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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
7
A broad repudiation of his scheme in the House of Commons ushers in expectation of his retirement from the Cabinet. Political observers foresee a reshuffle as pressures mount and the minister contemplates stepping down.
London reports a possible resignation of Colonial Secretary Chamberlain as Chancellor Ritchie presses coin tax repeal. The House of Commons roomed with debate over free trade versus protectionism, with Balfour and Chamberlain at odds and efforts to keep Chamberlain in the cabinet continuing through the night.
Ritchie urged a full cabinet statement as Chaplin’s budget amendment triggered a political crisis. Rumors swirled of Balfour’s possible resignation and dissolution, while Chamberlain faced calls to drop preferential tariff proposals. Hicks-Beach attacked protectionism as Chamberlain’s revolt deepened.
Lord Rosebery spoke at the Essex agricultural show in London on June 9, noting a lively House of Commons scene and predicting rapid developments. He warned that new protectionist policies would benefit Canada, Australia and India while raising food prices and worsening rural depopulation. He urged careful study to avoid a return to past famines and revolutions seen in 1846.
Batavia jury awards Rev. George N. Howard $40 against Batavia Daily News editors for libel but costs leave him $10 in the red. verdict details show the pastor must settle costs, leaving him out of pocket.
Stephen Whitney, son of the late Stephen Whitney, becomes defendant in a New York divorce filed by his wife Louise Bell daughter of Louis Bell. The case follows a family estrangement sparked by Louis Bell opposition to the marriage. Whitney retains three children as he heads west to defend the suit.
The wedding gift from President Roosevelt to Miss Hanna has arrived at the Hanna home in Cleveland. It is a gold after dinner coffee service.
Barnum Bailey's show filled the Huntington avenue grounds yesterday with afternoon and evening crowds. A lady from a theater troupe issued a race challenge to the circus lady jockeys, accepted by management, with a probable race tomorrow. The program features the Tribute of Balkis, Helen Gerard driving a decorated phaeton, clever dog acts, egg on hoof antics, and two performances daily with menagerie and freak tents closing at 3 and 9 p m each day.
Kate Fay Murphy Clements contests Colonel Michael C Murphy's will leaving $150000 to Frank L Bacon. She previously married Murphy in 1870 Albany and later divorced in Connecticut. Letters show Murphy funded her while she lived with Addison Clements, though he never recognized the divorce. An attorney argues the divorce was illegal due to lack of service. A will-set-aside application follows, with sample letters dated 1880 describing enduring love and devotion.
Francis O'Hare known in religious life as Brother Telesphorus of the Brothers of Charity of the House of the Angel Guardian Roxbury died yesterday from consumption. Born in Ireland in 1872 he joined the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment in 1895 and served in Cuba where malaria and illness followed. He later entered the Congregation of the Brothers of Charity and awaits interment details to be announced.
Miss Annie Rosendorf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Rosendorf, wed Mr. Munro Levy of Richmond Virginia Tuesday noon at the parental home. Rev Dr Fleischer officiated. The bride wore white crepe de chine with duchesse lace and diamond sunburst veil. She carried a white Bible and lilles of the valley bouquet, attended by no one. A reception followed before the couple departed on a wedding tour. they will reside in Richmond Virginia.
Rosa McKean Steedman, eldest daughter of the late Admiral Charles Steedman, died suddenly of heart trouble at her Ludlow Street residence. She is survived by sisters Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Morse, brothers Captain Richard Ronaldson Steedman in the Philippines and Charles J. Steedman of New York, and will be buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
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