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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1900
Page
10
Miss Maggie Collins aged 16, described as 4 foot 11, blue eyes and dark brown hair, left her aunt Mrs Garvin in Billerica north village Wednesday afternoon to mail a letter and did not return. Police search underway. no male friends reported and elopement not believed.
Mrs Emma Wilson of 520 Massachusetts Avenue loses 27 pounds after a fourteen day fast consuming only hot water. She weighs 240 pounds now from 267 and reports feeling healthier with improved sleep and energy. She plans another fast after a period of careful eating to shed more fat and cites Dr Norcross and others as influences.
Bridgeport legal drama centers on Lounsbury a prominent Fourth Section Signal Corps officer and member of a storied political clan. His wife Jessie Zand accuses him in an absolute divorce suit after a marriage producing three children. He was active in the YMCA and basketball, trusted by the state governor who is his aunt’s trustee.
Public warning about buying so called pure California wines as many contain adulterants. Cushing Medical Supply Co cites questionable products like poor Ohio wine and glucose, selling California wines at $1.00 a gallon with guarantees. Boston based supplier urges caution and offers pure juice guarantees.
A New London court case centers on Lt Lounsbury and his alleged affair with Mrs Annie Adamson near the Niantic National Guard encampment. The wife, left ill by the scandal, sues Mrs Adamson for damages, asserting her husband’s affections were entangled. The case, involving the brother who witnessed the events, will be tried in a few weeks.
Effy Coghlan sister of Rose Coghlan the actress was taken to Bellevue Hospital early today apparently insane. She is under observation in the insane pavilion after a sequence of illness and hysteria following a recent measles spell and head pains.
Manila faces smallpox, bubonic plague, and berri-berri with a mortality rate over forty per thousand. Health officials report 6203 Manila deaths in ten months, including 507 from berri-berri, while plague cases rise to about 200 with high fatality. Sewage is minimal, quarantine routines include disinfection and placards, and cremation or burial follows cultural practices.
Professor Bailey asserts Boston must obtain a new facility as streets described as canyons and the waterfront deemed unattractive. He emphasizes urban renewal to improve safety, traffic, and aesthetics for residents and visitors.
A Boston report notes Superintendent Frye’s drive to educate Cuban children by bringing 2000 Cuban teachers to a Harvard summer school. The plan seeks $60,000 for funding, with donors urged to fund a teacher or a child. Notables like Henry Higginson and Charles Adams support the cause as committee names are to be announced.
Mrs. Adam Harrison of Hartford to wed Captain Heffry Walker of the Cunard liner Campania. She is a widow, he a widower. They met at sea and are abroad with the Campania returning to Liverpool. Walker, born 1850 in Durham, ran away to sea at 13 and rose to captaincy in the Cunard line.
Indian maidens from the five civilized tribes plan a trip to Washington to protest a new marriage license fee of 1000 dollars. Delegates, largely young women, were chosen in Ardmore to lobby President McKinley and seek change in the law.
Maud Gedney aged 16 led two younger boys, John Curry 14 and Albert Edgerton 13, in a cemetery campout outside the city. Police found them with a hut, blankets, and cooking utensils. The girl wore boys clothes and claimed citizen rights. The boys were locked up while parents decide disposition. the girl was returned to her mother.
Receivers Benjamin Cook and R W Irwin authorized the Hampshire Savings Bank in Northampton to begin paying the third and final dividend. The last disbursement totals 141-10 percent or about $250 000, bringing the bank’s total paid to 79 1 percent.
Princeton April 2 The announcement that Mr Coland will lecture on The Independence of the Executive drew strong student commentary at the university campus.
Secretary Root announces Major George O. Kirkman of the Forty-ninth Volunteer Infantry is dismissed. The court martial verdict approved by General Otis leads to discharge under Article 107, without Presidential approval. Accusations included drunkenness on the transport Liverpool and an offense toward Archbishop Chapelle during the Manila voyage.
James Chapman sues Oklahoma Grand Lodge and King Fisher Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen for 40000 in damages alleging he was bound to a board bound tossed in the air and dropped to the floor during initiation. He says the rough horse play caused broken shoulders a sprained spine and neck and permanent disability after months in bed.
The American Express Company sold unclaimed parcels at 10 o clock yesterday forenoon drawing about 300 packages and 10 bidders. Items ranged from 100 cigars at 30 cents to 30 yards of dress goods for $1, a pneumatic cycle paddle for 20 cents, and 12 Sunday School Times copies for 49 cents. One box believed heavy held coffee in tin cans.
Halifax business leader Michael Dwyer a millionaire merchant died suddenly in New York where he went for treatment a fortnight ago accompanied by his physician. The death was reported from Halifax with details on his return plans and his substantial local impact.
Harvard geology and climatology professors question Borchgrevink's claim of discovering the south magnetic pole. They doubt the discovery's existence and its climatic value. Professor Ward says Greenland forecasts are more reliable than southern polar predictions for Australasia.
A fire at 16 St Martin Street yesterday afternoon caused a small loss in a two and a half story frame dwelling. Matthew Boyd occupied the home. Alarm came from Box 436. A still alarm at 6:50 from Lakefield Street by Engine 33 was unnecessary. A second still alarm from Sixth and P Streets prompted Engine 21 to respond.
Boston pro Boer schoolboys met at Youngs Hotel to finalize plans for a public meeting at Faneuil Hall on Wednesday at 3 pm General Patrick A Collins will be the only adult speaker with schoolboys from across the city providing other remarks A band is engaged and the pavers will be reserved until 6 pm
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