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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
9
In Oakland California Mrs. Mary Ashton testified before Judge Greene on custody of Agatha Leonie Ashton. She admitted receiving letters from Admiral Merry and said her prior guardianship petition was dismissed after threats of publishing the letters. She won a decree but her husband Ashton disappeared with the child.
About 300 guests toured the twin screw steamship Mayflower at the Dominion line wharf Charlestown. The vessel, 601 feet overall, is the harbor’s largest. Columbus at Belfast is due to sail to Boston in August.
A description of the free brochure published by the Boston and Maine railroad passenger department listing resorts and hotels served by the line and connections. It includes hotel rates, accommodations, and round trip summer excursion rates from Boston Worcester and Springfield Massachusetts. The book is free and mailed upon request.
The Foresters of America opened day two at Faneuil Hall with 496 delegates from 224 courts. Officers nominated include John F. Jandron Worcester and James J. Gallagher Lowell for grand chief ranger and grand financial secretary respectively, with balloting to be completed this morning.
San Francisco May 20 The commercial community learned from Chicago reports that Porter Bros. Company, a major fruit trader, has been placed in receivership. Henry L. Wilson of Chicago is the appointed receiver. The firm is among the largest fruit buyers and sellers and potential liabilities are estimated up to 8 000 000.
The Continental Clothing House advertised its Gold Bond suits through a poetical contest. W. C. Cook won first prize of a poem titled BUNKER HILL, with four prizes awarded to competitors F. H. Williems S. M. Hodgdon and Henry Rollins. The contest ran April 15 to May 15 and drew over 100 poems.
Governor Bates Lieutenant-Governor Guild and party visited Concord reformatory noting a cheerful industrious inmate body and high quality work. Inspectors praised inmate crafted hospital funded by inmate labor, sloyd classes, machine shop and merit system, with no complaints recorded.
Controversy swirls around the General Joe Hooker statue before its June unveiling. Debates focus on inscription location and event arrangements as lawmakers scrutinize foundation work at the site.
Boston area readers are urged to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets after extensive advertising. An endorsement from F E Ahern cites relief from seven months of postmeal distress and improved appetite, with Jaynes Co offering 20 cent boxes and a money back guarantee at three Boston drug stores.
Havana reports a peaceful first anniversary of the republic with all business suspended. Congratulatory messages circulated among officials as the treasury shows a surplus and schooling and sanitary works expanded amid notable industrial growth.
The Rev Father Pardow told the Manhattanville Pupils Association today that Archbishop Farley was approached by Protestants who wished to form a coalition of clergy with the Roman Catholic Church to combat the growing divorce problem.
Objections to a parade site near the Unitarian building on Beacon Street persist though lawmakers deferred action to the Governor by a prior Legislature. General Dalton's military and naval display plans face delays as civilian committees take over arrangements, while President Roosevelt’s absence fuels disappointment. The Hooker committees at the State House continue refining parade preparations amid mounting delays.
Newport and Fall River Street Railway Company petitions the Supreme Court for a preliminary injunction to bar Newport city government from obstructing rail laying in Broadway. Chief Justice Sinnes ordered a citation for the city to appear and show cause next Saturday.
Seymour Eaton, president of the Booklovers' Library, will sail for England aboard the White Star steamer Cedric next Friday the 22d. He travels to promote the Booklovers' enterprises including the Tabard Inn Library and the Book Lovers' Magazine, and will be accompanied by his wife and two sons.
A substantial land and naval force is being assembled for the event, ensuring readiness and presence as required.
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