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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1903
Page
5
An old time advertisement touts Sanford's Ginger for watermelons cramps pains colds chills bowel troubles digestion and fatigue during travel or climate change. It boasts thirty years as the standard in purity flavor and strength and warns buyers to seek the OWL TRADE MARK on the wrapper to avoid cheap substitutes.
After a near ten minute pursuit Patrolman Newell cornered James Congdon in a Wellington street doorway. Congdon, described as tall and clever, resisted fiercely before surrendering. Jewelry valued at $60 was recovered and linked to the Columbus avenue burglary. Police seek further connections to recent West End breaks.
Sixty Eastern college men arrived in Topeka Kansas awaiting free employment assignment to wheat fields. Delegations from Yale Cornell Princeton Columbia Clinton High Manhattan and Brooklyn Boys High joined the harvest effort with athletes and students aiming to train and work this summer.
A brief report notes a child avoided a fate of hardship and hardship surrounding early life challenges, with authorities and caregivers cited for protective actions and hopeful outcomes for the infant's long term welfare.
Parents urged to seek Cuticura products for infant and child skin, scalp and blood humours. Warm baths with Cuticura Soap, Ointment to soothe itching, and Resolvent to cool the blood are presented as a complete cure. Global advertising notes sales outlets and how to order, urging mothers to obtain guidance and cures.
Hartford Sun despatches report the drowning of two NY, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Highland division brakemen. One name listed as Harry Towner should read Harry Lohner, correcting a misprint in the casualty notice.
Washington reports a looming trade war as Germany faces embargo under the new pure food law. German wines beer malt sausages and beverages exported to the United States may be barred and rejected if not compliant. Officials say the measure targets German discrimination against American meats fruits canned goods lumber and other exports. France and Italy will also feel effects, but Germany is singled out.
Syracuse July 14 Justice W S Andrews ruled against Charles H Corregan who sued Typographical Union 655 for damages. Corregan a leading Socialist who ran for Governor in 1900 was expelled by the union two years earlier for remarks about labor leaders. The judge said he had not exhausted internal remedies for reinstatement or redress.
Superintendent John C. Miles of the railroad bureau led a pursuit at the Walker building where two youths were seized for a NAB test of signed envelopes and tickets. One caller used a Harvard University receipt bearing J Donovan to impersonate A C Hall, while Frank Mansell pretended to be a clerk. Clement Yost was later arrested for forging W M Smith’s name and conspiracy to defraud a railroad. Mansell and Donovan face related charges.
St Louis July 14 Miss Wong Jin Ying daughter of Wong Kai Kah imperial vice commissioner general to the Louisiana Purchase exposition is engaged to Sah Fok Kyinn son of Admiral Sah of the Chinese empire.
In St Louis, Miss Wong and Mr Sah remain engaged for several years. The announcement highlights a traditional, extended engagement common among young people in the Celestial empire, reflecting cultural norms and future marriage plans.
Isaac Turner of Cambridge petitioned before Judge Lathrop in the Supreme Court yesterday to appoint a receiver for the New England Home Buyers Association. Burton P. Gray was named receiver as Turner filed a bill against trustees Allan Pitcher George A Crawford Thomas H Kingston and W H Drew of Boston alleging the association s obligations were illegal by law. The receiver s bonds were set at $000.
The U S gunboat Callao, near the Orient, is in hot pursuit of pirates who captured a Chinese crew member aboard her. The pirates threaten to kill prisoners unless a ransom of 9000 dollars is paid. The Callao engaged pirates in several skirmishes and located six parties.
Assumption Catholic Church East Boston plans its third annual picnic July 20 at Sharon Heights Lake Massapong under the Assumption Catholic Association. A parish reunion is planned with a Cottage Parks versus association baseball game and events including swimming running jumping rowing sack and hurdle racing. John J. Sheridan former association president chairs the arrangements committee.
A special express train via the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad will run Thursday July 16. Limited round trip tickets cost 1.00 each and are available at 862 Washington Street South Station and Back Bay stations. Visitors to Boston are urged to visit Newport during this favorable excursion window.
Milner H. Edgett, a Chelsea police officer, lies in serious condition after a savage bite on his right hand near the forefinger when arresting James N. Gray for drunkenness. Gray offered strong resistance, was subdued at a nearby signal box, and sent to the House of Correction as doctors fear blood poisoning.
Large Malden funeral for James E. Pickering from 76 Cedar Street drew City officials including Mayor Dean and 60 Boston & Maine railroad colleagues. Rev J F Albion officiated universalist service with Franklin Quartet. pall bearers included Merritt Hannan Bean and Corrigan. Interment at North Salem.
A brief notice touts Holiday Eyeglasses featuring Lens Lock construction for vacation use. The article claims superior strength and appearance, adding that price remains unchanged from traditional nickel rimless frames.
Harvard astronomers report Borelli's comet about 20,000,000 miles from Earth moving southwest at a terrific rate. Pickering notes it's brighter than in recent years yet not naked-eye visible, with two tails rapidly swelling as it follows a parabolic path toward the sun. by tonight it may become the brightest comet in a decade.
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