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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1903

Page

4

Lively Port Day as Lord Erne Arrives and Saxonia Debarks

The British steamer Lord Erne from Newcastle on Tyne brings 4608 tons of coal and docks at Mystic pier after Atlantic weather tests. The Cunarder Saxonia departs for Liverpool with 578 passengers, while fishing schooners and freighters move cargo amid a northeast rainstorm and a busy port scene at T wharf and East Boston.

Lord Erne Maginnis Newcastle-on- Tyne Mystic Pier Doane Penobscot East Boston Commercial Wharf William H. Allen Portland Eastport St. John N. B St. Croix Lockwood T Wharf Catharine Blilen Yankee Wase Standish Olivia Domingos Albert Geizer Alice M. Guthrie William A. Morse Mattie Brundage Clara R. Harwood Juniata Helen B. Thomas Mattakeesett I. J. Merritt Charley Boy Sarah Azorian Laura Enos Haddock Ellen Bat Whalen Saxonia Liverpool Queenstown

Shipping News Mini Almanac Today May 6

Sun rises at 4 34 a m and sets at 6 48 p m Day length 14 hours 14 minutes Moon sets 1 52 a m High water 6 45 a m and 7 15 p m Ships arrived Caledonian Nordkop and others with sugar from Trinidad Cuba and more Cleared steamers Pinemore Antwerp Cam brian Angelo Padre and schooners Alice M Colburn etc Sailed steamers Saxonia for Queenstown and Liverpool Boston Yar mouth Juniata and others with towing vessels and barges

Saxonia Liverpool Queenstown Boston Yarmouth N. S Juniata Norfolk Baltimore Philadelphia James S. Whitney New York Bangor Bay State Portland Cambrian I London International Mercantile Marine Company Red Star Pinemore Antwerp N. Y N. H H. R. R. Plier London Angelo Padre Ital Miramichi N. B Admiral Dewey Port

Near End of Enrolment Draws Close

Police reported near completion of enrolment efforts with about four fifths of the work finished by nightfall after a long afternoon of activity.

Census records tallest house hold count at 242 Commercial Street

The 242 Commercial Street residence recorded the highest number of inhabitants on the police enumeration night with around 150 people. Divisions 1 2 8 18 14 reported complete figures while Stations 4 6 9 10 11 expected to finish by 9 PM and divisions 3 5 7 15 still to submit totals. Captain Wescott notes lodging house lists complicating completion, likely pushing results into tomorrow.

Commercial Street Wescott

No Back From These Tablets Kidney-Wort Ad Claims Cure

Physicians wash hands of alcohol based remedies and endorse Pettingill's Kidney-Wort tablets as a safe effective kidney cure. The ad warns of backache swelling edema and urine changes, urging early use of Kidney-Wort and condemning liquid tonics.

Pettingill

Thieves Raid Roslindale Home For Cash And Jewelry

Thieves yesterday raided Julius Bayers at 50 Ashfield Street Roslindale taking 105 in cash a gold watch and other jewelry.

Julius Bayers Ashfield Street Roslindale

Mad Mullah Attacks British Column in Somaliland

Reports say the Mad Mullah attacked a British column at Geladi Somaliland and was repulsed with heavy losses. British forces also suffered significant casualties.

Aden Arabia Geladi Somaliland

Woman Slugger Suspected in Burglary At Mrs Schneider Home

Mrs Schneider found a roll of 34 dollars and two gem rings missing from her home after a ransacked night stand and pried sideboard. She fled to her mother’s, fearing a would-be pedlar. Neighbors saw no entry, though one reported a man on the doorstep. Police inquiry underway.

Mrs. Schneider Ham Ross Schneider Post

Cambridge man held on manslaughter charge in dark inquiry

Cambridge police say no new evidence against Stephen J. Alphen held at East Cambridge jail awaiting a hearing next Saturday. No eyewitness seen him in Springfield as he claims. Buckley brothers have been questioned with little information obtained beyond reporter notes.

Cambridge Stephen J. Alphen East Cambridge Alphen Springfield Buckley Brothers Buckley

Legislators Hear Sensation Charge Debated

The Senators and Representatives gathered in groups around the building discussing a bill. The measure, which never became law, had previously appeared before the Legislature last year and is described in the article as follows.

Tion

Roosevelt Godfather of Theodore Roosevelt in New Mexico Visit

President Roosevelt spent 3 hours 20 minutes in Santa Fe to address about 10 000 people at the capitol. He praised forest and irrigation work for statehood and toured San Miguel Church and the Cathedral where he served as godfather to Theodore Roosevelt, son of George W. Armijo.

New Mexico West Capitol San Miguel Church United States Anthony Fourchega George W. Armijo Rough Riders Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt United States Indian School St. Michael’s College of Loretto Academy St. Catherine's Indian Presbyterian Mission Schools M. A. Otero New Mexico Historical Society

Bulk stock sale rule protects creditors under state law

Section 1 outlines that selling merchandise in bulk outside ordinary trade is fraudulent against creditors unless, five days before sale, a full inventory with cost to seller is provided and the purchaser obtains a written oath listing all creditors and amounts.

Malden Aldermen Debate Hiring Preference Order

Malden aldermen discussed Alderman Pierce's proposal to give city work to United States citizens and Malden residents first, whether by contract or day labor. The measure was tabled at the meeting.

Malden Pierce United States

Indebtedness Notice Requirement in Proposed Sale Act

The text outlines prerelease requirements for notifying creditors five days before sale completion. It specifies that sellers and purchasers include corporations and partnerships, excludes executors or public officers under judicial process, and notes the act takes effect upon passage.

Subway Strike Settled. Workers to Return Tomorrow Morning

At the office of Contractor McDonald it was announced that a subway strike has been settled and the striking workers will resume work tomorrow morning.

New York McDonald

Judge Bolster Surprised by Portrait Ceremony

Roxbury Municipal Court Judge S A Bolster was surprised at the Norfolk House last evening by friends who presented him with a portrait. Judge Emmons spoke as the principal speaker but made no reference to new duties.

S. A. Bolster Roxbury Municipal Court Norfolk House Emmons

Assumption Catholic Association Celebrates Second Anniversary

The Assumption Catholic Association marked its second anniversary in Lyceum Hall East Boston last evening. The event featured a long list of talent reflecting the group s popularity and community impact.

Assumption Catholic Association of East Boston Assumption Catholic Association Lyceum Hall Boston

Second Anniversary of Assumption Catholic Association Attended

William Norton chaired the event with the committee of arrangements including George Scanell John McMullin Daniel Sullivan George Johnson Knapp Falls and Miss Annie W Norton among others. Notables present included Joseph A. Conry P J Kennedy William J Donovan and local officials Street Commissioner John J Duane Alderman James F Nolan and others. William AH Norton led the floor with John J McLoughlin and a staff of aids.

William Norton George Scanell John McMullin Daniel Sullivan George Johnson Knapp and Falls Annie W. Norton Helen S. Delahanty Katherine Crowley May Mce-Carthy Joseph A. Conry P. J. Kennedy William J. Donovan John J. Duane James F. Nolan William Healy M. J. Bradley Joseph J. Carter John J. Flaherty Boston William AH. Norton John J. McLoughlin Aids

Possible plant closure at Somerville meat company

Somerville based New England Dressed Meat and Wool Company may shut down if a dispute with about 300 workers is not resolved soon. General Manager Hollis notes 45 of 300-strong workforce did not report for duty as sympathy strikes spread from Buffalo. company tied to Swift organization.

New England Dressed Meat and Wool Company Somerville Hollis America Buffalo Swift People N. E. Hollis

New Pastor Installed at Third Congregational Chelsea

The Rev. Arthur Peabody Pratt was installed as pastor of the Third Congregational Church in Chelsea yesterday afternoon. Clergymen from Suffolk North attended, the Ecclesiastical Council met at 3:30, and Rev. Frank W. Merrick delivered the sermon. The installation prayer was offered by Rev. H. W. Stebbins and the charge to the pastor by Rev. W. W. Jordan, with Rev. Samuel L. Loomis giving the right hand of fellowship.

Arthur Peabody Pratt Third Congregational Church Chelsea Suffolk North Conference Frank W. Merrick Roxbury

Dr. Brosseau Named Cambridge City Physician

Dr. William G. Brosseau was nominated city physician of Cambridge last night by Mayor McNamee. The board considered an order to appoint three physicians, one for each district, with final action referred to the finance committee.

William G. Brosseau Cambridge McNamee Board of Aldermen Committee On Finance Brosseau

Panic at Private Hospital Fire on Boylston Street

A fire of 209 damage broke out at Mrs. B. Perry's private hospital at 1112 Boylston Street early this morning. A defective flue sparked the blaze discovered by a nurse. attendants restrained panicked patients as firemen from Fingine 23 and Ladder 15 extinguished the flames. Some very ill patients faced shock risks. building owned by Henry W. Savage.

B. Perry Boylston Street Ladder 15 Henry W. Savage

Nashua Routs Haverhill In Fast 1-0 Baseball Game

In Nashua New Hampshire on May 5 Nashua defeated Haverhill 1 to 0 in a brisk game. Van Zandt scored the lone run on Bernard’s error in the first inning after reaching on base. Jordan doubled to bring in the run and both pitchers were sharp with a running catch by McManus in the sixth and a fifth inning double play by Deininger and Doran.

Nashua N. H Haverhill van Zandt Bernard Jordan McManus Deininger Doran

Lowell Defeats Fall River in Drizzly inning Contest

Lowell beat Fall River in a long inning game marked by heavy drizzle and strong wind. Highlights included superb defense by Bigbie and Warren, strong batting and pitching from McKenna, and solid hitting from Hafford.

Lowell Fall River Bigbie Warren McKenna Hafford

Lawrence Defeats Home Team In Close 5–4 Tilt

Manchester New Hampshire May 5 Lawrence won 5 to 4 over the local nine in a hard fought game. The locals led 3 to 1 into the seventh inning. A visitor batting streak in the eighth, aided by an error, produced three runs. Lawrence added one in the ninth while Manchester scored once. The finish was exciting.

New England Manchester N. H

Brockton Beats Concord Despite Errors 5 to 3

In Concord on May 3 Brockton defeated the home team 5 to 3, aided by crucial mistakes at key moments. Stewart starred at second base for Concord, turning multiple challenging plays and halting several apparent hits.

New England Concord N. H Brockton McCarthy Stewart

Cline Defeats Cutler In Hub Exhibition in Billiards

The Hub Billiard Palace hosted an exhibition where H. P. Cline defeated Albert G. Cutler by 300 to 210. Cline posted a 52 point stretch and multiple averages noted. They schedule a rematch at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

Hub Billiard Palace Albert G. Cutler H. P. Cline Cline A. G. Cutler Cutler

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