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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1903

Page

2

Pope in coma deepens amid Vatican drama and prayers

The Pope's condition worsened into a coma despite efforts to sustain him. Cardials and diplomats gathered as physicians warned the end could come within hours, while Vatican and Italian authorities prepared for the pontiff's death and ongoing censorship of communications.

St. Peter’s Vatican Lapponi Rampolla Sacred College Cardinal Vives Y Tuto Mgr. Piffert Leo XIII Cardinal Oreglia Serafino Vannutelli Cardinal Della Volpe San Damaso

Westboro Man Charged With Theft Ends His Life

John P. McCoy 32 of Westboro allegedly planned to face a court appearance tomorrow on copper wire theft charges. He died this afternoon after taking carbolic acid in what investigators deem a suicide.

Westboro John P. McCoy

Four Arrested in Boston Seance Bust at Fleet Street

In an impromptu Vere Beach style seance at 28 Fleet Street, four North End sportsmen were interrupted by Sergeants Fessenden and Armstrong and Patrolman Morgan. They faced charges after a penny-ante game was halted and were later bailed, to appear before Judge Brown. Names include Tomasso Catarua, Michele Ambrosi, Fred Trove, Carmelo Guerimini. Vincenzo Monfras also held for presence.

Revere Beach Fleet Street North End Fessenden Armstrong Morgan Hanover Street Tomasso Caturia Quincy Michele Ambrosi Fred Trove North Bennet Street Carmelo Guerimini North Bennet Street Vincenzo Monfras Brown

Payne Coming to Boston

New York July 19 Postmaster General Henry C Payne who spent Saturday off Tompkinsville on the revenue cutter Onondaga sailed today for Boston where he is expected to remain three days returning to New York for another brief stay He is traveling for his health and did not land while here as his physician refused to allow callers

New York Henry C. Payne Tompkinsville Onondaga Boston Payne

Abruzzi Plans North American Port Visits

The Tribuna reports Duke of Abruzzi aboard the cruiser Liguria will soon visit several ports in North America.

Rome Tribuna Duke of

Debating Secret Societies at Ruggles Street Church

Rev. A Dixon of Ruggles Street Baptist Church denounced secret societies calling their oaths unchristian and unpatriotic. He warned of implied murder threats, questioned charitable claims, and urged members to join the church or abandon secret lodges.

A. Dixon Ruggles Street Baptist Church Dixon

Economy Rules at Lowell

Lowell July 19 Mayor Charles J Howe vetoes several appropriation orders citing economy. He blocks $1000 for Labor Day observance $500 for band concerts $600 for public building repairs $2000 for central fire station repairs indicating fiscal restraint and budget priorities.

Lowell Charles J. Howe Central Fire Station

Smith Defends His Methods In Postal Administration

Former Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith replies to a criticism by John R. Proctor of the civil service commission. Smith argues classification of post office staff follows law and that rural free delivery clerks are placed in the classified service by statute, not by the department.

Philadelphia Charles Emory Smith Payne John R. Proctor Civil Service Commission Smith Proctor

Fall from car window injures Jamaica Plain man

Henry E. Lawler aged 25 or 2 percent of 105 Child street Jamaica Plain fell from a car window on Washington street Roslindale about 7 30 last evening. He was hurled into the vestibule and turned a complete somersault, becoming unconscious. Passengers offered that the car turned corner sharply. he was treated by a physician and then taken home by his brother.

Henry E. Lawler Child Street Jamaica Plain Washington Street Roslindale Lawler

Police of Revere Seek Vindication

Fourteen prisoners will be arraigned in the District Court at Chelsea this morning after police raided a room filled with gambling instruments. The report lists liquor totals and gambling gear seized as investigators pursue action against local authorities if convictions occur.

Chelsea

Law To Be Enforced At All Hazards Says Chief Wade

Chief Wade of the district police told a Post reporter at his Somerville home that the law should be observed at all hazards and that the State police intend strict enforcement. He grew reticent when pressed about the Revere crusade.

Wade Somerville Revere

Crusade Extension Planned for Other Commonwealth Resorts

The campaign aims to extend the crusade to additional Commonwealth resorts. Organizers envision broader participation and heightened awareness across regional communities.

Gambling under bridge on Beach Street leads to arrest

Three men John Sullivan Charles Stanton and Patrick O Donnell were found gambling under the Boston and Maine railroad bridge at Beach Street yesterday afternoon. They were arrested and will be charged with gaming on the Lord's Day.

Revere John Sullivan Charles Stanton Patrick O'Donnell Boston & Maine Railroad Beach Street

Newark Woman Declares Cure From Koch Inhalation Therapy

A Newark woman testifies after seven years of asthma that the Koch Inhalation Treatment cured her in two months. The notice invites others to visit the Newark office at 693 Broad Street for free consultation, examination, and a trial treatment.

New York City Newark Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Buffalo Washington Baltimore Rochester Pittsburg Cleveland Ermission Broad Street E. P. Heinze Duryea Street N. J McConnell Moses Coupal Wellington St Everett Mass Boylston St Hotel Pelham

Storm Rescue Fends Off Shipwrecks Near The Graves

In a fierce gale four sailors were saved as the Puritan torn by wind was towed into East Boston by the Vesta after its mainmast gave way. The Harrington, Miller and Drone aided in rescues with perilous dory passages and risky towing to Commercial, Marquand’s Wharf, and East Boston.

Vesta Puritan Harrington Outer Harbor Captain Handy Blue Hill the Graves Commercial Foote Boston Tow Boat Company Boston Hardy Robbins Castle Island Teresa D. Baker Plymouth Davis Marquand Shea Drone

Small Schooner Salvage Earns Prize for Boston Towboat Crew

Captain Robbins of the tug Drone from the Boston Towboat Company saved a small schooner and earned salvage, making a notable record for himself.

Robbins Drone Boston Towboat Company

Dingley Passengers Make Shore Amid Tugboat Help

The Governor Dingley arriving from Portland faced heavy seas and a moored car float blocking the harbor. Captain Frank Foote of the tug Vesta moved the float and Nantasket to clear the dock and ferried 250 of 266 passengers ashore in four trips, while 16 stayed aboard. The steamer reached the wharf safely after a notable display of seamanship.

Governor Dingley Portland Frank Foote Vesta Foote Nantasket Captain Foote

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