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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
8
A Boston firm report that Omega Oil cured a Somerville contractor's stiff finger after years of immobility. The contractor bought Omega Oil from Druggist A. B. Grover in Somerville and is advised to tell his druggist to supply Omega Oil only.
Master in chancery awards Misses Anna and Lucy A. Brickell heirs of William A. Brickell almost $900,000 for a fire department heating patent. Boston escapes suit as patents expired. New York had sued over a heater connected to boiler systems. City defenses cost about $200,000 after a long, document heavy battle dating to 1880.
A Boston committee hearing on repealing the Board of Apportionment act featured Mayor Quincy and Bordman Hall arguing the proposal. Hall assailed city finances as Quincy pressed witnesses and questioned back hires while Councilman Boardman urged scrutiny of appropriations. The hearing resumes Monday.
The Thalian Club of Dorchester staged Pygmalion and Galatea at Bloomfield Hall Dorchester last evening. Managed by Samuel N. Wood who also played Pygmalion, the production was successful and very enjoyable. Miss Mabel Hall starred as Galatea with notable support from Miss Edith Wayland as Cynisca and the other cast as well.
The Mt Bowdoin Knights of Columbus 290 will present an entertainment and smoke talk free to the public. The event is under Rev. Thomas C. McGoldrick of St. Peter's Church and will be at Norfolk Hall.
Commissioner Evans reports pension claims by Spanish War regiments up to March 31. The Thirty fourth Michigan Infantry tops the list with 398 applicants. The Second Massachusetts has 317 claims, ranking fifth, while regiments with heavy front‑line service vary in submitting filings.
The Massachusetts Alpha Chapter of Pi Beta Phi marked its 32nd anniversary at the Somerset on Commonwealth Avenue with 150 guests from Boston University and the College of Liberal Arts. Patrons and hostesses included Mrs. Joseph R. Taylor Cambridge Miss Malvina Bennett and Miss Florence Flagg. Frappe-table hostesses and ushers were named and dancing followed the reception.
In Pennsylvania on April 5, the anti-Quay Republicans dropped Judge Stewart and backed ex-Congressman George F. Huff. The ballot results show Quay 89, Jenks 72, Huff 50, total 211 with 108 needed and 42 paired and not voting.
Police of Station 6 in South Boston received word yesterday that an unknown person stole 2000 one cent revenue stamps from Freight House No. 7 of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad on Congress Street. The closet holding the stamps was accessible to unauthorized individuals.
The writer endorses Dr Warren's Formula B stating it stops a cold with few doses when taken at first signs and can cure a serious cold if directions are followed. J Kelly signs the endorsement to Warren Medicine Co.
St Augustine’s C T A 8 and Triumph Club of South Boston present an annual minstrel show tonight. Readiness signals a grand display with rich costumes, popular ballads, and new jokes. John J. Kehoe will perform timely satires and a stump speech on Embalmed Beef while golf and Casino girls showcase songs and fashion.
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