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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
2
Advertisements warn against unnecessary medicines and promote Munyon's System of Improved Homeopathic Remedies as safe solutions. Claims include specific cures for rheumatism, colds, dyspepsia, kidney trouble, and inhalers for catarrh and bronchitis. Most cures priced around 25 cents, inhaler at $1.00.
Boston plans an ambitious new indoor entertainment complex near Copley Square. A New York syndicate proposes a mammoth theatre with melodrama a music hall and roof garden, seating over 3000, with affordable seating and a liquor license. The site would be in Back Bay, requiring demolitions or modifications to existing structures.
Larry Smith private secretary to Jesse Gove and associate of Martin Lomasney narrowly escaped a hotel fire at Beachmont yesterday morning. His family also fled with minor smoke injuries. The blaze damaged the building and furnishings totaling 2650 dollars.
The renowned tenor Jean De Reszke lies seriously ill at Parker's and cannot perform for the Gray Company at the Boston Theatre this season. He may cancel remaining year engagements after a prior throat trouble at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Medical specialists were summoned and he remains confined as management urges patience.
The tenor Jean De Reszke arrived with brother Edouard for the Boston Le Cid production but Jean fell ill with a relapse into acute bronchitis. A physician attends him at the hotel as his private secretary and Edouard stay nearby. De Reszke rose to fame after Paris debut in 1885 and built a fortune with operatic success and horse breeding interests in Poland and the United States.
Verdi's Aida presented by the Grau company at the Boston Theatre yesterday afternoon. Nordica sang Aida with exceptional voice and presence, Campanari shared honors as Amonasro, Homer impressed as Amneris, Saleza as Rhadames, Piancon as Ramfis, and the minor roles were well filled. The evening offered Pagliacci Cavalleria Rusticana with Scheff Nedda and Scotti Tonio. Balignac appeared, and the conductor Flon led an excellent orchestra and spirited chorus.
An advertising notice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for spring health. It claims to improve appetite purify blood overcome fatigue and restore mental digestive strength and steady nerves. Buyers are urged not to delay and to specifically ask for HOOD'S.
In a testimonial from Dayton Center, a speaker describes poor blood in spring and credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with improving their condition. The reader is urged to try the remedy for sickness and suffering.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a clear, painless cure for catarrh affecting the head throat or bronchial tubes. It notes ingredients like Eucalyptos and Hydrastin and argues the tablets let users know what they ingest while avoiding morphine habits linked to secret remedies.
The Suffolk grand jury convened and will report on the April docket with findings on a case accusing precinct 7 Ward 0 election officials of nullifying votes for Alderman Dyar by extra crosses. About twenty five ballots destroyed. Also to be acted on Burns of South Boston accused of murdering his wife.
Senator Attwill of Essex asked lawmakers to reconsider a vote on a bill granting the State Highway Commissioners power to maintain and repair state highways. Reconsideration was refused.
The House defeated a bill to compel towns of 10 000 inhabitants to establish and maintain manual training schools. Boston’s Mr Breed moved to substitute a 6 cent fare bill for the railroads report. A kidnapping bill was amended to life or any number of years. Belden sought a Leominster only amendment, which the Speaker rejected. A Spanish War veterans and Grand Army color guards bill passed to be engrossed. The federal relations committee favored a Buffalo Exposition trip with costs not to exceed a stated limit.
The committee on military affairs devoted the entire hearing to courts of inquiry and courts-martial provisions of the militia law. The panel adjourned to Friday morning pending a review by the commission and judge advocate general Judge Dewey. Most of the time focused on technical legal points.
Remonstrants opposing the Westminster Chambers trustees relief bill present before the city committee with about a dozen women among listeners. Myron B Pierce outlines a 1901 Art Museum trustees vote opposing new south side Copley square buildings and cites a void permit if laws are broken. William W Doherty argues the law should be observed despite builders’ needs. Osborne Howes supports enforcing Boston building laws against legislative changes weakening enforcement.
Beijing reports China refuses to sign the Manchurian convention due to the stance of rival powers. The note stresses China seeks friendly terms with all nations while warning that allowing one power concessions could anger others. Li Hung Chang confirms Russia was also informally notified. Prince Ching says Li is the sole supporter.
Japanese newspapers report Russia rejected a third power discussion on Manchurian talks as temporary and not harming China’s sovereignty. They cite Atsumaro's speech suggesting war with Russia could occur, with Japan relying on Britain and Germany for neutrality. Japan reportedly told China it would share consequences if China refused the treaty and war followed.
Washington reports in official circles that opposition to the Manchurian agreement could block Russia from leaving Manchuria. The note suggests Russia may seek a larger seizure if powers do not tolerate a secret private accord with China.
Tokyo dispatch reports Japan’s press is bellicose with Count Okuma urging a firm stand to safeguard thirty years of work. He says Korea is no Russian chattel and Russia’s move challenges Japan, signaling rising tensions between Tokyo and Moscow.
Officials doubt April Penath's official notice about Yang Li and Li Hung Chang. They believe the two are leaving Pekin for good as the Emperor is displeased with their conduct in negotiations.
The fourth national Lancers whist party at Bulfinch Street Armory drew many guests despite heavy rain. Prizes for top point scorers were awarded by Mrs. Frank K Neal and Mrs. George Proctor, with dancing and midnight lunch following. Notables present included Capt F K Neal Lt George Proctor Col Henry B Andrews and numerous families and officers.
The annual reception and ball for supreme officers and representatives of the U O P F drew about 100 couples. A preliminary concert ran from 8 to 9, followed by a grand march led by Charles R. Peters and Miss Maud Peters amid red, white and blue decorations.
The flagship of Prince Henry of Prussia, the Kaiser Friedrich III, grounded east of Arcona yesterday evening. It reached Kiel under its own steam this afternoon but may be out of commission due to extensive damage. A post grounding engine room fire burned for two hours and was flooded to extinguish it. Repairs could take several months.
At a meeting last evening the Charlestown Improvement Association voted to authorize the secretary to write to the Boston Elevated Railroad Company asking for more cars to be run on Bunker Hill street Charlestown.
Three men hunt an alleged abductor after 8 year old Jacky McCarthy was taken last Friday. Town authorities say the uncle Joseph George of Peabody is the suspect, last seen at 12 Oakland Street. Town Counsel Powers says the search continues with the boy still a ward of the town.
Prohibitionists carry the mayoralty in PerrA Kan area by 17 votes with a mostly Republican slate. Parker wins mayor over Hughes, Dems lose two Council seats. Municipal results show strong prohibition sentiment and a trend toward law enforcement platforms across numerous cities in the state.
Washington April 8 The Ohio municipal vote signals a shift toward a Democratic successor in the U.S. Senate with Tom Johnson seen as the likely winner. The Cleveland mayoralty victory places Johnson to challenge Republican leadership and potentially gain control of party machinery from John K. McLean.
In Baltimore on April 3 Miss Helen Chase Woods daughter of Hiram Woods wed Joshua Levering of the city. Levering had been the National Prohibition party candidate for President in 1896.
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