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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1902

Page

2

Riley Made Georgetown Football Captain from West End

Joseph A. Riley of Boston's West End has been elected captain of Georgetown University football for next season. A Georgetown sophomore, Riley has been prominent in local athletics, excelling in football end, relay running, and rowing for the Georgetown eight which set a Hudson River record. He previously starred for Boston College at prep and varsity levels, and contributed to Georgetown's strong performance last season as halfback.

Riley Flo Beston College New England Boston College Eiley Georgetown Hudson River

Hay and Root Leave On Naval Yacht Sylph

Secretary Hay and Secretary Root departed Washington on the President's yacht Sylph for rest. The vessel will cruise Chesapeake Bay with a possible stop at Fort Monroe and aims to return by Monday at the latest.

Washington Hay Root Sylph Chesapeake Bay Fort Monroe

Patrick Gains in Test by Fire in Rice Murder Case

In a New York courtroom, experts from both sides tested the chloroform cone scene from Albert T. Patrick’s trial for William M. Rice’s murder. A cone with sponge burned slowly for 80 minutes, filling the jury room with smoke, challenging claims that the cone was never formed or used. The test aimed to show burn time and odor containment in a closed room.

New York Albert T. Patrick William M. Rice Jones Turner Osborne Goff Robert M. Moore Patrick Louis Schultz John H. Girdner Garvan House

Newtowne Wins Two Of Three In Mys tle Valley Candle Pins

Newtowne defeated Calumet two games to one in last night’s Mys tle Valley candle pins series. Scores were not listed in the readable text.

City Teague Irwin Murrayames Finnegan Mason McGrath McCarthy Anton Sever Seeee ST. James Lavis Enebeeeeteesesens Ge M'Ca Bowler Nelson Cail Seeeese Parish Dunningham McMullin Aeeeneree Boylsto T'd Lanci Dale Ante Atten Wilby Newtowne Calumet

Natick Approves 75000 For Water System And Schools

At an adjourned town meeting Natick voters approved funds for roads and bridges 9120 schools 38400 fire department 6480 lighting streets 6150 and authorized building three new schoolhouses two costing 9000 each and one 6300 plus remodeling two others. A new water system was authorized with a 7600 appropriation.

Natick

Wife's Ingenunity and Postum Shift Tale

Franklin Kinsella of New York recounts how his wife secretly switched him from coffee to Postum. He describes improved nerves, weight, sleep, and work after adopting Postum, then learns the switch was for his benefit. He praises boiling as key to a rich cup and vows to stay with Postum.

Dorothy Franklin Kinsella W. 25Th Street New York City

Evacuation Day Parade Formations and Route Details

A participant list for Evacuation Day includes Mounted Police Ninth Regiment Band Ninth Infantry six companies Cadet Band First Corps of Cadets escorting Governor Naval Brigade Band Battalion of the Naval Brigade High School Drum Corps South Boston High School Battalion St Augustine s Band Post 42 GA R Post 36 A R Kearsarge Veterans Band Union Veterans Union M J O Connor vanet Carriages for Committee and Guests The parade forms near A street and Broadway, starts at 1 PM, travels Broadway Q street Fourth L to Fifth K Fighth J Fifth G streets Thomas Park for exercises at the monument Then proceeds Telegraph Street Dorchester Street Fourth Street A Street for dismissal

Ninth Regiment Ninth Regiment Infantry First Corps of Naval Brigade South Boston St. Augustine's Band A. R. Kearsarge Veterans' Band Union Veterans’ Union M. J. O'Connor Vanet & Wii

Best Time to Purify Blood Through Hood’s Sarsaparilla

The ad urges now is the best time to purify blood as the body fights impurities. It claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills cleanse thoroughly and pleasantly, warning against substitutes.

Hood

Unhappy Boston Bride Denies Turkish Marriage

From Sivas in Turkey come tidings that Catherine Bergin a Boston girl is not legally married to Michael Deragopian an Armenian who is a fugitive from U S law. Court records show a 1896 marriage to Bergin followed by vanishings and false alibis. Bergin discovered her husband had another wife and a son abroad prompting legal steps to annul the union. She now works as housekeeper to her brother in law at 13 Parkman Street.

Sivas Turkey Boston Michael Jamés Old Court House Michael Deragopian Catherine Bergin James O. Fallon Hudson Street Miss Bergin Deragopian Orient Philadelphia T. W. Higham Massachusetts Secret Service Bureau William A. Grey Parkman Street

Arson charge faces Slomac in Leominster court

In Leominster District Court Joseph Slomac was found probably guilty of arson in an insurance fraud attempt. The Jan 31 fire occurred at his house, with three blaze spots and a large insurance on modest goods. Slomac showed a Whitney receipt he claimed as payment. Whitney called it forged and said a $10 receipt was raised to $1000. Slomac to be charged with forgery before the grand jury.

Leominster Joseph Slomac Grand Slomac Fred A. Whitney Whitney

Reserve Officer Clashes With Would-Be Rescuer at Station Scene

Emil LeLonde 28 of Leverett Street was arrested by Reserve Officer McGrath for attempting to rescue Horace Fram boy 41 as the officer was taking him to the station for drunkenness. LeLonde grabbed Fram boy by the collar, a struggle ensued, and the officer used his baton. Witness Owen McCoy held the Framboy until the wagon arrived. LeLonde received a head cut, treated at the station house.

Emil LeLonde Leverett Street McGrath Division 3 Horace Framboy Framtboy LeLonde Owen McCoy South Russell Street

Shipping News From The Waterfront Frontier

A boatside update details repairs and crew changes for vessels tied to Long Beach. Wilster undergoes steam-pump work after grounding as crew are discharged by British consul. Lyra sails from Philadelphia around the Horn for a Pacific coast run. Tampico loses a lifeboat in heavy weather. General Lincoln at Atlantic Works for machinery repairs. Timandra floated for dry dock inspection and rudder pintles. State of Maine returns from collision with James Talbot with minor damage. Talbot sustains bows and head gear damage. Devonian sails to Liverpool with large cargo of hay and grain plus provisions.

Wilster Long Beach Lyra Philadelphia Horn Pacific Tampico Antwerp General Lincoln Atlantic Works Boston Timandra Simpson State of Maine James Talbot Portland Talbot Devonian Liverpool

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Government Medicine Status

An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the only whiskey recognized by the Government as a medicine. It urges readers to buy for health, offers free medical booklet, and includes a mail-in offer with 2 whist counters for 4 cents.

Duffy Eliza Ream Reading Jesse E. Webb West Chester Duffy’s Duffy Malt Whiskey Company Duffy's Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y

Fight for Police Chief in Everett

Everett discussions center on whether Mayor Bruce will appoint a new police chief. Rumors name ex-Mayor Cate or ex-Lieutenant Butters as candidates, while supporters favor Chief Pendergast as a holdover. Aldermen recall past confirmation clashes under Nichols, with debates over leadership style and discipline at the station.

Everett Bruce Pendergast John S. Cate Butters Boston Police Board of Aldermen Nichols Cate Post Mani

Recital at White House by President and Mrs Roosevelt

The President and Mrs Roosevelt attended a piano song and violin recital at the White House on March 12. Guests included Miss Cornelia Dyas Mrs Standish Miss Louise as and members of the Cabinet diplomatic corps and their families, officials, and society figures. The East Room was elegantly decorated for the occasion.

Washington Roosevelt White House Cornelia Dyas Yas Standish Louise As Diplomatic Corps Frvé Henderson Senate House H. H. Kohlsaar John G. Milburn

Legendary Cancer Cure Claims Backed by Distress Voices

Testimonials from Boston, Lebanon Ohio, and England tout a home cancer treatment as curing long–standing cancer in days. Patients including Jesa Gee W Yost James McMullen and Mrs Woodrow credit rapid, painless relief after using the remedy. Readers urged to send money and address for information and to receive further proof and testimonials.

Jesa Gee W. Yost Boston James McMullen Pla Lebanon Ohio Mra J. Woodrow Lyne Road Crewkerne England Turry

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