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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1903
Page
2
The article reports that up to 6000 Hebrew voters may have their ballots invalid in the caucuses tomorrow due to a New Year festival restriction on writing. Hebrew Charities official Max Mitchell calls for officials to mark ballots in voters presence, fearing large losses to the city.
An American itinerary details the London unit’s 15 day visit from October in Boston Rhode Island New York Washington Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal Boston and return includes receptions clambakes parades royal and grand banquets West Point Arlington Mt Vernon and a Roosevelt review with many trains and flights to enable civic and military exchanges.
New York September reports that Heinrich Ibsen says he is not ill and cites enemies as sources of illness rumors. He states he is healthier than in months and is at work on a new drama after Mary Shaw sent condolences.
More than 30 Clarke family members gathered at 297 Main Street Melrose for a reunion. Attendees included relatives from Portland Maine Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Dorchester Melrose Revere Roxbury and Everett. The group included 10 children all third cousins.
Ellery Clark the Boston society man and Olympic athlete becomes engaged to Victoria Maddalena a Swiss born eight years Boston resident and 18 year old schoolgirl described as vivacious and athletic The couple met at the Hotel Florence and plan a wedding soon with Clark’s family approving of the match
Boston and Maine President Tuttle lauds Charles Mellen as a first class railroad man who rose on merit. He notes Mellen’s deep experience in the industry, approachable demeanor, and wide regard among railroad men.
Catholic churches across Boston held services for the Feast of the Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin. Evening services featured the Stabat Mater with choirs directing at Immaculate Conception. In the North End, Italian societies paraded then joined Mass at St Leonard’s Church.
Smith and Smullen Co at 16 Summer Street offers the newest fabrics and fashion in ready-to-wear suits and overcoats. Selling agents for a range of garments, the shop emphasizes up to double the value with the latest styles and quality materials.
About 150 Boston Greek citizens gathered in Steinert Hall to denounce Bulgarian incursions into Macedonia. Speakers urged that Macedonia is historically Greek, citing Greek schools and census data, and called for sympathy resolutions and financial aid to persecuted Macedonian Greeks. A finance committee was formed to raise funds.
Colonel Henry S. Tafft of Providence Rhode Island marries Adella R MacArthur of Detroit Michigan in a quiet ceremony at the First Universalist Church on Euclid Avenue. The couple plans to reside at The Hermitage 383 Laurel Hill Avenue Providence after a brief bridal tour. Tafft, a Civil War officer is president of the Rhode Island Metaphysical Association and active in Grand Army circles.
A Saturday night tally reports 186 arrests for drunkenness from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, with 67 non residents among the detainees. The accompanying table lists hourly arrest figures for the period and notes a decline in overall arrests compared with prior counts.
President Roosevelt spent a quiet day at Sagamore Hill with his guest Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University. No visitors were received during the day.
A discussion of Bishop Potter condemning the prohibition of certain wines while strong patent medicines with high alcohol content are unregulated. The piece notes that many remedies rely on alcohol and drugs, harming vitality and nerves, and cites endorsements from physicians including Dr A H Straub. It promotes Father John's Medicine as a cure with a money back guarantee.
Rev. James H. O'Neil told Mass that his earlier comments about girls on main streets at night were meant to urge parents to guide their daughters minds toward safety. He explained the remarks aimed to show dangers facing girls and to encourage parental direction.
Ruth Bryan, daughter of William Jennings Bryan, plans to marry painter William Homer Leavitt on October 9 after coming of age October 2. Ruth, a University of Nebraska graduate and contributor to The Commoner, asserts she will wed despite parental wishes.
G A R has lived in Rhode Island for twenty years. Mrs Tafft born in western New York educated at Nouda Seminary. She published That Romanist a religious novel and many poems. She leads self culture lectures in the West and writes plays under consideration by a leading manager. Colonel Tafft aided early Union volunteers and led the first signal corps unit. He carried signals in battle and served as chief signal officer at Washington. He knew Lincoln and Stanton and was twice braved for bravery and honored in Congress. After the war he served as a district judge in South Carolina during reconstruction.
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