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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
5
Regal Shoes denies competing offers claiming to be Regal quality at low prices. The firm cites a Richmond fire damaging stock, notes subsequent sale to a second hand dealer, and warns that any goods under three fifty per pair are seconds. It upholds its own guaranteed line sold only at its Summer and Washington Street stores.
Gunfire, owned by W. C. Whitney, won the Metropolitan Handicap at Morris Park in a record time of 1:38 5/8 for a mile. The filly carried 109 pounds, paid $11,180 to her owner, with Old England and Lux Costa following. attendance reached 45,000 as bets surged across a season-opening turf classic.
A head on collision near Milton Vermont between two freight trains leaves fireman A L Ranney of St Albans dead under wreckage. Fireman Henry Willey also of St Albans suffers a broken shoulder blade and internal injuries. Brakeman Robert Farr and engineer Jack Ryan sustain internal injuries and head wounds respectively as ten cars burn and both locomotives are badly damaged.
Chief Wade of the district police says illegal fishing in Buzzard's Bay protected waters must stop. He will use all available means and requests State police aid to enforce the laws at sea.
Palmer residents speculate on the disappearance of Dr. J Homer Miller who left town a week ago amid rumors he eloped with Miss Elizabeth Holden age nineteen. Mrs Miller learned he left April twenty fifth and that his practice was sold to Dr Farring. Holden family confirms their daughter left home and may be with the doctor. A letter from a distant city supports the possibility.
Representative Frank P. Bennett's bill to repeal the libel statute was defeated in the House by 137 to 29 after a lengthy debate. The measure would have barred a defendant from introducing certain evidence. opponents argued the current law protects press freedom while supporters called the statute unjust. Roll call showed broad opposition with many editors and publishers backing the status quo.
President Roosevelt, greeted by about 10,000 in Redlands, praised water conservation, forests, and irrigation in a Calif ornia stop. He urged wise water use, noted orange and agricultural growth, and told children and adults to work hard while playing. The visit included remarks to Gov Pardee, Lt Gov Anderson, and veterans, with a plan to travel to San Bernardino and Riverside.
East Boston Catholic Sailors' Club staged a grand minuet drawing 600 local socialites. Twenty couples plus 100 dancers, all in colonial dress, featured A A Bonzagii and Miss Fannie Lafferty leading, with Wil liam J. Ferguson directing. The event, praised as the finest East Boston has seen, honored club president Annie M Nil and aides in a high society turnout.
Striking Chelsea bakers form a union shop after master bakers in Boston refuse demands. Bread bearing the union label is produced and distributed from Chelsea to Boston East Boston and Charlestown. The cooperative bakery operates at 168 Second Street Chelsea until a full agreement is reached.
At 10 50 yesterday forenoon Edward F Dunn of 5 Holden Row Charlestown was killed by a train at freighthouse No 9 on Rutherford Avenue Dunn a brakeman was uncoupling moving cars when he lost his footing and fell across the rails The engine and one car ran over his legs cutting them off before the engineer or other trainmen realized the accident
In Manila a letter signed by a native Filipino surfaced in evidence during a trial. It claimed General Miles's Philippines visit aimed to gather proof for anti imperialists. General Davis forwarded a copy to the War Department with an indorsement doubting authorization. Miles replied agreeing with Davis that the use of his name was unauthorized.
The Liberty Bell from Philadelphia will tour Charlestown on June 17 after Alderman Quigley urged Boston officials to arrange the display. A telegram from Philadelphia City Council Sergeant-at-Arms Hall confirmed the bell’s shipment for Charlestown.
Chairman Judge Emmons of the Police Commission described the day as dull yet busy and ruled out a major shakeup. He noted a sergeant change but anticipated no further moves until Superintendent Pierce returns from the national chiefs of police convention in New Orleans. He also promised to work for better relations with the press and praised current officer performance.
Atlantic City becomes the premier shore escape inviting visitors from New York with temperate septupling seventies weather. The city offers grand hotels, lively boardwalks, plentiful amusements and two score pleasure craft at the inlet while New Jersey Central advertises vestibuled trains and free booklets from its New York offices.
A kettle of tar heated by laborers on Hanover Street near Union caught fire yesterday afternoon. An excited citizen alerted authorities and the blaze caused only trifling damage.
James M. Smith of Boston at United States Hotel filed a bankruptcy petition yesterday. Liabilities total 39551 with assets 34400. Twenty four creditors named including Albion Knowlton of Boston for 11500 and R M Synder of the Kansas City National Bank for 12500. Secured claims amount to 19200 on notes and 20351 other.
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