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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1903
Page
5
An ad extols Iron-Ox Tablets as a natural tonic that builds up nerves and organs without causing addiction. It denounces stimulants and purgatives, claims quick, steady energy, and advertises a 50 tablet case for 25 cents from The Snon-Ox Remedy Co in Detroit, Michigan.
The first day of the Revere beach carnival drew large crowds despite poor weather. A 100 yard swim won by Lizzie Mc Avoy in 1 minute 7 seconds. Agnes Mc Avoy second. Nightly illumination spanned a mile from Shirley avenue to Beach street with arches of lights. A water display featured a miniature naval battle and torpedo geysers.
Senator Hanna was much better today and sat up for several hours. He hoped to go to his office but was advised to rest. Colonel Myron T. Herrick and General Charles F. Dick visited him for luncheon, and a lengthy conference on the state campaign followed.
Thomas Cav anaugh O'Mahoney died in New York at age 69. A leading Fenian organizer in southern Ireland before 1867 he was jailed for a year for activity. He later moved to the United States and was a close associate of John Boyle O'Reilly.
An 1890s advertisement touts Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a cure for biliousness and liver sickness. It promises rapid relief from indigestion constipation and headaches with claimed testimonials from multiple customers across states. The pitch notes the price at 25 cents and asserts dramatic health gains in one night.
Edwards Moore a stylishly dressed defendant faced Judge Parmenter charged with uttering worthless checks. He admitted receiving a $16.35 check and a $4.20 check from Dr. Tague, claiming liquor influence. He was found guilty and sentenced to one month in the House of Correction on each count, with appeals filed. Charles Arnold faced charges of impersonating a police officer in connection with the cases.
An automatic alarm at the Boston Post building triggered Fort Hill square units led by District Chief Joseph M. Garrity. The fire burned under the iron floor of the stereotype department above the color press and autoplate machine, injuring Janitor Adams who fell but was reported not seriously hurt.
Urges citizens to report to police headquarters before 10 tonight to be listed for the upcoming state and city elections. Registration after the deadline is not possible without police listing, and the final call warns not to delay.
The Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company announces a new timetable effective today with hourly steamers from Rowe's Wharf to Pemberton and Nantasket and back. Evening trips are reduced but the amusement attractions remain open and concerts are planned next Sunday and Monday by the Martland Brook Those two days. The season at Nantasket lengthens with ongoing transportation and entertainment attracting visitors beyond the traditional summer period.
The Governor Andrew steamer will discontinue daily excursions to Plymouth after September 13. Those who missed this season’s trip are advised to join the final run for a September water excursion along the wooded south shore. Plymouth hotels stay open late and Memorial Hall houses forefather relics for visitors, offering a seasonally pleasant late summer outing.
The 29th annual Catholic Young Men's Union convention opened at St Alphonsus Hall with 125 delegates from many states. Mayor Patrick A Collins and other speakers praised Catholic education and American unity, urging loyalty to laws and church influence in schooling while stressing the church as a civilizational force.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association will host a dinner for retiring medical director Dr George L Meylan on Tuesday evening September 8 at the Berkeley Hotel. Reception at 6 and dinner at 6 30. Dr A B Garland of Albany will succeed Meylan and move to Newton. He will receive a farewell reception today from the Albany association before starting work in Boston.
Malden Aug 31 Ex-Alderman Joseph C Robinson marked his 80th birthday at his Oak Grove home. Attendees included Lucius Tuttle president of the Boston and Maine railroad where Robinson has worked for 40 years. Mayor Dean and other former city officials attended. He was born in Malden and is the youngest of ten children.
Police and inspectors assisted a crowd as registration work progressed at the Old Court House. Many believed they were registered, though certificates only entitle listing. 2500 potential voters were examined, with fewer than 1500 certificates presented. Registration closes Sept 15 for the state primaries and Oct for the state election.
Joseph C. Robinson, 80, former Malden alderman and 40 year Boston & Maine employee, died recently after a life with the railroad. He began work at 10 in a livery stable, later drove stages, then joined the railroad, rising to freight train master for eastern and western divisions. More than 1000 railroad men attended, and his colleagues presented his wife with a rosewood Morris chair and rocker.
Commodore Somerville Nicholson and W G Hunter join S Nicholson and G R Brown in praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh. The letters, from Washington and Virginia, claim personal and public confidence in the remedy and invite others to consult Dr Hartman for free advice.
The Democratic State committee has not chosen a chairman for the upcoming state convention. Ex Mayor Quincy is abroad in Europe. leaders seek his wishes and guidance. Possible candidates include Charles W. Bartlett Dorchester John B Carroll Springfield ex Mayor Philip OConnell Worcester and Charles S Hamlin.
East Boston buzzes about ex-Representative John J. Douglass possibly being named clerk of the East Boston District Court by Governor Bates. Douglass could not be reached to confirm, with 28 other candidates named including Chester W. Allen. The governor declined to name a candidate, saying a decision would come soon.
King Edward arrived from Marienbad at 5 this afternoon and was met by Emperor Francis Joseph in full Dragoon Guards uniform. Archdukes and officials accompanied him to the Hofburg for a state dinner while the emperor toasted the king praising long standing close ties between the two families and nations. The king thanked the host for the warm reception and friendly sentiments.
Senator Henry Fitzgerald will receive a third term by the Wards 2 6 and 8 district. The Lomasney faction yields the seat and Ward 6 backs Ward 8’s aldermanic candidate. Representative Daniel Kiley declines renomination and may run later for alderman alongside Hart. Ex Councillor William H H Cuddy is likely to replace Kiley in the House.
At a Ward 17 executive meeting the Eustis Club endorsed John J. Mansfield for Senator and William H. Murphy and Walter O Malley for Representatives on the motion of Hon. Charles I. Quirk.
At 126 D Street South Boston Inspectors Armstro and Pierce rested a man last night for illegal voter registration on October 8 1902 He was bailed out by friends The man John R Donohue aged 20 is charged with falsely claiming he was of age at the October registration a year ago
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