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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1903

Page

7

Boston vessel Helen Brewer reportedly lost at sea

Malden dispatch reports Captain Daniel Mahaney and his wife Ellen Mahaney missing aboard the schooner Helen Brewer en route from Java to Delaware. The vessel, owned by Charles Brewer & Co., sailed March 7 and carried a crew of two. Owners fear loss after Sourabaya leg and a day ashore near shore.

Malden Daniel Mahaney Helen Brewer Boston Ellen Mahaney Java Delaware Charles Brewer & Co Kilby Street Far East Sourabaya

Comer’s Commercial College Evening Session Opens 64th Year

Interest grows in practical education as Comer’s College offers individual instruction in bookkeeping shorthand typewriting penmanship business arithmetic and correspondence. Located at 666 Washington Street Boston the school emphasizes one on one tuition over class-based free programs with uniform monthly fees.

Comer Commercial College Washington Trees Boston

Farewell to Pastor Crocker at St Marys Free Church

A farewell reception was held last evening in St Mary's Free Church for the Rev. W. T. Crocker of East Boston who has declined a rectorship in New York City. Parishioners presented him with a leather travelling case.

St. Mary's Free Church For Boston W. T. Crocker Church of the Orphany New York City R. Crocker

Van Wormer brothers face death with calm resolve

Dannemora N Y Sept 30 The three Van Wormer brothers await execution at noon tomorrow for the murder of their uncle Peter A Hallenbeck. Kept under guard they show no sensational behavior and accept their fate with calm rationality, according to prison keepers who note their unusual composure.

Dannemora N. Y van Wormer Peter A. Hallenbeck

McNary Replies to Gov Bates Over Pool Petition

Congressman William S. McNary answers Governor Bates on pool selling. He questions petition signatures’ genuineness, cites one proven signature, and asks how many signatures are needed to enforce the law. He recalls a conference with Irwin Holden and horsemen and challenges officials to deny it. He ends by urging someone be arrested to test Bates’s sincerity.

William S. McNary Bates McNary Nichols Ward 10 Messrs Irwin Holden

Dinner to E. P. Barry in South Boston Inquirer

Mr. E. P. Barry of the South Boston Inquirer has just returned from a tour of Europe with a few newspaper colleagues. The gathering marks a notable post voyage reception and discusses impressions from the continent.

E. P. Barry The South Boston Inquirer Europe

Banquet in Honor of Mr Barry Held in Gray's Hall

Friends and newspaper colleagues gather in South Boston's Gray's Hall for a complimentary banquet tonight. The event serves as a testimonial to Mr Barry's fine personality as a gentleman and is marked by warm regard from his many supporters.

Gray’s Hall South Boston Barry Mr. Barry

Lenihan Mpherson Wedding in Back Bay Boston

Miss Jessie McPherson of Philadelphia married William J Lenihan at St Cecilia s Church Back Bay Boston Rev F J O Neill officiated The bridegrooms sister Miss May Lenihan and Frederick H Robinson attended The couple left for a wedding tour through Canada stopping for breakfast in Nashua New Hampshire They will reside on Turner Street Back Bay after returning

Jessie McPherson Philadelphia William J. Lenihan St. Cecilia’s Church Back Bay F. J. O'Neill May Lenihan Frederick H. Robinson Turner Street

Labor union officers elected in Boston area pattern makers shift

Pattern Makers Association of Boston and vicinity elected officers last night headed by President E. C. Pooley and Vice President B. L. Baker. Edward T. ONeil elected temporary business agent for Hardwood Finisters Union 100 to fill for George M. Gunther. Electrical Workers Union 103 held a midnight session on a new working agreement with Electrical Contractors Association. the agreement in force ends today after a year. Executive committee empowered to call a special meeting if needed.

Pattern Makers’ Association of Boston and Vicinity E. C. Pooley B. L. Baker L. C. Powers S. M. Lent C. H. Clark W. Rollinson C. Muller C. A. Kirkpatrick Edward T. O'Neil Hardwood Finsters’ Union 100 George M. Gunther Plectrical Workers’ Union 103 Electrical Contractors’ Association

Swedish Society Files Charges Over Roxbury Festival Raid

Swedish singing societies accuse West Roxbury officers of breaking up their June 17 festival at Caledonian Grove. They plan to sue for losses and press political action, noting prior not guilty verdicts in a Superior Court case. The event drew 5000 attendees with concerts and speeches, ending in arrests over beer items seized by Patrolmen Webster and Shauberg.

East Chicago West Roxbury Caledonian Grove Emmons Commonwealth Superior Court Sherman Boston Tremont Temple Collins Faneuil Hall Webster Shauber Peterson Olson

Ten Killed In Crash Of Railroad Trains

Chicago dispatch reports a collision between the Wisconsin Central limited passenger train and a crowded Forty third avenue street car at Fifty second avenue. Five dead and many injured as wet tracks blamed. another incident nearby in Philadelphia leaves five dead and several hurt when a reunion party is struck by a passenger train near Sharon Hill on the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington line.

Chicago Wisconsin Central Limited Philadelphia Sharon Hill Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington

Wild ride ends in hospital after Thompson Square crash

Italian immigrant G Polio of 7 Pitts Street West End narrowly survived a collision in Thompson Square Charlestown around 11 yesterday morning. A fruit wagon lost its shafts after a street car passed crowding the road. Polio was dragged and hurled into a doorway, suffering a concussion and serious injuries. the expressman fled, Polio pursued, whip used, telegraph post struck, victim in critical condition.

Thompson Square Charlestown G. Polio Pitts Street West End Polio Boston Fromt of Sim Tie Beld Pat

Funeral Services for Dr George Haven Held at Home

Funeral services for Dr George Haven were held at his residence 485 Commonweath avenue at noon yesterday. The service featured prayer scripture and hymns with Rev Alfred Gooding of South Parish Church Portsmouth leading. Honorary bearers included Herbert Parker M H Richardson Abner Post and others. Body cremated at Forest Hills Crematory.

George Haven Commonweath Avenue Portsmouth N. H Dr. Haven Alfred Gooding South Parish Church

Pelmo Tablets Marketed To Ease Afterparty Fatigue

The Morning After promotes Pelmo Tablets claiming to restore stomach tone calm nerves regulate kidneys and refresh appearance. Priced at 0 cents per box with twelve waxes and guarantee. Sold by multiple local drug stores including Walker-Rintels De Wolfe Square and others across the city.

Walker-Rintels Drug CO Dewe Sq B. F. Bradbury Beach St Harrison Ave F. H. Putnam School St Washington St F. Eaton Friend St Klein's Tremont Boylston Sts Knight's Court and Hanover Sts Sawyer Tremont and Hollis Sts

Gartland Libel Hearing Today

Today at 2 in Municipal Court a libel case pits John J. Gartland Jr against John J. Mansfield. Gartland, once a Senate caucus candidate over Mansfield, faces charges over a circular about his opponent. The hearing was postponed from yesterday to today to allow Gartland to appear and show cause why a warrant should not be issued.

John J. Gartland, Jr John J. Mansfield Gartland Mansfield

Arrest of Frank Purdy on robbery warrant

Frank Purdy of 59 Congress Avenue was arrested last night by Patrolman Reagan of Station 7 on a warrant charging him with robbing James H. Donovan, an East Boston milkman, of 38 dollars and 40 cents on Saturday morning.

Frank Purdy Congress Avenue Reagan Station 7 James H. Donovan Boston

It Still Leads Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters

For fifty years it has been recognized as the leading stomach remedy of the world. Because it is impossible to make a better remedy to take its place it remains in the front rank.

Hostetter

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Crowns Restorative Merit

An endorsement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for restoring health to thousands of sick people and promises it will help readers with loss of appetite indigestion dyspepsia biliousness malaria fever and ague if they try it.

Parks Wave Peace Over Iron Workers Convention

Samuel J. Parks walking delegate from New York addressed the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers in Kansas City. He helped avert a split by calming delegates who had warned of withdrawing over funding for Local No. 2 New York. The convention then approved a $1000 loan with little opposition.

Kansas City Samuel J. Parks New York International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Buchanan Parks

Murdered sexton and the nine o'clock bell tale

In a tale from the old days a rural community recalls the night their church sexton Amos is found dead with bloodlike molasses on his head after missing the nine o'clock bell. The incident spirals into fear, superstition, and the end of a local nightly ritual.

Uncle Amos Sexton Jim Jones Sam Stevens Jim Silas Anderson Silas Amos Mary Martingdale

Royal Blue Line October Tour to Washington

Leaving Boston on Thursday October 22 this seven day trip costs 27 dollars covering almost all expenses except supper on the Fall River line. An attractive daily program is arranged by the conductor in charge. For details and itinerary contact Joseph P Taggart N B P A Royal Blue Line 360 Washington street Boston.

Boston National Capital Joseph P. Taggart Royal Blue Line Washington Street

Milk contract talks avert full scale dairy war

After an all day session at the American House contractors and producers adjourned to continue at 8 AM. A proposed settlement to arbitration eased tensions, with a tentative price of 39 1/2 cents per can minus a 2 cent allowance for surplus milk. A final decision was postponed but favored by both sides. George O. Whiting represented the contractors, and discussions moved toward arbitration under the summer basis pricing.

George O. Whiting Whiting & Sons Young’s Hotel O’elen

Martin Exchanges Shots With Posse

In Northfield Vermont on a September Sunday Adelbert Martin known as the Tracy of the Green Mountgeons eludes a large posse. Dogs join the hunt as deputies press from Montpelier and nearby towns. Four exchanges of fire and near captures mark a tense chase that keeps residents indoors and farms secured.

Northfield Adelbert Martin Tracy Green Mountgeons Dog River Montpelier Shaw Brothers Woodstock

Escape of Two Armenian Stowaways From Steamship

Two Armenian stowaways, Garabit Georgoran aged 32 and Sarkis Kirkonan aged 23, vanished after escaping the steamship New England early yesterday. Authorities urge swift capture as a severe penalty awaits anyone allowing a stowaway to escape.

New England Garabit Georgoran Sarkis Kirkonan

Miss Osgood May Win Title

In Chicago at the women's national tournament Miss Fannie Osgood of Brookline won both rounds, solidifying prospects for the title. Western champion Miss Bessie Anthony defeated Mrs. Caleb Fox, and Miss Johnny Carpenter beat Miss L. A. Wells, signaling strong competitive field despite chilly wind and rain.

Chicago Golf Grounds Wheaton Caleb Fox Huntingdon Valley Bessie Anthony L. A. Wells Brookline Stout Johnny Carpenter Westward Ho Anthony B. H. Barlow Merion Fannie Osgood

Dr Austin Holden Found Dead in Home Cellar

Dr Austin Holden of Waverly avenue was found dead in his cellar at 5 o clock this evening. Heart disease was listed as the cause of death in Newton.

Austin Holden Newton Waverly Avenue

Fire At North End Lodging House Ends In Burns

Three persons were severely burned and others overcome by smoke in a blaze at 238 Commercial Street. John Kaine rescued Miss Mabel Tennyson from a bed enveloped in flames after breaking in. Kaine, Rhody Watson, Mabel Tennyson and others were overcome by smoke during the dramatic incident.

North End Commercial Street Mary Tennyson John Kaine Prescott Street Charlestown Mabel ‘Tennyson Rhody Watson Fleet Michael Desmond Michael McDermott Cavanagh Division 1 Miss Tennyson Kaine

Troops Patrol Canadian Soo After Discharged Employees' Fear

Sault Ste. Marie Michigan reports mounted infantry and Canadian militia patrolling the Canadian Soo at points feared for trouble from unemployed workers. About 300 men, held in the woods at Wilde for days, arrived tonight under military escort, received pay and meals, and departed without incident.

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Mounted Consolidated Lake Superior Company Wilde Algoma Central Railroad

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