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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1903
Page
4
The piece argues men over fifty lose youthful vigor and must guard digestion. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals, claiming they digest large amounts of food and rest the stomach. It contrasts dieting with nourishment and cites Dr Bennett and druggists supporting the remedy.
In Pittsfield on March 10 the long running Raymond family dispute over diamonds reaches court. Samuel Raymond's heirs claim larceny of about 500 dollars worth of diamond jewelry once owned by Mrs Sylvia Raymond. Lena H Raymond testifies of tension with Mrs Lucy Rood. The larceny charge ends with Raymond found not guilty and the assault case results in a peace order.
Mrs Blanche Ferren of Warrenburg writes I cannot live without him in a postscript pinned to her dress before she shot herself. She is the wife of Fred F Ferren. Ferren was an Italian interpreter and foreman among the victims of the Spier Falls drowning disaster where 17 people perished. her dying wish is to be buried with him.
Hugh Harbison former manager of the Colts Arm Company died in Hartford at age 72. He was a brother of General John P. Harbison.
A Massachusetts Civil Service Reform Association dinner at Hotel Bellevue featured speakers denouncing county rings and political patronage. James J. Myers urged breaking machine politics, while John H. Porter and Heman W. Chaplin criticized local officials and jail spending. Richard H. Dana endorsed Theodore Roosevelt’s civil service stance. Election of officers followed the gathering.
Major Henry W. Chester veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars died at his home in Monument Beach at age 77. He was a noted hotel proprietor, leading the Great Hill House at Marion Massachusetts for seven years and the Stearns House at Monument Beach for five. He later ran a hotel in Milwaukee and traveled the world on several occasions.
Francis William Lawrence president of the Brookline National Bank died at his home 187 Mountford Street Brookline of pneumonia. He was born in Brookline November 20 183? and was a cousin of Bishop Lawrence. He studied at Lawrence Academy Groton Phillips Andover and abroad. A Harvard class of 1861 graduate he trained in medicine and served as a surgeon with the Massachusetts Educational Commission at Port Royal S C during the Civil War. He held multiple public roles including Brookline selectman park commissioner and church deacon. He directed several companies and supported numerous charitable and cultural organizations. He is survived by a widow and two brothers Dr R M Lawrence and the Rev Arthur Lawrence.
Sidney H. Morse, recently died in San Mateo Florida, was famed in Boston as a radical, transcendentalist, free thinker and sculptor. Former Unitarian minister, he co edited the Radical with Wendell Phillips and others, wrote as Philip for the Irish World, and later lectured on art in Buffalo and Chicago.
Lynn obituary reports Dr Frank F Brigham a longtime local physician died at his Franklin street home this morning from rheumatism of the heart. Born in Westboro Massachusetts he was 43 and studied at Brown University and Harvard Medical School.
Michael Travers longtime courthouse gardener died Saturday night from apoplectic shock. His funeral proceeded from the family home at 173 Arlington Street West Medford to St Joseph's Church where a high mass of requiem was celebrated.
Washington March 10 Senator Morgan wins a first material concession from the Senate by attaching the Spooner canal act to the Panama Canal treaty with Colombia upon Lodge’s request. The move, not an amendment, leaves the treaty intact. Morgan's lengthy closed session remarks critique the Isthmian Canal Commission and the treaty terms versus Spooner law.
After the Senate adjourned, several Democratic Senators met informally in Senator Gorman's room for a broad discussion of the political situation. Gorman urged party unity and harmony in the Senate to influence Democratic fortunes nationwide, but no action was taken as the gathering was unofficial.
Washington March 10 secretary of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association asks theatrical managers nationwide to devote 1 percent of gross receipts from April 18 performances to the Jefferson memorial fund. A facsimile letter from Joseph Jefferson accompanies the circular, endorsing the plan.
Washington March 10 The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Mr Plimley to be assistant treasurer of the United States Roosevelt first offered the post to Robert Bacon of New York who declined the $8000 salary The appointment of Mr Plimley was decided upon after a conference with Secretary Shaw and approval from Senator Platt
The Sligo Social and Literary Club met at 616 Washington Street on March 8 and elected fifteen new members. The annual ball will be held in Paine Hall on April 22.
Pay day violence in Newport on Thames street after an argument between Private Calvin McCarthy and Private William Raines escalated to a knife attack. Bohm tried to intervene, receiving a serious cut. McCarthy was wounded, Raines was arrested after officers found knives on him. Tensions rise between Seventy-eighth and Seventy-ninth Coast Artillery crews.
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies discussed interpellations on government foreign policy. Millevoye urged a Latin alliance with Italy and Spain and objected to excluding the Transvaal from the Hague conference, while Berry urged action on Macedonian reforms and Morocco policy. The debate adjourned to tomorrow. the Senate voted 603000 to repair Mont Pelee eruption damages in Martinique.
An old advertisement claims Scott’s Emulsion offers a breathing spell and strengthens the exhausted system. It asserts nourishment and lung support help the consumptive throw off the disease, promising relief and renewed vigor. Free sample provided by Scott & Bowne, chemists, 469 Pearl St., New York.
Washington reports the largest single American investment in the Philippines. Governor Taft notes Charles M. Swift of Detroit won the Manila street railway and electric light and power franchise, with bids from Westinghouse Kerr and Co. and G G White & Co. The bid includes six cent fares and a plan to purchase the old tramway. The Philippine commission welcomes the deal as a new American capital epoch.
The funeral of Thomas Ryan, a noted musician, who died March 5 while traveling from New York to Belmont, was held yesterday at noon in King's Chapel. Organist B J Lang selected pieces by Handel and Bach for the service conducted by Rev. Charles F. Dole.
Andrew Crynkle known as Nym Crynkle, longtime NY newspaper writer, died at his Monsey residence today. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter.
Martin Keefe a driver for the R 8 Brine Transportation Company was unloading wool at the Merchants' warehouse New Street East Boston yesterday when a bale fell from the left and struck him on the head severely injuring him
Do not seek European brands. The best choice is Cook's Imperial Extra Dry, an American sparkling wine praised for its quality. This compact card highlights the recommended product and its national origin.
The Rome congregation received Bishop O Connell s report on the Washington Princess Rospigliosi nee Reid and her marriage to Col Parkhurst of Bangor Me The church seeks to decide if the union was legal so it can annul it and recognize her forthcoming marriage to Prince Rospigliosi The bishop offers no opinion urging the congregation to rule.
Miss Kate Tel ford Hickie, convicted of perjury and held at the tombs awaiting sentence, told the court she would choose prison over a convent. The trial revealed a pattern of libel suits against Catholic priests, a forged letter, and public sympathy after hunger claims.
The article notes Miss Hickie, described as an educated 3% and visible figure in public life, faces a ten year penitentiary sentence after a perjury arrest. She has previously sued Catholic priests for alleged slander and libel, all such suits being dismissed, and has been detained since last October.
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