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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
5
New York June 17. After closing testimony in the Robert A. Ammon trial former counsel for W F Miller of the Franklin Syndicate Ammon’s defense moved to dismiss for lack of proven theft of funds Justice Newburger denied the motion and the jury found Ammon guilty.
H. F. Allen and R. LeRoy captured the Metropolitan tournament doubles championship in New York. They defeated Ward and Burchard of Harvard and Yale in three sets to one with scores of 6-0 5-7 8-6 7-4, in a final that showcased strong play from both sides.
Iowa City June 17. Senator George F. Hoar of Massachusetts urged that the nation rests on individual duty and public integrity, stressing that elections and governance hinge on will to do right over party. The address closed with notes on moral education strengthening resolution against temptation. The ceremony included honorary degrees and speeches by prominent alumni.
Tufts University Medford Mass reports the largest graduating class to date with 169 total degrees conferred including 16 honorary. Of 138 course degrees 88 went to women. degrees by category include 31 BA 3 BPhil 9 BS 2 BTh 52 MD 48 DMD 7 MA and 1 MS. Four seniors earned both master and bachelor degrees in their fields. Miss Mary W. is noted among honorees.
Brown University held its 135th commencement in Providence with 185 graduates. Orations praised college tradition, organized labor, rural communities, and anti Semitism. Prizes awarded to C H Kingman Leslie Pratt and G W Woodin. Hicks prize to E L McIntyre. Foster Greek prize to T R Bakeman. LL D honors went to Yale international law professor Theodore S Woolsey, Willam Vail Kellen of Boston, and President Woodrow Wilson of Princeton.
Exeter N H June 17 Phillips Academy marks its 120th annual commencement with over 500 alumni returning including Harvard President Charles W Eliot Dartmouth chief William E Tucker and New Hampshire Governor Bachelder. Notables attend from New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago. Alumni Hall banquet and post prandial toasts major event elements.
A sensational advertisement promises a miracle remedy named Vital Life Fluid that cures all diseases and restores health. Dr C Sargent Ferris claims to send free samples to prove the claim, targeting kidney liver heart and nervous ailments and inviting readers to write for treatment.
Courtenay Guild of the Boston Athletic Association toped the ninth annual Metropolitan Amateur Rowing Association regatta on the Charles River, winning the single scull event and aiding his club’s double. Key results include novice single won by Moses King Jr. of Weld Boat Club, junior single won by John Farley of St Joseph's A A, senior single by R. P. Blake of Union Boat Club, and intermediate single by Guild. Crew races featured close finishes and a disputed senior single decision.
George Harrison Shuman youngest son of A Shuman Bostonian firm A Shuman & Co married Miss Lilian Beatrice Ehrenreich daughter of Mr and Mrs Moses Ehrenreich of New York. Ceremony held at Delmonico's Boston guests arrived by special train. Bride wore white satin and lilies of the valley. Nina Ehrenreich sister of the bride maid of honor Edward A Shuman brother of groom best man. Ushers included Edwin Ehrenreich Theodore Harold Joseph Walter Kleber Louis Seligman Carl Fisher Leo Ehrenreich James J Ehrenreich Sydney A Shuman.
Charles W. Jones of Randolph faced a manslaughter charge in Plymouth County Superior Court for the March Brockton accident that killed Charles I. Porter at Main and West Elm streets. The trial, first of its kind in the state, adjourned with defense witnesses remaining and the prosecution arguing Jones drove too fast to control the car.
An old advertisement urges using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey in every glass to prevent cholera morbus and other summer diseases. It claims the product is pure, contains no fusel oil, and kills disease germs while promoting health. The ad notes a $1 bottle price and a free medical booklet from Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester NY.
Mrs. J. E. Finn of Buffalo credits Peruna Medicine Co. with restoring her health after social life had to be paused for a year. The letter claims Peruna rejuvenated her, and argues most female troubles come from catarrh which Peruna cures wherever located.
In Cambridge two marriages were held at St. Peter's Church by Rev. Father Glynn. Oswald Gregson wed Margaret McDonald and Anthony Mahoney wed Grace McDonald in a simultaneous ceremony. The four couples live on the same street and joined in a joint reception at 361 Concord Avenue. A Florida wedding tour is planned.
Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea, featherweight champion of New England, and Kid Goodman of this city fought a fast 12-round draw at the Tammany Athletic Club. Briggs pressed early as Goodman relied on footwork, with Briggs body shots and solid jabs prevailing though not enough for a winner. The crowd wanted Briggs, while Donohue defeated Gilman, and Sydney stopped Dixon in four rounds.
A morning fire at the home of George F. Fabyan in Brookline spread through the walls after smoke was seen issuing from a fireplace. Firefighters used chemical agents to protect furniture and bric-a-brac, causing about 1500 dollars in damage. The blaze started from a defect in a soapstone fireplace on the first floor.
In Concord on June 17 H. A. Allen Jr. captured the holiday handicap medal with a net 79 while B. E. Jones posted the best gross at 87. The event was held on the local golf links this afternoon.
Five year old Ida Clafact of 8 Broadway West Roxbury wandered from her father during a rifle practice at Mepter Grove. She was accidentally shot in the right leg when he fired at a target. Dr. Thompson treated her and ordered a transfer to City Hospital where she is expected to recover. The father was distraught over the unintended injury.
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