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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
5
Mrs V L Brown of Vineland Cal endorses Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for female ailments. She recounts four years of irregularities and improved health after using five bottles, claiming she is a new woman and owes her life to the product.
Jewel thief F J Renwick claims the man who swindled John J Kingsley, a diamond expert, is part of the same gang that tricked Renwick nine years ago. He reports a young man lured Kingsley to a hotel and vanished with diamonds, mirroring a past plot with watches valued at 250.
Nina Danforth the deformed girl who killed railroad brakeman Andrew J Emery is to be released from East Cambridge jail after serving 12 months of a sentence of one year and nine months. Governor Bates signed the pardon. Sheriff Fairbairn prepared the papers for release to her relatives.
The burial of Brother Telesphorus of the House of the Angel Guardian is set this forenoon with a solemn high mass of requiem at 9 00 and the obsequies. After services the body will be interred at Mt Benedict Cemetery at noon.
The 12 week Chelsea skirters strike ends with a settlement favorable to the workers over wages for skirting the cloth. The dispute centered on price paid for separating linings and other parts of garments.
Thomas W. Lawson has attached Bay State Gas Company of Delaware property in an action of contract for 1 850 000 dollars. The writ was served in the Tremont building offices by Deputy Sheriff Silsbe on Sherman L. Whipple, counsel for the company. Whipple declined to comment.
At the Catholic Order of Foresters biennial convention in Fall River the state elected its officers led by State chief ranger T. A. Brosseau and State vice chief N. V. Marcotte. Delegates to the international convention were Brosseau Marcotte Viger and Sauliere. The membership in Massachusetts rose by 650 in two years with national total at 110000.
After a defeat at Pedregal near Coro, General Matos fled by rowboat with Generals Riera Penalosa Solagnic and Perdomo. They landed on Curacao in destitution after four days at sea as government troops captured nearly all of Matos's forces. This marks the end of the revolution.
The Ivernia docked after a fair passage from Queenstown where it sailed June 3. It carried 1617 passengers including 669 Scandinavians bound for the West and 2200 tons of cargo. The ship, commanded by Captain Stevens, was to land passengers around 8 this evening and depart for the return trip next Tuesday with over 7000 tons aboard.
A letter from Judson W Lyons Register of the United States Treasury praises Peruna as an excellent remedy for catarrhal affections in spring and summer. Testimonials from Camilla Chartier Kate Bohn and others claim relief from dyspepsia headaches insomnia and general weakness after using Peruna. Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio invites readers to write for free medical advice if results are not prompt.
Reports from Sofia say the village of Eridge, 500 houses, in the Adrianople district, was attacked June 2 by Bashi-Bazouks and nearly all residents were massacred except 200 men. Loot was taken to nearby Turkish villages. Bulgaria orders 40,000 rifles to address arms shortfalls.
Trinity President T. T. Stokes and Robert Ker Shaw arrange for Trinity Church to serve the Honourable Artillery Company of London on October 4. Rev. E. Winchester Donald secures the use of the church for a historic sermon about a 130 year old rector's refusal to pray for King George. An escort of twelve hundred men is expected.
Paris June 10 report that headmen of seven villages in the Figuig Oasis have fully submitted to French authority. A formal return to peace conditions is expected within two or three days, signaling near completion of the Morocco expedition operations.
Dorchester police investigate the vanishing of 19 year old William K Houghton who left from 2 Wheatland Avenue on June 1 and has not been seen since.
James M. A. Watson a clerk in the district auditor's office pleaded not guilty in Police Court to alleged embezzlement. Bond set at 30000. Treasurer auditors launch a full review of the district auditor's accounts amid questions of cross audits and lax bank checks.
John Rickards, known as Uncle Dick, is 92 and living in Brookline on Clyde street opposite the Country Club. Born in Devonshire England and raised near racing stables, he pursued riding from age nine and traveled across Europe before settling in Brookline about 40 years ago where he remains active. His hands still grip firmly, matching a younger man’s strength.
A clash between Haverhill and the Haverhill & Southern New Hampshire Street Railway Co. led Mayor Flanders to order an inspector to cut trolley wires on Winter street to permit building removal. The building was moved to the B and M tracks, with further wire cuts tonight and possible city suit to recover costs.
The fire department reports yesterday’s transfers as Michael J. Lawler moves from Engine Company 34 to 36 after a recent captain’s promotion. Captain John M. Murphy of Ladder 18 is also reassigned to a new unit.
Photo by Fred Green shows Lieutenant Michael J. Lawler after his transfer from Engine Company 34 to Engine Company 36.
Captain Alan J. McDonald moves from Engine Company 30 to Ladder 18. Fireman Patrick J. Ryan from Engine Company 43 transfers to Engine Company 24 and becomes an assistant engineer. Ma n transferred to Engine Company 34.
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