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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1903
Page
7
Urges avoidance of alcohol in kidney treatments and promotes Dr Pettingills Kidney-Wort Tablets as a true alcohol free remedy. Claims to cure diabetes nephritis Brights disease dropsy and other kidney issues with rapid relief and better sleep. Emphasizes monitoring urine and seeking trustworthy treatment.
A loaded domestic exchange unfolds between Claire and a suitor. He lectures on self control while she resists and mocks his condescension, pressing for genuine commitment as their engagement hangs in the balance.
Natick notices an elderly couple, Amos Harrington born July 15 1809 Weston and Mary Ann Towne Harrington born April 1816 Danvers. They married in 1882 and have lived 50 years in their current home. Harrington was a shoemaker, served in militia units including Framingham Guards, and keeps military interests. The Post invites photographs by May 6 1903 for competition entries.
Boston labor leaders report widespread wage increases across unions with many trades seeing gains. About 15 percent average rises cited, affecting non union workers as well. Carpenters, bakers, bricklayers, masons, cabinet and furniture makers note confirmed or pending raises, while only a few strikes remain among tilelayers and hoisting engineers.
A tense scene unfolds as a young couple argues over impulses and rules. Claire accuses, the man storms away, and she coyly presses for a return. He concedes reluctantly, only to be enticed back by a fragile hope that the exception might prove the rule. The door slams then reopens as the pair remarks on childish fits of temper.
The artificial stone and asphalt workers' strike ends in victory as employers grant a general hourly wage increase and recognize the union as it stands. The strike committee announced the settlement following last night's union meeting.
More than 1000 paper workers at Berlin Mills Company and Burgess Sulphide Fibre Company walked out on May 12 protesting refusals to grant higher pay and union recognition.
George A. Kolb, business manager of the Marine Engineers' Association, who vanished a week ago, has been located in San Francisco. The incident prompted an intensive search and raised questions about his sudden disappearance.
CC S Beatty appeared yesterday in federal court charged with mailing letters whose envelopes carried words injurious to the addressed person’s character. He pleaded not guilty and requested a continuance to obtain counsel. He is held on $500 and set for a May 20 hearing.
The American bark J H Bowers owned by N W Rice was auctioned yesterday at Mayo's wharf East Boston and bought by Captain F J Lewis for 3325 dollars.
Over 300 members of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Massachusetts attend the 118th annual diocesan convention in Trinity Church chapel. The Right Rev William Lawrence will open at 9 am and preside. The group debates a proposed name change for the church and discusses missions, archdeaconry reform, and committee selections. The bishop will name committees, services will follow, and the bishop schedule includes a 3 pm address. The polls are open until 1:30 pm for the standing committee and board of missions.
Frank Bell, 29, Italian, of 48 Brighton Street, is charged with assault with intent to kill with a loaded revolver against Tony Mumford, 34, of 187 Chambers Street. The incident occurred on Chambers Street after 9 pm. Bell and Mumford disputed as Bell claimed self defense. Police note a woman may be involved.
The hall at 3 Boylston place hosted a regu lar meeting of Division 34 of the A O H with many guests from other divisions. Thomas F. Kelly urged affiliation with the Federation of Catholic Societies and the division unanimously approved joining. Delegates chosen were Michael O'Neil, Thomas O'Connor, and Patrick J. Leonard.
The Engineers Union 16 plans a special meeting to push a wage petition for chief engineers and assistants at Boston breweries. They demand chief engineers rise from 2 to 8 dollars weekly and assistants from 18 to 21 for a seven day week, with the schedule set for May 15. Brewers refuse, unions in sympathy, with further talks expected before Friday. The Massachusetts Breweries Company runs five active plants and employs 21 chiefs and 50 assistants across all its breweries, with Roessle and Rueter & Co. each employing four engineers.
The Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association strike at the port tightens as the Juno and Zetes act as tugs for Boston Towboat Company. Juno crashes into the Catawissa, slicing her hull but allowing rescue by Startle. Juno, with two negro firemen, also hits East Boston pier and a coal barge. Confidence sends engineers from Philadelphia. Pallas and Elsie to join, bringing fleet to five tugs.
The Building Trades Council plans to appeal to Police Commissioner Emmons to require that only union workers be hired for all police department construction and repair work. The push follows yesterday’s hiring of two non union plumbers at Station 6 in South Boston, marking labor’s first visit to the current commission.
At a school committee meeting Mrs. Julia Duff pressed for funding to hold the annual festival at Mechanics' Building. Charles W. Ernst opposed arguing speakers and bouquets would suffer. President Cushing pledged protection to Duff as Ernst objected. Duff's motion failed on an age and no vote, denying the festival this year. The supervisors’ report was read and ordered printed for next meeting.
An unknown man attempting to board a freight train at the First street crossing of the New York New Haven Hartford line last night fell beneath the wheels and died instantly. Supposed to be Joseph Collins, a stable hand for Kenny and Clark.
The town of Revere filled the new Town Hall for the Chelsea Division dance of the Amalgamated Association Street Railway Employees of America. Notables included P. T. Sullivan, president of the Massachusetts Electrical Company, and FE. C. Foster, general manager of the Boston & Northern street railway. The grand march was led by Edward J. McCann and Mrs. McCann, with 125 couples following.
In Boston divorce court Mrs Laura Schwab cried as her husband William Schwab recounted alleged cruelty and infidelity. He testified she pursued men, stayed two days at Adams House, and rode trains to Providence. She claimed she had no husband, blamed his insults, and said she was impulsive yet tried to be good. The case paused for new bills, and other court actions followed, including sentences for forgery and liquor offenses.
Morris Rosenfield, a Shawmut Avenue grocer, became Boston’s first arraigned defendant under the cheese labeling law. He admitted selling inferior cheese labeled Worcester County Neufchatel, unknowingly violating the statute, and was fined ten dollars. He said he has stopped selling the product.
A prisoner, unusual in seeking confinement, begged to be sent to the House of Correction yesterday as part of an unfolding court or jail-related proceeding. The event highlights a rare request for penal placement within the local system.
Albert B Burrill known as Professor Raphael, who lectured at Revere Beach last summer, appeared in the Superior Criminal Court after missing Saturday arraignments. Bail was raised from 500 to 2000 dollars at the judge’s request, with trial set for tomorrow.
The will directs real estate including hospital property at 26 Shawmut Avenue to the Massachusetts Maternity Foundling Hospital with conditions. If the conditions fail, the estate passes to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Thomas Garighan, ex Boston fireman, appeared in East Boston Court yesterday on a wife beating charge. He pleaded not guilty while his wife provided incriminating evidence. Judge Clary sentenced him to one month in the House of Correction, Garighan appealing.
Peter L. Sullivan appeared in South Boston Court yesterday on charges of misappropriating funds from Phillips Coal Company located at 56 Dorchester Avenue. He waived preliminary hearing and was held in 500 dollars for the grand jury.
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