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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1903
Page
2
Thousands attend a social event dubbed the College Ball with a long procession of attendees. Guests include Mr and Mrs Connolly and many others, while gowns of many guests are described in detail, highlighting a lavish display of fashion and society.
New York police arrest Louis Messier an 18 year old bellboy and John Cullen 22 a telephone operator in a hotel theft ring. Messier held on 400 bail for Hargrave Hotel robbery and 2600 bail for Hotel Hubert robbery. Jewelry worth 3400 recovered. Police expect a third suspect to be arrested.
Salem reports Isadore Messier father of Francis Messier who was arrested in New York for robbery expressed little surprise and said he would not aid his son since he had run away from home. He is an assistant manager of an insurance agency in the city.
The House committee on merchant marine and fisheries voted 10 to 6 not to report the ship subsidy bill. Reporters in favor: Grosvenor Ohio Young Penn Greene Mass Fordney Mich Wachter Md Littlefield Me. Opposed: Hopkins Ill Minor Wis Stevens Minn Jones Wash Spight Miss Small N C Davis Fla McDermott N J Belmont N Y Snook Ohio. Vreeland N Y absent.
Two Italians were killed and two fatally injured when dynamite exploded during thawing at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad double-tracking near Rockwood Pennsylvania. Several others were lightly hurt. The victims’ identities were unknown, known only by work numbers, and bodies were badly mutilated in the blast.
Officers were elected by United American Mechanics Massachusetts order at Lawrence Encampment Hall 724 Washington Street yesterday L L Peavey Newburyport state councillor T E Pogneny Danvers vice state councillor R eckford ary Ge A inductor A Blakely Lynn secretary Varney Lowell examiner W F Allen White L H Perry instructors A Bicknell of Rhode Island installed the officers
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts held a Washington’s Birthday Smoke Talk at the Hotel Somerset with about 350 attendees in fatigue uniforms. Lieutenant-Governor Curtis Guild Jr chaired the event with speeches praising George Washington and Massachusetts troops, plus music and toasts.
The Post reports plans for a securities holding company to merge meat interests across major packers. If finalized by April 1, the firm would not dominate all meat trade or reach 500 million capital as once rumored. Nucleus comes from earlier packer acquisitions and would hold stakes in Hammond Packing, Omaha Packing, Anglo American Flour, St. Louis Beef, United Dressed Beef, and possibly other stockyards.
New Orleans hosts thousands of visitors from across the country as Rex the carnival king enters the streets amid color and crowds. Miss Alice Roosevelt and Admiral Schley observe from Canal Street Club balconies with other distinguished guests.
Vienna February 23 news that former Archduke Leopold Ferdinand brother of the Crown Princess of Saxony telegraphed his parents at Salzburg that he intends to become an officer in the United States Navy.
Poughkeepsie N Y Feb 23 The Vassar College faculty today named six commencement speakers from the senior class honor list Florence Bennett Nantucket Mass Gertrude Besse Springfield Mass Emily Dunnin Brookline Mass Florence Hanna Poughkeepsie N Y Susannah McMurphy Tacoma Wash Celia Spicer Providence R I
At St Alphonsus Hall Roxbury the St Alphonsus Dramatic Club staged Hoyts A Texas Steer last evening The cast features Neil J Sullivan Louis J McKenney John D Clarke Thomas J Gargan Robert J Waul and others including James M Nugent Frank M Costello Joseph F Regan and more among the performers
A historical ad text describes a chronic malaise that may affect children and cause stomach and bowel issues, dyspepsia, catarrh, and glandular swelling. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla can eradicate all humors and be the best medicine for complete relief.
Dr. W S Rice of New York promotes his Rice Method as a home cure for ruptures. An office is in South Boston with sample treatment offered free. testimonials include Joseph Brown of Dorchester and J I Ford of Roxbury. Call or write Dept B 439 Broadway South Boston for details.
About 600 people attended a ladies reception hosted by Local 328 at Appleton Hall. President Martha Moore Avery and speakers including William B. Kirkpatrick, Dyer, and Jules Fredey addressed guests, followed by refreshments and a committee of city club and hotel members.
A Boston testimonial proclaims cure from consumption after trying all treatments. E Darvarton of 871 Western Ave Brighton credits Koch Cure at 361 Boylston St Boston, inviting inquiries and noting recovery and renewed health. He suggests others verify the claim by visiting his home or calling.
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