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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
2
R H White Co promotes men’s overcoats and suits offered at savings of a third or more from rival prices. Emphasizes durable, well dressed comfort and pride in quality worn for months and even a year, noting limited sizes and wide choice in patterns and materials.
Elmer Hartell of Rochester testified that Joseph Bean twice offered him 50 dollars to kill Ephraim Root. Hartell said he agreed in a devilish mood, but had no plan to act, and Bean instructed him to shoot Root at the barn when he fed horses. Hartell appeared confused on the stand as Bean watched.
Robert Gray a colored man employed by the Metropolitan Coal Company was found yesterday dead and frozen on the floor of his Front street Chelsea home. He lived alone and had not been seen for a week. neighbors alerted police who entered the house by a second story window.
President John W. Coveney of the Cambridge Board of Aldermen faces criticism for not placing a Democratic alderman on the finance committee. The board’s current finance panel includes only nonpartisan members, while Democrats expected at least one seat for leader J. Edward Barry. Critics say Coveney’s actions diverge from prior practice and invite partisan tension.
The Boston Masters Association conducted a memorial service for George W. M. Hall at the School Board rooms on Mason street. Hall, born in Philadelphia on April 29, 1836, started as usher at Mayhew Grammar School in 1869 and later led the Brighton Harvard School, now the Washington Allston, where he served until his death. Superintendent Seaver presided.
The readable scraps warn readers about a cure claim for an illness using a dubious home remedy. The text references a household practice and cautions against unverified treatment.
A nameless decayed hulk resembling a Flying Dutchman appeared in Boston Harbor afternoon. Sighted in East Boston by Guardian patrol, the wreck towed to King's Wharf as wind or tide could have driven it into ship channels. Police caution about overdue steamers and harbor navigation.
A basement fire at 18 Keyes Street owned by BE. Craig yesterday afternoon caused panic among lodgers. Three year old Joseph Kelly, already ill with scarlet fever on the top floor, relapsed after being carried downstairs by his mother Mrs. Kelly, and may die. The blaze started in paper and rubbish near the furnace and was quickly extinguished by a chemical engine. One woman cried fire, prompting a second alarm. The fire could have been put out with water if a man had been present.
Readers miss an issue receive the full results, expert report, and Watch Editor awards. Prizes were paid during the week, and the article reiterates the announcement and offers.
Listing of first prize winners with addresses in Massachusetts including Stanislaus Pearce in Revere and Bertram Thorburn in Marblehead. Other winners include Hugh M. Murray Everett Patrick Mulcahy North Cambridge Pauline Roch and more. All entries note first prize amount of 62.50 dollars and state the time was absolutely accurate.
Pennsylvania defeated Harvard 18 to 15 in Hemenway gymnasium in a rough opener marked by 21 fouls and intense late drama. Lawrence and McCrudden led the Quakers in a tight second half comeback, pulling ahead after Harvard’s 12–6 first half edge.
Captain A. G. Lane, in charge of the steamship Sylvania of the Tinard Line, is noted as one of the youngest captains in service. The report highlights his rapid rise and duties aboard the vessel.
Capt. Danging, 36, one of the line’s youngest commanders, will pilot the Sylvania on its maiden voyage to Liverpool. Formerly chief officer of the Campania, he also serves as a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve.
The watch stopped at 19 hours 9 minutes 2.4 seconds in a leather case, confirmed as the official stop time for the competition. Signatures from Bigelow Kennard, A Stowell, and Smith Patterson agree to keep the time secret until publication in The Post.
The Sunday Post awarded one thousand dollars in gold for the correct time estimate of the Post Watch, with a nearest and tie-break split if needed. It also awarded a Lady's Swiss Gold Watch with diamond Chatelaine Pin for the next nearest estimate, decided by earliest dated coupon in ties. Three contestants tied for second prize with Nov. 21 1903 dated coupons and shared one third of the watch value.
The Fall River line steamer Priscilla bound from New York to Newport and Fall River struck bottom near Lime Rock lighthouse about one mile from the wharf. She was floated and moved to her dock uninjured with all 200 passengers unaware of the incident.
News from St Petersburg dated Jan 8 says Kishineff remains quiet as military and police are increased for protection during holidays. The note follows alarming reports of a potential massacre of Hebrews on Jan 7 or 8.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in the United States launched a campaign to boycott English made products and industries tied to English capital. A preliminary meeting in South Framingham and other branches will spread the plan until the national organization considers it. The order, influential in the US, Canada, Ireland, and Australia, aims to pressure English capital for Irish self government.
A northeast snowstorm hit Boston at 4 pm and dumped three more inches by midnight, adding to a week old fall. Pedestrians faced blinding winds, traffic slowed, and downtown streets gained a sticky wet cover. Plows on all L lines were dispatched and officials warned the storm would likely end by morning.
In Washington on January 8 the Senate discussed alleged post office frauds. Mr Simmons of North Carolina urged a Senate inquiry, while Mr Platt of Connecticut denied Republican cover up claims and urged a clear investigation. Republicans cited prior Post Office Department probes. Democrats pressed for fuller facts and criticized Perry S. Heath and former Postmaster General Smith. The Senate adjourned until Monday.
Two alarms sounded in Lowell this morning for a blaze in the old Odd Fellows building and the O'Donnell Gilbride dry goods store on Merrimac Street. The conflagration involved one of the city’s largest department stores and prompted rapid emergency response.
International President Robert A Callahan and officers are summoned to explain why a permanent injunction should not issue against them in Richard Garrity’s bid for Boston Bartenders Protection Association presidency. Garrity seeks proper ballot counts from the Dec 27 election and challanges the committee chaired by Martin J Mattimoe for alleged disqualification and improper counting. Court hearing set for Monday at 10 to decide the injunction.
In Waterville Me the Democratic club held a banquet in the armory with speakers from Maine and beyond. Congressmen C D Van Duser of Nevada Harvey N Shepard of Boston and Colonel A C Drinkwater of Braintree addressed the crowd along with Daniel W Gould Skowhegan Fred W Plaisted Augusta Charles Johnson Waterville and William R Pattengall Machias. Officers were elected including Llewellyn Barton Portland as president Charles B Eastman Cumberland Mills as secretary and Francis A Fox Allagash Falls as treasurer.
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