04 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
1
Washington June 3 Moody secretary of the navy will not stay in the Cabinet beyond President Roosevelt term. He plans to return to the practice of law after his term ends.
Judge Emmons, head of the Police Board, defines drunk as intoxicated by voluntary liquor use with unsteady gait or unclear speech even if the person can walk home. He orders officers to arrest such individuals, predicting crowded stations and more court battles as they enforce the stricter rule.
Cape fires worsen as 5000 acres burn near South Chatham in New England drought conditions. A spark from a Boston train ignited pines, destroying the High School, Methodist Chapel, and Samuel Josephs residence while villagers flee. Wind shifts hampered control.
Moody Merrill was bailed out last evening after 18 hours of confinement in part at Charles street jail and part in the county jail. Isaac B. Rich and Marcellus Coggan signed a $10,000 bond, enabling Merrill to leave the jail in a calm, smiling mood despite a day marked by confinement and public notoriety.
Advert says Horsford's Acid Phosphate vitalizes nerves aids digestion refreshes and invigorates the entire body calling it a wholesome tonic. The copy emphasizes health benefits and overall vitality from the tonic.
Postmaster General Payne released Attorney General Knox’s ruling on the coal contract award to Machen Bros of this city, with Augustus W. Machen then general superintendent of the free delivery system as a member. The ruling notes no legal obligation to award to the lowest bidder, but allows administrative discretion.
The Rev. Francis A. Fruguglietti of St. John's Catholic Church died in Quincy from a complication of diseases. Born October 19, 1837 in Naples Italy, he completed studies at a Franciscan monastery and joined the Boston diocese in 184. He served with Father Finotti at Brookline and later at the Gate of Heaven in South Boston as curate to Rev. James F. Sullivan. Following Sullivan's move to a lighter post and his death in 1871, Fruguglietti was named pastor of Quincy.
Paris June 3. M Camille Flam marion, who studies Mars, states the observed projection is likely an illumination of clouds or mountain summits at sunset. He notes hundreds of similar observations and calls this one unremarkable rather than exceptional.
Two elegant trotters arrived in New York aboard the steamship Minnesota from London. They are consigned to Count Cassini the Russian ambassador and are thought to be intended as a gift to President Roosevelt.
George Foster 58 an old time minstrel died in his Pawtucket home from a paralytic stroke. He toured years with Morris Brothers minstrels and was famed as the first to whistle The Mocking Bird.
Two large white whales, rare for Atlantic waters, are confined in the Bras d'Or Lakes at Cape Breton. They are believed to have entered the lakes while pursuing abundant mackerel this spring. Cape Breton fishermen are trying hard to capture them and monitor the shoreline closely.
June 3. Readings from United States Section Director Hyatt show Great Salt Lake two feet six inches below normal despite three weeks of unprecedented rainfall. Scientists are puzzled by the lake’s arcing rise and debate possible subterranean outlets or evaporation effects.
The Common Council plans an investigation into the Long Island scandal over two inmate deaths from poison due to a pharmacist error. Trustee Dobbins seeks approval from the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor, amid predicted opposition. Victims identified as Mrs. Bridget Tobin and Mrs. Curran.
Mayor McNamee intervened to save Burton L. Reed, a reporter, during a hearing on charges against Deputy Chief Batchelder. The charges, including failing to keep temper and using harsh language, were dismissed.
Ella Harris, a young colored woman from South End, was attacked at 48 Middlesex Street by Mrs Lena Hall with a breadknife. Harris, bleeding and with two fingers nearly severed, was found in a doorway on nearby Columbus Avenue after a confrontation over a man named George Washington Ribbers.
The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions in Boston and vicinity with light variable winds. In New England, fair and cooler Thursday with eastern Maine an exception, and Friday fair with fresh north winds.
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