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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1903

Page

5

Mystery in South Station Woman's Death.

Mrs Ida L Gage was found dead in a South Station waiting room from corrosive sublimate poisoning. A hand bag held tablets and two ID cards tied her to Ada F Watson of Providence and Mrs D F Douglass of Roxbury, with Nashua ties and a Riverdale sister-in-law arrival aiding arrangements.

Ida L. Gage South Station Cérrier’s Block Relief Hospital Ada F. Watson Westminster Street Providence R. I D. F. Douglass Ivers Street Roxbury Fred Neep Nashua Riverdale Gage

Paw Paw Remedy Promoted By Testimonials

A series of testimonials tout Munyon's Paw Paw as a cure for dyspepsia kidney troubles and nervousness. Mrs J P Phillips of Boston reports immediate improvement and renewed health after using Paw Paw Remedy. C J Curtaz also endorses its benefits for digestion and vitality. A professor claims Paw Paw improves liver action and blood, urgingusage as a tonic and substitute for stimulants with a price of $1 per pint and Paw Paw pills at 25 cents.

Dr. Munron C. J. Curtaz Silver St Boston Mass Prof. Munron Munyon

Burglary Spree Reported Across City Listings

A series of break ins between July and September details thefts at multiple homes and stores. Victims include Ellen Shea on Turner Street, Leonora Redpath on St Botolph, and Henry Graham near Trinity Church. Jewelry, money, clothing, and bicycles were stolen across addresses such as 86 Turner Street 144 St Botolph Street 40 Falmouth Street and 455 Audubon Road. A nurse from City Hospital was assaulted and robbed near Trinity Church, and further thefts occurred at 1100 Boylston Street 405 Newbury Street Huntington Avenue Gainsboro Street and St James Avenue.

Ellen Shea Turner Street Leonora Redpath St. Botolph Street Falmouth Street Kemble Street Milliken Audubon Road Elmer Brown Columbus Avenue Annie Nolan Boylston Street Henry Graham City Hospital Trinity Church David Emerson J. C. Choate Newbury Street Annie J. Place Huntington Avenue Walter Chase St. James Avenue Eliza A. Murray Howard Avenue Gainsboro Street

Cresceus Crowned King at Nebraska State Fair Turf

Cresceus was crowned king of the turf at the state fair grounds in Lincoln Neb on Sept 10 for his performance on Tuesday a floral emblem was presented. He will attempt a new record the following day at the fair grounds.

Cresceus Lincoln Neb State Fair Grounds

Newton Girl Victim of Vicious Assault

Sept 10 Newton Miss Myra Hastings 14 the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hastings of Edinboro street was assaulted by an unknown man along Eliot avenue. She struggled and escaped, then ran home to report. Police questioned several suspects but she could not identify any. She remains in a nervous state and attends Newton High School.

Newton High School

Democrats Kept Off List Sparks City Hall Debate

President Koen accuses a deliberate effort to purge Democrats from the registration list, while officials denypartisan bias. Hundreds of names were dropped across wards amid disputes over name spellings and middle initials, with Democrats pressuring to restore the totals and lacking a Board of Assessors representative.

Koen Somerville Democratic City Committee City Hall Duncan J. Chisholm Duncan O'Sullivan Cook

Western Star the bay gelding shot after leg break

Eben D. Jordan lost a valued horse when Western Star, a blue ribbon winner in tandems, broke a leg after a fright at a Newport car. The horse was shot to end the suffering as Jordan's string arrived in Plymouth and were being escorted to The Forge in Chiltonville.

Plymouth Eben D. Jordan Western Star Lord Belfast Newport Mr. Jordan Chiltonville

Rev Vaughan Thought Insane on Free-Pulpit Case

The Rev George Vaughan a self described minister spent last night in City prison while awaiting exam by Dr Jelly to determine sanity. Vaughan 62 promised divorce to marry a young woman, later married her after a prior marriage. He was found near Edinboro Street and deemed insane by Dr Galvin. He carried $88 and a $35 check.

George Vaughan Jelly Boston Edinboro Street Vaughan Cain Brooks Galvin

Oogah Wallahs Hold East Boston Outing in Dover

The Oogah Wallahs from East Boston attended their annual outing in Dover hosted by C. M. Beldon of the American House. The team, captained by Edward S. Kelley, beat the Shadows 8 to 4 in a ball game, followed by dinner with First Grand Chief Michael J. Leary presiding. Edward I. Kelley received a three carat diamond as he retires from his post.

Oogah Wallahs East Boston Dover C. M. Beldon Boston Oogah Wallah Nine Edward S. Kelley Shadows Bill Daly Michael J. Leary Edward I. Kelley

Club honors guests with surprise watch gag

Michael J. Leary in behalf of the club and Congress man Joseph A. Conry led a presentation. A second tribute followed as caterer Siler received thanks and a watch, a prank wound into the gift revealing his old timepiece. Guests included Admiral Kennedy and Conry among many others.

Joseph A.conry Siler Mr. Siler Captain William Daly H. M. Flynn D. I. Sheehan Frank Butler Admiral Kennedy George Phillips James Burke J. L. Kelly Joseph A. Conry F. A. Wha- Yen James P. Sullivan Alderman Nolan Dr. Keyes Joseph Salter Joseph Rae Daniel T. McCallion Humphrey G

Balkan Situation Grows More Critical Amid War Tension

Sofia reports rising crisis as Macedonian agitators press Bulgaria toward conflict with Turkey. Czar’s Vienna visit hoped for peaceful resolution. Forest fires burn Pirin. Bashi-Bazouks pillage villages near Kritchevo and Gostiva. Turkish losses reported near Mideseh. Burgas telegram notes 2000 Turkish troops landing near Vasiliko and attacking the town.

Sofia Macedonian Committee Bulgaria Turkey Vienna Pirin Bukovit Kritchevo Gostiva Mideseh Kostur Tchakaloroff Monastir Velos

Missionary Trial Report From Harpoot Details Beatings and Firearm Claims

The Rev. James L. Barton reports from Harpoot eastern Turkey on the Euphrates College trial of Professor Tenekijian. Witnesses testified freely while dragomen and Dr. H N Barnum observed. A beaten witness allegedDr Barnum ordered rifles through Tenekijian for revolutionary committees, a claim denied by Barton who says no firearms are in missionary hands.

James L. Barton D. D American Board Harpoot Turkey Tenekisian Euphrates College Dragomen H. N. Barnum Barnum Tenekijian Barton

Minister Leishman Secures Release of American Citizen

Minister Leishman cabled the State Department that Abdul Kader Mathaney a naturalized US citizen born in Tripoli Syria has been freed. He previously served six months in Smyrna jail and three and a half years in Tripoli for the same offence. The minister protested the rights of an American citizen.

Washington Leishman State Department Abdul Kader Mathaney United States Tripoli Syria Beirut Smyrna

Turkish Minister Calls at State Department

Chekib Bey the Turkish minister called at the State Department and conferred with Acting Secretary Adee. He brought no advices from Constantinople or Beirut but learned of today's cablegrams from Minister Leishman and Rear Admiral Cotton and was briefed on Leishman’s efforts with other envoys to remove the Beirut governor.

Washington Chekib Bey State Department Adee Constantinople Beirut Leishman Cotton

Beirut Now Quieter Says Consul Ravdnal Dispatch

Leishman sent a note to the State Department reporting Consul Ravdnal in Beirut saying the city was quieter. He noted many shops remained closed but residents were recovering from Sunday’s scare. The despatch text was not released.

Washington Leishman State Department Ravdnal Beirut

German training ship Moltke sails from Lisbon to Greece then Beirut

The Tageblatt reports the Moltke, a German training ship carrying 400 men, departed Lisbon today for Ptreus in Greece and will proceed to Beirut afterward.

Beirut Berlin The Tageblatt Moltke Lisbon Ptreus Greece

Man Survives Seven-Story Fall In Old South Building

Thomas Stevenson of 13 Maverick Street East Boston fell about seven stories nearly 100 feet yesterday afternoon in the Old South building. He was found unconscious, with a fractured arm and nose, scalp wounds and probable brain concussion. He may survive despite coworkers expecting instant death.

Thomas Stevenson Maverick Street Boston Old South

Melrose Methodists to Lay Corner Stone Tomorrow

Melrose plan for Saturday afternoon 3 o clock corner stone ceremony of the new church edifice under Rev. Charles H. Stackpole. Speakers include Rev. Joel M. Leonard Rev. John D. Pickles Rev. Thomas Sims Mayor Sidney H. Buttrick and Mrs. Mary A. Livermore. A detailed Methodist ritual and musical program are arranged.

Melrose Methodists Melrose Charles H. Stackpole Joel M. Leonard D. D Lynn John D. Pickles South Boston Thomas Sims Melrose Congregational Church Sidney H. Buttrick Mary A. Livermore

Hoar Champlin and Meyer Open State Campaign

The speech praises American public education, law, and work ethic, arguing for citizenship duties and anti corruption. It lauds President and Hay administration while criticizing urban rings. It discusses imperialism, immigration, and national interest in global affairs with a call to root reform in schools.

Hoar, Champlin and Meyer

Talbot Dines Committee Meeting Hosts State Leaders

Captain Thomas Talbot chaired an unannounced Republican State committee meeting amid a gubernatorial dinner at the Bellevue. The gathering aimed to discuss secretary Thorndike Spalding’s resignation and featured remarks by Governor Bates, Lieutenant-Governor Guild, and numerous officials from across Massachusetts.

Thomas Talbot Republican State Committee Commonwealth Talbot Bellevue Thorndike Spalding Cambridge H. H. Atherton Washington Bates Guild State Committee Somerset Druggists’ Association Peterson Salem Loomis Chicopee Post Lenox Bartlett Lynn H. E. Walsh Lowell G. H. Kittredge Lawrence A. P. Langtry Springfield Alfred E. Cox Malden W. M. Flanders Newton

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