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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
7
The Post urges writers to read the Editorial page on the Sunday Post for the Short Story competition rules. The notice emphasizes following guidelines and outlines where to find the official criteria and submission details.
Martha Santley tells John Boyd of a past passionate love in Tyrol and a deathbed vision of her long-lost Walter. She explains how a warning dream and a life of pleasure followed, ending with a confession that she truly loved him all along. Jameson unexpectedly returns from Honduras, deepening the story.
Boston faces a shift to at large nomination for eight aldermen per party under the Dyar bill now in third reading. Voters will select 13 of 16 on election day, likely giving the minority five seats. independents may also win. Debate cites cost, representational aims, and party dynamics as the measure advances.
Fayette Maine May 28 The oldest local pair are Mr and Mrs Mark Stevens of Kent s Hill born 1808 and 1818 Their combined ages total 185 years They married in 1837 celebrated their 65th anniversary last November They have seven children 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren Mrs Stevens is Chase Elkins Jr s eldest child and both remain in good health.
The Post will not consider photographs received after 6 p m Wednesday May 6 1903. After publishing all photos on hand the paper will announce the oldest couple and forward the chairs with the Post's compliments.
Board of Assessors estimates show their poll count will miss the police list by several thousand. Chairman Comins says they expect about 4000 more polls than last year, but the police tallies may include many temporary residents. Last year’s assessed polls were 171,880 with gains likely just a couple thousand versus police.
A middle aged, gifted man lies dying after a mine accident. A deserted wife story lingers as he remains unresponsive, eyes fixed, life draining away. A sister is summoned in hope of aid but he cannot speak, then suddenly he lifts his hands with a final expression.
In a dim room a man dies peacefully after murmuring a loved name, and the scene seems to brighten with an odor of roses. A locket with two hands and the initials GS to W B is found in his chest, and John Boyd asks Jameson to forward it to the rightful recipient.
The Oak Island Irish games feature a Gaelic football showdown between the O Connells and the Garryowens amid a strong rivalry. A five mile run includes Frank Kanaly and Pat Carroll with notable contenders Myers, Tom Williams, and Ernest Hiert berg. Tom Keane Eddie Hobbs and Fish Marsh headline sprint events with many top entrants in field contests.
Patrick McGonagle of 21 Tileston Street was released by police after witnesses testified and investigators concluded the death of his wife resulted from an accident.
A New York bound mail train collided with a local freight near Vergennes Vermont injuring several railroad workers. The most seriously hurt was James Sullivan Rutland engineer of the mail train, with head injuries but expected to recover. Others hurt included Roscoe Eggleston, Andrew Rock, John Ashley, C R Roberts, L R Eaton, and J A Frye with minor to moderate injuries.
The 29th anniversary reunion of the St Augustine Lyceum will gather past and present members at its Dorchester and National streets rooms. The event features Lyceum Orchestra selections, piano solos, readings, and a dance, with a post-event collation. The Lyceum promotes moral and intellectual improvement and supports Irish causes as part of the Catholic Federation.
Brigadier General Thomas R. Mathews of the First Brigade M V M issues encampment orders at South Framingham from June 20 to 27. Captain Walter R. Woods reports transport preparations for the brigade to Boston to join Hooker Day on June 25. Four rail trains will move the mounted arms unit.
Malden, May 28. Mr and Mrs Patrick Twomey of 23 Sheridan street Edgeworth will mark the 50th anniversary of their marriage. They wed in London on May 29, 1853, then moved to Newberg Ohio before settling in Malden. The couple has nine children, including a late son William Twomey former Ward 2 councilman. He is 72 and she 70. they remain in good health.
Four defendants faced three days of trial over a Barnet Wolberg jewelry theft. Virramanzi was found guilty on the robbery count while Patrick J Doherty Annie Doherty were convicted of receiving with no guilty knowledge and Annie Wilson was found not guilty. Lawyers argued the verdict and court discharge before final ruling.
The Dorchester Social and Literary Club hosts a May party and dance in Broomfield Hall Dorchester this evening. Invited guests include Joseph F OConnell Edward Ryan and representatives of social clubs in and around Dorchester.
In Cambridge court Stephen J. Alphen and Robert E Gallagher were each held to bail of 6000 for a grand jury hearing on manslaughter charges in the death of James H. Fermoyle last August. Lawyers for Gallagher and Alphen attacked key testimony given by Iathan Noble, who said he saw them at the dump before Fermoyle’s body was found.
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