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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1903
Page
2
Bargain Suits From Major Manufacturer Promote Low One Price
A leading clothing maker sells surplus stock of hand tailored men’s suits at 12.50 each, a drastic cut from values of 18 to 25 dollars. The lot includes delicates mixtures and overplaids, with journeyman tailor detail and wide publicity from Maine to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
Daughter Seeks Guardian Over Aged Mother For Spendthrift Acts
In Charlestown Probate Court Miss Nellie Murphy asked Judge Grant to name a guardian for her mother Mary Murphy, a woman over 70 known for liquor problems. Testimony showed Miss Murphy had spent much of a 1000 dollar inheritance on drinks, while Mrs Murphy denied ongoing intoxication. a guardian was appointed the clergyman of the parents with permission to use funds for proper needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Murphy
Grant
Mary Murphy
Charlestown
John R. Murphy
Charles Sullivan
Miss Murphy
Working Boys' New Leader
The Rev. John J. Downey senior curate of St. Cecilia's Back Bay is named superintendent of the Working Boys' Home succeeding the late Rev. J. F. Ford. Downey, born in Jamaica Plain February 2 1864, is praised for executive abilities and preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Downey
St. Cecilia's Church
Back Bay
J. F. Ford
Working Boys’ Home
Jamaica Plain
Boston College
St. John's Seminary
Brighton
Archbishop Williams
Richard J. Barry
St. Cecilia’s Parish
Conlin
John J. Downdey
Father Ford
Housebreakers Sentenced In South End Crimes
Two young men James Casey and Frank O'Hara pled guilty to daylight housebreaking and were sentenced by Judge Schofield. Casey received two years six months in the house of correction, later asked for state prison, which was denied. O'Hara was sent to the reformatory. Additional cases include George W. Parker 15 months at the house of correction for Christmas Day break-in and theft, 18 year old Joseph Cardiucci committed to the reform school, and Mary K Gould sent to the Sherborn women’s reformatory for diamond ring larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Casey
Frank O'Hara
Schofield
Casey
House of Correction
O'Hara
Reformatory
George W. Parker
Joseph Cardiucci
Boston
Mary K. Gould
Cambridge
Sherborn
Dispute Over Right of Way At Theater and Hotel Cecil
Miss Lotta Crabtree seeks an injunction to stop Hotel Cecil from blocking the alley entrance to the theater. She owns both properties and argues Miller’s lease does not abrogate the right of entrance. Miller’s side claims no intent to interfere with theater access, urging the matter stay in statu quo until court decides. Justice Braley referred the case to the full court after hearing arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre
Cecil
William Miller
Justice Braley
Supreme Judicial Court
Frank Paul
Miss Crabtree
Messrs
H. V. Cunningham
Karl Adams
Braley
Senator Conness Wins $14422 Damages in Park Land Case
The Hon. John Conness of this city, former U S Senator from California, recovered $14 422 from the Commonwealth in the third session of the Superior Court before Judge Bell. The suit sought damages for the taking by metropolitan park commissioners of 44 431 square feet on River Street Mattapan for park purposes on Jan 3 1900. Plaintiff also claimed damages to the remaining land. Experts valued the property from 1200 to 30000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conness
United States
California
Commonwealth
Superior Court
Bell
Metropolitan Park Commissioners
River Street
Mattapan
Roxbury Assault Case Against McKay Continued to May 27
The case against Eric McKay for assault with intent to kill E F Holbrook at United Drug Company Roxbury was continued to May 27 while Holbrook’s injuries are evaluated. McKay faces additional charges of assault with a dangerous weapon against H H Stacey and assaulting S T Thompson a cart driver whom he forced from his seat while fleeing after shooting Holbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric McKay
E. F. Holbrook
United Drug Company
Lron Street
Roxbury
Holbrook
McKay
H. H. Stacey
S. T. Thompson
The New Koch Tuberculine Cures Consumption
The Koch Lung Cure at 361 Boylston Street Boston claims a new tuberculine treatment that cures consumption bronchitis and asthma. Vapors reach deep lung areas softer diseased membranes and restore strength. Hundreds of cured patients reports support the method and free consultation lies at the Boston office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koch
Boston
Koch Lung
Boylston Street
Koch Lung Cure
Chemic-Electro Institute
H. B. McConnell
Hotel Pelham
Mass
CHECKERS IN THE SCHOOLS DISCUSSION AT MEETING
Superintendent Louis P. Nash urged adding checker clubs in public schools while lamenting outdated furniture. He argued schools should host after hours activities and allow open use of buildings for social and parental events. Also speaking were F. H. Beede W. J. Shearer and Cc Meloney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis P. Nash
Holyoke
New England Association of School
F. H. Beede
New Haven
Conn
W. J. Shearer
Elizabeth
N. J
Cc. C. Meloney
New York
Cantabrigia Women Angered Over Press Ban
After a heated meeting of the Cantabrigia Club in Boston and Cambridge, Miss Helen Wright was re elected president and Mrs C B Wilder re elected treasurer. Several members faced criticism as the gathering, described as serious, voted not to give any information to the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantabrigia Club
Boston
Cambridge
Helen Wright
C. B. Wilder
Future of Park Theatre Lounge Area in Gibbon’s Court
The Park Theatre faces questions about its future as the side entrance in Gibbon's court becomes a focal point for debates on space use and public access. Local officials weigh options for renovation, preservation, or repurposing of the historic venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park ‘Theatre
Gibbon’s Court
Abolition of Prisons Prompts Reform Debate
At a Social Science meeting in Huntington Hall Technology, Charlton T. Lewis urged abolishing imprisonment as crime punishment. He argued prisons educate criminals and harm society, advocating probation and parole as reform tools with Massachusetts data supporting lower costs and higher post release civility. The discussion, joined by Rev. Edward Cummings and others, urged humane, preventive approaches. closing session was to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton T. Lewis
New York
Huntington Hall
Technology
United States
Connecticut
Kansas
Florida
Massachusetts
Edward Cummings
South Congregational Church
Charles G. Ames
J. G. Thorp
Massachusetts Prison Association
Lewis
Whist At The Vendome Ends Day One In NEA Meet
The New England Whist Association spring meeting at Hotel Vendome began with three sessions planned. After Friday’s play Howell top scorers were George H. Berry and J. T. Slade with 3 plus. Mitchell leaders H. H. Ward and W. F. Wyman plus 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Whist Association
Hotel Vendome
Howell
Mitchell
George H. Berry
J. T. Slade
H. H. Ward
W. F. Wyman
D. B. Foster
D. H. Vincent
W. A. Potter
F. S. Wilcox
J. M. Russell
A. F. Lane
W. F. Brown
A. D. Hall
Brown Curtis
C. Perkins
E. C. Fletcher
W. W. Manning
B. B. Manchester
W. A. Graustein
Cc. W. Still
A. S. Kelly
H. C. Clinton
C. S. Tower
J. N. McClintock
J. Greenwood
C. S. Joslin
H. D. Bond
J. P. Richardson
Hast-west
Lloyd Scores Coal Masters
The Massachusetts Reform Club hears Henry D. Lloyd of Chicago and others discuss government ownership of coal mines and roads. Lloyd denounces coal magnates as vaudevillists of value, warns of price manipulation, and champions democratic nationalization for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Reform Club
Young
Henry D. Lloyd
Chicago
John Graham Brooks
Gamaliel Bradford
Henry W. Lamb
Lloyd
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Wall Street
Egan Sets Course Record In Newton Thorp Cup Opener
At Oakley Country Club Newton May 15 W E Egan posted a tournament low of 79 to lead the Thorp cup first rounds. W Chick finished second with 82 as the field opened with solid amateur scoring on the course set record pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Oakley Country Clubs Links
W. E. Egan
W. Chick
Postum Coffee Requires Careful Boiling Time
A Camden New Jersey grocer explains Postum must be boiled 15 to 20 minutes after boiling begins to extract flavor and claims coffee-like brewing harms nerves and stomach. He notes customers falter when treating Postum as ordinary coffee and the Postum Co. supports proper preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Camden
N. J
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. H. White
R. Hi. White
New England
Working Boys
Fr. Ford
Det A
King Dental
Washington Street
Cor
Avon
Tel
W. D. Jameps
Intervale Park
Dorchester
Sargent's
Boylston St
Colonial Building
Oxford
Superior Criminal Court
Washington St
Clessics
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Porto Rico
Future OF Park Theatre
H. M. Whiteney
Boston Drug CO
Tremont St
Ames
Eliza
James K. Ames
Mt. Hope Cemetery
New England Association
W. S. Egan
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