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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1903

Page

4

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted by Medical Endorsements

An advertising appeal touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a pure medicinal stimulant used by doctors, hospitals, and clergymen. It warns buyers to avoid imitations, urges purchase from the genuine brand, and invites readers to request a free medical booklet from the Duffy Malt Whiskey Company of Rochester, New York.

DUFFY Townsend Miller Jamaica L. I Duffy's Duffy Malt Whiskey Company Rochester N. Y

License measure passes with local option in New Hampshire

Concord March 19. The liquor license bill faced a bitter second reading with many amendments. Local option in both cities and towns was adopted, the Democratic substitute failed 265 to 236, and the House adjourned after a 218 to 84 final vote amid filibustering tactics.

Concord Committee On Liquor Laws Mr. Remich

Cambridge School Committee Debates High School Plans

The Cambridge school committee huddled over mayor McNam ees address and the majority and minority reports on high school reform. The majority advised no action, while Charles Thurston urged cost reductions and questioned new systems and elective ideas. The board tabled Thurston’s motion and moved ahead with teacher nominations.

Cambridge School Committee Committee On High Schools McNamee Russell Charles Thurston Harvard Hanus Thurston Eliot Cambridge

Plan Minstrel Show to Aid Curley's Legal Fight

Supporters of Representative James M. Curley and Thomas F. Curley plan a minstrel show at the Dudley Street Opera House on April 16 and 17 to raise funds for their civil service law trials. The effort follows reports that preparations already cost over $100 and involves several political clubs.

James MM. Curley Thomas F. Curley Ward 17 Curleys Mayfair Club Dudley Street Opera House

Questions for Coal Dealers Next Monday

The coal dealers of Greater Boston are to be summoned before the coal investigation committee next Monday. It is expected the dealers will bring figures to answer questions on hand stock January 1 1902 and May 1 1902, purchases from May 1 until the strike ended, and the prices paid and received.

Greater Boston Coal Investigation Committee Fall River Taunton Carders’ Executive Committee Spinners’ Union National Association Boston

Senate Again Fails to Confirm Crum for Charleston Post

President Roosevelt faced united Southern opposition as the Senate refused to confirm Dr. Crum a collector of customs at Charleston D C. The nomination, a test of his policy on Southern Negroes, met strong resistance from Tillman and others who pledged to fight it through the extra session if needed.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Crum Charleston D. C South Tillman

Boston Men Form Ten Million Dollar Engine Company

Articles filed in Trenton show the Cooley Epicycleidal Engine Company authorized for 10,000,000 capital to acquire patent rights from the Cooley Epicycleidal Engine Development Company for rotary fluid motors meters and pumps. Directors include Charles B Farquhar George S Taft John F Colley William C Grey Edward A Phippen D A Farquhar H W Longfellow of Boston and Matthew E Gatley of Waltham Mass.

Trenton N. J Cooley Epicycleidal Engine Company Cooley Epicycleidal Engine Development Company Charles B. Farquhar George S. Taft John F. Colley William C. Grey Edward A. Phippen D. A. Farquhar H. W. Longfellow Boston Matthew E. Gatley Waltham Mass

Palma's Son Secretly Marries in New York

Jose Estrada Palma son of Cuban president Tomas Estrada Palma and Miss Mabel Jacobs daughter of tobacco importer David B. Jacobs were secretly married in New York on February 11 amid suspected parental opposition.

New York Jose Estrada Palma Tomas Estrada Palma Mabel. Jacobs the Normal College David B. Jacobs

Amateurs Present Hamlet At Union Hall

Amateurs staged Hamlet before a large audience at Union Hall under Bernard C Buswell. Buswell played Hamlet with promise. Mabel Colcord as Gertrude delivered clear enunciation and strong stage presence. Elizabeth Jewett as the player queen drew applause. Alicia Durant as Ophelia earned commendation.

Union Hall Hamlet Bernard C.buswell Mr. Buswell Mabel Colcord Gertrude Denmark Elizabeth Jewett Alicia Durant Ophelia

Roxbury High Stages King Arthur Rehearsal

Dress rehearsal of King Arthur at Roxbury High School Hall on Warren Street featured Miss Josephine Hammond arranging the dramatization. Proceeds from tonight and tomorrow benefit the school athletic association.

King Arthur Tennyson Roxbury High School Warren Street Josephine Hammond

Crisis in New Haven rail labor dispute sparks possible strike

In New Haven Conn March 19 a crisis reached in the New York New Haven Hartford crew dispute as drivers conductors and firemen threaten a strike. Directors’ reply to demands awaited with a 10 hour day or 100 mile limit proposed. Officials withheld decision fueling tension and potential nationwide impact.

New Haven, Conn New Haven Road New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Brotherhood of Trainmen and Order of Railroad Conductors New York New Haven Hall Hal W. T. Merrill W. E. Chamberlain Chamberlain C. H. Platt

Tense mood as New Haven directors weigh possible strike

In Boston a waiting game enveloped New Haven railroad employees as directors in New Haven prepared to decide on a strike. Freight handlers leaders debated the plan seen as a move to unite Boston Providence New Haven New York workers and influence trainmen. In South Terminal brakemen held in tension while conductors room 277 buzzed with cautious optimism.

New Haven Road Boston Road New Haven South Terminal Providence New York J. Pierpont Morgan

Travelling man credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for health

A St Louis hardware representative praises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as essential for travel. He claims regular use prevents heartburn and headaches from varied meals, noting he spends about fifty cents monthly and that his doctor endorsed the investment as good stomach medicine.

Stuart St. Louis Josh

Fitzgibbon Tells Of Flight From Police Headquarters

James Kirk Fitzgibbon, Esq., the celebrated son of a famed sire, claims escape from St Elizabeths in Washington and a plan to disrupt a Faneuil Hall mass meeting. He boasted of prior escapes and vanished with papers as reporters pressed questions.

James Kirk Fitzgibbon Fitzgibbon St. Elizabeth's Hospital Washington, D. C Washington James Faneuil Hall London Edinburg Bunker Hill

South Danvers Jury Deliberations Continue In Bank Case

Early hours found the South Danvers jury still deliberating. At 11 o clock last night the panel reported for instructions, then at 11 15 the jury was impanelled again with Judge Lowell awaiting a verdict.

South Danvers Bank Lowell

Lowell Mills Refuse Wage Increase Amid Strike Threats

Lowell mills announce no wage rise citing higher coal and cotton costs and general prosperity worries. They warn unions against strikes, urge restraint, and note potential spillover to Fall River and New Bedford labor groups.

Spinners Talk Strike In New Bedford Mills

In New Bedford detectives report operatives refused a 10 percent wage increase at the New England Cotton Yarn Company mills. The move sparks talk of a general strike across the city and surrounding mills, signaling potential labor unrest.

New Bedford New England Cotton Yarn Company

New England Faces Shift Toward Foreign Trade

F A Vanderlip at the Algonquin Club warns that New England must seek new foreign markets as domestic industries face decline. He calls for a coordinated national effort with exhibition rooms abroad, trained salesmen, and engineers to promote regional products and sustain growth.

The Commercial Club Algonquin Club F. A. Vanderlip the Treasury National City Bank of New York New England Vanderlip United States Middle States Mississippi Valley South Stock Exchange

Defense Focuses on Merger Case in Northern Securities Trial

In St Louis the United States Circuit Court devoted most of its day to defense arguments in the Northern Securities merger case. Former State Supreme Judge George N. Young led the defense with M. D. Grover of St Paul following as counsel for the defense.

ST. Louis United States Circuit Court United States Northern Securities Company George N. Young Young M. D. Grover St. Paul

Amateurs Stage Fast Bouts in Cambridge Championship Night

Seventeen brisk matches at Union Hall Cambridge for N E A A U boxing titles. R J Grant fought J McKeever in a close main event, judged for McKeever after a grueling third round. Winners include Bryson in 115, Artesani in 125, McKinley and Coakley in 105, and Salisbury in heavyweight with Hagan.

Cambridge Union Hall Riverside Boat Club R. J. Grant Ward Hill J. McKeever Charlestown Grant McKeever Austin McGuire Joe Meano Meano Richard Artesani John W. Bryson Edward Kelly East Cambridge George Jenson Boston Bryson Kendall Salisbury Somerville William Hagan Hagan James McAuliff Jack Sumner Sumner Michael Coakley Robert McKinley Fred W. Bestle Waltham Timothy Sullivan Everett John Fisher Worcester Joseph Were Maplewood James Murray Roxbury W. H. Green Joe Meane South Boston Austin Maguire Charles Heads John E. Lampron M. P. Delorey Eddie Drew William Quinn R. J.grant J. Mee- Keever

Water main bursts on Devonshire near federal building

A large water main burst on Devonshire street in front of the Federal building last evening at 6. The street filled with halted vehicles and curious onlookers as paving stones flew. A policeman used a barrel to douse the geyser and notified the water department after repairs had just been completed in the area a month ago.

Devonshire Street Federal Building Water Department

Barnett Denies Making Charles River Remark

Ward 8 lawyer Nathan Barnett repudiates a reported statement that the missing Brown was in the Charles River. He denies making that remark but confirms he said Brown was in the Charles River during a 12:20 a m interview at Gridley’s Newspaper Row.

Nathan Barnett Ward 8 Brown Charles River

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