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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1902

Page

5

Mass meeting of Grocery Clerks Union in Corliss Hall

The Grocery, Provision and Fish Clerks Union No. 169 held a mass meeting last night in Corliss Hall with over 50 men present. Sixty applications for membership were received. The meeting featured addresses by W R F Whelan president of Engineers Union No. 16 William C Wheeler Lynn state organizer H Joseph Quinn Local 160 business agent W T Cognwell Barbers Union George J Bennett vice president Engineers Union Local 16 Angus Mc Grath and Nicholas Nally.

Grocery, Provision and Fish Clerks’ Union No. 169 Corliss Hall W. R. F. Whelan Engineers’ Union No. 16 William C. Wheeler Lynn Clerks’ Unions H. Joseph Quinn W. T. Cognwell The Barbers’ Union George J. Bennett Engineers’ Union Angus McGrath Nicholas Nally

Rochester Fair Gala Festival Dates Sept 23 26

The Rochester Fair in New Hampshire is announced for September 23 to 26. Highlights include a grand midway with exotic displays, a large horse and livestock exhibit, grand circuit horse racing with over 12000 in purses, a cannon balloon ascent, vaudeville stars, and band music. Special train service and reduced round trip tickets via Boston & Maine railroad accompany the event.

New Hampshire Rochester Fair New Boston & Maine Railroad

Sheridan Rifles of Portland Honor Sheridan Guards in East Boston Ball

Portland's Sheridan Rifles, Company L, First Infantry, N G S M, arrived in Boston to be hosted by the Sheridan Guards of East Boston. A reception at the American House followed by a military ball at Lyceum Hall featured a grand march with 200 couples and prominent attendees including P. J. Kennedy and Congressman Joseph Conry.

Sheridan Rifles Portland Sheridan Guards East Boston First Infantry Boston Ninth Massachusetts Regiment North Station John J. Hayes Portsmouth Thomas F. Clark American House Hanover Street Lyceum Hall Portland Company James I. Molloy Lyceum Fusticia Hayes M. C. Conley G A. R. Wall Bremen Maverick E. E. Philbrook Cully Ninth Massachusetts Regiment William J. Vasey J. McGroaty Barry Frown of M. I. King C. J. Murphy Bill Daly Joseph Conry J. J. Dooley Chickering Estacia Hayes H. F. M'Donough Sheridan Honorary Association of Guards Sheridan Piffes

Sheridan Rifles Parade and Banquet in Boston

The Sheridan Rifles, led by Captain Conley with officers Mulhern and Macdonald, march in uniform into Lyceum Hall for a renowned drill watched by 1200 attendees. Lt Col Collins attends the harbor excursion and a grand banquet follows, with Mayor Boothby arriving to join the evening events.

Ilayes Clark M. E. Conley F. E. Boothby Portland Boston Lyceum Hall Sheridan Rifles South Ferry Boston Harbor Girland

Court Denies Petition Against Jackson in Contempt Case

In Providence R I on September 17 Chief Justice Sitnesrs and Justices Tillinghast and Rodgers denied the American Woollen Company petition seeking contempt adjudication against Frank Jackson, due to lack of proper personal service. A second citation was ordered though the return date remained uncertain. Hunters expect abundant big game in Maine this fall with moose and deer roaming Aroostook forests. a Bangor & Aroostook railroad guide explains laws and where to find game, offering the 174 page Pine Tree Jungies for 10 cents.

Providence R. I Sitnesrs Tillinghast and Rodgers Appellate Division Supreme Court American Woollen Company Frank Jackson Jackson Maine Aroostook Bangor &Aroostook Railroad George Houghton Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Bangor

Renowned Old Family Remedy for Digestion and Liver Health

A traditional preparation promises relief after over indulgence by aiding stomach and liver recovery. The remedy is presented as time tested and trusted by households to restore balance after heavy meals.

Saloons Closed in Biddeford After County Sheriff Vote

Biddeford Me September 17 nearly all saloons were closed following a weeklong canvass on electing the York county sheriff. Deputy rounds found only a few open and those selling only hop beer, claimed to be within the law.

Biddeford York County

Mayor Low Orders Probe Into Funeral Riots

New York September 17 Mayor Low moved to curb riot violence at Rabbi Jacob Joseph funeral by sending all case papers to District Attorney Jerome and forwarding a police commission report criticizing crowd control. He urged charges against Inspector Cross and Sergeant Brady for neglect of duty, or Captain Herlihy if Brady is cleared, and urged expedited trials for all officers involved.

New York Low Jacob Joseph Jerome Partridge Corporation Counsel Cross Brady Herlihy

Brown University Begins 139th Year

Brown University started its 139th year with chapel as faculty in cap and gown heard President Faunce outline plans. He noted six buildings in 100 years and six more in 40. a third six would go up in two years. New BS in electrical engineering and triple option for AB and BB. philosophy entry requirements to rise. BA broadened to allow AB with one ancient language.

Providence R. I Brown University Faunce

Something for nothing FelsNaptha soap deal

A vintage promotion touts FelsNaptha soap costing 5 cents a bar claiming it halves washday labor and laundry wear, potentially saving 50 to 75 cents in value, framed as a remarkable bargain.

Revere Yacht Club Basket Party at Beachmont

The Revere Yacht Club held a basket party and dance at the Beachmont club house with 18 participants. Commodore Strong, recently recovered from a lengthy illness, was greeted with an ovation as guests enjoyed the illuminated waterfront setting and decorations.

Revere

Croker Refuses Comment On Devery Victory

London dispatch reports Richard Croker would not discuss William Devery's ninth district victory in New York. A telegraphed query to Letcomb Regis drew the reply I have nothing to say.

London Richard Croker William Devery New York Letcombs Regis

Eight day Boston tour to Civil War sites on Fall River line

Eight day tour from Boston September 2 by Fall River line visits Mauch Chunk Gettysburg Antietam Harper's Ferry Washington Philadelphia and New York with all expenses listed at 32 dollars and a side trip to Luray at a slight extra charge Simmons and Marsters handle arrangements.

Mauch Chunk Gettysburg Antietam Harper's Ferry Washington Philadelphia New York Boston Fall River Line Luray Simmons & Marsters

Peruna praised as cure for nervousness and catarrh

A newspaper reader Hattie Grace credits Peruna with transforming her nervous, fretful state into health. The healer explains nervousness stems from systemic catarrh and a bloodless nerve center. Verona E Roach also endorses Peruna as a superior tonic. Readers are urged to write for free medical advice from Dr. Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.

Isshattie Grace W. Forty- Sixth Street N. Y Peruna Hattie Grace Verona E. Roach Roach North Dakota Larimore N. D Hartman Dr. Hartman The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus,o

Harvard's Largest Freshman Football Turnout Records Meet

Harvard opened fall football practice on Soldiers Field with forty six candidates reported to Captain Kernan. The heavy, husky group impressed Head Coach Farley as the strongest start in Crimson history, with several named players showing standout form and others expected to join later.

Harvard Soldiers Field Kernan Farley Barnard Bowditch Graydon Marshall Crimson Campbell Randall Jones Exeter Hovey Piper Clark Oveson Jimmie Burgess Co. A. Barnard W. Lewis H. Robinson C. T. Pettingill C. F. Rowley A. W. Huguley B. H. A. Groth A. Goodhue R. Bleakle H. Frost H. Noyes W. M. Hurd E. P Trott R. P. Kernan J. A. Knowles R. Lard C. W. Dall E Harrison W Gately D. W

Injured Woman Falls Into Hole At Dorchester Transfer Station

Mrs. Mary Manning of 796 Dorchester avenue was injured at the Dorchester avenue transfer station near Broadway South Boston last night after stepping into a street hole opened by L''' company workers. She suffered severe injuries to her right knee and left wrist.

Dorchester Avenue Broadway Boston Mary Manning

Boston to West Coast First Class Tickets Sale

Sept 28 29 30 first class tickets from Boston to San Francisco or Los Angeles with return fares from 191 30 to 107 70. Flexible routes and favorable stop over privileges. For full details and tickets call or write Chicago Northwestern Railway 368 Washington Street Boston.

Boston San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago & Northwestern Washington Street

Freight brakeman killed in Massachusetts accident

Daniel L. Kilburn of Bellows Falls Vermont, a freight brakeman on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad, was killed yesterday morning in Lincoln. While standing on top of a freight car, his head struck the Silver Hill bridge and he was knocked down. He was not found until the train neared Roberts station in Waltham and was dead upon pickup.

Daniel L. Kilburn Bellows Falls Fitchburg Boston &Maine ,Railhroad Lincoln Silver Hill Roberts Waltham

Cuba Imposes $2 Duty on Imported Cattle

Havana Sept 17 An official order announces a $2 per head duty on cattle imported for non breeding purposes. The move targets livestock entering Cuba for other uses rather than breeding.

Cuba Havana

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