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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
5
An advertisement by Dr. C Argent Ferris claims a miraculous Vital Life Fluid can cure every disease and restore health, offering free samples to prove the claims. It urges readers to write for treatment, cites numerous illnesses, and asserts success despite skepticism.
Thomas F Curley is nominated for the House in Ward 17. James M Curley B J Fahey and J J Hughes go on trial in federal court on an indictment for conspiring to defraud the government by impersonating Curley and Fahey at a civil service examination for lepros carriers. Government handwriting expert Charles French testifies on forged papers and Fahey’s work records are challenged.
Tufts freshmen met in Goddard yesterday afternoon to elect officers for the coming year. The sophomores attempted to disrupt the gathering but failed. Leslie D. Baker of Bridgeport served as vice president, Ethel P. Sturrant of Somerville as secretary, Mitaret M. Bertwell of Somerville as treasurer, Perley J. Buchanan of Barre Vermont as marshal, and Frank L. S. Reynolds of Vernon Centre New York as an executive committee member.
A long sequence of marching orders outlines the Oct schedule for the Honourable Artillery Company and associated units. It covers formation times, routes from Faneuil Hall to City square and back, escort details with the First Corps of Adets, full dress uniforms, and events from October 2 to 13 including a smoker reception and a church parade. Command roles assign captains, lieutenants, and sergeants with rosters to be filed with the adjutant.
The king's contingent marched to Euston under flags to the strains of Marching Through Georgia. At Liverpool bound Mayflower, Captain George W. Muir promised to land the Honourables at Charlestown Friday dawn. A long roster lists officers, surgeons, and troops from Horse Artillery to Infantry No 6 Company, with crowds cheering at Rugby and Crewe along the route.
General orders from Colonel Sidney M M Hedges of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston issued at Faneuil Hall on September 21 1908. Members are to report at the Armory on October 2 1908 at 8 30 a m in full dress uniform with white gloves for a ceremony hosting the Honourable Artillery Company of London. Staff and band duties and reporting times are detailed.
A cablegram from Lord Denbigh of the Honourable Artillery Company reports Colonel Hedges receiving news of 161 London troops due in Boston for a Mayflower visit. Tetley Jones, in Boston since June, is among the first to arrive at Parker House with Lt. George Hering joining him after arriving from New York.
A promotional notice extols Peruna as an effective internal catarrh remedy. It cites letters from Isaac Sharp ex Governor of Kansas H Henry Powers congressman and John L Burnett congressman praising its tonic and cough resisting properties. The ad urges readers to seek Hartman’s gratis advice and to insist on Peruna as the sole remedy with no substitutes.
Philadelphia & New England Coal Company treasurer Charles W. Pinkham says the trust exists to keep coal affordable. In eight months it has delivered about 4500 tons to subscribers with prices capped at 7 dollars, 6.75 in some places, and as low as 5.75 for cheaper grades. President George W. Stockwell of Worcester and vice president J. B. A. Guertin of Nashua lead the firm which prioritizes stockholders and hopes to sell to outsiders if stock allows.
The Institute of Technology reopens this fall with two new laboratories for physical chemistry and sanitary experiments. Prof W T Sedgwick will head the sanitary lab at 786 Albany Street on the main sewer line serving Brighton Allston and Greater Boston. The physical chemistry lab will be in the new Trinity Place building at Stanhope Street, led by Prof A A Noyes. Dean Alfred E Burton takes charge of mechanical drawing and descriptive geometry, replacing Prof Faunce, with C L Adams as assistant professor overseeing drawing rooms. The Tech Gymnasium will be led by a Bowdoin graduate ex-assistant, succeeding W Skarstrom.
Annie Holloway ten of Wilson North Carolina arrived safely in Boston by rail at 4 pm. Her aunt Katie McLeod of Truro Street had reported her lost yesterday morning, fearing she would arrive by steamer and prompting a citywide check after a dock sighting of an Annie ten in the city.
New York dispatch reports a fresh surge in immigration with 3646 arrivals on Monday and nearly 5000 on Tuesday at Ellis Island. Most newcomers are poorer Germans and Poles, many heading directly to distant destinations. European reports indicate this fall may bring record immigrant numbers.
Maj Thos Perkins veteran of the Honorable Artillery Company is noted in a brief reference in this segment. The item records his association with the company and his notable service.
Kansas City reported that after sessions behind closed doors the convention voted 10 to approve seating Sam Parks and Local Union 2 delegates from New York. Only three votes opposed Parks. Credentials reports debated suspension of Local Union 2 by President Buchanan, with a majority sending the matter for final action and a minority ruling the suspension unconstitutional citing lack of due notice.
Wellesley officials urged railroad commissioners to curb speeds on the Boston and Worcester line through town. President W M Butler represented the company as petitions described dangers of 20 to 30 miles per hour on streets used for driving. The panel planned a field view Friday at 10 AM then resumed hearings at 2 PM and issued orders to further slow speeds at curves and crossings.
A large crowd attended the public installation of Gospel Temperance Union officers at Bowdoin Square Tabernacle. The Victorian Orchestra played, Arthur W. Baker presided, and Rev. Loren A. Clevenger spoke on the union’s objects. Officers installed: President A. W. Baker, vice president C. H. Langille, recording secretary Mrs. M. Parker, assistant secretary Mrs. A. Williams, treasurer Miss Florence Farwell, chaplain Mrs. G. Ringrose, marshal B. Bain. Refreshments followed.
The 23d annual reunion of Old-Time Telegraphers and Historical Association and Society of the United States Military Telegraph Corps was held in Milwaukee. Atlanta was chosen as the next meeting site and officers were elected: President Charles C. Adams of Atlanta. secretary-treasurer John Brant of New York. executive committee A. J. Fry Milwaukee H. G. Corse Salt Lake City L. D. McFarland Montreal H. C. Hohe St. Paul.
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