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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
7
Members admitted only with tickets. meals not offered to non members or guests. Advance meal ticket costs five dollars. Kitchen work possible in Madison Square Garden with cooks and helpers called at the proper time after arrival in New York.
At New York Zion City headquarters Apostle William B Kindle plans a three thousand pilgrim exodus October 14. Hotels resist room reservations. Dowie and overseer Dowie are to be quartered at Zion hotels, while the Netherland cannot accommodate the Prophet. Deacon Ryank W Cotton will lead advance guard, manage a vast Zion commissary, and supply meals with a fleet of Zion City cooks and waiters in army fashion.
The Chelsea mayoral race heats up as Horatio R Delano announces another bid, denying plans to split votes for Mayor Willard. Harry W James and potential rivals may widen caucuses, with possible 4000 votes in play if Dunham and Guild join. In the 27th Suffolk race, Monroe faces Tyrrell and Crommett as an independent Republican joins the contest.
At the Greater New York Democracy convention, George B. McClellan and the full Tammany ticket were unanimously endorsed. Henry M. Bridges presided with John C. Sheehan, William Hapburn Russell, and Sheriff O'Brien among the attendees. The fusion ticket endorsement was greeted with cheers as Bridges denounced the Citizens Union and mentioned Group and Fornes as potential candidates.
Norfolk county Democrats met in Dedham Town Hall and nominated candidates for the county offices. Augustus Hemenway of Canton was named for second councillor. A plan to endorse Republican Hewins of Medfield for county commissioner failed, with Don Gleason Hill of Dedham winning 23 to 20. The remaining Republican nominees were endorsed.
In Superior Court Judge Waite hears Mary Hicks seeking 10000 and William Hicks seeking 2000 for injuries after being bitten by a St Bernard named Puritan at a New England Kennel Club show last February. Hicks describes long illness, nurses, and loss of services, while defense argues she knew dog risks. kennel housed in courtroom.
The Long Island investigating committee will meet in the aldermanic chambers Thursday evening to consider a bill from Elizabeth McDonough the official stenographer. The bill amount is about 7900 dollars.
On October 1 the Columbus departed Liverpool for Boston on its maiden trip under Captain James McAuley. It carries 79 saloon, 222 second, and 258 third class passengers and is the second new Dominion line ship this year, with Mayflower already in Boston. Both vessels will transfer to White Star later, and Columbus will sail under the Republic flag.
Boston University School of Law opened with 80 fresh men registered and an anticipated class size around 140. Four eminent jurists join the faculty including Sir Frederick Pollock and Brooks Adams. New degrees announced, and Frank Simpson appointed head librarian and fellowship holder.
The Rhode Island Republicans met in Providence for their annual convention and formed a permanent organization. The ticket is led by Colonel Samuel P. Colt of Bristol. George H. Utter, C. P. Bennett, C. F. Stearns, and W. A. Reed were named for lieutenant governor secretary of state attorney general and general treasurer respectively. The platform backed Roosevelt and the party line. Governor Garvin was harshly criticized for embattling the state with his speeches and writings.
At 9 40 yesterday morning the Cunard steamship Ivernia under Captain Stephens left East Boston bound for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 76 saloon 50 second cabin and 175 steerage passengers. Among the saloon travelers were Lord Trimlestown John Prince Fernald Kate Carnegie Major C E Sunder H Nicholson and the Rev H B Wolryche Whitmore with delegates from the Liverpool chamber of commerce and Montreal conference attendees. The vessel also carried about 4000 tons of general cargo including 12151 barrels of apples.
A large crowd attended the Mechanics Building fair opened Monday by the Merchants and Manufacturers Association. Highlights include Creatore’s Italian band, the Midway of Fairyland with varied attractions, the infant incubator exhibit by Dr. Couney, the Marconi wireless setup, and daily green trading stamp promos for women plus extensive rail excursions from New England.
In New York, Oct. 6, representatives of Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Maybrick pursued an accounting of trustees connected to her ancestors estate. A suspected $75,000 shortage emerged from accounts, with trustee W. M. T. Gardner questioned about deeds releasing Baroness de Roques and Maybrick from American property. A sale of 40,000 acres for $85,000 left only $10,000 acknowledged. Gardner claimed minimal awareness of property values and said $2,500 from the sale accrued. An 1898 accounting covers the last sum. proceedings resume Oct. 20.
Halifax Nova Scotia Oct 6 news reports an attempted derailment in British Columbia involving Sir Charles Hi Tupper M P for Pictou riding a special Kasle to London BC train. A large timber on track halted the train before damage. Tupper says he was threatened for attacking a socialist organization.
The Home of Good Clothing on Hanover Street shows an influx of new fall and winter clothing arriving in boxes and bales, with stock accumulating faster than it can be processed. The caption highlights Wolf's as a busy hub for seasonal apparel.
Saturday night in Faneuil Hall the Democratic State campaign in Massachusetts will be opened with Mayor Collins presiding. W Bourke Cochran of New York will speak on national and state issues, joined by Colonel Gaston allies as Boston Democrats plan a large rally with band, galleries reserved for ladies, and a call for strong voter registration ahead of the election.
The piece warns that modern Americans eat too heavily and hastily, leading to digestion issues and weakness. It promotes Chase's Dyspepsia Cure as a quick remedy, claiming relief from the first dose and offering purchase through Chase Mfg. Co. or local druggists, with locations in Newburgh and Boston.
Ad copy notes yields at once to Chase constipation tablets in watch-shaped bottles priced 25 cents. Available at all druggists.
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