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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
7
Mrs Jennie S Randall of Chelsea Massachusetts writes a testimonial claiming Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy restored her health after severe postnatal depression. She says she gained weight from 102 to 122 pounds and remained well since seven bottles. She allows publication of her photo.
Colonel Thomas J. Borden, Fall River textile leader and longtime mill manager, died at East Side Hospital Providence following an appendicitis attack. Born March 1, 1832, he shaped the Mechanic mills and the Richard Borden Company, and held director roles in several banks and insurance firms. A separate note recalls the 23d anniversary banquet of Boston Old Schoolboys' Association with remarks by Mayor Collins and notable alumni including Lt. Frank L. Harris.
A night blaze in Rockland Maine destroyed the stave mill of the Rockland and Rockport Lime Company and spread to the cooper and boiler shops. The Gregory lime sheds nearby risked destruction but were saved by the fire department. The total loss approached twenty six thousand dollars and insurance covered the mill. Panic nearly broke out at the opera house before the crowds were restrained.
The Ward 18 Democratic committee is organized with Thomas E F Raftery as chair, James P Donahue as secretary, Michael Gaddis as treasurer, and Patrick McNamara as member.
Washington November 21 Pope Leo XIII issued an encyclical to promote scripture study and combat modern misinterpretations. A commission of serious men will supervise scholarly work, relying on philology and careful adherence to Church authority to preserve the true sense of sacred Scripture.
Paris reports James Gordon Bennett and the Marquis de Dion have undertaken to build a steerable balloon designed by de Dion. The project aims to create a controllable air craft for potential scientific and exhibition use, reflecting early aviation enthusiasm.
Washington Nov 21 The State Department reports Godfrey Hunter Jr son of the U S minister at Guatemala City shot and killed Fitzgerald of Grand Rapids Mich Hunter has taken refuge in the legation sparking questions about his exemption from arrest and diplomatic immunity.
Police found Charles G. Baker at Brookline and Washington in morphine distress. He gave 281 Shawmut Avenue as his address, later said 48 Byron Avenue, Brockton. He is hospitalized at City Hospital.
Naval Lt W G Bellairs questioned British fortification spending in the West Indies and near the United States amid Panama Canal anxieties. War Secretary Brodrick said funds replace obsolete guns within a long term defence scheme. Sir John Colomb derided war office evasiveness and warned the policy wastes money and locks troops in remote garrisons.
The Society of Mayflower Descendants held its seventh annual dinner at Hotel Somerset with Hon. John D. Long praising Pilgrims as both God fearing leaders and shrewd entrepreneurs. Speakers urged civic duty and the continued Pilgrim spirit guiding New England and the nation, noting immigrants as Americans in ideal. Officers elected included Morton Dexter as governor and Winslow Warren as deputy governor.
In about 20 minutes last night Charlestown police responded to a report of a street robbery near the old Warren bridge. They found a man dazed on the sidewalk and arrested three men in a saloon, with two identified as suspects. Cash found on one suspect totaled 21.40 and 60 cents on another. The assaulted man, Patrick Linehan of Forest Hills, was detained for drunkenness awaiting morning questioning.
Tremont Temple deacons led by Deacon Wentworth traveled to New York to ask Dr George C Lorimer to reconsider returning to Boston. Lorimer reportedly favored resuming his work if possible. The executive committee will meet next Tuesday to decide steps for selecting a pastor. Earlier ballots showed 412 for Lorimer and 183 for Cortland Myers with about 80 scattered votes.
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