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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1903
Page
5
Philippine scouts and rural constabulary defeated rebels in Albay city on Thursday last. Fifteen rebels were killed and fifteen wounded after a three hour street battle. Four noncombatants also died. The scouts suffered one killed and two wounded.
George O Barker a special United States secret service agent died suddenly in his Federal building office yesterday morning. Death attributed to a violent attack of dyspepsia and heart trouble. He lived in Revere at 11 Florence avenue and had served in the Civil War. He leaves a widow and three sons George Harry and Asa P. Barker.
South Framingham July 21 The Second Brigade polishes guns and accoutrements for Governor Bates arrival tomorrow. A review and march past are planned between 2 and 8 pm with Governor Bates dining with Brigadier General Whitney. The brigade will hike and a sham battle is planned. weather may affect attendance.
Governor John L. Bates visited the Seconds Corps of Cadets at Boxford camp. He arrived with Adjutant General Dalton and other officials for a drizzle delayed review. The event drew about 200 spectators, with drills, guard duties, marching, and cadet band performances concluding the day.
Mrs Lillie Duncan Draper daughter of Lexington mayor Hen ry T Duncan Kentucky divorced George Otis Draper of Hopedale after cruelty and inhuman treatment She receives ten thousand dollars alimony and custody of three children Eliza Allen years George Otis 7 Lilly Duncan 6 Draper argued his wife’s social life harmed the family while he sought custody and offered six thousand dollars alimony.
In Big Horn county a confrontation between troops and armed cattlemen looms as Sheriff Fenton and deputies escort prisoner Jim McCloud from Thermopolis to Basin for the murder charge. A Basin Light Battery guards him while cattlemen reportedly plan an ambush on Cottonwood Creek to free McCloud and aid his escape from the county.
Morris Blatts of 16 Minot Street was crossing Washington Street opposite Milk when an East Boston streetcar struck. An open umbrella distracted him as one wheel passed over both feet, leading to immediate removal of several toes at the Relief station.
An explosion of a gasolene stove on the first floor of Dr. Thomas Reed’s house at 455 West Broadway South Boston last evening caused about $600 in damage. The blast occurred shortly after seven o clock and the fire spread quickly before firefighters arrived.
The Chinese schools of the New England Chinese mission school and Berkeley Temple held their annual picnic at Shawsheen Grove near Lowell Junction. Other schools from Woburn, Salem, Haverhill, Baker Memorial, Ruggles Street and Bromfield Street were represented with about 135 attendees.
Dennis Mahoney of 49 Carver Street was struck with a china pitcher in a quarrel with a restaurant cook last night. He was treated at Emergency Hospital for several cuts on his head, was stitched, and returned home.
An advertisement extols Chase's Dyspepsia Cure for relief from indigestion and related symptoms. It asserts rapid help, possible cure even in chronic stages, and guarantees money back if unsatisfied. The product is a liquid sold by druggists with Chase Mfg Co contact in Newburgh, NY.
Advertises constipation tablets labeled as Chase’s CONSTIPATION in watch-shaped bottles priced at 25 cents and available at all druggists.
New Orleans reports a growing struggle in cotton trading as shorts exit and bulls gain ground. With near-months July and August settled, September dominates the action amid fears of late crops and higher demand due to a current cotton famine, spotlighting the crop‑supply debate.
A thunderstorm over Lake Winnipesaukee caused a lightning strike that badly damaged the home of H. B. Curtis, the farm superintendent at Governor's Island. The interior is nearly a total wreck, marking the fourth lightning strike at this location.
James Deering, a 52 year old teamster from 1 West Third Street South Boston, vanished on the 18th. He is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 155 pounds, dark complexion, with a heavy black mustache. A tattoo of a woman's head and heart and initials on his forearms are noted. The case is with the police.
The stalemate on the Wachusett dam project within the metropolitan water supply system ends with 26 of 32 striking masons back at work after a weeklong job action.
The wrapper proclaims OWL TRADE MARK as a thirty year standard in purity flavor and strength. It warns buyers to avoid cheap substitutes and states the product is sold by druggists and grocers nationwide.
Nine Nantasket hotel keepers are summoned to court on charges of illegally selling intoxicating liquor before July 1 licenses. Henry M. Faxon of Quincy and E. G. Knight of Hull drive the action to challenge Sunday license compliance and curb midway amusements. Knight, a former Hull selectman, spells out renewed prosecutions and possible arrests regardless of outcomes.
Town leaders push to enforce liquor license terms and Sunday law amid claims of a wide open beach town. Hotel operators blame personal motives in Knight era while court proceedings continue in Hingham with bonds set and cases postponed to August 4.
William S. Holder of Demerara British Guiana will lecture on the hardships of a South American gold digger. The talk is at Calvary Baptist Church on Shawmut Avenue at 8 o'clock tonight.
Archie Laveragi of 1558 Washington Street was knocked unconscious in a friendly wrestling match on West Canton Street at 9 15 pm. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors diagnosed concussion of the brain.
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