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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1903
Page
12
Annie Collins a 14 year old pupil at the Flushing high school suddenly lost sight while reading in class. She dropped her head and could not reply when questioned. A physician could not determine if the blindness would be permanent and said overstudy may be the cause.
SONS OF VETERANS AND LADIES AUXILIARY MEET IN LOWELL MASS Delegates totaling about 700 attend the Massachusetts division convention at Jackson Hall and Odd Fellows Temple Speakers include Lt Gov Guild and several officials. Officers to be elected tomorrow with reports and rituals completed today.
Sherman M. Bell, a veteran of Roosevelt's Rough Riders from the Spanish-American War, was appointed adjutant-general of the Colorado National Guard, announced from Denver on February 20.
Sidney M. Snow, son of the owner, called for the valise found on the steps of 48 Baldwin Street Charlestown. He said his father would join him next door, but the valise was left at 48 while he bought tobacco and later disappeared. The note about death by own action was described as a joke.
A Houghton special reports a morning blaze at Miller's department store in Millers, Minnesota, causing damage close to 150000 dollars.
Congressman Conry alleges the Lowell street Causeway double house in the West End sheltered a 65 man voting bloc on election day for John A. Kelcher. He claims the tactic aims to overturn the ninth district result and notes Kelher’s legal challenge timing. Francis A. Campbell counters for Congressman-elect Keliher.
Black suits drop from 12 to 20 dollars to 10. Men's overcoats fall from 12 and 10 to 7.50. Men's trousers from 6 to 3.50 and 2.50. Boys 3 piece suits from 6 6 and 7 to 3.75. Furnishings markdowns across stock.
A Boston report details overcrowded lodgings at Nos. 1 and 3 Lowell Street and nearby addresses used for housing men who may be registered to vote. Prosecution targets 50 of 65 lodgers while defendants claim health permits and legality. Political conflict centers on Election Commissioner Saunders and Ward 8 leaders defend voters while vowing legal defense.
Reported losses from a recent Boston snowfall total a fortune in jewels papers and coins left in the streets. Notable items include Mrs Rose Jacobovitz jewels valued over 5000 with a 700 reward, and a Richards Spencer Borden brooch worth about 1500. Travelers and locals may recover valuables by systematically searching the snow.
Everett reports the school committee wrestles with how to ease city congestion. Mayor Bruce, after consulting with Representative Hatch, has filed a legislative petition to borrow 100000 dollars for new or expanded schools.
The Senate spent the day in executive session debating the Panama Canal treaty. No votes were taken on amendments. a move for open discussion sparked a broad exchange on cloture and free speech. The day ended with a recess set for tomorrow at 1. The steering committee opposed a night session.
An oil portrait of Charles James Capen, A. M., senior master, was unveiled by the Boston Latin School Association. The event gathered four generations of instructors and pupils, with Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale presenting the portrait and remarks by Arthur I. Fiske. The program included readings, music, and a drill display.
The Rev. James Anthony Walsh of St. Patrick's Roxbury led the first in a series of Travel Talks at St. Patrick's Hall Mt. Pleasant. The event, under the Catholic Young Men's Association, used stereopticon views and was directed by Edward A. McGonagier. Future talks will cover Italy England and Ireland on March 4 and March 17.
Italian societies in Boston plan a united protest against the Boston Society for the Protection of Italian Immigrants. A petition from 12 presidents decries Gaetano Conte as ineffective and self serving and calls for a central body to represent 27 Italian societies and thousands of Boston Italians.
The Rev. P. J. Hally, pastor of St Anthony's Allston, is transferred to Malden to become successor to the late Rev Thomas H. Shahan. The Rev Joseph V. Tracy D D will succeed Hally as pastor. Tracy, born 1860, Boston College graduate 1882, has long served as professor and diocesan director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
The Cambridge mayor declines to discuss the Thursday night school board session. A private stenographer recorded the proceedings. The next monthly meeting, likely to decide the high school issue, is anticipated to be heated with the mayor possibly in attendance.
Father John’s Medicine claims to cure colds and prevent pneumonia by nourishing the system and expelling waste. It denounces other cough syrups as dangerous and weakening drugs, presenting itself as a food medicine and body builder.
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