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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1903

Page

5

Paine's Celery Compound Restores Nervous Sleep After Accident

Rochelle Ave and Bellevue St Cincinnati Ohio Aug 15 1903 Mr Luke recalls an accident that left his nerves unsettled and insomnia. After five doctors failed a friend recommended Paine's Celery Compound which eased nervousness and sleeplessness from the first bottle. He keeps a bottle on hand and has advised others.

Rochelle Ave Bellevue St Cincinnati Luke Paine

Towne Admits Guilty Plea in Federal Case

Orr N. Towne admitted guilt in a federal District Court before Judge Lowell after retracting his not guilty plea to embezzlement charges involving funds of the internal revenue department. Sentencing was deferred pending further fact.

Orr N. Towne Internal Revenue Department Federal District Court Lowell

Foresters of America Court Volunteer meeting honors Fullick

Court Volunteer of the Hub No. 37 Foresters of America held a meeting at 9 Elm street last night with over 300 attendees. A gold badge was awarded to Past Grand Trustee Charles E. Fullick. Attending were Grand Chief Ranger John F. Jandron of Worcester Grand Sub-Chief Ranger Edward B. O'Brien of Lynn and deputy grand chief rangers William H. Powers Lewis Davis Lewis Alciere Michael Wall Thomas Williams Richard L. Murphy Jere J. Hennesey plus a delegation from Court Electric of Lynn.

Foresters of America Elm Street Charles E. Fullick John F. Jandron Worcester Edward B. O’brien Lynn William H. Powers Lewis Davis Lewis ‘Alciere Michael Wall Thomasb. Williams Richard L. Murphy Jere J. Hennesey Court Electric of

Supplementary registration boosts total to about 105000

Senator W T A Fitzgerald president of the Democratic city committee praised the supplementary registration and predicted primaries total near 105000. Congressman McNary Democratic State committee chairman said the result shows an increase over last year and that state election registration will rise. A table follows with original, supplementary, and current totals.

Brookline Sets Registration Record in Republican Nomination Drive

Brookline registrars registered 93 residents to vote in a single session besting 1897 figures. The surge followed the Republican contest between Charles H. Pearson and Joseph Walker to name a representative to succeed Benjamin C. Dean. Pearson oversaw at Town Hall the unregistered voters were quickly enabled to vote while Walker’s area was managed by deputies.

Brookline Charles H. Pearson Joseph Walker Benjamin C. Dean Pearson

Motorman Head Gash After Wind Caps Capsizes

Boston elevated motorman Anton Borgh was struck by a post after leaning out to recover his cap on a Reservoir car. He suffered a severe head wound and was taken to City Hospital after a doctor attended him. He resides at 1 Raymond street Allston.

Anton Borgh Boston Burgh Raymond Street Allston Moore City Hospital

Girl Dead as Parents and Doctor Held in Bond

Dr Thomas L Stanton of 362 Massachusetts avenue and Mary A Malone a nurse were held in bond of 5000 dollars each along with Mr and Mrs William S Marr bail set for their appearance. Mary Marr died at City Hospital Friday night under peculiar circumstances and may have contributed to delayed funeral as sister Lydia remains at hospital in hysteria.

Thomas L. Stanton Massachusetts Avenue Mary A. Malone William S. Marr Mary City Hospital Bath Lydia

Barnicoat Firemen Visit Philadelphia Guests

Barnicoat Fire Association from Boston arrives in Philadelphia for a three day visit with local veteran fire departments. William T. Cheswell, Boston fire chief, leads the party escorted to Independence Hall and greeted by Mayor Weaver.

Philadelphia Barnicoat Fire Association Boston William T. Cheswell Boston Fire Department Independence Hall Weaver

Sons of Zion Install Officers in East Boston

In Webster Hall East Boston last evening the Sons of Zion celebrated their third anniversary and installed new officers Samuel H. Bor ofsky presided Inducted were Nathan I White Bernard Goodrich Simon B Stein Hyman Bloom and David Rafeld New president spoke on Why and Wherefore Retiring president Albert Hurviitz and Bor ofsky spoke before dancing with about 300 attendees.

Webster Hall Boston Sons of Zion Samuel H. Borofsky Federation of American Zionists Nathan I. White Bernard Goodrich Simon B. Stein Hyman Bloom David Rafeld Albert Hurviitz

Newsboys Elect Delegate At Protective Union Meeting

A special meeting of the Newsboys' Protective Union of the A F of L at 58 Hanover street elected Nathan Sodekson as delegate to the A F of L convention to be held in Boston in November after a close vote among five candidates D Levine Moran S Bornstein F Brown and Nathan Sodekson. New buttons were distributed.

Newsboys’ Protective Union A. F. of L Hanover Street Boston D. Levine Moran S. Bornstein F. Brown Nathan Sodekson

Submarine torpedo drill near Brenton's Reef

Newport R I Sept 15 A submarine torpedo boat Adder demonstrated its stealth and effectiveness off Brenton s Reef lightship by torpedoing the torpedo beat Craven. The wooden torpedo struck Craven below the waterline amidships as the crew failed to man the guns. The Craven had left the torpedo station earlier that forenoon.

Newport R. I Brenton Adder Craven

Rare cereus blooms at Roxbury home of George E Davis

A large crowd gathered at 116 Ziegler Street Roxbury last night to witness the rare night blooming cereus flower open for the sixth time in 16 years of possession by George E Davis. The bloom appeared around six and lasted until about eleven with a delicate scent lingering afterward.

George E. Davis Ziegler Street Roxbury Mr. Davis

Deadlock over car fares in Cambridge government

Cambridge Aldermen and Common Council remain deadlocked over a $200 car ticket appropriation as both bodies persist with prior actions. At last night’s meeting they accepted an invitation to join Cambridge police in a Lowell ball game. A $65,000 Brookline Street Bridge improvement order was sent to the next Council, and the aldermen declined to accept the Buckley will trust.

Cambridge Common Council Committee On Finance Cambridge Police Lowell Brookline Street Algermen Daniel A. Buckley

Boston Candy Makers Not Going to Chicago

Boston candy workers will not travel to Chicago to fill striking and locked-out dippers’ and candy makers’ vacancies. Employers cite an insufficient local supply. Major plants include Sweeney's on Commercial Street with 700 workers, New England Confectionery near Congress Street Bridge, Schrafft's on Portland Street, and Winthrop Baker.

Boston Chicago Sweeney’s Commercial Street New England Confectionery Company Congress Street Bridge Schrafft Portland Street Winthrop Baker

Guild Talks in Salem Campaign Opens with Roosevelt Enthusiasm

Salem September 15 Lieutenant-Governor Curtis Guild Jr led the French American Republican Club of Salem in opening this evenings campaign at Phoenix Hall. The audience cheered his praise of President Roosevelt and the nation under his era. He contrasted current prosperity with Cleveland era conditions and credited State economy to Republican rule. Alderman Hall N Chapput presided with speakers Mayor Joseph N Peterson Representative W H Gove and ex-Alderman W S Feiton among them.

Salem Curtis Guild, Jr Republican Club Phenix Hall Theodore Roosevelt Grover Cleveland Hall N. Chapput Joseph N. Peterson W. H. Gove W. 8. Feiton

Boston woman drowned at Ossipee river bathing

Mrs. Mabel Reed Russell, 39, of Boston and a saleswoman, drowned while bathing in the Bear Camp River at Ossipee valley. Her companion Miss Alice Moore could not rescue her. The incident occurred today and is being investigated.

Boston Ossiphh N. H Mabel Reed Russell Bear Camp Ossipee Valley Alice Moore

Chase's Dyspepsia Cure advertises liquid remedy for stomach ailments

An advertisement promotes Chase's Dyspepsia Cure as the best liquid treatment for dyspepsia and indigestion caused by late suppers and irregular eating. It claims effectiveness, notes liquid form for stomach absorption, and invites readers to write Chase Mfg. Co. for details while listing Woodward's Drug Stores as retailers.

Chase Chase Mfg. Co Newburgh N. Y Woodward's Drug Tremont Bromfield Streets

Rosy Scottish Rite Session Delivers Degree Conferrals

The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite held an executive session at 10 30 am and admitted many honorary 33rd and 32nd degree members. Grand Secretary James H Codding reported 1903 totals across lodges and councils, with 81 lodges of Perfection totaling 87278 members and 64 councils of Jerusalem 34396 members. Millard F Hicks was elected to fill a vacancy in Portland, Maine, as the 64 candidates were conferred the 3rd degree amid heat at Gothic Hall, while 160 ladies watched The Silver Slip per at the Colonial Theatre.

Supreme Council United States James H. Codding New York Colonial Theatre

Constipation Tablets Offered In Watch-Shaped Bottles

An advertisement notes constipation tablets labeled CONSTIPATION Tablets yield at once to Chase’s medicine, packaged in watch-shaped bottles and priced 25 cents, available at all druggists.

Chase

Ward 20 Dems Plan Open Air Rallies This Evening

The Ward 20 Young Men's Democratic Club directs an open air rally at the Dorchester avenue and Harbor View street corner with John Cavanagh presiding. A smoke talk at the Dorchester avenue headquarters at Linden street follows. Another rally is set for tomorrow at Norfolk Hall on Washington street Bowdoin corner. The club will hold eight rallies before Tuesday.

Ward 20 Young Men’s Democratic Club Dorchester Avenue Harbor View Street John Cavanagh Linden Street Norfolk Hall Washington Street Bowdoin

Bay View Democrats rally to back Edward L Logan for Senator

The Bay View Democrats of Ward 15 South Boston hold a Strandway rally tonight to endorse Edward L. Logan for Senator. Thomas F Butler presides with speakers D R Walsh M J Reidy D M Cronin Daniel Keneally L F McCullough and R F Tobin on the program.

Bay View Democrats South Boston Strandway I Street Edward JL. Logan Thomas F.butler D. R. Walsh M. J. Reidy D. M. Cronin Daniel Keneally L. F. McCullough R. F. Tobin

Turkeys massacre Jerusalem monks shocking report from Constantinople

A Tageblatt despatch from Constantinople says a Mohammedan mob sacked the Russian monastery at Jerusalem and murdered all the monks after torture. A broader Christian massacre is feared. The Russian buildings lie in a walled quadrangle on the Jaffa road near the French consulate and public garden with a cathedral and hospitals for male and female pilgrims.

Berlin Tageblatt Constantinople Jerusalem Jaffa Road

Chicago ministers pledge to aid Macedonian relief fund

Protestant ministers of Chicago meeting at the YMCA building have approved the Macedonian relief effort. The clergy delegation includes representatives from the Methodist Episcopal and Baptist denominations and supports the Macedonian relief committee's work.

Chicago Young Men’s Christian Association Macedonian Relief Fund Methodist Episcopal, Bap

Parker Defeats Munroe in Worcester Wrestling Bout

Harvey Parker of Worcester defeated Jack Munroe in a handicap catch as catch can wrestling contest. Munroe agreed to throw Parker twice in an hour. Parker won the only fall in 29 minutes and then defended, refraining from further throws.

Munroe Parker Worcester Harvey Parker Worcester Jack Munroe Parker

Lake Winnipesaukee Popular Resort Round Trip

Summer weather brings a Lake Winnipesaukee excursion on Saturday September 19. Train travel through pleasant New Hampshire to Alton Bay links with the Mt. Washington steamer for about five hours aboard, offering first class meals. Round trip $2, tickets sold at 322 Washington Street Boston and at Union Station Boston until September 18 or until departure on September 19. Tickets limited.

Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire Alton Bay Mt. Washington Boston & Maine Railroad City Washington Street Union Station Boston

Starving 18 year old arrested for pear theft in Chelsea

John Gray, an 18 year old homeless youth, was arraigned in the Chelsea Police Court on charges of stealing pears from W. J. Janvrin’s orchard in Revere. Officials noted his starving condition and he was paroled after the hearing.

John Gray Chelsea Janvrin Revere Gray

M Vey Knocks Out Ed Martin in Los Angeles

Sam McVey defeated Denver Ed Martin by knockout in the first round in Los Angeles on September 16. The bout ended quickly as McVey gained a knockout early, maintaining his dominance in the ring. The result boosts McVey’s boxing credentials and leaves Martin seeking a rematch for redemption.

Los Angeles Cal Sam McVey Denver Ed Martin

One Remedy Promises Healthy Complexion Results

An advertisement urges using Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills to purify and enrich blood by aiding liver function and bowel regularity. It warns against cosmetic poisons and claims the vegetable pills restore complexion, relieve sick headache, constipation, and biliousness in one night. 25 cents at all dealers.

W. F. Smith

Italian Fleet Ready for Turkish Waters

A Rome despatch reports the Italian fleet, gathering off Sicily, held in readiness to move to Turkish waters within a few hours notice.

London Rome Sicily

Bulgarian reserves called to colors on Turkish front

Sofia says twenty thousand Bulgarian reserves from three divisions on the Turkish frontier have been mobilized to the colors.

Sofia Bulgaria

Insurrection Declared in Salonica Vilayet

A general insurrection in the vilayet of Salonica east of the Vardar River began yesterday. The region has eight districts, each led by a Bulgarian officer, with General Zontcheff, president of the Macedonian committee, as commander in chief.

Salonica Turkey Vilayet of Vardar Zontcheff

Beiruts Calm Amid Feast of the Cross Fears

Sofia dispatch reports Beirut remains tranquil though concerns arise over possible disturbances during the Feast of the Cross. American consul telegraphs that the situation is under watchful restraint.

Sofia Beirut

Arrested for Threatening Chelsea Woman

James H. Jenkins about 40, colored, was arrested on Ash street Chelsea by Police Sergeant Gaillac and Patrolman O Neill on charges of threatening Anna Freeman of 151 Poplar street. Jenkins had a bottle of laudanum, tried luring Freeman outside, then aimed a revolver at his mouth and shot himself in the cheek. He was jailed after failure to post 200 bond and remains under watch for six months.

James H. Jenkins Ash Street Chelsea Gaillac O'Neil Anna Freeman Poplar Street Jenkins Freeman Frost Hospital Chelsea Court

New Krag Rifles and Ammunition Delivered to Colorado Troops

A government consignment arrived at Cripple Creek Colorado on September 15 delivering 1000 Krag Jorgensen rifles to troops on duty and 60 000 rounds of ammunition. It marks the first new equipment sent to Colorado under the Dick bill.

Cripple Creek Col United States Colorado Dick Bill

Three men held after Cambridge brass theft case

Lathan Noble Hiram A Dunn and John Green all colored were arraigned yesterday before Judge Almy in the Third District Court at Cambridge on stealing brass castings valued at 1500 from Blake Knowles foundry on Third street East Cambridge. Each prisoner was held for the grand jury in 800 dollars bail.

Lathan Noble Hiram A. Dunn John Green Almy Third District Cambridge Blake & Knowles Foundry Third Street East Campridge

Fire destroys block in Sault Ste. Marie business district

A fire starting in Klosser's candy store in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan tonight swept through the commercial heart of the district. The blaze, still burning, has destroyed an entire block of stores with damage estimated around $700,000.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich Klosser

William Higgins Fined for Attempted Prisoner Rescue in East Boston

William Higgins was fined $20 yesterday in the East Boston Court for attempting to rescue a prisoner from Patrolman Healy about four months ago.

William Higgins Boston Healy

Fire wipes out Wolf & Marx store in San Antonio

A department store in San Antonio named Wolf and Marx burned today causing about 200000 dollars in losses. Fire crews battled the blaze but the building suffered extensive damage.

San Antonio Texas Wolf & Marx

Epps Held as Back Bay Slugger

Police search for William Epps led to his midnight arrest at his father’s home on Fairweather Street. Victims identify Epps as the assailant in multiple holdups, including Florence King at Massachusetts Avenue and Rutland Street. Dr Mary Hayes also identifies him. Epps denies possession of the stolen chatelaine bag. his brother serves five years for similar crimes.

William Pps Epps Liberty Burr Reagan Fairweather Street Dedham Street Florence King Massachusetts Avenue Newland Rutland Streets Mary Hayes Charlestown

Oral arguments begin before Alaskan boundary commission in London

The Alaskan boundary commission reassembled at the foreign office and opened oral arguments. Counsel’s initial statements met with tepid interest from the commissioners, who regarded prior documents as already familiar. Agents of the governments watched closely as Attorney-General Finlay spoke to resolve any lingering doubts.

London Alaskan Boundary Commission Foreign Office Finlay

Fire Near Abattoir Damages Brighton Barn and Horses

A blaze at 189 Market street rear two story frame barn near the Brighton abattoir started at 4 45 am yesterday. It burned three horses and caused total damage of 1000 dollars. The barn and contents were a total loss. Building owned by Mrs Plilen Hliavican and occupied by her and W P Maguire. Her loss about 1500 and his 2500.

Brighton Market Street

Boy dies in high school secret society initiation

Bluffton Indiana reports Ralph Mc Bride age 17 died from an ordeal tied to a high school secret society initiation. A grand jury indicted nine students in connection with the affair.

Bluffton Ind Ralph McBride

Found Daughter Thanks Editor for Help in East Boston

William Farrher writes to the editor from 19 Sumner Street East Boston thanking the paper for help in locating his daughter. He expresses gratitude for the assistance and signs his name.

the Post William Farrher Sumner Street East Boston

Ungava Bay Trip A Failure

St John s Newfoundland September 15 Dr Gren head of medical mission northern Labrador reports partial failure of the Labrador exploring expedition led by Colonel Willard Glazier of New York. They could not secure a large enough craft to sail north. Dr Binion left the party and stays with Moravian missionaries at Hopedale. The expedition may still complete part of its itinerary.

ST John’s, N. F Grenfell Labrador Willard Glazier New York Ungava Bay Binion Hopedale

Barre liquor wholesalers face closure after court ruling

Barre Vermont September 15. Two wholesale liquor dealers warn they will quit if Judge Munson's Rutland County Court decision stands. It bars wholesalers from selling to nonretail licenses and forbids solicitation or delivery in other license towns, restricting trade mainly to Barre's few retail saloons.

Barre

Mormon Church Attacks Unions Criticizes Trade Unionism

In Salt Lake City on September 15 the Mormon church declared opposition to labor unions and trade organizations. President Angus M. Cannon condemned unions and their principles in a strong public reiteration.

Salt Lake Utah Mormon Church Angus M. Cannon

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