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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
5
A school teacher with eleven years of service reports chronic stomach issues and constipation improved after using Grape-Nuts. She credits better sleep, steadier nerves, and higher study performance, noting she missed no sick days and completed a state reading course. The ad promotes Postum products from Battle Creek, Mich.
Albert B. Sircom petitions for divorce from Blanche M. Sircom alleging a statutory offense amid lurid details. Blanche, 16, married Sircom after prior meetings and wine at hotels. incidents in New York and Boston include alleged infidelity and abuse. Judge Fessenden transfers case to Middlesex after questioning jurisdiction. decree nisi with liberty to resume maiden name granted.
Former Congressman John F. Fitzgerald of Boston spoke at the Sphinx Club in New York on the topic The Nation as an Advertiser. He addressed national publicity and public opinion, outlining views on media influence and civic responsibility.
William S. McDonald 27 a Kingston cashier shot himself twice above the right ear in Independence Avenue woods at 7 30 pm. He was treated by Dr McLellan and later told Officer Bouten he was despondent over unspecified troubles. Bullets of 22 calibre could not be removed by Dr Welsh.
The 88th annual meeting of the board of managers was held with Hion E M McPherson presiding. Officers re-elected include President FE McPherson Vice President John Carr Secretary Arthur S Johnson Treasurer William G Brooks. The treasurer reported income and legacies, with expenses and balances for investment. Officers of the home and staff were reappointed, including Superintendent Rev W A Cooper and other clergy teachers and medical staff.
The Boston Board of Deputies Foresters of America held its annual banquet at the Crawford House with about 10 board members present along with the grand chief ranger and other guests. Deputy Grand Chief Ranger McCormack served as toastmaster and A. J. Connolly, grand chief ranger of Massachusetts, praised the group’s work and growth. Other speakers included E. Carlson, C. Fulick, Frank B. Main, W. P. Shine and Deputies Aylward, Forten, Wall, Phelan, Crowe, Kelly, Allen, Cronin, Dall, and Dr. Joseph Santo Suosso.
Cambridge police investigated a hit and run on Harvard street last night as a red devil automobile struck a cyclist riding at moderate speed. The two male occupants, possibly Harvard students, and a young woman believed to be from an opera company, fled the scene with the injured rider, leaving the bicycle in the road after a four minute interval before disappearing.
At T wharf yesterday activity was minimal with poor prices for fresh fish. Haddock and cod dominated purchases totaling 270,100 pounds including 123,800 haddock, 112,300 cod, 19,000 hake and 5,000 cusk. Many vessels will hold over for today’s market while mackerel sold in New York at 12 cents each. The wreck of the Clyde line steamer Saginaw was sighted near Winter Quarter Lightship.
May 14 sun rises 4 25 am sets 6 57 pm day length 14h 02m moon rises 9 43 pm high water 1 00 am 1 30 pm arrived steamers English King Saunders Britannic Nielsen City of Maine Thompson etc from Philadelphia New York and nearby ports cleared steamers New England Iris Admiral Schley schooner Woodward Abrahams Fernandina sailed steamers State of Maine Mora Brookline Lord Erne etc to various ports wind east to southwest.
Two incendiary fires disturbed Dorchester last evening though none were deadly. At 6 30 am unoccupied 165 Minot Street dwelling owned by Mrs Halligan was set in the cellar with kerosene soaked shavings. At 8 30 pm Engine 19 fought a woods fire at Fuller and Morton streets. police expect arrests of curious arsonists.
Dedham May 13. For two hours the local fire department aided by Hyde Park units fought a blaze that threatened much of the business district. More than a dozen buildings burned small blazes before being controlled, with property valued at about $10,000 destroyed.
William Roche, 45, of 243 North Street, fell seventy feet yesterday while crossing a beam on the seventh floor of the Old South building. He landed on the descending elevator car and rode it to the street, escaping serious injury with only a few bruises. He was taken to Relief Hospital for treatment.
After three sessions and much excitement the Brith Abraham convention elected its officers. Louis Stroll of New York briefly reached toward harmony with Grand Master Dorf, provoking mixed reactions. New officers include First Deputy Charles Drishkind New York and Second Deputy S M Kronheimer Baltimore. others from Indianapolis Newark Chicago Boston and more.
The speaker scheduled to address the North End Improvement Association tonight has another engagement and the event is postponed. A new date will be chosen at the association meeting to be held next Sunday afternoon.
Patrolman Curtis of Station 5 arrested four men on Castle Street near Tremont Bridge after observing a hoboes gang fight. The prisoners, identified as John Garrett Fred Pierce Ford and Brady, were taken to the lockup in a single trip amid protests from the captives.
Patrick J Fitzgerald a 26 year old homeless man was arrested by Sergeant Sweeney and Patrolman Donovan for larceny of a horse and wagon valued at 270 dollars from Carlo Trabucco. The alleged theft occurred a month earlier with an accomplice while Fitzgerald posed as a navy sailor and disposed of the wagon.
A week long trip priced at 32 dollars covers all expenses except supper on the Fall River line. Escort by an experienced guide through battlefield drives, Pen Mar and Blue Mountains scenery, with a Reading Pennsylvania stop for Mt Penn. Three days in Washington and a visit to Philadelphia with longer layover option. Contact Joseph P. Taggart at 360 Washington Street Boston.
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