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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
8
Wall Street activity shows a dull session due to a severe storm isolating New York late trading. Frost damage fears mix with rallies as Sugar and Copper Range movements dominate, while Amalgamated and rails show fractional losses and gains.
Leave Boston 6 00 p m September 25 by Fall River Line for a guided trip to Gettysburg and Washington. Return arrives Boston October 2. Chaperon ensures unescorted ladies are safeguarded. Round trip tickets include transport, drives, hotels, meals except supper on return leg, priced at 32 dollars from Boston with proportional rates elsewhere. Tours arranged by Tourist Agent Boston and George W Boyd Philadelphia.
A gown worn by Queen Draga of Servia, delivered in Belgrade the day of the queen and king’s assassination, is to be exhibited on a wax figure in New York. The ivory-tinted broadcloth dress features a chiffon bodice, embroidered front, and a richly patterned skirt with embroidery and medallions.
Boston's marine firemen face a division as seceders set up a new headquarters near the old union and seek a charter from the International Longshoremen's Union. The old body, with union and international ties, says fewer than 50 of 300 members broke away, many seeking restoration. Engineers' group backs the retained union as headquarters stay in New York after a referendum.
William A Andrews and Mary E Howard were married yesterday at 8 in East Boston. Nuptial mass was celebrated by Rev Hugh Roe O'Donnell at Star of the Sea Church. The bride wore white silk with Brussels lace and carried Bride roses. Rose McDonnell attended, and Thomas Andrews served as best man. The couple received many costly presents.
NEED A NERVE TONIC Of the many remedies on the market only one is best It is Palma Tablets They soothe the fretful induce natural sleep and dispel symptoms of nerve debility such as falling memory weak back dreams If you are weak and run down take Palma Tablets 50 cents per box 12 boxes with guarantee 5 Sold by WALKER RAND ELS DRUG CO and others listed with addresses and store names.
Alfred Stormer twenty seven held at East Boston’s Atlantic Works wharf after threatening crew of the three masted schooner Theoline with a gun and knife for ten minutes. Police Keer Nickerson and Herdman arrested him as six crew members intervened. Stormer, reporting aboard after a liquor-fueled dispute with the mate, fought back until officers arrived.
At the Majestic Theatre a special red-haired girls matinee for Girls Will Be Girls drew large numbers of applicants. A committee screened entrants and only those with natural Titian hair secured seats. Three full orchestra rows were reserved and quickly filled, including a family of five red-headed sisters.
The Hebrew Immigrants Aid Association held its first meeting Tuesday night in the Civic House on 112 Salem street. The group aims to care for Hebrew immigrants and organize community support.
The Globe Theatre hosts James K Hackett in John Ermine as crowds flock despite heat. Boston theatres showcase Girls Will Be Girls at Majestic, Mise Petticoats at Boston Theatre stars Osterman, The Prince of Pilsen nears close at Tremont, Yankee Consul opens Sept 21 with Hitchcock and Zabelle.
Annual New York excursion on October 1 offers round trip by Boston and Maine R R for five dollars. Tickets allow one night stop in Albany and may be used on day or night river steamers down the Hudson. Send address to the General Passenger Department in Boston for a free illustrated booklet.
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