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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1903
Page
5
The notice lists subscription rates for three months at $3.00, one month 75 cents, six months 1.50, and three months 40 cents. Address details show the paper’s offices at 1004 Main and 428 Main, Washington Street, Boston. It urges readers to notify the editor by mail if the Post should be discontinued and states the publisher is the editor and publisher.
The piece discusses Massachusetts leaders at Tremont Temple shaping fates for Democratic and Republican nominations. Roosevelt’s influence is noted, with talk of a favorite son and prospects for Governor and national convention influence in the months leading to the next year’s campaign.
A century of Catholicism in New England is traced from the first brick church on Franklin Street to the present Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The article notes growth from a few thousand communicants in 1808 to over 1.6 million members, 900 churches, 1500 clergy, and vast educational and charitable work in the Boston archdiocese. It honors Fathers Matignon and Cheverus and the energy of church leaders in expanding religious, educational, and charitable institutions.
Letters from Bermuda describe a small remnant of Boer prisoners of war, about 50, held in camps, being urged to take oath of allegiance to Great Britain. Some have already sworn to Edward as their sovereign and been returned or released, while others are pressured or arrested by civil authorities. The situation highlights harsh policy and curtailment of loyal patriots.
A Georgia official denies Dr W P Albany’s bid to serve out the remaining nine years of his father’s penitentiary sentence. The report notes no legal provision in Georgia allowing one person to serve another’s sentence. The incident underscores a long standing debate over embodying ideas within state law.
A detailed account describes Rushin serving a life term for the murder of Lilly after a dispute at a Metcalf Sunday school. Rushin fired as Lilly fled, then killed him with a throat cutting while bystanders including children watched. The text discusses moral justifications and references vicarious atonement and a biblical sacrifice narrative.
The Boston Sunday Post surpassed prior marks with an average Sunday circulation of 172,008 in September 1903, up 50,758 from a year prior. Advertisements totaled 93 1 2 columns, exceeding last year’s 67 1 4. The paper credits reader and merchant support and aims for further growth in a buoyant New England market.
London dispatch reports King Edward VII has ordered the release of Queen Victoria’s letters from 1837 to 1861. Arthur Benson, headmaster of Eton, and Viscount Esher are named editors for the project at Windsor Castle.
The Philo Celtic Society held its first Irish school session with Superintendent Hickey assigning teachers. Advanced class led by Mr Mulroy covers Irish writing and correspondence, using Seaic Lanmain Christ for reading and a modern Irish grammar by the Christian Brothers. Middle class directed by Mr Shaw, pioneer of the movement in America. Lights and songs provided by Mrs Lane and Miss Donahoe Magee after the session.
Special correspondence from North Lovell Me Sept 27 recounts a hike from Kezar Lake camp to find provisions. The writer details navigating thick pines and orchard hedgehogs, discovering an abandoned farmhouse and a sad history of New England depopulation as youths migrate to cities, leaving farms to decay.
The Observant Citizen notes a Grand Society reception at the Columbus avenue armory next Saturday evening for the London Honourables, promising a brilliant social event during their stay. It adds that invitations are widely extended and the guest list will be exceptionally distinguished.
Joseph B. Greenhut reports from Europe on Kishineff relief funds totaling about 1,000,000 rubles approximately 500000 dollars raised for sufferers. Russia supplied half, Europe a quarter, and the United States a quarter. He notes relief funds appear sufficient for urgent needs and cites Kishineff Jews valuing federal support, while attributing unrest to a sizable Jewish social democratic presence. Greenhut says detailed findings will be at Mr. Hay’s disposal.
The Rev George Vaughan of Providence now in Boston says police and Emergency Hospital officials misrepresented his condition after an incident Sept 10 when his wife accused him of threats. He traveled to seek his wife whom he says deserted him last May after 11 years of marriage. He denies ever seeing Dr Jelly and says Dr Galvin never declared him insane. He clarifies his young wife is 29, not 22.
Tremont Temple Sunday school observed its annual rally day yesterday with a gathering of over 700 people. Deacon O. M. Wentworth, a 50 year Sunday school worker, delivered the address on what rally day means to the school and the opportunities for attendees.
At People's Temple last night Rev Charles A Crane preached on Heresies and Humbugs. He challenged Edward Everett Hale and attacked Unitarian and Methodist positions, declaring Methodism unique in doctrine and unity while urging members to defend faith using church machinery against dissenters.
Reports from the Corinthian Holy Spirit congregation recount a heated Sandford Shiloh sermon urging salvation through direct commitment to the Holy Spirit. The event included exhortations, defense against critics, and a post service discussion aimed at mortage relief for the Massachusetts Avenue property.
Chicago dispatch reports C F Logan secretary of Armour & Co. died suddenly this afternoon near Crystal Lake Illinois. He was about 45 years old and the cause of death given as apoplexy.
A story sketches a rubber worm toy causing surprised squeals on the Common as youths laugh at a deceptive craft. It notes medical students riding a Newton boulevard car, discussions of court matters among lawyers, a Boston actress praised locally, and a humorous shopping misadventure where Dick chases a French leather word.
Dick and Gladys remain estranged after a month of dispute as she accuses him of dictatorial behavior and he blames her for provocation. Dick’s sister Cynthia asks him to buy blue ribbon to match peau de sole for her waist, prompting a small domestic task before his office departure.
A sequence of announced marriages lists Miss Esther Knowlton with Harold Chester Smith. Miss Edna Louise Kempshall with James S. Dustin. Miss Edna Laura Hurlburt with Lieutenant Samuel Black Winra U. S. R. C. S. The notices name Miss Harriet Keating Sheldon with Stanley F. Hall. Miss Charlotte Louise Kenney with Henry F. Wardwell. Miss Fannie Crosman Breed with Charles Sumner Murray. Also listed are Miss Emily Geiger with John P. Marshal. Miss Clara Wadleigh with Charles Drew. Mr Frank A. Bourne with Gertrude Beals. Miss Caroline Rouxbee Tyler with John Arthur Provost. Miss Helen Gertrude Lytle with William Edmond Leggett. Miss Grace Morton Phillips with Arthur D. Parker. Miss Beatrice Kendall with John F. Neal. and Miss Frances Ellen Fitzgerald with George H. Cavanagh Jr. The couples span Boston, Dorchester, Lynn, Malden, and Georgetown regions.
The Duke of Richmond Lennox and Gordon died after a chill contracted on Thursday. He fell ill during a large house party at Gordon Castle in Fochabers Banff shire. Most guests departed on Friday and Saturday as the gravity of his seizure became clear.
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