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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1900
Page
2
An advertisement touts Old Dr Hallock's Wonderful Electric Pills for weakness nervousness and fatigue in both men and women. It lists symptoms from low spirits and insomnia to palpitations and digestive discomfort, presenting the pills as a cure for general nervous debility and worn out health.
The Porto Rican tariff bill is set for a Senate vote Tuesday at 4 o'clock after a marathon session. Debate includes speeches by Depew Spooner Cullom Mason Clay Culberson and others. The House program for the week includes District of Columbia day and a civil government bill for Hawaii with a final vote Thursday.
Senator Pettus awoke in Washington on April 1 perplexed by his new fame as a humorist. He insisted he is serious minded and unable to enjoy the label. He joked about age and running a race with younger senators while noting his longtime health.
Admiral Sampson declared the cable turret system on the battleship Kearsarge feasible and a major advance after private tests at the Charlestown Navy Yard from Newport News. The test used full charges and showed the forward turret delivering concentrated fire with all shots landing together.
In Lynn April 1 the dispute between the Boot and Shoe Workers Union and the Knights of Labor Cutters Assembly 2662 over a union stamp In the D. Henares factory was nearly resolved at a meeting of national officers of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union and the Knights of Labor executive board. A conference is planned to settle the remaining issues and the entire workforce is expected to return to work.
Portlanders hear Lincoln was a Spiritualist as New England lyceums celebrate their 52nd anniversary with Red Men's Hall services. Children and adults attend, with songs, readings, and speakers from Boston, Dorchester, Stoneham, and beyond.
Patrolman Frank Fitzpatrick's son John L. writes from San Isidro in the Philippines with Company D, Twenty second U.S. Infantry. He describes Tagalo and Pampanga tribes, the light airy bamboo homes, native beauty ideals, the betel nut habit, local sicknesses, and life with the Fourth Cavalry and detachment of the Fourth Artillery. He notes potential fighting, patrols, and orders to move to Baler as troops face Gugus resistance.
A large audience gathered to aid Fisk University of Nashville in Boston. Noted speakers including Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and Dr J G Merrill praised the school and its work. The program featured Fisk Jubilee Singers and a significant collection was raised for an endowment.
At 1151 Washington Street Gaelic School classes were led by P. J. O Daly John M. Doran Michael A. Hurley and Thomas Collins. A general meeting at 6 30 led by superintendent O Daly announced the next Fels on Tuesday evening January 17 at Union Park and Academy Halls 1371 Washington Street with Iigh dancing in the latter hall. Net proceeds from the recent social dance to raise funds for the United Irish League of Ireland totaled 133 65. An entertainment featured songs and recitations in Irish and English by George Banera Nellie Murphy and Thomas Oilins.
Cuba’s Superintendent Alexis Verett Frye urged reforms to raise funds for Cuban teachers to study at Harvard Summer School in Cambridge. He outlined Havana University overviews, six provincial institutes, primary and superior schools, and a plan to raise standards while keeping religion separate from public schooling.
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