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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
5
A marketing note argues that the Zest cereal package is crafted to beautify any table. The text emphasizes the package’s dainty beauty while noting it does not affect flavor.
The Liberty Bell travels to Boston on a decorated float for a civic and military parade. Twelve or thirteen bay horses pull the float, each horse bearing a blanket with the name of one of the original thirteen states. Betsy Hall's dowry and Betsy Ross flag are noted in the procession. Colonel Prescott at Bunker Hill is referenced in the pageant.
The itinerary for the Liberty Bell visitors includes meetings with Mayor Collins and Mayor Weaver at Parker House, a luncheon at Michael Barr’s at Monument Square, a parade, a return to the Parker House, and an evening at the Somerset, followed by harbor trip and Plymouth departure the next day.
The Liberty Bell was started from Independence Hall and escorted to West Philadelphia Station by the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry and the First Regiment National Guard. The return trip starts Friday with an expected Saturday night return.
The Liberty bell accompanied by Philadelphia officials arrives at Jersey City Penn Station shortly after 2 PM amid salutes from nearby locomotives. Mayor Fagan and city officers greet Mayor Weaver and others while 2000 students march with flags after patriotic songs at Public School No. 1. The train transfers to the Maryland boat bound for Mott Haven.
A fragment mentions the New York New Haven Hart ford railroad line headed to Boston. The note implies service or route context but provides few specifics or dates.
Crowds packed the Princeton railway station as the Liberty Bell stayed about 20 minutes. Mayor Robinson led the university delegation and delivered a speech. Schools closed and children marched to view the historic bell. Nearby towns planned enthusiastic receptions along the route including Trenton Princeton Junction Monmouth Junction New Brunswick Elizabeth and Newark.
The Liberty Bell drew a large crowd in Stamford with 300 residents on June 15 as the visitors moved to Bridgeport where rain halted traffic and thousands viewed the bell. The special train paused overnight, then continued to Boston the next morning.
Weather forecaster Smith anticipates fair weather for June 17 with average temperatures. A minor disturbance in Minnesota and Wisconsin may move east, but the likelihood of a pleasant day remains high. A recent storm is described as a freak event looping and returning east after a northwesterly pass.
Governor Bates orders executive offices closed tomorrow in observance of the Bunker Hill celebration and asks department heads to observe a holiday. Similar instructions apply to Hooker Day on June 25.
Representatives Power and Hayes of Charlestown secure a famous Bunker Hill relic a drum beaten by Thomas Scott to be used in Charlestown parades tomorrow Adjutant General Dalton loans the drum for display in both processions
A quotation marks the bell that once rang for freedom, now silent and broken. The lines compare the shattered bell to a heart that overflowed with joyful triumph, praising the glory of liberty and the enduring memory of its call.
Alderman Alley condemned the Boston and Northern railroad for running open cars in stormy weather and lacking curtains and sufficient motors. He urged Mayor to seek action from railroad commissioners while other measures sought improved Chelsea Boston streetcar service and playground funding for Highland Park.
Last evening Sergeant Driscoll went to 78 St Botolph Street and arrested Mary Monnell aged 48 on the charge of keeping a disorderly house at that address.
Washington reports the Independent Order of the B'nai B'rith met President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay to press action on the Kishineff massacre and Jewish treatment in Russia. Roosevelt praised American sympathy for victims and pledged careful consideration of proposed actions including a petition to the Czar and an international conference on persecution.
An advertising note promotes Iron-Ox Tablets as a tonic-laxative dietary aid to rebuild nerves and digestion. It claims gradual, natural improvement of appetite, digestion, and energy without purgatives, warns against alcohol-based tonics, and offers a 50-tablet aluminum pocket case for 2 cents at druggists or by mail from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co., Detroit.
The notice states the establishment will be closed all day tomorrow for a celebration and will reopen the following day at regular hours.
Cambridge police arrested William White alias Smith and Edward Waters for posing as sewing machine agents and attempting front door entries on Brattle street. Waters, found with silverware and jewelry, had been identified as an inspector who entered 34 Kirkland street and stole pieces. White held a dishonorable discharge from the Wabash in his pocket.
George Francis Train, isolated in Stamford at the pest house with smallpox, remains uncooperative. He refuses all food and drink and has not spoken since noon today despite physician efforts.
Doctor Ensor of Columbia and others praise Peruna as an effective catarrh cure and tonic. They cite personal use and patient benefits, explaining the medicine strengthens mucous membranes and stops mucus discharge, with an offer for free medical advice from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
The second day of racing at the Country Club drew a small crowd as the wet track mud covered horses and riders. Sam Devere won the first flat race by a length with Harry Smith up, while Tankard led the St Botolph hurdle day, Tankard taking the steeplechase amid Gusts of rain and excitement.
Society attendees at the Country Club races included Mrs Rudolphe L Agassiz and Miss Eleanora Sears. The Thayers Mr and Mrs Eugene V R Thayer arrived early for luncheon with their two daughters, hosting Arthur W Stedman as a guest. The group observed fashion notes as Mrs Thayer wore black cloth and a white black hat while Catherine Thayer and Susan Thayer appeared in tan and brown outfits with distinctive hats. Mr and Mrs Washington B Thomas were present as well.
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