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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
4
The ad explains that acne and bloated skin come from overeating and drinking. It touts Casarets as a liver cleanse to remove toxins, promise a brighter face, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The language emphasizes internal cleansing and rejuvenation.
Paris April 11 The conclusion of Toulon festivities sees President Loubet praised across factions amid a harmonious display. Diplomatic notes with King of Italy and Genoa officials underscore friendly ties as Loubet and Delcasse discuss modern armaments aboard a liner while ships sail nearby.
United Improvement Council of Dorchester met at the Ashmont Club to discuss better street transportation and free transfer facilities. A committee including A J Sullivan and Colonel T F Doherty was sent to urge reimbursement for street and sewer work after the 1891 act was declared unconstitutional. A five cent fare bill for steam railroads within city limits was urged, and plans for extending Lower Dorchester avenue and a new car line from Ashmont to Postoffice Square were discussed with multiple local improvement leaders attending.
Rep Walsh backs Russell bill to transfer control of city police to state oversight while McNary and Walsh attack the current board. Debate on replacing Boston’s police board seeks to restore citizen rights and fix a vexing system.
The text proposes establishing a three member Boston license department run by a mayor appointed board with governor approval. Terms vary from three to five years, salaries set, vacancies filled, and standards aligned with existing Boston police and city acts. The chief of police would be appointed by the board and report to the mayor for pay approvals. The act takes effect upon passage.
Committee members criticize the police board and support a Russell bill to regionalize power. Speakers urge state or city control shifts while Baker vows further action despite committee dismissals.
Back Bay riders push for riding astride amid Show season changes. Notable women such as Mrs George Bernard Miss Wing and Miss Adams shift from side saddles to men's saddles citing safety comfort and better physique. Local riders including Miss Hooper and Miss Wolcott are highlighted as proponents and examples for the trend.
Boston liquor interests led by President McGrath vow to press House to reconsider abutters protections amid claims current law enables blackmail by property owners near saloons. He argues many legislators fear opposing licenses due to constituency pressure and cites abutter leverage and rising property values as coercive issues. The group aims to sway Representatives to support changes that shield licensees from coercive vetoes.
At the April 11 session of the grand lodge of the Good Templars the officers elected include Cc T J Sidney Hutchins Melrose G V T Ida M Till on Lowell G C B F Crombie Lynn G B S Harry Woodward Lynn G G J T Lazar M Robinson Cambridge G S Barah A Leonard Medford a T W l Hathaway Brockton grand chaplain Rev G R Miller Holyoke grand marshal J H Belding Gilbertville
In the third and final night at Goodman Yatter parlors William B. McCune defeated Irving Long by sixty three points after a gain of fifty eight balls. Final score McCune 480 Long 802. The match began Tuesday with McCune in front and continued Wednesday as Long narrowed the gap. The contest, a $100 a side affair, featured heavy side betting with Long favored. A rematch is likely.
John Hubbard was riding along Massachusetts avenue when his horse frightened and bolted. He was thrown near Quincy Square suffering severe head injuries as bystanders aided him and the team was stopped.
Franklin B. Loomis United States minister to Venezuela sailed from Puerto Rico aboard the Caracas. He declined to reveal his report to President McKinley but criticized President Castro over salary, the Orinoco concessions, and treatment of US agents. Loomis warned of tensions with European rivals and potential moves in the Venezuelan crisis.
April 11 in the New England district Methodist conference deaconesses met. Miss Josephine Fisk reported 13 deaconesses in the field made 1900 calls and distributed 6000 garments to the needy. Rev. C Watkins noted a planned Boston deaconess hospital costing about 350000 with three quarters already raised and soon to start.
Pardello of New York defeated Schmidt of Elizabeth New Jersey in a three fall bout for a Berkshire Club purse. Schmidt won the first fall with a high ball strangling hold, Pardello took the second with a Nelson and a leg hold, and Pardello won the deciding fall with a left arm right elbow hold.
New York reports the first cable of the East River bridge raised from the river bed at 1 o clock amid whistles and crowds. Spectators watched as engineers drew the cable taut to 120 feet above water, the seven minute operation seen by city officials including bridge commissioners. The cable was then moved 620 feet over the tower and clamped to the masonry anchor.
Justice Scott in the Supreme Court sentenced Councilman Stewart Brice to ten days in county jail and a $478 fine for contempt of court amid a row over the new hall of records. Brice, son of late Senator Calvin Brice, fought mandamus orders requiring the Common Council to pass a net bond amount for construction.
The Warren milk war is over but can scarcity continues as only contractor cans reach the milk train. About 100 cans may ship tomorrow. by early next week, sufficient empties should be available to supply all farmers, with Brookfield East Brookfield South Spencer and Dalton also awaiting cans redistributed from other points.
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL arrives in Boston with James O Connell of the International Association of Machinists. They address Boston area machinists at Faneuil Hall next Monday and receive a formal welcome from local and state AFL leaders. The nine hour movement and related receptions dominate Machinists Lodge 264 and union shop committees plan large turnout.
Medford April 11 Mayor Charles Baxter moves to bypass Aldermen by appointing acting city officials who will serve and be paid without Senate confirmation as he confronts opposition to his appointments. The move sparks discussion among supporters and critics ahead of elections.
The body of Charles P. Clark president of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad arrived in New York from Nice where he died of Bright's disease. The casket was placed on the Maryland transport and taken to Harlem River, then moved to the special car that served as his private coach. It will transport to Boston for interment.
The Grand Maine I. O. G. T. resolves to express approval of Sheriff Pearson for his earnest work in fighting demoralizing beer sales. The statement urges continued sale restrictions and notes Pearson's efforts in enforcing the law.
The final interclass debate at Harvard last night ended with the ry t team defeating the seniors. P. H. senior won the Pasteur medal for individual work. The resolution argued that annexation of Algeria by France is a mistake. Freshmen spoke for the affirmative. seniors included R Bishop and J Bly among others with judges Baker De Surnichrest and urbridge, 89.
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