17 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1903
Page
1
After months of delay the Majestic Theatre at Van Rensselaer Place opened with great fanfare. Tickets sold out in 12 hours as crowds filled the house despite a stormy evening. The interior dazzled with blue and gold arches crimson dados and rich seating as staff managed a smooth arrival and entry.
Congressman Naphen secured House passage under suspension of the rules for a bill allowing a Treasury lighthouse station on government land in Boston Harbor. The change blocks a proposed depot at Castle Island and earns congratulations from Massachusetts legislators for months of effort.
A sweeping storm from the Southwest reaches New York and Boston bringing snow sleet and rain. Railroads shipping and streetcars face delays while ocean liners are in peril at sea. Throughout Massachusetts six inch snowfalls threaten wires and schedules as the storm moves toward Newfoundland. Continued on Page 10 First Column.
Nathan Doras a Philadelphia diamond broker, arrived from Cincinnati in Chicago and boarded a streetcar after a train ride. Within ten minutes he lost $7000 worth of diamonds and then his wallet amid crowded jostling.
Police captains Richard F. Irish of Division 7 and Charles W. Boyer of headquarters were retired by the police commissioners last evening. Captain Boyer’s order takes effect tonight, while Captain Irish leaves the department Thursday night.
Santa Fe reports five degrees below zero the coldest in years. Across New Mexico snow ranges from 2 inches to 2 feet, blanket ing Socorro northward with deep drifts and frigid conditions.
A blaze in Mary E. Quinns dry goods store at 250 Dudley Street Roxbury last evening around 7 30 caused over 500 in losses. Tenants in the adjacent apartment over the store were terrified as the fire broke out.
Snowfall Tuesday then clearing and colder. Wednesday turns fair and cold with strong north winds easing to the west later in the day. Cures colds and prevents grip pneumonia.
Ex Minneapolis mayor Albert Alonzo Ames, a fugitive branded thief and blackmailer, has taken refuge in Hancock New Hampshire. His wife drives the defense hiring U.S. District Attorney Hamblett to contest Minnesota requisition for his return.
An ad asserts Father John's Medicine prevents grip and pneumonia and cures colds. The short notice highlights relief promises and medical claims typical of patent remedies.
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