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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
2
A large cash deal brings in a vast stock of blue ceviots blue serges scotch cheviots velours and fancy worsteds. Prices slash by nine to ten dollars per suit with several twenty dollar values. Suits offer superior appearance durability and fit and represent a rare thrift opportunity at the trade center store.
John A. Norton of 25 Suffolk Street Chelsea shot himself about 7 PM and died at 10 PM. He returned home at 6:30 PM ate a light supper then retired to his chamber where the act occurred. His wife heard the shot and a neighbor summoned aid. Doctor Chase ordered removal to the hospital.
Commencement exercises at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester began at 10 30 this morning with a salutatory and orations on topics such as Science and Religion The Ethics of War True Patriot ism Labor and Capital and Religion in Education William F Smith delivered the valedictory and orations. Degrees and prizes were conferred by Bishop Thomas D Beaven at the college hall after an annual dinner.
Washington June 25 Emperor William I sends Roosevelt a telegram from Kiel praising the U S squadron's visit. He notes inspecting the flagship Kearsarge, commends American captains and crew, and welcomes the guests to a warm stay. A banquet on the Hohenzollern precedes plans for a yacht race tomorrow.
In Kiel the Emperor William toured the U S S Kearsarge and its crew, inspecting turrets and quarters. He questioned Captain Hemphill about turret value, praised Civil War sailors, and joked with a veteran reaching twenty four years in service.
Federal grand jury in Brooklyn returns two indictments against George S. Miller general agent of the Brandt Automatic Cashier Company. He is charged with aiding and abetting former Congressman Driggs to violate a United States statute by paying money. Miller was arraigned and posted bail of 2500 dollars.
Patrolman Norton of Joy Street station nabbed three lads on Cambridge Street after a crowd disturbance. They chased the trio to a pawnshop where they had just pawned a gold watch for twenty dollars. Names given were Thomas Green, Henry O McKenzie, and Martin Dunn.
Charles L. Bean secretary of the Carpenters' Union in Quincy is arraigned on a complaint of intimidating workers for builder William F. Stedman. Bean pleads not guilty and the case is continued to July 1 for a hearing with John B. Moran as defense and William G. A. Pattee for the prosecution.
Charles Cabot Johnson won the Nahant treasury post by 56 to 50 over Frank M. White. The contest featured four candidates named Johnson among about 200 attendees. City affairs covered school matters and town labor work as a 50th anniversary planning session looms with Lodge absent.
Cambridge police report two Harvard students involved in a May break in at the Harvard Cooperative Society store in Harvard Square. Guy Lloyd Hunt of Cambridge and Floyd E. Rich of Winthrop were arrested. Hunt remains jailed after a July 7 hearing and Rich was held in bail denial. Rich, a third year student and roommate of Hunt, was taken in Kennebunk Maine. Bail set at 1500 for Hunt. both face district court proceedings.
Martin Shields of Willow street received a letter from his brother P. J. Shields, believed dead years ago. The note, postmarked Howard County Maryland, confirms a reunion after fifty years and a long search through the press.
A charming ceremony last night at Riverbank Court united Miss Bertha L. Marston and Dr Harris Bigelow Haskell of Auburndale. The bride wore white silk and lace with diamonds. Dr Haskell is an alumnus of Harvard and Amherst and a successful young physician.
Miss Blanche Elliott Lovett daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Lovett was married to Mr Frank Radford Hope at the First Congregational Church Chelsea The best man was Walter F Bathrick and maid of honor Florence E Lovett The bridesmaids included Ethel Bourne Florence M Bunting Ellen B Stone Elizabeth H Peck Alice E Hope Vendella H Bryant Harriet S Haskell among others.
Joseph J. Maguire a renowned oarsman and ex American champion married Nora Agnes Hickey on a Wednesday evening at St Columbkille's Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Father Francis J. Butler with the bride in white and a shower bouquet, attended by her sister.
Miss Lottie M Ganett married Charles W Cade last evening at the bride’s home 9 Inman Street Cambridge. The bride wore white silk muslin with lace and pearls and carried white sweet peas. Miss Clara Ganett cousin served as maid of honor in pearl cr?ne de chine and pink sweet peas.
Miss Mary A Mitchell of Roxbury married Thomas J Carlyle of Milford on Wednesday at St Patrick’s Church Roxbury. Rev Father Thomas A Walsh presided with Miss Margaret V Mitchell as bridesmaid and Joseph Carlyle as best man. A reception followed at 36 Rockford Street the bride’s father’s home.
Ethridge Kent of Baltimore and Miss Hazel Co. Bliss of Buffalo married last evening at 41 Somerset street with Rev. George N. Stanton officiating. Miss Lillian Beach was brides maid. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pieper and Mr. and Mrs. John Webber after a white silk clad ceremony and wedding supper.
David Archibald Dunlop of Cambridge married Lilian May Tedford of Allston on Wednesday in Allston.
Advertising blurb touts a new breakfast product that pleases everyone and urges readers to buy a package at local grocers or from GeNnesEn Purse Food Co. in Le Roy New York.
A June report says a Hebrew petition to the Czar over Kishineff may strain U S Russia ties. Roosevelt orders forwarding despite fears Russia will not receive it. If refused, Ambassador McCormick remains away and Count Cassini may delay return with Hanson acting as chargé d affaires.
Scientists from around the world convene at Mechanics Hall for a week long meeting. Notables include Lord and Lady Dunmore with daughters Lady Victoria Murray and Lady Mildred Murray, Mrs Follett, Miss Coutts Fowlie, and Hon. William G. Ewing. Lady Victoria Murray lays the foundation stone of First Church of Christ Scientist in Manchester England.
Sir Thomas Lipton and William Fife arrive in Washington and attend a White House luncheon with President Roosevelt. Lipton is hosted by General and Mrs Corbin at a dinner with notable guests including ambassadors and senior officials. A separate report notes Stony Run near the city on fire, reportedly set by strike sympathizers.
In Richmond Virginia on June 25 militiamen rode on three city streetcar lines with loaded rifles and fixed bayonets. Guards protected power houses and car barns while orders urged civilians to stay home and troops to fire if necessary to stop property damage. A midnight ambush wounded a motorman and two soldiers. two suspects were arrested as troops hunted attackers.
Mrs Eliza J K Thomson of Waltham Massachusetts details years of illness with lung consumption. She credits the Koch Lung Cure at 36 Boylston Street Boston with complete relief and says she was later accepted for life insurance twice, proving lasting cure.
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