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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
3
Fragmentary text recalls a social clash over friendship and a shooting incident. It mentions a wedding at the home of Dr Payette, a shooting involving Lamothe, a mother’s unsuccessful search, and a man traveling to Nahant to visit the Geus brothers before heading toward Lowell.
A newspaper recounts Joseph Lamothe, known as a Boston area figure with a reputation for pursuing women, losing two jobs amid alleged romantic entanglements. It notes he was discharged from a hospital after a confrontation with a patient, then worked briefly as a night watchman at the Rexford Hotel before taking a job with the New Haven railroad. The piece cites police letters and local gossip regarding his relationships and the impact on his employment prospects.
Miss Dorothy P. Little daughter of Mrs Dora Haskell Little of 32 Dana Street Cambridge wed Horace W Ash son of William R Ash of Philadelphia. He a Philadelphia mechanical engineer and Penn graduate. Ceremony at the bride’s mother's home. After a European trip the couple will reside in Cambridge.
Miss Florence Enneking, daughter of John J. Enneking, wed Percy Walton Long of Philadelphia at Webster Square Hyde Park. Reverend George W. Shinn presided. best man David Kimball. Attendants included maid of honor Enneking and ushers Harrison Mifflin Dana de Cordova George Drury J Montgomery Sears. A reception drew notable artists from Boston New York and Philadelphia.
Cambridge Y M C A hosted an open handicap meet with notable performances. Winners included R S Porter in the boys 60 yard dash, J J O'Brien in the 50 yard dash, E S Chapman high jump, William H McVicar in the one mile, W B Connors in the three broad jumps, H W Robibridge in the relay, and Cambridge Y M C A taking the 440 yard run with 57 2 5 seconds.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Worcester transit lines, electric air line references, and Brook line transfers. The readable bits hint at Worcester area trolley plans and possible station openings without clear dates or full names.
An advertisement for Genesee Pure Food Co highlights Grand Better Breakfast with a claim it pleases everybody and urges readers to buy a package at local grocers.
The bi centennial celebration of John Wesley ends at People's Temple with sermons by Rev. George Jackson on Methodism in England and Bishop Mallalieu on Methodism in America. Evening speakers include Rev. A Carman and Bishop C H Fowler discussing world Wesleyanization and new conceptions of old inspirations.
Miss Harriet M Faxon of Dorchester marked the 75th anniversary of her birth while remaining active in teaching at Cook Primary School Roxbury. She has taught over 50 years and is regarded as a premier Boston primary instructor shaping generations of students and many of the city's leading men.
Boston bricklayers seek a raise from 60 to 65 cents an hour. More than 3 000 union members in the city aim for a 5 cent hike to 45 cents daily. About 50 contractors reportedly agreed to the change. Up to 500 union men may work today under the new scale, with leaders hoping for an amicable settlement and no strike.
Boston Central Labor Union urged Governor Bates to appoint a trades unionist to the state labor commission. It would not pick a candidate, leaving selection to the governor from Massachusetts 200000 trades unionists. William H. Taylor and Patrick R. Kickham loom large among carpenters. Henry Sterling of Typographical Union No. 1 is also pressed for the post.
An item describes an invisible bifocal lens by Sole Makers Lenses. It notes two stores and mentions Andrew J. Loyd as related to the product, highlighting the lens’s reduced visibility and appeal to curious onlookers.
The French rider De Guichard won the 15 mile championship at Charles River Park as Lawson’s pacing machine slowed in mile 12 and a flat rear tire surfaced. Newkirk battled on while Hollister and Hurley faced disqualifications and finishes in events from half to one mile. Vic Lawson finished second after Hollister’s disqualification, with H Barry and L A Stoughton rounding out the top finishers.
Union engineers at John P. Squire's Cambridge plant will strike this morning to press for an eight-hour day and higher wages. Firemen join in seeking union scale pay and meal breaks, with support to return home for dinner.
Painters and Decorators Local elected officers led by President Albert Prince and Vice President A Cronin. Financial Secretary Fred J Kneeland and Recording Secretary Charles D McVey named. Treas. John T O’Neill and Warden J T Jenkins. Delegates to the District Council include J Kneiland and several others.
A promotional notice extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as a complete cure for eczema psoriasis scalled head and other skin scalp and blood humours. It emphasizes immediate relief safe long term care and economy with instructions to bathe apply and ingest the products and lists depots in London Paris Boston and the Potter Drug firm as sole proprietors.
Dr E F Brackett Edward A Studley and Dr Lewis oppose selling the church as plans to raise 300000 to preserve it are discussed. Pastor Withrow says the plan would yield a rental property and denies rumors of a large auditorium on the estate. He adds no definite disposal details were released after tonight’s action.
A 400 year old clock with a 49 pipe organ attached, eight feet tall and 21 inches wide, is owned by J. W. Gurtis of 1264 West Harrison Street New York City. The organ, operated by a 3½ pound weight, has 23 stops labeled A to H and plays eight tunes never heard before. A German antiquist, Mr Twitzler, brought the clock from the Black Forest about 20 years ago.
Advertisement urging readers to treat stomach disorder with Chase's Dyspepsia Cure. Claims rapid relief and permanent cure, with money-back guarantee if not satisfied. Mentions availability from druggists and mail-order option from Chase Mfg Co Newburgh NY. Contains promotional language and encourages purchase to dispel gloom from digestive upset.
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