing her children.

Geneva Maitre Lachenal Louise of Saxony M. Giron Switzerland

Papyrus Club Birthday Dinner at Revere House

The Papyrus Club marks its birthday with a dinner at the Revere House this evening. T. T. Baldwin, newly chosen president, drafts the anniversary programme and notes Baldwin is among the club’s youngest presiding officers. Andrew Neilson, veteran headwaiter, led the first dinner 29 years ago and remains a key figure, known for his long service and a jeweled silver collar.

Papyrus Club Revere House T. T. Baldwin Baldwin Harvard Law The Revere Andrew Neilson

Bill Sewall visits Bunker Hill patrols and talks patriotism

William B. Sewall Roosevelt’s old guide visits the Bunker Hill monument with his wife and daughter. He praises American fighting spirit, compares bronze to marble statues, and reflects on changing national enthusiasm while noting Boston’s naval ambitions. He recalls Roosevelt and his Maine roots.

William B. Sewall Roosevelt Bunker Hill Monument Sewall White H. C. White Perkins Street Somerville Bunker Hill Boston Bewall Washington Bill Sewall Island Falls Aroostook County Sewalls State House

Ex Alderman Capen Escapes From Asylum

Herbert E Hill's escape coincides with Samuel J Capen an ex Boston alderman and once prominent political figure. Capen now 12 years insane has wandered Boston Dorchester and was recaptured in a drug store where a policeman identified him. Capen's illness is mild and non violent. His family once lived on Washington Street Dorchester now at 23 Ormond Street near Franklin Field.

Herbert E. Hill Worcester Asylum Butler Hospital Providence Boston Samuel J. Capen Capen Mr. Capen Board of Aldermen Capens Washington Street Dorchester

Old Mrs Garfield's will contested after life of three husbands

In Probate Court Mrs Sarah E Foster testified that Mrs Eliza Garfield sought a fourth husband at 67. Neighbors and relatives contest the will alleging mental incapacity as they seek to probate an estate valued around 80 000 to 100 000 dollars. The hearing continues March 4 with Judge Bennett presiding.

Sarah E Chelsea McKim Eliza Garfield Garfield Bennett Boston Municipal Court William B. Davenport Lowell Messrs F. A. Marvel Edward Fiske Fannie I. Hook Award Joy Fannie Johnson EB. R. Champlin Champlin Ganfield Elizabeth W. Thompson Hook Stephen W. Foster

On Trial for Attempt to Kill a Police Officer

A young man identified as John McCarthy, possibly with another name, stood trial in Superior Criminal Court before Judge Lawton for attempting to murder a police officer. Officer Charles J. Riley testified that around 12:30 AM on January 7 he confronted the group in Eliot square near Roxbury street. the prisoner claimed his name was James Sullivan as Hogan returned and passed something to him.

John McCarthy Superior Criminal Court Lawton Charles J. Riley Hogan Drury Drohan Eliot Square Roxbury Street James Sullivan

3 Year Old Eyeglasses on the Bar

A 3 year old eyeglasses item appears on the bar with unclear context. The fragment lacks names dates or organizations to establish a full news item.

Revolver misfire leads to prisoner assault in court case

In a Pitts-Kimball Co case the officer struck a prisoner after a cartridge misfired. Hogan fled with the revolver, later found with a missing chamber. Drohan was arrested nearby with fitted cartridges. The case adjourned to Monday morning.

Hogan Drohan

Sentences imposed in Superior Criminal Court cases

Judge Lawton sentenced Giuseppe Pagnarulo to two and a half years in the House of Correction for stabbing Michael Puopola at 163 Endicott Street during a drunken row on January 14. John J. Burke received one month in the House of Correction for larceny by returning coal he was to deliver. Edoward Kelly and Edward J. Peterson were judged for larceny from a store. Peterson to the reformatory and Kelly to one year and three months in the House of Correction. Rose Jaynes, idle and disorderly, sent to Sherborn. Victoria Copeland given six months at Deer Island. Arthur Murdock two years in the House of Correction for forging tobacco orders. George A. Lamont, 20, to State prison four years with not less than three and one day in solitary. Frederick Lindsey sent to the reformatory.

Lawton Superior Criminal Court Giuseppe Pagnarulo Michael Puopola Endicott Street House of Correction John J. Burke Edoward Kelly Edward J. Peterson Kelly Peterson Reformatory Rose Jaynes Sherborn Elizabeth Copeland Deer Island Arthur Murdock George A. Lamont Frederick Lindsey

Judge Sustains Demurrer Over Liquor License Appeal

In Equity Court Judge Richardson sustained the demurrer by the defendant to the Medomak National Bank of Waldoboro Maine against William J Flaherty et al. The bank seeks to reach a liquor license issued to Flaherty and his wife and apply it toward a $553 judgment. The Board of Police may transfer a license to a holder who sold his business and paid creditors in full, with priority to a bankruptcy trustee, distribution pro rata to creditors.

Richardson Medomak National Bank of Waldoboro William J. Flaherty Board of Police Flaherty

Hobo roundup at Camp Debs before Charlestown court

Thirteen tramps rounded up by Sergeant Riorden of Station 15 in Camp Debs, a shanty on the Mystic branch of the Boston and Maine railroad, faced vagrancy charges in Charlestown court yesterday morning. They were fined five dollars each and were committed to jail for nonpayment.

Riorden Camp Debs Mystic Boston & Maine Railroad Charlestown Island

Man Accused of Illegal Pawnbroking Practice

Lynn report notes a case dated February 13 about allegations that a man engaged in pawnbroking without proper legal authorization, examining the legality and possible penalties involved.

Lynn

Baller Quinn Suffers Another Misfortune and Injures Leg

Baller Quinn, already famed as a luckless figure after losing a leg to a freight train and surviving illness, was involved in a restaurant altercation. A youth struck him beside the nose, toppling him from a chair as his wooden leg bent. The limb was twisted but a tack hammer later set it right. Quinn vowed caution with new acquaintances.

Baller Quinn King Baller Pilley Mr. Quinn

Baker Swartz Fined for Improper Money Lendoffense

Judge Berry ruled that advancing money on an article while the borrower presses the lender's trousers violates the statutes. The defendant, Isaac Swartz the baker, was fined $25 this morning.

Berry Isaac Swartz

Wadsworth Leads suit against A O U W classified assessments

In the Supreme Court Judge Barker heard a demurrer to a bill in equity by L. L. Wadsworth and about 40 grand lodge members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen seeking to set aside October 1901 classified assessments. The action contends the meeting approving them was illegal. The demurrer argues plaintiffs must apply to the supreme lodge under the order’s laws. Judge Barker reserved his decision.

Supreme Court Barker L. L. Wadsworth Grand Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen Grand Jodge Supreme Lodge

Probate Court Confirms Nelson Will. Barry Wins Railroad Claim

Barker confirms the decree in the Henry Nelson will matter. In the Superior Court Judge Fox awards Margaret Barry $5000 against the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad for her husband David Barry's death at Hyde Park.

Supreme Court Barker Henry Nelson Superior Court Fox Margaret Barry N. Y N. H. & H. Railroad Company David Hyde Park

French Deputy Bouts with Premier in Humbert Interpellation

In Paris the Chamber of Deputies clashed as Maurice Binder accused Minister Valle and Premier Combes of cabinet suspicion over the Humbert affair. Left deputies protested, the chamber censured Binder, and the sitting was suspended after threats of removal. Valle replied that accusers defend Humberts. interpellation postponed after budget passage.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Maurice Binder Valle Humbert Weathercock Combes M. Binder Combes M. Combes M. Valle M. Bourgeois Chamber Humberts

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