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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1904
Page
7
A local ad extols Rexall Mucu Tone as a cure for catarrh and chronic colds. It claims quick, positive blood action, promises full cure in weeks, and offers refunds if customers are not satisfied. Sold only at the store for 50 or 89 cents per bottle.
Hon Moorfield Storey argued at a People’s Forum speech that the U S record in the Philippines is harsher than Spain’s in Cuba. He said nations cannot govern other peoples without time or thought for their own affairs and cited Japan and Cuba as examples. He claimed Filipinos hate U S rule.
John Holden of 36 Eustis Street Cambridge is at Station 1 Cambridge. Yesterday morning he allegedly placed his wife and infant child into the streets. An officer gained entry with a key, approached Holden from behind as he barred his wife from reentry, then arrested him after guiding the woman inside.
Congressman John A Kelcher of the ninth Massachusetts district will hold competitive examinations for a cadetship at the United States Naval Academy Annapolis Md Open to residents aged 16 to 20 The exams take place April 7 8 and 9 in the Winthrop School Tremont near Eliot Street Applications and pamphlets available at Room 20 2A Beacon Street Boston Mass.
Holy week rites fill Roman Catholic churches with large crowds in Boston. Palm blessing, Tenebrae chanting, and sermons mark each day from Monday through Easter. At the Immaculate Conception retreat, over 25 000 men attended mass led by Rev. William I Gannon. St Mary's Endicott Street lists detailed Holy Week services and a grand Easter program featuring Gounod’s Mass and The Messiah.
The Globe Theatre denied a Sunday report that Phillips Andover Academy students disrupted a Saturday matinee forcing audience dismissal. Manager Edward D. Smith said a couple of students were asked to leave after causing disturbances, the show then continued. Frank Abbott of the Virginia Earl company confirmed the incident was brief and apologized for any offense.
Chairman Emmons of the Police Board spoke at Warren Avenue Baptist Church and again at Park Street detailing liquor drinking conditions since becoming a commissioner 11 months ago. Introduced as "the man at whom Satan makes people laugh" by Dr Withrow, he stressed the board will not act as reformers but will enforce the law and respect voters' wishes.
New York report says four occupants were thrown out of an auto owned and driven by Jerome Yeager as it swung around a sharp curve in Central Park. Miss Florence Maas died after being taken home. Solomon Strock was seriously injured. two others escaped unhurt.
Prominent women including Mrs. E. Trask Hill and Mrs. A. W. Page condemn the police commission’s purity crusade as an outrageous and ill advised move. Dr Henson and Mrs Frederick Anderson decry street inquiries into women's businesses as impertinent and dangerous. public sentiment reportedly opposes the program as impractical and misguided.
Supporters of William K. Hearst for the presidency plan a rally this evening at Roughan Hall Charlestown. Speakers include George Fred Williams Congressman Livernash of California Mayor John P Feeney of Woburn Francis P Curran of Cambridge Frank K Foster Martin P Higgins and union leader Arthur Harrington Others will address and Councilman William F Murray Jr of Ward 5 will introduce the speakers.
At a Sunday vesper service of the Young Men's Christian Union in Union Hall Rev James Huxtable of Hawes Unitarian Congregational Church South Boston delivered an address titled Christian Grace last evening.
The piece argues that wines cordials and cod liver oil do little for a weakened system, likening them to a cocktail on an empty stomach. It states Scott's Emulsion provides relief and cure in wasting diseases by nourishment rather than alcohol, restoring health through proper nourishment.
John W. Hayes a prominent saloonkeeper at 1178 Columbus avenue was found dead in his store from heart failure last evening at 9:30. Officer Lewis from Station 10 noted a missing padlock, prompting entry with the manager. Hayes of Roxbury leaves a wife and daughter.
The 80th anniversary of the First Christian Church at Tyler and Kneeland streets was observed last evening with interesting and appropriate exercises, assisted by soprano Miss Margaret Barbour.
An alleged gas inspector appeared at William H Read's home at 52 Webster Street East Somerville on Saturday. Read filed this with police: a ten dollar bill two one dollar bills 1.60 in change a child's bank containing 2 two dollars in old coins and a cent dated 1820 valued at 17.60. The man is 25 years old five feet eight inches tall smooth faced light complexion dark clothes and a light overcoat.
In St Louis on March 27, no verdict was reached in the case against United States Senator Joseph Burton of Kansas after the first 24 hours of jury deliberation. Deputies walked jurors in the afternoon while the court remained open and officers stood by to reconvene the judge if a decision came. The delay extended into the next day as U S Marshal Dorsey announced the verdict would not be received until tomorrow.
Police, led by Sergeants O Neil and Byrne with Station 10 officers, raided the Uhland Club at 75 Lamartine Street Roxbury after 9 pm last evening. Nine men were named. four charged with gaming on the Lord s day and five with presence where gaming implements were found. patrol wagon carried beer casks removed from the premises.
On March 27 Lynn faces a twofold labor dispute as turned shoe workers return and cut sole workers in four factories strike. The union seeks higher wages shorter hours and recognition, rejected by manufacturers, with ripple effects across shops. A Grain Counters' Union wage grievance may trigger additional walkouts this week.
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