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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1903

Page

2

Insomnia Reforms with Postum After 30-Year Coffee Habit

An 81 year old Philadelphia man reports thirty years of insomnia eased after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. He credits medical advice and two years of use for lasting sleep improvement and praises its taste and nourishment. He notes friends also benefit and endorses proper preparation. Battle Creek firm backs the claim.

Phila Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Postum

Dewey Square Licenses In Dewey Square Not Granted

Lawrence J. Killian, a Park square liquor dealer, withdrew his license transfer to Dewey square amid discussions by the Board of Police. The board’s decision on Dewey square licenses is expected early next week as dealers speculate the licenses may not be granted this year. Killian declined to discuss the affair further.

Lawrence J. Killian Park Square Dewey Square Board of Police John B. Moran Killian Post

Refuse Union Demands At Holyoke Mills

The Union Writ ing Company rejects the Eagle Lodge of the International Brotherhood of Paper Makers demand for a 20 to 30 percent general wage increase and any unionizing of the mills. The lodge grievance committee issued a brief reply and plans formal lodge action at a City Hall meeting Sunday.

Holyoke Eagle Lodge International Brotherhood of Paper Makers Lodge City Hall

Clenched Fists In A Church Stir Chelsea Young Men

The heated election of officers for the Walnut Street M. E. Church Young Men's Union in Chelsea sparked a bitter clash over constitutional signing and leadership. A chaotic meeting saw threats and near-violence before a new slate was elected, with nine of thirteen officers continuing from the prior week.

Chelsea Walnut Street M. HE W. W. Shhenk Pratt Walls William H. Hinckley Frank E. Tucker Frank §. Hamilton Ernest M. Murray Herbert Caron Benjamin P. Nicholls George B. Pratt William W. Shenk Francis Adams Horace P. Lambert W. A. Mann William R. Thomas Nathaniel EB. Curtis Jeffries Benjamin A. Gardner Edwin Elider George A. Hatch Harry Harvey Union Nathaniel F. Curtis Frank S. Hamilton Benjamin P. Nichols W. W. Shenk Edwin Elder Warren A. Urann

Protest Meeting Planned at Dudley Street Opera House

Arrangements are made for a mass meeting Sunday at 3 p m at the Dudley Street Opera House to protest cruel treatment of Hebrews in Russia. Isaac Harris of the Zionist Council of Greater Boston will preside with speakers including Acting Mayor Doyle Senator Jones Congressman Sullivan Alderman Bromberg and several clergy and community leaders.

Dudley Street Opera House Russia Isaac Harris The Zionist Council of Greater Boston Doyle Senator Jones Sullivan Bromberg Hale Plumb Michael J. Murray Elisha Greenhood Samuel Margolies

Cambridge Electric Light Meet Headlines Local Amateur Races

The Cambridge Young Men's Christian Association hosted an electric light meet on its grounds last evening with several winners. George Chipman led the mile in 4m 52s with Arthur Powers second. Bart Sullivan scratched in the mile finished third. W Robbins won the half mile, Harry Robertson second. Im G Snow won the 440 yard dash after a close finish. W B Connors won the handicap broad jump at 19 feet 51 2 inches from a 2 foot 9 inch handicap, with Gilmore and Cox second and third. J J Healy captured the 50 yard special in 62 5s defeating Ernest Snow.

Young Men's Christian Association of Cambridge Bart F. Sullivan George Chipman Arthur Powers Chipman W. ©. Robbins Harry W. Robertson Im G. Snow W. B. Connors A. G. Gilmore Charles Cox J. J. Healy Ernest G. Snow

Merritt Charges Tulloch in Washington Post Office Row

Postmaster Merritt of Washington accuses former cashier W. Tulloch of presenting a false voucher in 1898 and alleges blank signatures on pay rolls. Merritt defends internal practices and notes no formal complaints from Tulloch during his tenure. Payne announces completion of salary roll review, finding minor irregularities corrected, with no proven wrongdoing.

Washington Payne Merritt Tulloch W. Tulloch Washington Post Office Postoffice Department Washington City

Iron Wage Scale Signed in Detroit Conference

The Amalgamated Association of Iron Tin and Steel Workers announces a signed iron wage scale for the next year after a peaceful conference with manufacturers led by Colonel G Watson French. Increases total 12 1 3 cents per ton for puddling cards, with various per ton and percentage bonuses and scale changes for heavy scrap, paddlers, and firemen preserved by the company.

Detroit T. J. Shaffer Amalgamated Association of Iron, Tin and Steel Workers Iron Manufacturers’ Committee G. Watson French Republic Iron and Steel Company Mr. Shaffer Amalgamated Association

Raids South End in Cab by Cap tain Wescott

Police unit led by Captain Wescott intensifies nightly patrols in the South End to crack liquor sales in speak easies. A cab is used to conceal the watcher as officers target Berwick Park Columbus Avenue and West Newton Street dens.

South End Wescott Station 5 Redghrt Jehu Atrchman Austin Frazer Lincoln Jones Manning Driscoll John Berwick Park Columbus Avenue West Newton Street

Postmaster General Cuts Assistant Postmasters Pay

Postmaster General Payne approves salary reductions at many second class offices lowering assistants to 50 percent of postmasters. The action covers Portsmouth New Hampshire Stamford Connecticut and two Boston positions. He also trims 36 officials with nonapproved offices and adjusts 18 clerks earning more than their titles. The overhaul aims to conform posts to the law and reduce excessive pay.

Washington Payne Portsmouth N. H Stamford Conn Postal Service Boston

Postmaster Hibbard Says No Word From Washington

Postmaster Hibbard of the Boston post office said he has not heard from the department in Washington and cannot comment on the order in question.

Hibbard Boston Boston Post Office Washington

Mayo says wife has left with children and boarder

Malden May 29 Laura A Mayo wife of John Mayo and their two children left home with boarder Frank Cooper and his two children. Mayo says she took 120 dollars furniture and a horse that were hers. He suspects her and Cooper were together but plans to take her back if she returns for the sake of the children.

Malden Laura A. Mayo John €. Mayo Columbia Street Frank Cooper Mayo

Investigation into Edwin Thayer Death Delayed

Chemists under Professor Wood examine Thayer organs as insurers withhold payment until at least three weeks pass. District Attorney Stevens will release findings from the inquiry into the alleged death by own action. Pinkerton detectives and Newton police guard the grave to deter vandals and curious visitors.

Edwin M. Thayer Professor Wood Thayer Stevens Pinkerton Newton

Boy 2 Hurt in Packing Case Accident at Haymarket Square

Daniel W. Dickey of Roxbury, age 2, is in critical condition after a packing case slipped from a skid on Lynn Street. He suffered a fractured pelvis, broken collarbone, and likely fatal bladder rupture and remains on the dangerous list at the Haymarket square relief station. He lives at 6 Wort avenue and was injured while attempting to place a heavy box onto a team yesterday afternoon.

Daniel W. Dickey Roxbury Haymarket Square Dickey Wort Avenue Lynn Street

Wellesley Girls Stage Two Dramatic Productions by Shore

On the grounds of Wellesley College two outdoor shows captivated spectators. Ben Greet and company presented Everyman at Longfellow pond, followed by the U S premiere of Ben Johnsons Sad Shepherd. Edith Matthison led in both plays as the audience applauded the performances.

Wellesley Longfellow Pond Wellesley College Ben Greet Ben Johnson Edith Matthison

Dorchester Street Upgrade Termed City Initiative

Street Commissioner James A. Gallivan presented to Right Rev. Denis O'Callaghan of St. Augustine's Church the pen Governor Jr. used to sign the act authorizing a 700000 loan for Dorchester Street Hyde Park Avenue Belgrade Avenue and Brandon Street improvements. Father O'Callaghan has campaigned for the project for over two years.

James A. Gallivan Denis O'Callaghan St. Augustine’s Church South Bost City Onion Dorchester Street Hyde Park Avenue Belgrade Avenue Brandon Street Father O'Callaghan

McNamee Seen as Candidate as Cambridge Dems Rally

At the Jefferson Club meeting in Cambridge Ward 4 the crowd cheered McNamee for governor and discussed unity and get out the vote. Speaker J T Shea prophesied a Cambridge nomination, with Aylward Scott and others endorsing McNamee or Shea as viable gubernatorial hopefuls.

McNamee Jefferson Club Cambridge John T. Shea J. Frank Facey Democratic Party Shea

Hearing on Extradition in New York for Moody Merrill

Governor Odell held a hearing on extradition of Moody Merrill wanted in Boston for alleged embezzlement. Merrill was represented by Wentworth Lowenstein Stern. Mrs. Sarah Cohen of Boston, the complainant, was represented by J. S. Lehmaier. Judge Wentworth and Winthrop Merrill questioned the process, while Odell reserved decision.

New York Odell Moody Merrill Boston Merrill Wentworth, Lowenstein & Stern Sarah Cohen J. 8 Lehmaier Dugan Wentworth Winthrop M. Merrill

St Augustine's Lyceum Celebrates 29th Anniversary Reunion

In South Boston's St. Augustine's Lyceum last night about 400 people gathered to mark the 29th anniversary with a concert featuring C. Carroll Mrs McIsaac Miss Desmond Miss Coughlin Nat Prescott John Thornton and readings by John McNary and Dr James Rourke Accompaniments were by Ella Horan and C C Carroll A dance followed led by M J Teehan and helpers B J Ochs W J Kelly George P Donnelly and P F Slattery The lyceum officers include President Daniel J Donovan and Vice Presidents Richard H Gorman Henry J Reardon Treasurer John E Flynn Secretary Frank H Lynch Librarian P F Slattery.

St. Augustine’s Lyceum Corner National Dorchester Streets Boston C. ©. Carroll D. V. McIsaac Louise Desmond Elizabeth Coughlin Nat Prescott John Thornton John T. McNary James Rourke Ella Horan C. C. Carroll Mer. D. O’callaghan D. D J. J. Harkins W. S. McNary Hugh W. Bresnahan M. J. Teehan B. J. Ochs W. J. Kelly George P. Donnelly P. F. Slattery Lyceum Daniel J. Donovan Richard H. Gorman Henry J. Reardon John E. Flynn Frank H. Lynch

Curious accident may be McDermott's death

John J. McDermott of 805 Elm Street Cambridge fell from the sidewalk into Leverett Street at 9 last night striking his head. A fractured skull was found at the relief station and his condition is listed as serious.

John J. McDermott Elm Street Cambridge Leverett Street

Harvard Leads In Mott Haven Trials

Harvard edged Yale by 1 point in the intercollegiate games at New York on May 29, total 21 to 20. Several colleges competed, with Beck of Yale breaking the intercollegiate shot put record and Duffey of Georgetown leading sprint heats.

New York Harvard Yale Cornell Pennsylvania Syracuse Princeton Williams Beck DeWitt Arthur Duffey M. T. Lightner J. W. Elwell U. of P W. A. Shick, Jr J. S. Westney W. D. Dear F. P. Moulton A. F. Duffey Georgetown W. L. Wallis H. E. Taylor Amherst W. A. Newall J. W. Foster I. A. Orton James A. Taylor Columbia M. Overman E. Cairns E. S. Ameter

Exciting Ride for Alice Roosevelt

Miss Alice Roosevelt traveling to Albany as a bridesmaid for college friend Ruth Pruyn rode in a new Red Devil automobile when fire engines and ladder trucks sped past on Pennsylvania Avenue. She halted the car to avoid collision and escaped unharmed as the vehicles rushed by.

Washington Alice Roosevelt Albany N. Y Ruth Pruyn Pennsylvania

Roosevelt Visits Utah City Parade Greeted by Thousands

Mrs Roosevelt assisted by Governor Wells and local officials as 11 000 rise to cheer. A long parade including Rough Riders, infantry, artillery, Utah National Guard, and 600 cow punchers marks the event before a Tabernacle address and luncheon at Senator Kearns residence.

Wells Thompson J. W. Bubb Wilson South Temple Street United States Infantry United States Artillery Corps National Guard of Utah John Q. Cannon Tabernacle Roosevelt Kearns Joseph E. Smith Mormon Church Smoot Howell

Fruit Vendor Shooting Leaves Boy Hit in Lynn Woods

In Lynn on Boston Street a fruit vendor Peter Trubuski shot Gordon Morrill a 13 year old in the right leg and thigh and then fled to the Saugus woods. Police search the area as the injury is treated at Lynn Hospital and doctors report a possible limb salvage if no complications arise.

Lynn Boston Street Gordon Morrill George A.morrill Lynn Hospital Peter Trubuski Saugus Woods Saugus

T A Sheehan Named for Annapolis by Kelsh er

Congressman John A Kelsh er appointed Timothy A Sheehan of 157 Tyler Street Boston to a cadetship at Annapolis Alternates are James Walsh 421 Meridian East Boston Roger Merrill 6 Park Boston M Sullivan 610 Bennington Street East Boston

John A. Kelcher Timothy A. Sheehan Tyler Street Boston Annapolis James. Walsh Meridian Street East Boston Roger Merrill Park Street M. Sullivan Bennington Street Hagt Boston

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