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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1903

Page

2

Cooke Analyzes Emerson Transcendentalism Lecture

The Rev. George Willis Cooke in Huntington Hall dissected Emerson's role in Transcendentalism. He argued Emerson’s ideas collapsed after his death and that Emerson treated disease as mental while linking nature's laws to ethics. Alfred T. Farlow rebutted by calling that view unChristian Science.

George Willis Cooke Emerson Huntington Hall Alfred T. Farlow Christian Science Church

Trainmen mourn death of Mackinnon former B amp M executive

Puritan Lodge 621 of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen adopts resolutions expressing sorrow at the death of Tristram Allan Mackinnon former vice president and general manager of the Boston and Maine Railroad. The notice lauds his courteous conduct and support for union interests and extends condolences to family relatives and associates.

Puritan Lodge Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Providence of God Tristram Allan Mackinnon Boston & Maine Railroad

Open Door Policy Gains in Manchuria

The July report states the Manchurian question is settled satisfactorily. China agrees to open several treaty ports, likely Mukden and Tatungkao, with Russia promising not to oppose. State Department hails a substantial gain for American and world commerce.

Washington United States Mukden Manchuria Tatungkao Yalu River State Department

Captain Francis Leighton Dies at Millsbridge

Captain Francis Leighton of Millsbridge Maine died at home on July 9 at about 45. A noted coastwise ship master, he sailed the Nineveh, Timothy Field, Evie B Hall and others for John Emery & Co of Boston. He survived by a widow and several children. He suffered heart trouble after a collision incident on the Plymouth near Long Island Sound.

Francis Leighton Millsbridge Leighton Timothy Field Evie B. Hall John §. Emery Taunton Long Island Sound

Eyes of the world on Roosevelt voiced by Justice Brewer

Milwaukee July 16 Associate Justice David Brewer of the Supreme Court is quoted saying the eyes of the world are upon President Roosevelt to see if he has the nerve to send the government at St. Petersburg the Jewish petition of protest against Kishineff atrocities and to act accordingly.

Milwaukee Wis David Brewer United States Supreme Court Roosevelt St. Petersburg Kishineff

Noted Plunger Now Penniless in New York

Davy Johnson, once a giant of the betting ring known as the Napoleon, has gone broke again. He previously owed $60,000 to bookmakers and paid it off six months later. This season at Sheepshead and Brighton about $125,000 has vanished from his bets. his career includes two $50,000 gains in a day and total wins and losses near $2,000,000.

York Davy Johnson Sheepshead Brighton

Gould Brokaw at Magnolia

Gould Brokaw a New York millionaire club man who has been sued for breach of promise by Katherine Poillon stopped at the Oceanside House in Magnolia for three days. He is touring the New England states in a red automobile with Dr R M Taft a valet and a chauffeur.

Magnolia W. Gould Brokaw New York Katherine Poillon Oceanside House

Barr rises from clerk to Boston and Maine leader

Frank Barr's steady climb from freight clerk in 1868 to general manager of the Boston and Maine is described as earned, not pulled. Born in Nashua, he built a career through steady work, early roles as telegraph operator and ticket agent, and key promotions after Worcester Nashua and Portland's absorption by B and M. He lives in Winchester with his wife and two children and is praised for clear directions and quiet leadership.

Frank Barr Boston & Maine North Station Barr Worcester, Nashua & Portland Nashua Worcester, Nashua Mackinnon Mr. Barr Winchester Ife

Feast of Our Lady of Carmel Observed at Roxbury Convent

The Carmelite Convent on Mt. Pleasant Avenue Roxbury observed the Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel with all day services. Masses and a high mass were celebrated by priests from St Patrick's St Marys Malden and St Francis de Sales. The ceremony featured solemn benediction and a sermon by Father Florence Halloran praising perseverance in prayer.

Roxbury Leo XIII Luke Nathaniel J. Merritt St. Patrick's Church Father Neagle Malden James J. McCarthy St. Francis de Sales M. F. Geary St. Leo's Church Thomas McCormack P. J. Supple Cambridge E. A. McLaughlin Florence J. Halloran St. Peter's Dorchester Halloran Ahern David Ahern MP Feet Street St. Stephen's Church Hanover Street Old Dorchester Cleary John Cleason Jeremiah Ellen Crony Cleary Ward St St. Frances de Sales Jones David c. Jones Esmond Street

Food in sorrow and the healing power of Grape Nut

A Homer Illinois mother recounts how her four year old son died after an accident and describes how daily Grape-Nuts intake, starting with a half teaspoon and increasing, helped her recover from nervous prostration. She credits improved eating and sleep, stronger health, and a better ability to bear her burden to the cereal. The notice cites Postum Co. and invites mail details on a cooks contest with substantial prizes.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Sanford's Ginger Healthful for many everyday ills

Sanford's Ginger claims to break up colds chills grip fevers and other illnesses without harming health. It promotes benefits for loss of appetite indigestion weakness nervousness sleeplessness travel fatigue and cramps. The ad urges looking for the Owl Trade Mark and notes thirty years as the standard.

Sanford

Shamrock III Defeats Shamrock I In Coastal Race

Shamrock III wins a 20 mile windward course off Sandy Hook by about 15 seconds over Shamrock I after a windy start and a slower first leg. The older boat made a late surge but Shamrock III extended its lead with faster windward pace and finished with a clear advantage as conditions eased.

Atlantic Highlands N. J Sandy Hook Shamrock III Shamrock I Leeward Windward Cruizer Bevis Wringe Sir Thomas

De Guichard the Winner in 15 Mile Race at Charles River Park

Basil De Guichard won the 15 mile paced race at Charles River Park last evening defeating Nat Butler by two laps after Butler's machine faltered. Joe Nelson finished third seven laps behind. time for the distance was 18 minutes 32 15 seconds, under the record.

Basil de Guichard Charles River Park Nat Butler Joe Nelson Nelson Butler Cambridge de Guichard Nat Hoffman Pat Logan J. A. McNeil L. A. Stoughton Ralph Wyatt H. A. Barry Matt Downey Barry J. L. Silkar Wyatt D. Connolly H. M. Abbott A. W. McDonald C. S Kimball Adam Beyerman Hollister Bennie Munroe Skip Kimball J. J. McKinnon Butler Weeeene S—De Guichard i—De Guichard de Gutchard Ae Guichard

Tramp Shaves Self on Pier Using Ice Glass and Soap

Officer John O'Hare of Longwharf recounts a curious incident on the pier as a tramp shaved with a piece of glass and ice and soap. He formed a lather and performed a fair shave on his chin, an act judged by onlookers as surprisingly artistic.

John O'Hare Longwharf Imnited Fruit Company Sean

American yacht leads island race to Deal

July 16 The handicap yacht race from Heligoland to Deal England started at 3 pm in a light breeze. Starters Empress Iduna Emperor William Meteor Navahoe and Therese. Navahoe led at the start.

Island OF Heligoland Deal England Emperor William

Steam Yacht Race A Feature Of New York Cruise

New York Yacht Club yachts gathered at Glen Cove for the annual cruise along Long Island Sound starting tomorrow. A steam yacht race for a cup donated by James Gordon Bennett and named after his yacht Lissitra will be held off Newport on the 24th with Kanawha and Nomad already entered and several more likely to join before dawn on race day.

New York New York Yacht Club Glen Cove Long Island Sound James Gordon Bennett Newport Kanawha H. H. Rogers Nomad W. B. Leeds

Trotting Horse Killed in Wakefield Runaway

A valuable race horse owned by E. B. Rice of Chelsea ran away this morning and struck a telephone pole, causing instant death by a broken neck. Hustler McIntyre was thrown out, treated by Dr. Charles Dutton for a broken rib and bruises. The horse was worth $2000.

Wakefield E. B. Rice Chelsea Hustler McIntyre Charles Dutton

Harrington Crowley Wedding in Charlestown

Miss Josephine V Harrington and Joseph M Crowley wed Tuesday in St Francis de Sales Church. Bride wore gray silk and white hat. Minnie Harrington was bridesmaid. Edward Harrington best man. Reception at 27 Auburn Street. couple to reside there after honeymoon to New York. A sword gift from Prairie shipmates noted.

Josephine V. Harrington Charlestown Joseph M. Crowley M. F. Crowley St. Francis de Sales Church Minnie E. Harrington Edward L. Harrington Auburn Street New York Prairie

Haskell Gould Wedding At Roxbury Home

Florence M Gould and James H Haskell wed at 8 Pevear Place Roxbury the bride’s stepfather J B Garland residence Rev Dr Ewing officiated Miss Belle Gould bridesmaid Percy Gould gave away Elmer J Haskell best man The bride wore a white silk gown and roses couple to live at 8 Pe year Place until next month

Florence M. Gould James H. Haskell Pevear Place Roxbury J. B. Garland Dr. Ewing Winthrop Street Methodist Church Belle Gould Percy Gould Elmer J. Haskell

Brookline Man Hurt Falling From Roof In Brookline

Howard B. Whittaker a 19 year old Brookline resident fell about 35 feet while working on a new building on Alton place yesterday morning. He suffered a broken ankle two broken ribs a dislocated shoulder and a scalp wound. Dr H M Cutts treated him and he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital by police ambulance.

Howard B. Whittaker Homer Street Brookline Alton Place H. M. Cutts Massachusetts General Hospital

This Little Girl Cured of Consumption by Inhalation

Testimonial from Mrs Frances M Hill of Allston Massachusetts describing her ten year old daughter’s severe consumption inherited from family. After nine months of Koch Lung Cure treatment at 361 Boylston Street Boston the child was cured in two months and became strong and healthy.

Boylston Street Boston Frances M. Hill Reedsdale St Allston Mass

Hoosier Leads Eastern Fleet In All Night Yacht Race

The Hoosier of the Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead won the all night race to Vineyard Haven finishing at 6 51 in the morning. The Puritan followed in close second while Undercliff and Hope Leslie arrived next. The fleet will stay until morning then proceed to Newport and New London joining Hast ern Club and New York Yacht Club units.

Vineyard Haven Hoosier Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead Puritan Undercliff Hope Leslie Newport New London Hastern Club New York Yacht Club

Wollaston Yacht Club Hosts Ladies Day Parade and Dance

Tomorrow at Wollaston Yacht Club in Quincy the fleet will sail from the club float at 3 PM and pass in review before the flagship. Afterward a sail with refreshments at 6 PM precedes an evening of dancing and social hours.

Wollaston Yacht Club Quincy

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R. FE. White Co R. H. White Co Cooke Brewer el B Stark Supply CO Washington Market Washington Street Tremont Street Hunneman Street Gould Brokaw Chickering Sanfords Ginger Shamrock Iit. A Tramp Crowley—Harrington Haskell—Gould Wollaston’s Ladies’ Day R. H. B. McConnell Boylston St Chemic Electro Institute Cook PaIa Tur Geneses Pure Food Co Oxford Lewis Jones & Son Undertakers Lacrance ST
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