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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1903
Page
7
A 19th century advertisement warns of high infant mortality in civilized nations and promotes Castoria as a safe alternative to narcotic teething preparations. It emphasizes Castoria’s role in improving blood circulation, skin warmth, and fever relief while noting the product bears the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher.
The seven Supreme Court justices in Pem berton square were angered by a New York prize fight attendance claim in an evening paper. They debated the article at the court, with Chief Justice Knowlton leaving later, and plan possible action for contempt. The court convened again at 8:50 a.m. to resume discussion, insisting the report was surd and untrue.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers tickets from New England to California Oregon Washington and British Columbia at over $17 below regular second class rates through April 30. Principal information filed under J E Brittain at 68 Washington Street Boston.
The Massachusetts House debated the Leahy Will allowing cities and towns to acquire existing gas and electric plants at duplication cost. The public fighting committee reported adverse, but Leahy pressed on seeking substitution. Support came from Larkin and Dean citing public sentiment and repeal of laws. Debate covered gas pricing, fair market value, and constitutional protections for property. Vote on the bill scheduled for today.
Attorney General Parker will render an opinion on the Begley bill now before the Legislature. The measure would permit cities to engage in the insurance business under municipal ownership. Insurance interests oppose it as a potential blow to state and interstate insurers. Begley of Holyoke backs municipal ownership as applied in gas and electric utilities. The constitutionality question is raised, awaiting the AG’s decision with great interest.
Charles McCarthy and Joseph Foster ages 11 and 14 left Dorchester without parents, riding freight cars to Springfield Worcester Fall River New Bedford and Ayer Junction. Police detained them in Ayer but later returned them to their Mallet Street home after their parents recovered them.
The Beta Theta Pi chapters in New York and New Jersey with Columbia and area alumni plan a March 20 dinner at the Waldorf Astoria honoring Governors Odell Bates and Montague. Ex Governors Beavers Missouri Wise Gordon and C Vey Holman are among speakers. Holman to respond with the toast Beta Theta Pi Way Down Hast.
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and his wife secured a large reduction in assessed personal property values. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt was listed at $250,000 and his wife at $150,000, with the claim that the original valuation exceeded proper limits and that their correct residence was Newport, Rhode Island.
In Jersey City, Luther Westervelt and Miss Margaret Templeton wed within four days after meeting at a social. The bride soon disappeared claiming she no longer loves him, and authorities note she has not been seen since.
Bud Haggins confessed after pleading guilty to Mary Ann Butler's murder. He claimed love potions and a witchcraft-ruled bond forced him to kill to escape the woman's control.
The West End branch of the Socialist party of Boston filled Minor Hall for its fourth annual gathering. Floor Director Marcus H. Livingston led the grand march with his partner. The branch is a prominent, flourishing part of Boston's socialist movement.
Officials seek expanded communication with the Secretary of the Navy to secure additional contracts and workloads for the navy yard. The move aims to expand employment and project activity through future government spending and oversight.
G. E. Stott, 12 years assistant superintendent of the Midland division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford, was presented yesterday in the conductors rooms with a gold watch chain and charm by his employees. The gift honors his long service as he prepares to move to St Louis for a higher position.
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