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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1903

Page

2

Original-package liquor ruling shocks Lowell crowd

May 22 Lowell court ruling holds liquor may be sold in the original imported packages not less than the statutory quantities. Officials warn the decision could nullify the no-license vote and enable widespread importation and sale of Canadian beer through Lowell.

Lowell Leo Blachin United States John Fiske Boston Internal Revenue Fiske B. B. Johnson Waltham Massachusetts Nolan & Joyce Haverhill Charles H. Joyce John H. Nolan Canada

Alleged alienation suit opens in Superior Court

The Jackson versus McDonald case began before Judge Bond in the Superior Court session. Hattie W. Jackson, wife of Willard Jackson, accuses Martha P. McDonald of alienating her husband. Testimony covered acquaintance via telegraph operator Jackson, years of perceived undue familiarity, and McDonald claiming prior rooming and housekeeping roles. Hearing continued to Monday morning.

Superior Court Hattie W. Jackson Willard Jackson Martha P. McDonald Bond Francis P. Curran F. H. Stewart F. S. Hesseltine Pittsburg McDonald Jackson Boston

Delegates Tour Fort Warren and Plymouth during ASMUS Meet

Delegates to the convention of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States spent yesterday sightseeing. A party of 40 visited Fort Warren and met General Chaffee on the boat. Another group went to Plymouth. In the afternoon the delegates continued tours and in the evening most departed for home.

the Association of Military Surgeons of the United Chaffee Department of the East New England Fort Warren Fort Strong Long Island Head

Captain Wilde Reassigned From Charlestown Yard

Captain Wilde, slated as captain at Charlestown navy yard, will not take command. He is ordered to the War College at Newport Rhode Island. It is the first vacancy at the yard not filled immediately in memory. Wilde remains highly popular with yard officers.

Wilde Charlestown Navy Yard War College Newport R. I Navy Yard Boston Washington St Proeks R. H Oxford

Legislature Likely to Kill Antitrust Bill

The coal investigation antitrust bill faces doom as clouds gather. A vote earlier showed 72 to 63 with about 75 members absent or dodging, signaling a near-defeat and possible quick death for the measure. The municipal fuel yard bill is already dead.

Carpenter Injured In Fall From Rig On Lovell's Island

Rory McPhee, a government carpenter, slipped while rigging a staging on a building at Lovell's Island yesterday afternoon. He fell about 20 feet, suffering a fractured hip, contusions, and a cut left eye, and was taken to the Relief station for treatment.

Rory McPhee Lovell’s Island

Lodge and Bates Meet in Amos of Courteous Talk

Governor Bates and United States Senator Lodge met in the Governor's office for about thirty minutes to discuss Lodge delivering an oration at Washington on July 4. Bates had previously overthrown Lodge’s machine and captured the lieutenant governorship, and he declined the invitation due to several engagements that day.

Governor Bates United States Lodge Washington Bates Senator Lodge State House

Somerville Board clash over Ryan reserve police pick

In Somerville the Board of Aldermen clashed Thursday evening over Mayor Glines nomination Patrick H. Ryan to join the reserve police. Alderman McCarthy and Alderman Sargent criticized the choice while Parkhurst lauded Ryan as eligible. Mayor Glines indicated he will stand by the appointment amid the dispute.

Somerville Board of Aldermen Patrick H. Ryan Glines Reserve Ryan Parkhurst Nickerson McCarthy Alderman Sargent Alderman McCarthy Pike Sargent

Whitman Blacksmith Found Dead After Suicide Attempt

Arthur W. Reed of Whitman, a 29 year old blacksmith, was found dead in Milton woods Thursday night with a bottle of laudanum beside him. He had previously attempted death by his own action.

Arthur W. Reed Whitman Milton Woods

Postum Cereal Coffee Reverses Prolonged Ill Health

Bridgeport Vermont resident recounts falling from 190 to 100 pounds after coffee dependence and La Grippe. He credits Postum and Grape-Nuts with rapid recovery, regaining appetite and strength, walking after ten months, and moving to Vermont in better health. Case attributed to coffee as root cause. aided by Postum’s use.

la Grippe Bridgeport Green Mountain Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

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