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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1903
Page
8
New York reports a broad campaign to curb professional beggars in eastern cities. Boston officials say the city has led the push, with officers patrolling for beggars, roamers, and impostors. Migrants are moving toward St. Louis for the exposition harvest.
Paris November 10 An organization styling itself the National Committee of the Royal Party of France issued a manifesto supporting Prince Francois de Bourbon, cousin of King Alfonso, in his claim to the French throne.
The Germanic Museum at Harvard opened in Cambridge with a formal ceremony. Baron von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen presented Emperor William’s gifts and announced two additional acquisitions: a galvano plastic reproductions collection and a 10,000 book donation on German history and civilization by Archibald Cary Coolidge. The event featured remarks by Eliot, Francke, Schurz, Robinson, and James, celebrating German arts, science, and culture.
A medical narrator challenges surgery for hemorrhoids and touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a simple, effective alternative. The ad claims many operations are unnecessary, citing cures from patients under doctors’ guidance, and promotes a fifty cent suppository linked remedy from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan with a free book offer by mail.
Edward Howland's will, contested for alleged insanity, was refused probate by the Town Council acting as a probate court in Little Compton. Abraham Manchester appointed custodian of the estate, with instructions to sell perishable stock and pay $10 weekly to a woman described as housekeeper. Howland purportedly left about 240000 to The Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends of Dartmouth, amid concerns over which Dartmouth Friends group was intended. The estate includes a 200 acre homestead, Tiverton real estate, and investments in Fall River and New Bedford. The case drew wide attention due to Howland's singularities and disputed marriage.
Hillsdale N J Nov 10 Miss Moran a small but pretty Hillsdale teacher uses a water cure on naughty pupils by forcing them to rinse soap and water in a basin while holding their nose. Bad marks determine which pupils endure the procedure amid parental indignation.
An exhibition opened at the Museum of Industrial Art in Berlin shows objects presented to Harvard's Germanic Museum as supplements to Emperor William's gifts. Professor Kuno Francke of Harvard recruited German artists scientists and capitalists to display Germany's art treasures in the United States and deepen U S German ties. Money was quietly raised and the Royal Museum of Industrial Art was tasked to carry out the donors' wishes.
Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild Jr acts as governor of Massachusetts while Governor Bates visits Vicksburg Mississippi to dedicate a battlefield monument. Bates will deliver the address Saturday at 3 pm. the party returns Wednesday at 9:50 am.
Great rejoicing fills the fire department as James Mulhearn of Engine 16 is reinstated after being discharged by Fire Commissioner Russell who accused him of ties to his mother's Washington street grocery and liquor business. Mulhearn proved to the Mayor he had no such connections and cared only for his mother's welfare. Commissioner Russell reinstates him at the Mayor's request.
In municipal civil court, Max Steinberg of United Garment Workers Local 172 sues Corp Bros of 249 North Street. He alleges a written garment contract to supply vest makers within 24 hours and a $150 bond, with defendants lowering prices and hiring nonmembers. Defendants claim no consideration and illegal contract. case ongoing.
The largest verdict of the term went to Mary L De Este against the city of Boston for land taken in February 1893 during grade changes on Cambridge Austin and adjacent streets totaling 21 500 by agreement Judge Fox presiding in Superior Civil Court In Chelsea Lynn Bailey Bell presided over four other verdicts against the Lynn and Boston Railroad Company in suits by Annie Corrigan Mary Corrigan and Kate Curtin for injuries from a car wagon collision Annie received 4750 Mary 250 and Kate 1250
Colonel E. A. Braden, just retired from managing Mr. Henry W. Savage’s grand opera company, was called back to the Tremont stage to receive a gold watch and a Freemason insignia charm from the staff. Mr. Percy Weeder takes over management of the grand opera company.
Bristol, Tenn Nov 10 Armed to the teeth detectives leave Big Stone Gap Va to cross Black Mountain into Letcher Ky to rescue a Pinkerton agent detained by armed mountaineers The agent had traced a clue to missing Edward Wentz and enlisted outlaw John Wright in the search The agent attempted escape by wagon and in the woods signaling headquarters for armed rescue and a pitched battle is anticipated on reaching the mountain pass if the agent is freed it may aid Wentz case recovery efforts
Washington reports Miss Alice Roosevelt has dumped the side saddle and riding habit for divided skirts and astride sitting. The change, taught by Mrs Rider, prompted little comment as the President’s daughter rides through parks in a modest blue cloth outfit.
Beverly society rails against Sub-Master Elston E. Gaylord after he hints at moderating graduation costumes for the 1904 class. Parents and students clash over dress costs while school officials back moderation and reject harsh wording.
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