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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

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Holden defends Hayes inquiry into Governor Bates matter

Walter J. Holden arrives with a statement criticizing public exposure of his debt suit. He says his note lacked consideration and he would not pay, noting his bills were paid for 12 years in Boston. He defends Hayes and questions whether any checks were payable to Governor Bates.

Walter J. Holden Alfred S. Hayes Bates Boston Hayes Taunton Mr. Hayes Mr. Holden

Disorder at Dowie meeting crowds Madison Square Garden

New York October 21 large crowd at Dowie meeting outside Madison Square Garden led to a crush when doors closed after 10 000 admitted 20 000 left outside police struggled to control chaos Grace George was torn and bruised and Grace George was among those trampled inside 16 officers rescued a fainting Newark woman others arrested for disorderly conduct as traffic blocked for over an hour

Madison Square Garden

Breaks World Record for Her Class in New England Race

A female yachtswoman breaks her class world record off the New England coast with an unofficial average of 18.21 knots after tidal corrections. The Missouri shows an unofficial 18.21 knots and a 18.30 knots peak. Maine record official 17.98 knots with 18.01 knots peak.

New England Maine

Missouri Battleship Sets Record With High Speed Trial

The battleship Missouri completed speed trials from Cape Ann to Boone Island Maine and back breaking prior records. Officials noted unofficial four hour average at 18.0 knots and tidal corrected 18.21 knots, highlighting the ship as a premier naval marvel and credit to the nation.

Missouri United States Navy Cape Ann Boone I Sland

Child Bride Waits Husband's Release in Lowell

In Lowell, Clara Liscord, 13, married Joseph FE. Richard, a newly released convict, after false statements to officials. Richard and his father Octave were found guilty of furnishing false information for the license and fined 100 each, then jailed. The bride plans to join Richard after his release.

Lowell Clara Liscord Joseph FE Richard Massachusetts Reformatory Concord Chambre St.Anne’s Church City Hall Octave Tilden Street Post

Boston Area Weather Forecast

Fair weather expected for Boston and vicinity with warmer conditions Thursday and Friday. Variable winds with light to fresh wind in the north portion and overall pleasant conditions.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England

Tragedy at Navy Baltimore Medical College Game

In Annapolis on October 21 Robert E. Lewin of Baltimore Medical College collapsed during the first half as Navy and Baltimore Medical College played to a scoreless tie. He was pronounced dead from cardiac syncope after being removed from the field.

Annapolis Navy Baltimore Medical College Robert E. Lewin Plainfield N. H Medicos Lewin Baltimoreans Naval Academy Hospital

Football Player Edward Cooke Dies in Sewer Excavation Accident

Edward Cooke a 13 year old football player from East Boston fell into a metropolitan sewer excavation at the corner of Bennington and Blackinton streets while practicing last evening. He struck rocks 20 feet below and died en route to the Relief station ambulance.

Edward Cooke Blackinton Street Boston Bennington Blackinton

Yale Right Guard Bloomer Hurt May Miss Season

Yale football player Bloomer, the right guard, was injured in today’s game. Doctors found no broken bones but a dislocated shoulder, back and shoulder muscle strain, and a large neck swelling raise the possibility he will be out for weeks or the entire season.

YALE New Haven Conn Bloomer

Tech freshmen and Brookline High clash on Cypress streets

The Tech freshmen and Brookline High School football teams played a hard fought scrimmage on Cypress street yesterday afternoon. A first half injury ended Otis’s season with a broken collarbone. Tech showed strength with a heavier squad while Brookline relied on speed but neither goal was seriously endangered.

Tech Brookline Cypress Street Otis

Baby abandoned in South Terminal awaiting help

A two week old girl baby dressed in white and wrapped in woolen blankets was deserted yesterday afternoon by a suited woman in the South Terminal ladies room. The woman left with a 4 year old boy and vanished. Police were notified at 6 pm and the infant was sent to the Chardon street home.

Chardon Street

Insensible Man Found Near Washington and Camden Streets

Michael Mullen a 40 year old man was found insensible on a street corner near Washington and Camden. He had a head wound and police suspect foul play as he was taken to City Hospital and placed on the dangerous list awaiting identification.

Michael Mullen Washington Camden Dedham Street Mullen City Hospital

Milk War Resumes as Producers Threaten Private Routes

Hostilities in the milk controversy reopen at the American House. Producers expect arbitration to fail and threaten to establish their own routes, cutting contractors out if needed. W A Hunter warns that if arbitration collapses they will operate independently, signaling two choices of accepting last winter’s price or escalating the conflict.

Board of Arbitration W. A. Hunter Union

Mrs Gilbert Celebrates 83rd Birthday With Stage Kindness

Veteran actress Mrs Gilbert enjoyed abundant congratulations at the Hotel Brunswick celebrating her 83rd birthday. Messages poured in from across the country with letters, flowers, and telegrams, including a wreath from manager Charles Frohman.

Henry Irving

Fr. John’s Medicine Adverts Oysters and Digestive Aid

A 19th century style ad promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate with a half teaspoon in water or tea to ease digestion and improve appetite. It repeats oysters as a menu highlight at Hawthorne Men's Cafe, 2 Avery Street, and claims Fr. John’s Medicine cures colds and asthma.

Horsford Hawthorne Men’s Cafe Avery Street

Governor Bates Demonstrates Rifle Skill at Walnut Hill

Governor Bates surprised staff at Walnut Hill by firing a Springfield rifle. He fired four strings at 200 yards, hitting 40 of 50 shots for bullseyes and 41 of 60 overall. Lieutenant Meekin supervised rifle practice for the Fifth Regiment.

Bates Yasterday Walnut Meekin

Sneak Thieves Strike Globe Theatre Dressing Room

Thieves entered the Globe Theatre dressing room last evening and stole items with historic value. Principal victims were George W. Wilson and William Redmund. losses include a jewel-set gold snuff box, a Captain Barington silver shoe buckle, and a gold locket with a diamond. Two men fled down Beach Street and disappeared toward Harrison Avenue.

Globe Theatre George W. Wilson William Redmund

Breaks Hit Wealthy Cambridge District Many Times

Cambridge reports numerous burglaries in the affluent residential area with burglars often escaping unseen. Servants fear to travel alone after dark, and there is speculation about a city inspector focusing on a wealthy male resident exhibiting odd behavior.

Cambridge

Mrs Haggerty Dies After Fall on the Common

Mrs Norah Haggerty aged 40 of 212 Highland Street collapsed on the Common late yesterday with heart disease. She was taken to the relief station and placed on the dangerous list.

Norah Haggerty Highland Street

Miller inmate suicide attempt in jail after assault charge

Salem reported John T. Miller, jailed on a charge of assaulting his daughter with a possible life sentence, attempted suicide by hanging. He is expected to recover.

Salem John T. Miller

Hamilton Star Halfback Charles Rossa Injured in Practice

Clinton New York October 21 Charles Rossa Hamiltons star halfback broke his leg in football practice and will miss the rest of the season leaving the team short on backfield power for upcoming games.

Clinton N. Y Hamilton Charles Rossa

Burglar Shot During Break-In in Randolph

A burglar named Lane, claiming to be Dr Lane's son from Lawrence, was shot by Police Officer John Haynie during a home entry at William Crossley’s Allen street residence. He was taken to City Hospital Brockton in critical condition after a struggle at the cellar door.

Randolph Lane Lawrence John Haynie William Crossley Allen Street Crossley Brockton Crossley House Haynie Brockton Hospital William Arthur Lane Bodwell Street

Pope seeks peace with Italy over church state clash

A Rome correspondent reports the Pope plans unofficial talks with the Italian government to explore a modus vivendi and end over 30 year hostilities between church and state.

London Rome

Ritchie’s Downfall Linked to Gambling, Charged With Theft

Police link gambling to the decline of William A. Ritchie a 28 year old South Medford bookkeeper for Albert G. Smalley & Co. He faces a charge of stealing 697.40 from his employers at 6 Blackstone Street.

William A. Ritchie South Medford Albert G. Smalley & Co Blackstone Street Ritchie

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Holden W. J. Holden New York Dowie Grace George William J. Buckley Newark N. J Inspector Walsh William A. Brady Lorenzo Winter Channing Pollock Madi Son Avenue Con Gar Den Colum Bia Eeeer Eeee Meeps Aes Een Eeeersetrane Seeer Boy Mrs. Gilbert E. H. Sothern Tommy Russell al F. Hayman Cecelia Loftus Daniel Froh Grandma Orrin Johnson A. L. Levering Bert Miarion Charles Frohman Fr. John
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