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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1903
Page
2
Robbers struck the apartments of Dr. Percy McLeod at 187 Huntington Avenue on Saturday, stealing two rare bead necklaces from India and Turkey, a gold chain, and a silver match box. The valuables were long in Dr. McLeod’s possession and could not be bought. Police suspect insiders knew the necklaces’ location and value.
Police from Station 6 captured six gamblers at 14 Broadway and 20 A Street, naming Leary Leary Vaughan Griffin Matolete and Matelutl. Five more were arrested at 20 Hale Street, listed as Lender Abrahams Cohen Robanovitch and Kimple. Station 15 seized nine gallons lager and four and a half gallons beer at 91 Alford Street, Charlestown. Station 19 seized three and a half gallons lager and a pint of whiskey at 5204 Washington Street.
Miss Helen Thornton, a 12 year old who was lost in New York while returning from the theatre to her aunt’s home, has arrived home in Swampscott with her father George B H Thornton. Mrs Thornton is unaware of the incident. The New York police described her as the prettiest child they had seen with a sweet oval face and brown eyes.
Advices from Havana report J. Pierpont Morgan representing the American Tobacco Company closed negotiations for the purchase of all lands in the Vuelta Abajo district Cuba where the finest Havana tobacco is grown for the best cigars.
A legislative coal investigation panel plans a forthcoming report in about two weeks with a drastic condemnation of coal club methods. One more hearing is set at the State House and subpenas will include the New Bedford Coal Club secretary and certain Boston dealers. The measure may broaden to cover beef ice and flour trusts if power allows.
The full bench of the Supreme Court weighs whether Massachusetts law bans sale of wine made out of state grapes by a nonresident without a license and the meaning of native wines. The case challenges interstate commerce limits and whether the statute exempts US produced wines not for on premises drinking. The decision will affect liquor interests statewide.
The djibbah a novel dress by London artist Sheba captivates exhibit visitors at the Arts and Crafts Society show at the Chicago Woman's Club. Only two are on display both owned by Mrs. George M. Millard and not for sale. One dress features coarse heavy linen with embroidered yoke and kimono like sleeves, a back train, and a headless slip over neckline. The other is greenish gray homespun with a white yoke.
Readable fragment alleges a cure for a cold in one day connected to BE. W. Grove and a signature on a box. The text is unclear on context or provenance and may refer to a patent or medical remedy claim without verifiable details.
An advertisement explains how Scott's Emulsion coats the body with warmth by building firm flesh and adding necessary fat. It promises a free sample upon request and lists Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
The Rev. Dr. Edward Frered Ililo spoke to Highland Union members on municipal ownership. He traced water school and road control to early states and argued government buying mines would be costly. He saw gas telegraph and telephone possibly under public control, and said competition would not be harmed. Miss W B Knowles pressed him on healthy competition, challenging his view and leaving confident she had won a point.
Harold Paul Whitton of Woburn is seeking marriage matches for Fatimah Ben Hassan a 28 year old Moorish widow who recently arrived in America. She offers $5000 to the chosen husband and will not require travel to Morocco. The tale of her past escape from Mequinez is recounted.
In Quincy on March 16, dynamiters tried to blast the office of contractor C. M. Belden working on the metropolitan sewer at Hough's Neck. The blast wrecked the interior but did not open the safe. The night watchman alerted police. no suspects or clues are known.
Labor notes report next Friday night Harvard Law School speaker Mr Perty will discuss labor law for Cigarmakers Tinion 77. Machinists plan a mass meeting at Tonti Hall to organize a branch. Meachiniste union to elect a Milwaukee convention delegate. Bartenders held a social with Thomas Cleary of Union 820 as guest. Hoisting Engineers 74 held an educational meeting. gas and coke works dispute in Everett discussed. a special meeting may address East Boston troubles. Local agreement workers postponed action on the Parker Company strike awaiting State Board report. Blacksmiths Union 200 elected officers, and all blacksmiths at National Tube Works in Somerville joined the union.
Horace O Bright was buried yesterday at his Cambridge home following his wife’s funeral held a week earlier. Rev. Dr. Reuben A Beard led a simple service echoing the earlier ceremony.
Captain George Wescott of Division 6 has applied for the deputy position created by Deputy Bragdon's retirement. The Dedham Street station commander is known for a praiseworthy police career and tireless work. Community colleagues expect him to accept the honors humbly if offered.
Joseph Brown of 505 East Sixth Street was rushed to Emergency Hospital after an episode of extreme sneezing that nearly caused death. Doctors Ledwell and Galvin treated him with opiates and anesthetics and he woke weak the next morning. The case, described by Dr. Ledwell, explains paroxysmal sneezing from external stimuli, bulbar nerve center excitation, and central factors, noting risks from poor ventilation and unsanitary conditions.
The Boston Lodge of Elks held its largest meeting at Knights of Honor Hall with nearly 350 attendees. James L. Johnstone won the exalted ruler contest over Richmond G. Stoehr and John Frank Keating defeated George W. Carruth for secretary by 160 to 60 votes. Notables present included Grand District Deputies from Maine and New York, and Ex-Mayor Hatch presided. The event featured speakers such as Hon. Thomas Flood of South Boston.
A Rome letter describes Mrs. George von L. Meyer wearing a gown in aurore shade. Rich yellow silk with embroidered tupe and diamond crustations complemented by a large black rose fastened with an unfaltering emerald at the left shoulder during a dinner for the diplomatic corps hosted by the Italian king.
Rev. Dr. Reuben A. Beard of Prospect Street Congregational Church Cambridge announced he may resign as pastor or continue. He has been elected New England secretary of the Congregational Home Missionary Society and will decide his two lines of work during the week.
Mies Rosa daughter of Mr and Mrs Abraham Shapiro wed Frank Grogs last night at Commonwealth Hall East Boston officiated by Rabbi Israelite. Best man Philip Aaronson and maid of honor Mica Bessie Shapiro attended. Supper and dancing followed the ceremony.
In Eaglehall Chelsea yesterday afternoon the Young Men's Hebrew Association reorganization was completed with a public meeting attended by 300 Chelsea Hebrews. Max W. Cohen presided. speeches by L. J. Lyons Max Mitchell Horace Kaller Chief Rabbi Israelite and Michael Ober urged culture over mere religious ceremony.
A mass meeting at Ohel Jacob Synagogue for a $50,000 fund to build a new synagogue on the current site at Paris and Gove streets. Levi Jacobson named Louis W. Wolfson presiding. speeches by Rabbi Sirk Freedman Rev L Bates and others. Hundreds of shares were sold at 1 each.
Howard B. Allen a longtime receiving teller for the New England Trust Company of Boston died at his home 46 Park Street Newton March 15. He had served the bank for 27 years and was a well known local resident. The obituary notes his career and local ties.
The Majestic Theatre began its second Sunday concert series with a large appreciative audience. Acts included Ella Proctor Otis Phrase the Transatlantic Comedy Four Winona Winters Banks Winters Cooper and Bailey and other talents.
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