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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1904

Page

7

Cooper Made Court Clerk

The Supreme Judicial Court yesterday appointed Clarence Hervey Cooper clerk to succeed Henry A. Clapp who died last week. Born March 18 1853 in New Haven Conn he studied Yale then pursued business work before entering Harvard Law School in 1876 with notable classmates.

Supreme Judicial Court Clarence Hervey Cooper Henry A. Clapp Mr. Cooper New Haven Conn Yale College Harvard Law School J. R. Dunbar Jabez Fox John F

Postmasters in Convention Opens Mid-Winter Session

Postmasters from across New England attended the mid winter convention in the American House with nearly 200 postmasters and superintendents present. Howard K. Sanderson of Lynn opened the session and addressed stamping and substitute carrier issues. A reception and banquet followed with Sanderson as toastmaster.

New England Association Howard K. Sanderson Lynn George A. Hibbard Boston Weston Nichols Minot Gardner Hibbard Sanderson

Royal Blue Line Washington trips from Boston this spring

Washington trips depart Boston on Feb 26 March 11 25 April 8 22 and May 6 priced at 25 dollars covering seven days with five days in Washington first class hotels and stops in Philadelphia Baltimore and New York if desired Florida tour March 7 59 50 round trip with stop in Washington booklets available from Joseph P Taggart N E P A 360 Washington Street Boston Mass.

Washington Boston Joseph P. Taggart Washington Street Yass

Life of Boston Lawyer Cooper

John Lathrop later became a judge and was admitted to the bar in February 1878. Over ten years he aided Judge Lathrop in preparing cases for the State reports. In January 1888 he was named assistant clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, a post he has held since. Cooper is married, has two daughters, and lives in Boston.

John

TONITA Cures Catarrh of Head and Throat Claim

Letter from Mrs C Spicer of Kelena British Columbia praise TONITA for curing catarrh of head and bronchial tubes claiming three bottles completed cure with weight gain and restored health. Ad lists TONITA as cure for catarrh of head throat lungs stomach kidneys bladder bowels and female organs. Sold at drug stores or direct one dollar per bottle with free doctors advice from Lorentz Medical Co New York.

Tonita Lorentz Medical CO Flatiron Building New York

Danforth Gifts to Charity From Estate Divided

The late James H. Danforth left his estate to be shared among charities and institutions. Bequests include 10000 to Tuskegee Institute, 2000 to Home for Aged Couples, 11000 to Kindergarten for the Blind, 5000 to Boston Young Men's Christian Union, 1000 to MSPCC, 1000 to New England Peabody Home for Crippled Children, 1000 to Sarah Fuller Home for Little Deaf Children, 6000 to MIT, with about 16000 to the Museum of Fine Arts. Joseph B. Russell appointed executor.

James H. Danforth Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Ala Boston Kindergarten Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty New England Peabody Sarah Fuller Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum of Fine Arts Joseph B. Russell

Bingville Characters to Appear in Sketch Sunday Post Author

The sketch titled the Search for the Bingville Bugle features characters chronicled in the Bingville Bugle by Newton Newkirk. It will be part of an entertainment by Somerville high students on Friday at the local event.

Newton Newkirk The Sunday Post Somerville

Panama Treaty Ratified Unamended By Senate

The Senate approved the Panama treaty 60 to 14 amid intense debate. Senators Bacon Berry and Simmons supported ratification citing canal interests, while Teller opposed on financial grounds. The session included executive moves with amendments rejected and Morgan opposing the treaty in its current form.

Washington Senate Yeas Aldrich Alger Allee Allison Ankeny Bacon Ball Bard Berry Beveridge Burnham Burrows Clapp Clark Wyoming Clarke Arkansas Clay Cockrell Cullom Depew Dietrich Dillingham Dolliver Dryden Elkins Fairbanks Foraker Foster Louisiana Frye Fulton Gallinger Gamble Gibson Hale Hansbrough Heyburn Hoar Hopkins Kean Kearns Kittredge Latimer Lodge McComas McCreasy HeCarmbes Panens Athory Sea A Bell Money Nelson Fern Connecticut Stewart Talaferro Warren Wetmo i Bailey Rate Blackburn Carmack Culberson Daniel Dubois Gorman Morgan Newlands Patterson Pettus Teller Tillman Messrs Georgia Simmons North Carolina Colorado

Hanna's Pathetic Deathbed Letter To Roosevelt Revealed

Washington Feb 23 Senator Hanna wrote a touching letter to President Roosevelt from his hotel bed on Feb 6 acknowledging the President's kindness in visiting. The secretary says Hanna valued the gesture, and Roosevelt's replying note was sent to Mrs. Hanna for preservation.

Washington Hanna Roosevelt M. A. Hanna

Druggists May Face Charges In Liquor Law Crusade

Superintendent Pierce told the Postman in an interview that he is unaware of the crusade results but believes several druggists will soon appear in court on liquor law violation charges. He cannot discuss details until reports are presented.

Pierce

Catherine Murphy of Roxbury Dies After Brief Illness

Catherine Murphy widow of James Murphy died yesterday at 1607 Tremont Street Roxbury after a brief illness in her 85th year. She was beloved by a large circle of friends and is survived by two sons James R Murphy and Dr Joseph Murphy and by daughter Miss Mary Murphy.

Catherine Murphy Roxbury James Murphy Tremont Street James R. Murphy Joseph Murphy Mary Murphy

Yale student dead on ledge near West Rock

The body of Robert J. Rich 22 year old Yale sophomore from Fort Dodge Iowa was found on a ledge near the foot of West Rock in New Haven Conn The rock rises about 384 feet above sea level Yale classmates Wilfrid A Rowell and Lucius C Porter located the body and confirmed death Rich had been in poor health for several years

New Haven Conn Robert J. Rich Yale University Fort Dodge Iowa Weat Rock West River Wilfrid A. Rowell Lucius C. Porter Yale Tiaeological School Rich BE. H. Rich

Union crews shipped aboard Mr Hope and Van Allens Boughton

Two more union crews were shipped on the four masted schooner Mr Hope and the five masted schooner Van Allens Boughton. Reports say no non union crews have sailed from Boston in a week and the union expects the dispute to end soon.

Mr. Hope van Allens Boughton Boston

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Aid the Digestive Process

An advertisement argues dyspeptics should assist digestion rather than starve, claiming Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets take over digestive work, are natural in action, and restore stomach and body nourishment. The copy contends the tablets digest food, support brain and body, and are sold by druggists for 50 cents a box.

Stuart

Advertisements On Wagons Draw Attention At Blanchard Co

The Alonzo EB Blanchard Company at 180 Milk Street uses wagon signs featuring a Post cartoon with Japs and Russians at the Yalu while other nations fade in the distance. One side urges go to Blanchard for union made signs and the rear bears the union label Have your signs made by the A B E Blanchard Company 180 Milk Street.

Alonzo EB Blanchard Company Milk Street Yalu Blanchard Union Label A. BE. Blanchard Company

Boston Pantsmakers Strike Looms Over 9 Hour Demand

Leopold Morse and Company and 24 workers through contractors J Friedman and W Talkopski agreed to a nine hour day with ten hours pay for Pantsmakers Union 173. The union says most firms will accede. A Contractors Association meeting last night planned decisive action. Thirty two contractors employ 350 pantsmakers who threaten a strike if demands are not granted tonight.

Leopold Morse & Co Boston J. Friedman W. Talkopski

Labor Meeting and Union Notes in Boston

The Boston Central Labor Union met at Faneuil Hall to hear the report on employer employee relations, with President Driscoll presiding. Union locals reported on wage policies, leadership elections, and events including a social, campaigns, and plans to promote the blue label across Boston and neighboring cities.

Boston Central Labor Union Faneuil Hall Driscoll Boston Boston Brass Moulders’ Union William P. Shea New England Shea Kossuth Tremont Street Boston Bill Paine Memorial Hall EB. J. Curtin Frank Lloyd W. E. Wall National Trade School Committee James Mouncey Boston Master Painters’ Association Painters’ Union 11 Michael’ C. Roche Boston Journeymen Horseshoers Electrical Workers Union Michael Birmingham John A. Macinnes William R. Reid Daniel Mckenzie James F. Aylward William D. Murphy Thomas P. Bannon E. A. Lamott Daniel McDonald Leod McLeod Isnore Treasury Boston Cigarmakers’ Union Chelsea Cambridge Medford Everett

Gardner Lewis Accused Firebug Returns to Sharon

In Sharon February 23 Gardner K. Lewis the freckle-faced red haired boy accused of arson was seen back in town. The Stughton court postponed the case until next Saturday as his mother insisted on his innocence, stating she believes he was not out of the house when the ice company buildings burned after the alarm sounded.

Sharon Gardner K. Lewis St Ughton Gardner Ice Company

Juvenile arson case details emerge in bail hearing

A 13 year old boy, identified as Lewis, was released on $1000 bail in connection with a barn fire. Mrs Brymer signed his bond and Mrs Lewis, the boy's guardian, described his living arrangement with his sister in Brigh ton. The article notes inquiries into the juvenile session timing.

Lewis C. E. Brymer Margaret A. Lewis

Licenses to Be Revoked By Police Says Judge Emmons

The Board of Police will not grant licenses to any place found violating the law Judge Emmons told a Post reporter. Seven Raines law hotel licenses will be revoked May 1 two North End liquor saloons will close several restaurants with victuallers licenses will shut also poolrooms and billiard parlors must close at 11pm Proprieties in Division 10 South Boston South End West End and North End affected No liquor license transfers expected near the North station.

Board of Police Emmons Post Raines Law North End Judge Emmons Division 10 Boston South End West End

Governor Bates to attend Bible Sunday service in South Boston

Governor Bates accepted an invitation to attend the St Matthew s Protestant Episcopal Church service in South Boston on Sunday March 6 at 1030 in commemoration of Universal Bible Sunday. The Rev E N Bullock will preach a special sermon as part of the centennial celebration of the British and Foreign Bible Society. President Roosevelt will attend services in Washington related to the same celebration. The day will be observed worldwide in English speaking regions.

Gov. Bates ST. Matthew’s Church Bates St. Matthew’s Protestant Episcopal Church Broadway Boston British and Foreign Bible Society E. N. Bullock Roosevelt St. John's Episcopal Church Washington

Cure for St Vitus dance touted in testimonial

An article warns of a rising incidence of St Vitus dance among children and promotes Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a cure. A testimonial from Edna T. Hunter's mother claims dramatic recovery after using the treatment, noting repeated relapses and eventual long-term improvement. The piece urges vigilant observation of nervous symptoms and endorses the medicine as non patent and widely consultable.

Little Edna T Sarah M. Hunter St. Vitus Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Tow Boat Company Abandons Cape Cod Barges

The Commercial Tow Boat Company quits towing its barges around Cape Cod for a period. Early yesterday two tugs Dudley Pray and Lovett arrived in port with four barges, the first since the month began.

Commercial Tow Boat Company Cape Cod Dudley Pray Lovett

Weeping Girl in Cell Charged With Stealing

Agnes McDonald aged about 21 was brought to Station 6 South Boston after Bernard Kohn of 26 North Anderson street reported she stole a quantity of dry goods from his premises.

Agnes McDonald Boston Bernard Kohn Anderson Street

Kneisel Quartet Concludes 19th Season at Potter Hall

The Kneisel Quartet closed its 19th season at Potter Hall with Harold Randolph of Peabody Conservatory as assisting artist. The program included Quintet for piano and strings Op. 4, Sgambati Andante from quartet Op. 11, Tkowsk Lento from Op. 25, and Franchomme's Chopin C sharp minor study arrangement. Randolph’s playing was strong though the piano lid might have stayed shut. The arrangement by Franchomme offered Schroeder notable cello passages but overall is not true quartet music.

Kneisel Quartet Potter Hall Harold Randolph Peabody Conservatory Baltimore Ghopla-Pranhomme Randolph Franchomme Chopin Mr. Schroeder

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Cooper Charles Dee EB. Woodward & Co Bromfield &J Butler’s Branch Sa Re Eesimball Drug T. Washin B . H. White Co Jo Oughton & Dutton Dr. Charles DR. Charles CO Andrew J. Lloyd & Co Washington’ & Back Bay Boylston St Danforth Leonard W. Libby Panama Noel Albert Shaw Colombia Caribbean Malaa Pacific Ocean Ces Panama Canal Theodore Roosevelt Allcock YALE GRANT LABOR Brighton Castoria
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