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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1903

Page

5

Two Mill Girls in Lowell Hospital with Skin Grafted Scalps

In Lowell on September 1, two teenage mill workers Lilian O'Hare aged 14 and Clare Augusta aged 20 lie side by side in Corpora tion Hospital as doctors graft skin to their torn scalps. Clare Augusta, a Portuguese immigrant, calmly underwent surgery July 18 and awoke to find Lilian by her side a week later. Both girls faced a lengthy recovery, with Dr. Simpson performing rapid grafts using skin from their limbs. Mill families visit when possible, while fathers await word in the hospital hall as hope remains for full recovery.

Lowell Hospital Lowell Corporation Hospital Lilian O'Hare Clare Augusta Lillian Lilian O’hare Lilian Post Clare Simpson

Judges Plead for Higher Pay in State House Appeals

Boston area judges from Worcester Lynn Chelsea and Cambridge urge salary reform tied to population and two thirds clerks' pay. They seek abolition of fees with readjusted higher salaries amid low earnings for judges Berry notes 10 year fees total only 315 while salary is 2500 and Bosson earns 1800.

Boston State House Samuel Utley Worcester John M. Berry Lynn Hedley Lowell H. D. Bosson Chelsea Charles Almy Cambridge A. N. Williams Roxbury Berry Bosson

Cuticura Soap and Ointment for Severe Skin Ailments

An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for brittle nails roughness redness and chapped hands. It claims complete local and constitutional skin treatments including the Cuticura Resolvent for cleansing the blood and curing various skin conditions from infancy to old age.

Bates Saumabus Otter Driftor Avery Wumous

Edward Dined in Vienna

King Edward visited the Capuchin Church vaults housing Austrian royal sarcophagi and left cards for archdukes and archduchesses. He dined at the British embassy with Emperor Francis Joseph and dignitaries, then attended a reception and gala opera with the imperial family.

Vienna Edward Francis Joseph Maria Joseph

Tub of Bricks Strikes Laborer at Boldiers Field

Benjamin Cerceto a laborer at Boldiers Field was struck by a hoisting tub filled with bricks and fell 25 feet to the ground. He narrowly avoided fatal head injuries and suffered a split lip contusions to both arms and was taken to City Hospital.

Boldiers Field Benjamin Cerceto Commercial Street

Morgan's Cab In A Ditch Accident In New York

J Pierpont Morgan riding from his yacht the Corsair was in a carriage accident at Tenth Avenue and Thirty sixth Street. The horse and brougham fell into an excavation but Morgan was not injured and continued by car.

New York J. Pierpont Morgan Tenth Avenue Thirty-sixth Street

Greater Boston Bowling League Plans 10-Team Candle Pin League

The Greater Boston Bowling League met at Hotel Rexford with President Hack in chair. A 10-team candle pin league was approved including Sudbury, Caruth, Rexford, Dartmouth, Winthrop, Everett, Grove Hall, Terminal Station, Old Colony and Malden. Season begins Friday Sept 25 with two series. rules from last season apply and a schedule committee was named. A separate little pin league was also approved.

Greater Boston Rexford Hack Sudbury Carruth Dartmouth Winthrop Everett Grove Hall Terminal Station Old Colony Malden

Holbein Sets Off To Swim English Channel

Holbein the swimmer departed Dover on a tug bound for South Foreland and entered the channel swim at 6 50 p m starting on a flood tide with calm seas. If conditions hold he expects to reach the French coast in 16 to 18 hours and will be followed by a tug and several small boats supplying nourishment.

Dover Eng Holbein South Foreland French

No Wind Delays Third America's Cup Race

New York, Sept. 1 Today’s attempt to sail the third race of the America’s Cup series failed due to an absolute calm. A hazy mist shrouded the sea and the yachts Reliance and Shamrock III. did not move. The Navigator signalled a postponement for later in the day, with another attempt planned tomorrow as no wind or lift appeared.

New York Reliance Shamrock III Navigator

Lawson Wins Mile National Circuit Title in Fast Finish

Iver Lawson won the mile race on the Coliseum track in New Haven beating Frank Kramer by half a wheel to equalize points in the championship. Kramer claimed the 10 mile race with a late burst, Lawson finishing second. E F Root of Boston was third and George Schreiber of New York fourth.

New Haven Conn Iver Lawson Frank Kramer Kramer Lawson E. F. Root Boston George Schreiber New York

Millionaires in the Dock in New Jersey Manslaughter Trial

In Newark on September 1 the trial resumes for seven North Jersey Traction Company executives and four road officials charged with manslaughter over a deadly trolley crash that killed nine high school students. The accused include A J Cassatt, John D Crimmins, Edward F C Young, and others. Evidence focuses on failure to provide a safety device adequate by common prudence. Little progress noted as witnesses recount the accident.

Newark N. J Jersey North Jersey Traction Company Supreme Court A. J. Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroad John D. Crimmins Wall Street Edward F. C. Young Road First National Bank Jersey City Leslie D. Ward Prudential Insurance Company Elias B. Gaddis David Young J. Roosevelt Shanley North Jersey Company Charles M. Shipman James Smith Arthur W. Pratt Richard Kirk

Split in the British Cabinet

The Westminster Gazette reports Duke of Devon shire will oppose Chamberlain's fiscal plan and retire from the cabinet. It notes Chamberlain's partner as Liberal Unionist lord president of the council faces a Cobden Club rebuttal over free import views. Harold Cox signs the club’s open letter.

London Westminster Gazette Duke of Devonshire Chamberlain Cobden Club Harold Cox

National Amateur Golf Championship Opens at Nassau County Club

Leaders in the opening round at Glen Cove L I include Findlay Douglas H Chandlerman F P McFarland and Malcolm McBurney among top winners. McBurney defeated C E Stevens 9 up and 7 to play as most favorites won by wide margins.

Glen Cove L. I Findlay Douglas H. Chandlerman Chicago F. P. McFarland University of Pennsylvania Malcolm McBurney Stockbridge Mass Nassau County Bean

Police Listing Ends as Democrats Claim Big Registration Gain

The article reports a near 5000 vote gain from supplementary police listing, boosting Democratic hopes and planning to reach 115000 names for the state election. It notes 413 added on the closing night, with officers and inspectors busy, wards active, and Republicans largely absent from the scene.

Adams Ward 18 James McInerney Senate Charlestown South Boston Dorchester Roxbury

Invisible Bifocal Lenses Promised Discreet Vision

Advertisement touts "Invisibles" bifocals as unobtrusive to the wearer and to observers. The copy claims the bifocal area does not distract or draw attention, appealing to users seeking secrecy in function and appearance.

Judge Emmons Satisfied With Police Listing System

Judge Emmons declared satisfaction with the police listing work last night noting adequate accommodations and no need for further steps. He cited the supplementary listing near 3000, original return of 182000 names, and said police did thorough work with limited prisoners on harbor islands. he avoided committing to continuance.

Emmons Post

Fitzgerald Delights in Listing Room Totals in City

Senator W. T. A. Fitzgerald reports police headquarters listing room counts 3208 names by four o clock with about 90 percent Democratic supplement. He praises Democratic ward committees and notes outlying wards show 75 percent of unlisted residents were Republicans. He cites comparisons to last year and predicts final figures will affirm local listing efforts.

Old Court House Saunders Burlen Court Square W. T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee Senator Fitzgerald Bryan Post Emmons Board of Police Dmocrats

Commissioners Minton and Saunders Discuss Listing Rush

Chairman Minton and Commissioner Saunders comment on unusual August registration and changes caused by the new listing law. They note confusion about police listing and registration timing, with both agreeing that a fair year over year comparison is not possible and that only by Oct 1 will relative gains or losses be clear.

Minton Saunders

Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills Promise Quick Bilious Cure

Advertisement urges readers to treat bilious symptoms with Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills. Claims relief in a night with two to four pills at bedtime and asserts the product cleanses the blood, restores digestion, and improves appetite without side effects. Ends with call to buy locally.

Smith

Sam Parks Released On $10,000 Bail

New York records show Recorder Goff refused bail to Sam Parks citing courtesy to Justice Sewell. Parks was later brought before Justice Amend in the Supreme Court and released on a $10,000 bond signed by John J. Byrne, nephew of former police chief William S. Devery.

New York Goff Sam Parks Justice Sewell Supreme Court Parks Amend John J. Byrne William S. Devery Police

Myers's Case Placed On File In Election Law Charge

Judge Parmenter noted Myers did not intend to violate election law after he surrendered himself. Carpenter from Everett moved to 65 Compton street three weeks ago and claimed May 1 residency under oath, prompted by Simon Harris's alleged advice. Inspectors Armstrong and Pierce testified to the oath and stated they had no other knowledge of Myers.

Louis Myers Compton Street Parmenter Armstrong Pierce Myers Fiosion Everett Simon Harris

Three More Arrests In Boston Fraud Cases

Adolf Vogel aged 28 was arrested at Revere by Inspectors Pierce and Armstrong for illegal registration. James J Powers aged 42 of 57 I Street South Boston was charged with a false affidavit. Thomas Hurley aged 51 of 131 Charles Street was charged with a false affidavit. Bail was denied for Powers and Hurley. Inspectors plan further warrants as they continue locating those sought.

Adolf Vogel Revere Pierce and Armstrong Boston Vogel Baker Avenue Bath Street Roxbury James J. Powers I Street Powers Thomas Hurley Charles Street

Donahoe Case Continued In South Boston Court

John R. Donahoe faced two charges of false registration in South Boston court. The case was continued to Thursday September 10 to allow time to secure counsel. It is alleged he was under age on October 2, 1902 when registered.

John R. Donahoe South Boston Donahoe

George E. Palmer Sentenced for Pickpocketing Criminal

George E. Palmer was sent to the House of Correction for four months by Judge Parmenter after being tried on the charge of picking pockets.

George E. Palmer House of Correction Parmenter

Plans for Labor Parade by Knights of Labor

The Knights of Labor completed parade arrangements for Labor Day. The march will begin at 10 a m and proceed from Copley square to Dartmouth street then West Dedham street to Shawmut avenue Tre Mont street Eliot street Park square Charles street and Beacon street.

Knights of Labor Labor Day Copley Gilare Dartmouth Street Dedham Street Shawmut Avenue Tremont Street Eliot Street Park Square Charles Street Beacon Street

Parade staff named for A F L parade in Boston

Edward Ahern aids on the staff of Chief Marshal William J Fitzgerald of the A F L parade moving from School Street to Washington Street Milk Street and Postoffice Square where the parade will be dismissed District Master Workman John A Mc Gonigle will be chief marshal His staff includes Michael J Kenney John Regan Daniel Leonard John R Dalton Ambrose Gillespie Cornelius J Donovan Timothy Sullivan Redmond McDonough all holding various union posts and assemblies

School Street Washington Street Milk Street Postoffice

Healey Campaigns Earn Strong Support in East Boston

About 100 Healey friends met at his East Boston headquarters Tuesday evening to report on the campaign. They say every ward is being canvassed and express strong satisfaction with the public backing he is receiving.

William C. S. Healey East Boston Healey

Elm Tree Beetle Found in Melrose Alert

Melrose residents fear an elm tree beetle outbreak after Charles E. Merrill, supervisor of tree pests, found five infested elms on Ashland Street Melrose Highlands. It is the first reported appearance in Melrose and Aldermen may convene Tuesday to consider funding or action.

Melrose Charles E. Merrill Merrill Ashland Street Melrose Highlands

Death of Captain John B. Solari of Revere Fire Department

Captain John B. Solari of Revere fire department died at Massachusetts General Hospital from typhoid fever after months of illness. He was 29, led Hose 3 for four years, lived at 359 Ocean Avenue, and was a single member of Neptune Lodge of Odd Fellows.

John B. Solari Revere Fire Department Massachusetts General Hospital Solari Ocean Avenue Neptune Lodge of Odd Fellows

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Madras Golf Dept Fancy Wests Washington and Summer Streets Morgan Greater Boston Bowling League Devonshire Curtis Pemberton Square Ward 9 Ward Brighton Tion Eeese Il Weber Ereseesere Oor Eeees Ned Eeee Oan Andrew J. Lloyd & Co New England Washington St Back Bay Boylston St Judge Emmons Fitzgerald Minton and Saunders Corn Products CO Sam J. J. Powers George Palmer Edward Ahern William J. Fitzgerald A. F L. Parade East Boston Knapp Talking Machine Dept. Bl Ae M. G. Larrabee Workingmens Co-operative Bank Tremont St Col. Bromfield Frank E. Burbank Sec’y and Treas
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