Society Leaders Embrace Gymnasium Training in East Boston
East Boston society members join a fitness movement at Paris Street public gym in a Home Club plan. Mrs Dr Morrison leads a class with initial simple exercises, dumbbells, and Indian clubs, aiming for bloomers and gym outfits.
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Paris Street
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Dr. Morrison
Bath
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Young
John Ltes
Sam A. Morrison
Robert Gove
John Crane
William Pratt
Harvey Cook
William Dicker
W. B. McMichael
Louise Roberts
W. D
J. L. Bates
East Boston
Paris street gym opens for women training class
The first meeting of a women’s physical training class drew 72 applicants. Superintendent Holmes and Instructor Nat Young planned elementary sessions, with men excluded except essential staff. Police and engineers were reassigned to manage the building and sidewalk area while women pursued full course training.
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Fiewise
Vanderbilts Take Delaware and Hudson Control
The Vanderbilt family and J. P. Morgan appear to dominate the coal business as they gain control of the Delaware and Hudson railroad by purchasing a majority of stock. The New York Central is said to back a 7 percent guaranteed return to stockholders and may mirror a Lake Shore arrangement by issuing 3 12 per cent one hundred year collateral bonds for each stock share. The Delaware and Hudson mines produce over 4,000,000 tons of anthracite coal.
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J. P. Morgan
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
New York Central
Lake Shore
Delaware & Hudson Company
Maddern Sues Pearson Over Promissory Note and Lumber Deals
In Boston May 2 1900 Anna R Maddern sues George L Pearson for 2000 with interest alleging payment by her to Pearson for lumber contracts last year and claiming no reimbursement. Attorney statements note confidential documents may be used as evidence and Pearson's appearance signals a contest.
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Anna Maddern
George L. Pearsontiff
Boston
Anna R. Maddern
George L. Pearson
J. Pearson
Post
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Merrill
Pearson
Jesse Gove
Memories of Maurice Barrymore Tales from a Stricken Actor
Recounted anecdotes about Maurice Barrymore reveal his stubborn wit and the dynamic between the actor and Modjeska. The piece highlights a moment when the star resisted correction on his inflection and the demanding authority of the madam who helped shape his stage presence.
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Modjeska
Barry
Coffee Versus Postum Debated In Domestic Health Note
An American health authority argues coffee harms nerves and Postum Food Coffee offers a cereal alternative. The piece discusses coffee’s stimulant effects, headaches from withdrawal, and guidance on properly brewing Postum. It also includes dramatic anecdotes about Maurice Barrymore and stage life.
Stage Talk on Puccini Opera in Boston Tonight
Boston Theatre hosts Puccini's operatic debut in the city with Milemina in the title role after its Rome premiere in June 1900. Apr 15 at the Boston Museum features a benefit for W. D. Andreas and others plus the first Boston showing of Foxy Quiller by Jerome ykes and the Klaw Erlanger company.
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Fire Patrol
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Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Warns of Fraud
An old ad warns that every tablet bears the C. C. C. mark and not to accept substitutes. It cautions buyers to shop only with druggists and to beware of bulk sales fraud.
Dean's Ointment Publicizes Itch Cure at Drug Stores
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a sure cure for itching piles. It promises relief both day and night and notes the product is sold at drug stores for 50 cents.
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