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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement extols Munyon's Paw Paw as a universal remedy. It claims cures for dyspepsia, nervousness, sleeplessness, weak digestion, low appetite, rheumatic and kidney complaints, liver issues, blood impurities, and general vitality. Offers Paw Paw and Paw Paw Pills with prices at $1 and 25 cents.
Harry Houghton, visiting from East Foxboro, was found semi conscious on North Russell street and later said three young men held him up and robbed him. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with severe facial neck and head injuries. Joy Street police investigate.
A full schedule maps parades from Copley Square to Cambridge and local gatherings. Notable events include Knights of Labor and federated unions parades, speeches by Edward Doherty and others, Hotel Nottingham meetings, Tremont Temple pastor selection, open air masses, and multiple picnics and reunions in Boston and surrounding towns.
Colonel Griffith, a Los Angeles millionaire and Park Commissioners member, was arrested for assault with murderous intent after shooting Mrs Griffith in her hotel room. She suffered a head wound and a fractured shoulder from jumping out a window following the pistol shot. Griffith claims the wound was accidental while he faced a trunk.
The Rev. Alvah Hovey D D longtime Baptist leader and former president of Newton Theological Institution died at his Newton Centre home aged 83 after illness since a summer stroke. A Dartmouth 1839 graduate, he served as trustee of Worcester Academy Brown University vice president and trustee of Wellesley College and held roles with the American Tract Society and other groups. He is survived by a widow two sons and two daughters.
Seven year old James Burke of 55 Gold Street South Boston visited Dover Street ruins yesterday afternoon to view the fire aftermath. He climbed to a rear roof and, losing balance, fell twenty five feet into the rubble. He sustained serious head and body injuries and surgeons at City Hospital fear internal damage.
Bill Hayes of Charlestown runs for the Senate with a bold plan to visit 10 000 voters and kiss 5000 babies. He will doorbell at flats, appeal to wives and sisters, and walk 119 miles while canvassing all Democrats and likely voters in Charlestown. Opponents include Harrington Sullivan and Pence. the contest remains close and unsettled until votes are counted.
London September 7 The Daily Mail calls for a British syndicate to stop an American group from buying Dorsetshire and Devonshire ball clay mines to gain control of Britain’s pottery trade.
Cambridge prepares for a major parade after a 50th anniversary event in 1896. Chief Cunningham is sidelined by an ankle sprain. Deputy Chief Batchelder leads with Captain Pullen and Sergeant Aylward. Streets cleaned. floats planned including a Rubber Workers' Union display. Parade starts at 1 PM with four abreast formation, 30 feet spacing, estimated 40 minutes to pass.
Rev Dr Dixon spoke at Ruggles Street Baptist Church on Jesus the Carpenter of Nazareth and the working man. He urged Christ’s example to honor labor and said Americans strive to amass wealth but must value ongoing work. He contrasted working men with burdened millionaires, noting their health and rest.
The Central Labor Union passed a resolution opposing Senator Jones of Melrose for re election in the fourth Middlesex district covering Melrose Malden and Everett. It labels Jones as foe of organized labor and praises his opponent as a worker ally citing the Washington street subway bill incident.
Augusta police pursue an unknown man who tried to assault a 9 year old girl around 4 p m. today. The child’s screams drew neighbors, and the assailant fled. Description: light complexion and smooth face, glasses, about 20, 5 feet 8 inches, striped trousers, brown vest and coat, soft felt hat.
Lynn Sept 6 Patrick Gallivan a 55 year old shoemaker was found dead in his room on Summer street city fore noon cause suffocation after becoming intoxicated and removing his coat and possibly falling with the coat over his head relatives in Boston
The Boston Central Labor Union withdraws its representatives from the chief marshal’s staff after a shift placing team drivers with the Building Trades Council. Denis D. Driscoll laments discord, while Chief Marshal Fitzgerald defends the move and vows unity for Labor Day.
Mrs Ellen Yeomans a 55 year old blind woman fell down exit stairs at the Dudley street Elevated terminal while separated from her husband a fellow blind street violinist. She was taken to City Hospital with serious head and back injuries as witnesses and passers by looked on.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hitchcock released the correspondence with Philip C Garrett president of the Indian Rights Association detailing exchanges on native affairs and policy.
The On Leung Hong celebration, a prominent New England Chinese society, closed with drums and cymbals after a four hour banquet at 35 Harrison Avenue. About 100 attendees enjoyed 14 or 15 courses and a Chinese orchestra. Invitees came from New York, Providence, Fall River, Lawrence, Lowell, and other places, totaling 30 plus. The event marked the formal opening of newly secured rooms on Harrison Avenue.
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