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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1903
Page
4
A Cambridge mayor received a menacing letter signed An Anarchist warning of dismissal and assassination, claiming a watching gang of 200 had eyes on him nightly. Mayor McNamee, calling it a joke, says police seek the author and has kept the note as a souvenir.
London March 4 It is understood the Irish land bill to be introduced in the House of Commons tomorrow provides for a 50,000,000 grant from the imperial exchequer and the appointment of three estate commissioners to arrange land transfers.
In Melrose today Daniel A. Mc Lean six year old son of Mr and Mrs Daniel McLean of 100 Forest street was run over and his leg broken by a two horse dray owned by Trueworthy Norris contractor of the city.
Melrose residents enjoyed the final dance in a series at Eastman Hall attended by Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge members. The evening featured a musical and literary entertainment segment.
Cuticura Pills offer alterative antiseptic and digestive action for skin scalp and blood humours. The trio of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills provides a full treatment to cleanse heal and purify the skin and blood for one dollar. It claims rapid relief from eczema rashes itchings irritations and hair loss from infancy to old age.
Four men were arrested after a late night raid at 27 Myrtle Street West End near the State House. Police say gambling implements were found and residents claim the action follows Captain Gaskin's testimony at the Conry Kelcher hearing.
The Surveyor of the Port Jeremiah J. McCarthy entertained Gov John J. Bates and party with a complimentary dinner at the Hotel Lenox. A reception in McCarthy's rooms preceded the 7 pm feast with Grace McCarthy, 12 guests, and a politics ban on fines. Souvenirs were given as loving cups. The Governor later held a upstairs reception for attendees.
Worcester March 24 A Telegram special from Oakham reports Patrick McGrevey burned to death in his barn during a fire that destroyed the structure. He saved six cows and tried to rescue a horse as his daughter 15 cried for help then flames forced her back. The horse was killed.
A dual Harvard versus Yale swimming meet is scheduled for this evening at the Brookline Natatorium on Tappan Street. Events include 50 yard and 220 yard scratch races, 50 yard and 100 yard handicaps, diving, plunging distance, a clothes race, relays, finals, and a water polo final.
Austin M. Patterson, a Worcester street railway conductor, found a package with $2000 on the Quinsigamond line last night. He returned it to James J. O'Donnell of 477 Millbury Street and was paid 50 cents.
Melrose on March 24 hosted a ladies night at the Melrose Club. Thirty whist tables were in play with prizes awarded to Mrs. Brown, Mrs. J. H. Pattey, Fred Fernald, and Dr. C. P. Holden.
Announcement states Miss Josephine Dodge Daskam story writer is engaged to Seldon Bacon a Yale University class of 1883 graduate. Miss Daskam a Smith College alumna. Hartford March 24.
Labor brief notes unions Nos 55 95 and 192 plan a joint meeting tonight to elect a business agent for all three. Machinists No 264 to welcome 120 new members tomorrow night at Machinist Hall with a possible new South Boston local. Wood Wire and Metal Lathers No 72 reports two city contractors signed the new wage schedule. Piano Makers No 21 initiated 162 members and Piano Polishers and Finishers No 19 added 98. A joint open mass meeting is set for Friday April 3. A painters and decorators mass meeting will be at Faneuil Hall Sunday evening.
The Vermont Association plans its annual sugaring offs at the Westminster Hotel on Tuesday evening March 31 with informal reception at 8 p m and lighting of fires under kettles around 8 30. About 125 membership applications have been received since the house warming as leading Vermont papers file in.
An illustrated talk on The Ancient Colony or Newfoundland and Its People was given at People's Temple by J J McAuliffe. About 1400 people attended and applauded. McAuliffe, a noted Everett artist, spoke under the Cabot Club of Boston.
Boston Carpet Upholsterers Union No 7070 votes to affiliate with the Upholsterers International Union. The officers elected are Dennis O Sullivan president Thomas Taylor vice president Daniel P Kelly recording secretary John Fitzgerald financial secretary Joseph Risert treasurer David Howesberger guardian and John Hackett guide.
William C. Berry and Edith Maud Sander Berry disappeared after leaving on an errand. Edith, 22, from South Boston, had shown fondness for home life. Berry claimed to be a head waiter earning 82.00 daily. later reports said 83.00 weekly. Relatives fear for them as money was scarce and Barre, Vermont, was suspected but not found.
George A. Hibbard Boston postmaster addressed the Universalist Social Union at the Westminster banquet. He explained daily department work and shared statistics and comparisons of post offices worldwide.
Captain Dressel of the Seventh Regiment in New York finances pulls out with receipts and unpaid bills ending the Boston run of Hiawatha at Mechanics Hall. Composer Fred R Burton and L. O. Armstrong blame Dressel as Indians return to Canada.
A prominent surgeon at a New York national meeting recounts a winter case of severe hemorrhoids in a frail patient. After using Pyramid Pile Cure suppositories, the patient improved dramatically, avoiding risky surgery. The doctor praises the remedy and recommends its use and the company booklet.
Essex county reels as Jack Curtin remains at large after escaping Salem jail. Police sweep Peabody Beverly Lynnfield and surrounding towns, while rumors place him in Salem or hiding near the North Bridge power house. Curtin’s violent past and ties to Daniel McCarthy are noted, with the escape marking a third jail break in eight years. A final line urges readers to seek Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne.
An advertisement asserts Dr Pettingill s Kidney Worth Tablets cure bed wetting and kidney weakness beginning in infancy. It claims the tablets are harmless vegetable pills that strengthen urinary organs, ease back pain and headaches, and even aid in eliminating Bright s disease diabetes and dropsy with prompt improvement by the second night.
Cable dispatches from March 24 report public order disturbed in Chontales district with government forces deployed to crush rebels. Refuges say rebels may have captured Bluefields while Zelaya notes surrounding insurgents and overall tranquility elsewhere in Nicaragua.
Members of Post 68 G A R held their annual campfire at their Dorchester headquarters last evening. Commander Daniel E Weymouth presided. Thomas F Temple and James Wolf gave addresses, with Wolf serving as junior vice department commander.
Wire Commissioner Kennedy announced the hiring of John J. Keleher Ward 22 at $1000 Patrick J. Lally Ward 17 at $1000 and Daniel C. Regan Ward 138 at $500 for the wire department.
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