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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1903
Page
7
An advertisement touts a world standard of purity flavor and strength. It says French Brandy is blended with Jamaica Ginger, produced on a stupendous scale and sold at minimal profit. It dismisses rivals as humbug and asserts superiority over cheaper or larger makes.
The Hotel Italy in Bohemia opened informally after a license renewal by the Board of Police Commissioners. About 500 guests poured in including lawyers, State Street brokers, artists, and Italian shopkeepers. Owner Vincent Damiano noted the rush of patrons from prior clubs and promised better arrangements for private dining on the following night.
Harrisburg Pennsylvania reports four tetanus deaths among boys aged 8 to 16 from minor July fourth toy pistol wounds. Authorities note the wounds cut into the skin allowed tetanus infection. fatalities occurred since yesterday.
Milwaukee, July 13. Associate Justice David G. Brewer of the U S Supreme Court called every participant in lynching or burning a negro a murderer pure and simple. He said extenuation might affect degree but principal actors stand liable for murder. He predicted a public reaction and potential legislation to curb lynching.
Owners of automobiles and motorcycles did not flock to register on the first day under the new law. All must be registered before Sept. 1 to legally operate on public streets. Applications require sworn statements and a 2 license fee. questions cover birth date height hair color experience and sobriety.
Five hundred guests attended a ball at the naval barracks in Portsmouth to honor American visitors. The event drew most American officers including Consul-General Evans and his wife, and wives of several naval officers such as Commander McCrea, the Machias, and the Chicago's paymaster.
Joseph Co. Jones 46 living at 821 East Third street South Boston shot himself at home after months without work. Found unconscious with a bullet wound to the forehead, a smoking revolver in his hand. He was taken to Carney Hospital and not expected to survive the night.
John Humphrey former Roanoke Club president and John Monahan former financial secretary left on the midnight train for a two weeks trip to New York. As they departed the club quarters last night they were honored by a fusillade of fireworks, entirely unexpected by the two men.
A resident reports a smudge that drives Jersey mosquitoes away by burning old shoes in a kettle. Each night a cloud of smoke rises from the negro quarter perfuming the air for miles and hindering mosquitoes. Cranes display pots with fires as residents sit nearby, indifferent to the odor.
Removal sale announces completion of a new building at 418 and 420 Washington Street and a grand opening with new goods planned in August. The owner advertises unusually low prices to sell the entire stock within the month.
In Mt Vernon New York Eli Brown a Black coachman employed by M C Kellogg former Bank of Mt Vernon president was shot and killed by Terry Griffin another Black coachman in front of City Hall. A large crowd gathered and Griffin was captured and taken to police headquarters under guard amid fears of a possible lynching.
Rollin F Hall longtime Boston Herald reporter and former Advertiser and Record staffer died at City Hospital after heart disease. Born April 18 1870s in Springfield Vermont he was unmarried, sole son of James E Hall of 55 Dawes Street Springfield Mass. Funeral planned in Springfield with date to be announced.
Warrants for six Revere photographers were secured yesterday but none served by midnight. A boulevard photographer said warrants may not be served until Tuesday as tensions rise between clean amusements and Sunday observance. Town officials hint at police shifts, while No-license League meetings push to end rum selling and keep the town’s image clean.
Massive demand as Rowe's Wharf Steamers run extra trips to Nantasket. Two thousand visit the bath house and crowds enjoy afternoon and evening concerts at the reservation pavilion. Night sail returns to Boston after the final show, closing the day’s outing.
An explosion at Laflin Powder Works in Laflin near Wilkes Barre killed three men and seriously injured two others. Three buildings including the press mill, barrel mill, and corning mill were destroyed, with the blast shaking the town and leaving the cause undetermined.
The Boston Traveler switches to new management with John H. Fahey taking control. George A. Litchfield and sons sell their stake and retire from management. An editorial promises honesty and a steady, improving paper while inviting readers to judge the paper by daily policy and accomplishments.
A Boston Sunday Post piece recalls a Harvard vs Yale football game tale set in Back Bay. A fashionably dressed Harvard supporting girl with violet bouquet inspires a key moment as Harvard edges Yale 16 to 13. The aftermath shows two couples and a Yale pin wearing suitor amid family theater.
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