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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1903

Page

2

Man Drowns Off Wintrop Near Cottage Park Yacht Club

A man drowned in the channel between Apple Island and the Cottage Park Yacht Club pier yesterday afternoon while four men fished from a sloop. Their tender capsized. two were saved by youths from the yacht Frolic and a fisherman rescued a third. The fourth, said to have caused the accident while chasing his hat, drowned and body not recovered. The surviving trio refused to identify names and disappeared toward Harbor View.

Apple Island Cottage Park Yacht Club Harbor View

Mother Jones Army Arrives in New York City

The group of 37 men women and children reached Manhattan by ferry from Hoboken at 2 30 pm. They were met by a Social Democratic Club delegation and split into groups to walk to the club headquarters without a parade.

New York Mother Jones Manhattan Hoboken Social Democratic Club Army

Thousands view remains of Pope Leo XIII in Rome

Thousands passed before the body of Leo XIII at St. Peter's from sunrise to sunset as heat accelerated decomposition and shortened the viewing period. The 36-page will leaves all property to the church, with gifts to family and physicians. Cardinals debated note to powers on papal status while Italian troops maintained order in papal territory.

Pope Leo Rome Leo XIII Basilica of St. Peter’s Associated Press Congregation of Cardinals Chapel of the Sacrament St. Peter's Catafalque Italy Vatican Quirinal Papal Oreglia Kingdom of Italy Felice Borghese Mer. Pifferi Cardinal Oregna Holy See Steinhuber Mathieu Vives Y Tuto Agliardi Serafino Vannutelli Mgr Merry del Vale

Testament Details of Leo XIII Outlined in Papal Will

The late Pope Leo XIII’s testament, penned in his hand though with later additions, directs that all he owned pass to his successor for the church’s use. It notes the papal ring, 36 sheets, and a safe with money, and instructs burial in St. John Lateran Basilica. Executors named include Cardinals Rampolla Mocenni and Cretani, with lands and buildings held by the Holy See to avoid relatives' claims.

Rampolla Mocenni Cretani Holy See Leo Pius IX Basilica of St. John Lateran

Spencer Celebrates 150th Birthday in Town Events

Spencer marked its 150th birth anniversary with a town hall address by J Clancey Lyford of Worcester a parade reviewed by Governor Bates and staff a public meeting with speeches band concerts and schoolchildren addresses a sunrise 18 gun salute and fireworks. Governor Bates Lieutenant Governor Guild and other dignitaries attended and spoke at various events including a luncheon at Moose Hill and a town hall program.

Bates South Framingham Baptist Church F. A. Stearns Post 87 Luther Hill Camp Sons of Veterans Garde d’Honneur Moose Hill Rufus A. Sibley High Schol Commonwealth Guild William M. Olin John R. Thayer Stone Springfield John W. Hersey

Chelsea couple wed in home ceremony for Durgin Taylor union

Miss Clara Jane Taylor of 51 Addison Street Chelsea married Herbert Studley Durgin son of Roxbury in a 7 30 pm ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev A H Wuzarian officiated with Mary Julia Taylor as brides maid and Lillian May Franks as flower girl. Clarence C Learned attended groom. Ushers were Fred McArdle and George I M Hayes. Reception followed to 10 pm and couple left on a three week wedding tour.

Clara Jane Taylor Addison Street Chelsea Herbert Studley Durgin Edward S. Durgin Roxbury A. H. Wuzarian Mt. Bellingham M. Ee Mary Julia Taylor Lillian May Franks Lynn Clarence C. Learned Boston Fred McArdle George I. M. Hayes

Ready for Conclave of Cardinals July 31

Rome reports that a cardinalled commission has outlined a plan costing 1400 dollars to ready for the conclave opening July 31. Cardinal Rampolla’s former apartment will be divided into four rooms to house four cardinals, while the pope’s possessions are being removed per his will. If the new pope uses the same suite, only the bedroom furniture will be altered.

Rome Rampolla

Unrestricted $25,000 Gift to Phillips Academy

Principal Stearns of Phillips Academy announced a gift of $25,000 with donor name withheld. A letter from Sir Chentung Liang Cheng states two of the Chinese students he brought to the U.S. will enter the academy this fall.

Andover Stearns Phillips Academy Today Chentung Liang Cheng

Pope Death Condolence Message From Cardinal Rampolla

Rome reports Cardinal Rampolla conveys gratitude to the President for Secretary Hay’s condolence on the death of His Holiness. The sacred college states the heartfelt sympathy expressed by the President is gratefully received and fully conveyed back to Washington.

Washington State Department Hay Rome John Hay Sacred College Cardinal Rampolla

Portraits of the Pope in life and service features

Portraits of the late Pope cover his youth priesthood ambassadorship papal ceremonies and home life. It includes Rome views the College of Cardinals the Vatican guards and scenes from the modern conclave with the veto.

Pope Vatican Donahoe’s Rome College of Cardinals Holy Father

Wilson Removes embargo on port Boston

Washington July 23 Secretary Wilson announced the removal of the embargo on cattle sheep and other ruminants and swine from the port of Boston due to foot and mouth disease. Shipments will restart once Britain lifts its embargo against New England ports.

Wilson Washington Boston New England

End seat hogs draw views from car starters everywhere

Rain and crowds expose end seat monopolists on the transit, with comments from starters at Dudley, Brookline, and Beacon streets. Narratives include a crippled old woman with a crutch and a determined woman holding her ground, while others defend end seat rights and note smokers occupying favored spots. A Beacon Street starter jokes about a Toledo law to force movement.

Dudley Street Brookline Toledo Beacon Street Tne

Moran Replies to Watson in Democratic Mayor Race

Jerry Watson, a mayoral aspirant, received a letter from John B. Moran denying any Democratic nomination for mayor. Moran hints at defeating Mayor Collins only with an independent Democrat backed by Republicans, but adds it is too early to discuss politics.

Jerry Watson John B. Moran James A. Watson Moran Post Collins

Malden's Old Gin Mill Razed for Coin Find

Malden on July 23. Contractor D W Chase razed one of the city’s oldest buildings, formerly F W Buxton’s on Feastern Avenue near Warren Avenue. City Inspector Grant ordered the demolition. the site had stood on Park Street for 18 years after Buxton moved it from near the Saugus line where it was once called the old gin mill. A small gold piece and some silver coins were discovered during teardown.

Malden D. W. Chase F. W. Buxton Feastern Avenue Warren Avenue City Inspector of Buildings Grant Park Street Saugus Line

Picnic at Huntington avenue grounds to aid Work ing Boys Home

Final arrangements for tomorrow's big picnic at Huntington avenue grounds were made by the corporation. Thomas McCarthy of the Boston Theatre and Paul Keith of Keith's Theatre secure top vaudeville talent for shows from 1 pm to 11 pm. Events feature 100 to three mile dashes open to New England amateurs, plus an all-ex-league ball game managed by Tom McCarthy with John Morrill among the players.

Huntington Avenue Corporation Thomas McCarthy Boston Theatre Paul Keith Keith's Theatre New England Tom McCarthy

Everett assessors report real estate valuation up by 700000

Everett reports the annual valuation completed with real estate up seven hundred thousand dollars from last year. Estimated tax rate is 17 dollars per thousand based on totals of personal estate 1 844 950 real estate 19 121 300 total 20 966 230 estimated polls go estimated expense 565 175 loss poll 16000 balance 349 175.

Everett

Stolen Cigar Haul From Dorchester Storeroom

The storeroom of E. J. Downing on Dorchester Avenue was broken into yesterday afternoon while the proprietor was away. About 5400 cigars were stolen after entry was gained by forcing the front door.

E. J. Downing Dorchester Avenue

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