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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
7
Dr Augustin Thompson died yesterday at Homeopathic Hospital from complications after brain base carbuncle surgery. Born in Union Maine in 1835, he learned blacksmithing before the Civil War era when he organized and led a volunteer company.
French artillery bombarded Figuig, centre of Zenaga resistance, beginning 7 30 am after 6 30 am preliminary fire. General O Connor commanded 4000 foreign legion troops with melinite shells, breaching ramparts and destroying houses including the mosque. No French casualties. 609 shells fired. proposal to bombard other oasis villages if terms fail. An envoy arrived and orders praised by higher command.
Miss Ettie Sylvester, a dressmaker living with her widowed mother at 56A Pinckney Street, East Somerville, was killed by a cowcatcher at the East Somerville station while rushing to catch a train to Melrose. Despite immediate attempts to aid her, she died en route to the hospital. The accident prompted concerns about station safety as crowds gathered, and the mother, a longtime invalid, collapsed in grief. The body was to be taken to Rockland, Maine, for interment after prayers by Rev. John R. Gow at Perkins Street Baptist Church.
The funeral for J C S Parcher, who died suddenly on the New York train last Saturday, will be held this afternoon at Mt. Auburn Chapel at 2 o'clock. Rev Milo Gates of Cohasset will officiate and Homer Norris will lead the music.
Resolutions from F. O. MacCartney Local 14 United Brewery Workers deprecate the death of the late Representative Frederic O. MacCartney and honor his service. The notice records the local actions and sympathy extended by the union in the wake of his passing.
Dr Thompson who fought at Fort Donelson and led Fort Popham later moved to Lowell to practice medicine. He developed Moxie Nerve Food and Thompson's Vitalizer and authored works. He is survived by a wife and two sons. funeral Thursday at his Lowell residence with services at 10 a.m.
Washington June 8 The experiments led by Dr. Wiley chief of the Agricultural Department chemical division testing borax and other preservatives in food will be suspended on June 30 The volunteer list has dropped from 12 to seven as complaints about diet changes grow with the warm weather No final results will be released for some time
The second day of commencement week at the Quincy Mansion School featured a concert by pianoforte, vocal, and violin pupils. Distinctive singing by Miss Cordelia Shearn and Miss Elizabeth Dearborn was praised. Attendees included Congressman Ernest F. Acheson and many Quincy residents and alumnae from Boston, New Jersey, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and New Brunswick. Class day exercises are planned for tomorrow, with graduating exercises Wednesday and an alumnae dinner that evening. The baccalaureate sermon was preached Sunday by Rev. Edward Anderson.
Lasell Seminary held class night in the gymnasium with green and white decorations and roses, the class colors. Miss Mary C. Leavitt, senior class president, gave the welcome address, followed by a roll call by Miss Bertha B. Hayden. One Last Will and Testament of 1908 was read by Miss Jennie J. Lapowsky.
An advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a universal cure for kidney liver and blood ailments caused by uric acid. It claims to purify blood build health and even cure Bright's disease with a vegetable formula sold in 50 cent and one dollar bottles. Free samples by mail and multiple retailers are listed.
An ad snippet proclaims Tris Ell as the greatest body builder and labels him the electric baked biscuit. It invites readers to ask grocers about the product or promotion.
The class prophecy by Miss Lena Arm strong was presented but the customary burning of the books on campus was omitted tonight due to rain. The graduating class numbers 21, with Hon Chauncey M Depew as an honorary member.
Boston high school cadets were ordered to parade on Hooker Day reporting to Colonel Georges H. Benyon at 10 am at the drill hall of the Latin English High schools on Warren avenue and Montgomery street.
An elderly, refined woman carrying scholarly writings was arrested by Officer McDonald for intoxication after attempting to pry open a rear door on North Anderson Street. She claimed to be Mrs Alice Porter but later said her home was in Houghton’s Court, East Boston.
Chinese minister Sir Chentung Liang Cheng will present credentials to President Roosevelt next Monday. He will attend Phillips Academy annual commencement in Andover, where he graduated in 1882, and respond to a toast at the alumni dinner. He commented on the Manchurian question, denying formal talks with Secretary Hay.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company held its first regular meeting with Captain Sidney Hedges in command. Members voted to accept an invitation to escort the Liberty Bell on June 17. Two 150-year-old glasses were presented by Dexter Pratt. Governor’s staff Lt Col Fred G. Carpenter brought old sermons from his father’s relief collection. An invitation came from Nashua to attend the city centennial on June 30.
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen authorized a five percent appropriation for Independence Day celebrations and appointed Aldermen Spooner White and Badger to form the organizing committee to execute the day’s program. An order was passed directing Boston involvement for the event.
A request has been filed to establish a 5 cent fare for workingmen traveling between Chelsea and Wakefield on the Northern railroad. The proposal aims to improve affordable local transit for workers and may prompt city or company reviews in coming weeks.
Lewis W. Cross, a principal Melrose druggist and junior partner in Cross Bros., died at his Rowe Street home after a yearlong illness from Bright's disease. Age 37, unmarried, he came from Maine in 1888 to found the Main Street store with his brother Herbert M. Cross. He was a member of Hugh de Payens Commandery Knights Templars and Melrose Athletic Club.
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