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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1903

Page

4

Foral Tributes as Captains Take New Assignments

In line with a recent general order, Captains Gaskin Foster O Lalor Wescott and Peabody assumed control of their new police divisions at roll call. Gaskin received many floral tributes at City Hall Avenue station, Peabody addressed Joy Street officers, and O Lalor Wescott and Foster spoke similarly at their posts. Gaskin refused to discuss changes or West End matters, while O Lalor faces a busy, cleanup assignment at Station 5 amid reports of widespread resort activity.

Gaskin Foster O’lalor Wescott Peabody Edward ™. Gaskin Division 3 Division 2 City Hall Avenue Joy Street Captain Foster Jamaica West End Station 5

Once Rich and a Beauty Ends Up At Blackwell's Island

Catherine Muerling once a European court favorite and patron of the arts, widow of Henry Boyd and later Swedish officer John Muerling, ends her days in the Home for Dependent Adults on Blackwell's Island, NYC. Her fortune vanished after years of court life and real estate disputes left her alone as her son died years ago.

Europe Oscar Sweden Catherine Muerling Boston James Henry Gore Blackwell's Island New York Catherine Gore Henry Boyd England Italy Germany Boyd John Muerling Mrs. Muerling Muerling

Sewall Weds Miss Hewitt in Ardsley on the Hudson

Miss Juanita Ceballos Hewitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hewitt married Rufus T Sewall of Boston at Rio Vista Ardsley on the Hudson. The couple plan a long wedding trip before settling in Boston.

Rufus T. Sewall Juanita Hewitt New York Juanita Ceballos Hewitt Robert Hewitt Boston Rio Vista Ardsley-on-the-Hudson

Moody Heads to Annapolis for Banquet Trip

Secretary Moody arrived in Washington yesterday after an extended tour with the President and departed today on the Dolphin to Annapolis where a banquet is planned for tomorrow night.

Washington Moody Annapolis

End of Lynn Strike Setstlement Ends Building Lockout

Lynn June 3 The masons tenders strike that halted most building work since April 1 ends after arbitration. The Lynn Board of Trade committee and Master Builders Association with Building Laborers Union No 2 submit the dispute to arbitration. The settlement grants a small wage increase and follows terms based on conditions in other Massachusetts cities, with over 500 skilled workers affected indirectly.

Lynn Lynn Board of Trade Master Builders’ Association Building Laborers’ Union No. 2 Massachusetts

The Vital Life Fluid Cure Claim by Dr Ferris

An advertisement by Dr. C. Sargent Ferris of Cleveland Ohio promises a mysterious Vital Life Fluid that cures all diseases and restores health. He offers free samples and urges readers to write for treatment at 5025 Strawn Building Cleveland Ohio.

Rom C. Sargent Ferris Strawn Bldg Cleveland Ohio

Dark outlook in China notes Evans fears empire crisis

In a Navy report on rescuing American engineers from near Canton, Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans warns of a looming China turmoil that could unravel the empire. He cites foreign interference and possible territorial disintegration amid rising regional tensions. The Empress of China confirms grave north and south conditions with reports of French incursions and Russian and Japanese troop movements near Manchuria and the Yalu.

Washington Navy Department West River Canton United States Callao Robly D. Evans Asiatic Naval Station China Empress of China Kwangs Fekin Manchuria Chefoo Takushan Yalu Nippon Yusen Kaisha Japanese Steamship Company

Brookline Baptists Mark 70th Church Anniversary

Brookline Baptist Church celebrates its 70th anniversary with a Friday program at 3 30 featuring reminiscences by Captain R G F Candage a deacon commentary by Deacon George Brooks and notes by Miss H A Nevers followed by a social hour and 6 30 banquet in the town hall. A Sunday religious service closes the observance with hundreds attending from across the country under the church's pastor and committee.

Brookline Baptist Church R. G. F. Candage Brookline George Brooks H. A. Nevers

End of War of Bill Posters in Revere

William Carroll the Chelsea bill poster will continue to operate in Revere. Clerk Curley of the Chelsea Police Court refused to issue a warrant for Carroll’s arrest, since the Revere ordinance bans posting without a license but Carroll did not post on streets and only has boards on private land with landowner permission, rendering the ordinance inoperative.

William Carroll Chelsea Revere Curley Chelsea Police Court Carroll

Christian Endeavor Opens Boston Visit With Vogt Greeting

Christian Endeavorers from across the city welcome Van Ogden Vogt newly appointed general secretary of the United Society. At Second Congregational Church Dorchester he meets supporters from 7 30 to 10. Rev F B Clark D D and William Shaw attend as guests along with state and local union leaders.

Christian United Society J. J. Dunlop Massachusetts State Union Vogt

Hobart Statue Unveiled in Paterson NJ

A bronze statue of Garret A Hobart, erected in memory of the late Vice President, was unveiled on the plaza before the City Hall in Paterson New Jersey. Mrs Hobart and her son Garret sat on the platform as John W Griggs spoke as the day’s orator.

Widow of New York dry goods merchant dies at 60

Great Barrington June 3 Mrs Imma Apzar Tefft widow of William E Tefft a New York dry goods merchant died today of organic heart trouble She was 60 and survived by eight children.

Great Barrington Imma Apzar Tefft William EE. Tefft New York

Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of Columbus in Bijou Theatre

A large audience welcomed the second appearance of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Federal Council Knights of Columbus at Bijou Theatre. Forty nine women sang popular numbers in the first part with Mrs. Mary Lynch as interlocutor and a lineup including Gertrude Coleman Katherine Cosgrove Esther Hoar Florence Crowe Estelle Durant.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of Federal Council Knights of Columbus Bijou Theatre Mary Lynch Jambos Gertrude Coleman Katherine Cosgrove Esther Hoar Bones Florence Crowe Katherine Coleman Estelle Durant

Initiation Held at Carroll Court M C O FEF Meeting

Jamaica Hall in Jamaica Plain hosted a crowded Carroll Court M C O FEF gathering attended by members from Boston Roslindale Brookline Roxbury Salem Somerville and Cambridge. Nine candidates were initiated during the event.

Jamaica Hall Jamaica Plain Carroll Court M. C. O. Fef Boston Roslindale Brookline Roxbury Salem Somerville Cambridge

Freight Collision Demolishes Cars at Somerville Junction

A passenger and freight train collided yesterday morning at Somerville Junction as the freight crossed the main track. Several freight cars were demolished but no injuries were reported.

Somerville Junction

Union Fraternal League Congress Opens at Hotel Essex

The Union Fraternal League congress opened at Hotel Essex with delegates from 16 states and Canada. President William McKeever of Lynn presided as officers reported strong finances and membership and detailed treasurer secretary reports.

The Union Fraternal League Massachusetts Hotel Essex States Dominion of Canada William McKeever Lynn J. P. Rouller Salem James F. Reynolds Somerville Grand Assembly of Massachusetts John Merrill Boston Joseph Giguere Holyoke Society J. C. Barthelmes Brookline P. Kirk T. A. Paradis North Grosvenordale Conn J. F. Reynolds J. P. Rou

The Gambler Burtis Estate Sparks Family Feud

Love letters reveal Albert G Burtis led a dual life as a refined country gentleman and a New York city gaming resort owner. Three women claim large parts of his fortune. He left different fortunes to Elizabeth Cook Burgess and Mrs Grace Robertson Burgis, with a cousin as prior beneficiary. Legal battles loom over disputed wills and possible further claims.

New York Albert G. Burtis Auburn N. Y Burtis Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde San Francisco S.burtis Elizabeth Cook Burgess Miss Burgess West Grace Robertson Sgurtis al Buris Williams A. Scott

Iron-Ox Tablets Promote Natural Digestion and Vitality

Appetite faded and nerves run down. Iron-Ox Tablets are advertised as a tonic laxative that builds up the entire system. The copy claims steady action on stomach, bowels, liver and kidneys, improving digestion, energy, and regularity without violent purgatives. It warns against quick fixes and alcohol-based tonics, and notes a 25 cent aluminum case available from Iron-Ox Remedy Co., Detroit.

Hfe Iron-Ox Emedy Co Detroit Mich

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