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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
8
Rome reports a calm city as the papal illness nears its end with the Vatican preparing for interregnum after the Pontiff's condition worsens. Cardinals ambassadors and a crowd gather for morning and night bulletins while Volpini's death prompts lenient funeral arrangements amid official restraint.
Lulu Desmond known in the West End wore sailor attire on Green street and was stopped by a patrolman. She faced charges for masquerading in men's clothing but was released after the sailor Charles Davis explained it was a joke and they exchanged outfits at the station.
William J. Long a grocery clerk earned praise for halting a runaway horse attached to a light wagon near the railroad station in Brookline. The animal sped through Washington and Harvard streets endangering pedestrians before Long leaped to grab the reins and bring it to a stop.
An unnamed man about 40 years old was found on the car tracks near Ruggles Street at 10 last night. He suffered concussion and possible internal injuries, and was taken to Station 10 then City Hospital. Authorities suspect a fall or being ejected from a moving car. no witnesses identified residence or cause.
New York July 10 The Presidents conference with Oscar S Strauss Simon Wolf and Leo N Levi will meet Tuesday on the Kishineff petition. Petitions are being signed rapidly with prominent names listed including Andrew D White Clifton R Breckenridge John G Carlisle General Thomas L James Rufus W Peckham Montague Bry Mayor Low D Cady Herrick Bishop Burke Cornelius Bliss Thomas C Platt Hopkins Illinois Edward M Shepard.
Revere selectmen heard from No-License and Law and Order Leagues urging enforcement of Sunday liquor laws at 46 Ocean Avenue sites. Citizens accused police and officials of lax action, while Chairman Andrews urged awaiting formal board action before appealing to Governor Bates.
Late bulletins from Rome show the pope restless after sleep, doctors administering chloral, and renewed conferences among cardinals at the Vatican. Earlier notes say he awakened refreshed, with condition unchanged, while post operation readings recorded pulse 92 respiration 28 and temperature 36 Celsius though kidney function remained deficient.
In event of the Pope's death Archbishop Williams returns from New York to Boston to oversee a solemn pontifical requiem at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The archdiocese plans tolling bells at 9 a.m. and requiem masses across parishes and mission chapels.
The operation eased the pontiff and brought relief. The pope's temperature stood at 95.8 with irregular breathing. Late night restlessness caused unease noted by Dr Lapponi who checked the pontiff frequently and administered chloral and camphor caffeine injections.
In Rome on July 10 the ailing Pope Leo XIII overcame his resistance and agreed to receive three cardinals in audience. He had planned to meet one cardinal bishop, one cardinal deacon, and one cardinal priest, after irritation at not seeing the pontiff and learning of his condition secondhand.
After an operation this morning the Pope asked doctors to leave so he could see the cardinals. He insisted he felt better and would not be fatigued, but physicians advised against it for his health. He finally yielded but hoped to see some cardinals later.
Portland July 10 Bishop O Connell received a cablegram from Cardinal Rampolla noting the Holy Father’s condition is more consoling and urging continued prayer without ceasing with signature CARDINAL RAMPOLLA
Paris dispatch reports Cardinal Rampolla tired and considering retirement to a monastery. The Rome source cites a Journal wire indicating his intention amid current church affairs.
Ambassadors report Cardinal Rampolla wrapped in a shawl and ill. He declares retirement from active life at the Vatican and vows to withdraw to a monastery, saying his life will end with that of Pope Leo. Rampolla weeps, then consoles with Cardinal Gotti who offers solace.
In Rome on July 10, vesper services became intercession prayers for Pope Leo VIII. Crowds filled churches to kneel and pray for his life, notably at St. Andrew of the Quirinale where Queen Margherita prayed incognito beside St. Stanislaus Kostka’s altar, honoring the pontiff’s devotion.
Rome dispatch details Professor Rossoni's account of the Pope's remarkable vigor at 94, despite a serious illness. The aged pontiff, alert and engaged, asked questions, recalled essays, and tested the doctor’s opinions, defying expectations of imminent death.
The visiting teachers wrapped up the largest convention in their history at Mechanics Hall Boston with 1700 delegates from North South East and West listening to discussions on education in the South. Speakers included Edgar Gardner Murphy of Montgomery and Rev C T Walker of New York, who urged race purity and public instruction across all grades. President Eliot and John W Cook announced resolutions praising education efforts and the gathering ended with Cook succeeding Eliot and a ceremonial close.
In Rome a humble servant, Pio Centra, is praised as a hero for tending the ailing Pope with unwavering devotion. He keeps a sleepless vigil, understanding the pontiff's needs without words while doctors urge rest. The tale recalls a recent visit where the Pope questioned news of his birthplace Carpineto.
The body of Ed Delehanty, Washington baseball player, drowned in the Niagara River near Buffalo, was brought to Cleveland today and taken to his home. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow morning.
Boston hosted the largest National Educational Association convention yet attracting 37 000 teachers and 13 000 visitors with hospitality across the city. The convention post office handled five thousand daily letters and tickets must be deposited before 6 pm with extension possible to September 1. John C. Miles oversaw the railway office to manage departures and deter scalpers.
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