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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1903

Page

7

Anderton and Luckett Win Pistol Championship Honors

Thomas Anderton of Boston and Dr. William H. Luckett of New York win pistol and revolver titles in the United States Revolver Association. Matches were held at Chicago Sharpshooters' Association, Smith & Weston Pistol Club in Springfield, Armory of Light Battery A in Boston, and Manhattan Rifle and Revolver Association in New York. Anderton scored 460 of 500 and Luckett 437 in revolver.

New York Thomas Anderton Boston William H. Luckett United States Revolver Association A. L. A. Himmelwright Chicago Sharpshooters’ Association Chicago Smith & Wesson Pistol Club Springfield Mass Armory of Light Battery A Manhattan Rifle and Revolver Association Anderton Luckett

Major General Wood to Sail for Manila from Boston

General Wood will depart Boston on March 28 aboard a steamer to Naples, accompanied by Colonel H T Scott of the Seventh Cavalry and Lieutenant F R McCoy of the Tenth Cavalry. The party aims for Manila and is expected to arrive by mid June, with Wood commanding Mindanao before leading the division of the Philippines.

Leonard Wood Manila Boston Washington Wood Naples H. T. Scott Seventh Cavalry F. R. McCoy Tenth Cavalry Department of Mindanao Division of the Philippines

George Gould and wife survive theatre district crash

George J. Gould and his wife escaped serious harm after their coach was crushed against an elevated road pillar by a Sixth Avenue car at Thirty third Street and Broadway. The footman was cut, but the Goulds were unhurt on their way to the Manhattan Theatre.

New York George J. Gould Thirty Third Street Broadway Manhattan Theatre

Osborn Credited With Wrongdoing Denied

Eldorado Osborn, foreman in Cambridge city street department, was discharged by Mayor McNamee for alleged false certifications on Benjamin I. Wright’s time at the Raymond street stable. Osborn calls the move a trick and vows to prove his innocence.

Eldorado Osborn City of Cambridge McNamee Benjamin I. Wright Raymond Street Osborn

S N D North of Boston Chosen as Census Director

Washington March 17 The President tendered the census director post to S N D North former chief statistician of manufactures at the census bureau to succeed Merriam who resigned North has accepted and will begin duties in May North is a native of Massachusetts.

Washington N. D. North Statistician of Manufactures Census Bureau Merriam North Mr. North Massachusetts

Venezuela Pays Germany in Settlement of Claims

In Caracas on March 17 the government signed off on protocols with Washington powers. The first installment of about $70,000 was paid to Germany from a $340,000 pledge to honor German claims.

Caracas Bowen Washington Germany

Prefer Eight Hours To 1100000 Wages In Coal Strike

In Altoona Pennsylvania on March 17 the Bituminous district No. 2 operators offered a 12 1/2 percent rise for pick mining and 14 percent for machine mining plus 2 70 daily for eight hours for drivers. Miners rejected the eight hour plan on 2.56 a day and vowed to give up 1 1/1000,000 in wages yearly to secure an eight hour day. The joint scale committee met again at 8 this evening.

Altoona Penn Bituminous District No. 2

New Masonic Temple in Roxbury Dedicated

The new three story Roxbury Masonic Temple on Warren Street was dedicated last evening with elaborate ceremonies. Massachusetts Grand Lodge officers and members of Fayette Lodges participated, followed by a banquet. The building houses artistically furnished rooms and displays including portraits of Francis J. Ward and a Paul Revere crafted set of Masonic jewels for Washington Lodge.

Masonic Temple Warren Street Roxbury Massachusetts Grand Lodge John H. Collamore Offayette Joseph Warren Commandery K. T Francis J. Ward Washington Laupper Story Paul Revere Washington Lodge Lodge

Cooke Trial Expected This Week in Milford Bank Case

Walter S. W. Cooke 62, secretary and treasurer of the Milford Co operative Bank, faces an embezzlement probe estimated at about 15 000. Bank president Rufus Eldredge expects a court move this week once doctors clear Cooke for transfer.

Walter S. W. Cooke Milford Cooke Waumbeck Street Roxbury Milford Bank Rufus C. Eldredge Congress Street the Post Vermont Brown

Death by self-inflicted gunshot in freight car mystery

An unknown man, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and well dressed, was found dead with three chest wounds and one head wound in an empty Boston & Maine freight car near Prison Point Street East Cambridge. A revolver lay in his hand. Medical Examiner Swan suspects a self-inflicted shooting by a laborer type individual.

Boston & Maine Road Prison Point Street East Cambridge Swan

Revolution Breaks Out in Uruguay Amid Rail War News

A United States consular despatch from Montevideo dated March 17 reports Uruguay’s revolution, with railways destroyed and 800 troops camped outside the capital, marshalling to attack the city in a serious bid for power.

Washington Uruguay United States Swan Montevideo

Nebraska Senate Commends British Policy on St Patrick’s Day

In Lincoln on March 17, the Nebraska Senate adopted a resolution commending the policy of the King of Great Britain aimed at relieving Ireland’s peasant class. The measure expressed congratulations to the Irish people and ordered a copy sent to King Edward.

Lincoln, Neb St. Patrick's Day Wall Senate Nebraska Great Britain Ireland Edward

Merchants Club hears Sam Elder tale at New Algonquin Club

At the Merchants' Club night at the New Algonquin Club house, prominent Boston merchants were noted with a green bag and blue book souvenir while enjoying sorbet as Sam Elder told his famed Scotch baseball yarn. Hon. Albert B. Pillsbury attended. Horace G. Allen presided as 75 members were present.

Boston Anon Sam Elder Merchants’ Club New Algonquin Club Samuel J. Elder Albert B. Pillsbury Horace G. Allen

Government to Build and Operate Its Own Dredges

Assistant Secretary of War Sanger ordered construction of a sea going dredge boat and others, arguing government dredges would be cheaper and faster than private dredges. The Lake Erie dredge project, funded at 17000 dollars in the last river and harbor bill, stands as the strongest point in the controversy. General Gillespie had favored private dredges but was overridden.

Washington Sanger Lake Erie Gillespie

Editor L. H. Cobb Dies in Portland

Lemuel H. Cobb editor and proprietor of the Portland Daily Press died tonight in Portland Maine from pneumonia.

L. H. Cobb Portland Lemuel H. Cobb The Portland Daily Press

Miles central figure in evacuation celebration

A Boston gathering honors General Miles and Mrs. Miles with speeches by Mayor Collins Judge Dewey and Governor Bates. Miles recalls Irish and American heritage, cites evacuation of Boston as pivotal, and warns that national virtue requires eternal vigilance amid cheers and subsequent clashes by rioters outside.

Miles

Evacuation Day Parade in Boston Honors General Miles

Crowds in South Boston greet Lieutenant General Nelson Miles and Massachusetts leaders. A grand parade precedes flag raising at South Boston High School where Lieutenant-Governor Curtis Guild Jr delivered the oration. A later incident involved a street fight but police restored order as the crowd sang America and the new flag was raised with 3000 tiny flags drifting down.

Ireland Antietam Massachusetts New England Warren Bunker Hill Putnam Thomas Spencer Sullivan Green Heath Franklin Adams Hancock Lee Marion Washington Boston Dorchester Heights England Burke Pitt Fox Miles Gray’s Hall General Miles Touraine South Boston Union Nelson A. Miles Sons of Massachusetts Peninsular South Boston High School Curtis Guild, Jr Broadway Dorchester Avenue West Fourth Street Army Reber Iieutenant Logan John F. Dwyer John J. Hickey James A. Commence George M. Rogers Ymompany M. Peachet John F. Delaney Leutenant A. F. McInnig Naval Brigade Daniel H. Sughrue D. F. Sughrue Thomas Armstrong Thomas Prouty J. G Bradford H. Lewis William J. McLaughlin Thomas Selton C. B. Lewis Ajor John M. Neagle William Mahar B. I Oneou Aly Michael G Reding B. H Daniel V. O'Flaherty Feutenant William Byrnes Edwin Rush Martin Buckley John A. Mullen Harry Mitchell Apel John Pickett G. L Q Street Sixth Street O Street Fourth Street L Street Fifth Street K Street Eighth Street I Street G Street Thomas Park Dorchester Street F Street D Street C Street B Street Henry Dewey Mrs. Miles Blue Jackets America Tenth Artillery Corps A. D. Small Bates Wiliam J. Gallivan Lawrence J. Logan Small Charles H. Slattery General Guild M. J. Connelly City Messenger

Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey Advertisement Highlight

A vintage ad touts Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey as pure and mature enough to aid digestion. It claims the product stimulates gastric juices, improves assimilation, and helps undernourished individuals regain flesh and vitality. A tablespoon with meals is recommended, available from licensed dealers and druggists.

Maryland

Celebration Opens Early in South Boston Festivities

The South Boston celebration began at sunrise with bells and a flag display on public buildings and homes. Patriotic exercises were held at noon in schools, followed by church bells and a full day of events including lights, fireworks at Dorchester Heights, three band concerts, and gymnasium athletic games at D Street.

South Boston Broadway Dorchester Street Dorchester Avenue Dorchester Heights George Washington D Street Gymnasium

Mayor's Breakfast Honored General Miles at Somerset

General Miles was the guest of honor at a breakfast hosted by Mayor Collins at the Somerset yesterday at 11 30 in the morning. The green room featured elaborate decorations with abundant American Beauty roses and carnations at each plate.

General Miles Somerset Collins

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