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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1901

Page

8

Japan Sees Certain War In Manchuria

Pekin reports indicate Japan prepares for early war with Russia. Japanese fleet mobilizes as officials push for 20 000 Chinese troops to move into Manchuria to quell disturbances. Chinese negotiators warn against sensational rebel claims while ministers delay talks over Easter.

Pekin Russia Japan Taku Nagasaki Komoura Yutaro Yamaguchi Prince Ching Emperor Kwang 8U Manchuria China Li Hung Chang Kwang Su Mongolia Tung Fu Hsian Ren M. de Giers

Theosophical Society Deliberates On The Christ Idea In Boston

Mrs. Taylor led a Theosophical Society lecture at 191 St Botolph Street Boston about The Christ from Annie Besant writings. The room held about twenty five serious attendees, many elderly women, with incense in the air and a Sphinx image of Madame Blavatsky watching. Tea social planned for next Saturday.

Sphinx Madame Blavatsky Greece Asia

Famous Duchess D Avaray In Court Again Over Son

Yaris April 14 The courts have been active over a long pending suit by the divorced Duchess of Avaray seeking custody of her 16 year old son the Marquis of Avaray. The duchess famed for beauty and high society ties pursued a dramatic divorce and court battles.

Yaris Duke of Avaray France Jockey Club Marquis of Avaray Duchess of Averay Duchess of Averay Eugene de Mercy-Argenteau Princess de Chimay

Secretary Olin as Star Vocalist Opens Evening

Secretary of State Olin headlines a charity concert at the Thomas G. Stevenson Post, G. A. R. hall tonight with a solo and choral accompaniment to the song T Will Do You No Harm. Admission is free to all G. A. R. trades.

Olin Thomas G. Stevenson Post Melba de Reszke Gapeetary Olin Commonwealth W. M. Olin the Commonwealth Post G. A. R. Com

Hobson Likely to Wed Miss Graves an Alabama Beauty

Rumor says Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hobson courted Miss Florida Whiting Graves of Birmingham. In Washington he frequented Congressman Henry Bankhead and Mrs Bankhead, and in New York they shared meals at Sherry's and Delmonico's. Miss Graves, daughter of Confederate captain William H Graves, is described as Birmingham’s beauty and heiress to the Whiting family.

New York Richmond Pearson Hobson Florida Whiting Graves Alabama Washington Henry Bankhead Miss Graves Capital Sherry’s Delmonico’s Ss Graves Birmingham William H. Graves Confederacy Judge Hobson Miss Whiting John Whiting Luray Whiting

Recipe For College Girls Punch Sparks Northampton Debate

In Northampton on April 14 authorities investigate a punch recipe popular with Smith College girls. The alleged ingredients include cherry and a toothpick, with unidentified liquids adding mystery. A local drug clerk reportedly created the “college girl punch” and shared a recipe listing one pony glass one orange slice a cherry and a toothpick.

Northampton Girls’ College College City Smith College

Campus ethics clash over popular new punch drink

The passage notes that a punch has become wildly popular on campus, drawing attention from college authorities. Ethics and moral culture professors seek guidance on the matter while a chemistry professor may analyze the drink’s contents as a possible adjunct to higher education.

Rev Wyman Drives Abington Toward Model Prohibition Town

Abington, April 14. Rev W H Wyman, now chief of police, declares Abington nearly a model prohibition town near Boston. He reports no liquor sold that day, says he and others watched, kitchen saloons driven out, and saloons driven from the woods two weeks earlier.

Mr. Wyman Abington Boston W. H. Wyman

Confirmation Service Delivers Large Children Attending

About 200 children confirmed at the altar rail with girls in white and boys in dark suits. A morning musical program directed by Miss Minnie Riley and an afternoon program by Miss Genevieve Lee complemented the rites. Rev. Leo Knapp prepared the children for the sacraments.

Minnie Riley Genevieve Lee Leo Knapp

Murder Follows Man From Moosehead Lake Camp

The body of 21 year old Mathison Pare was found at Asquith Maine last Thursday in a brutal murder with robbery as the motive. Pare had worked on Moosehead Lake above Kineo for Sylvester Gaudet and left with $108 after receiving wages March 3. He walked eight miles to Asquith station to catch a train home to Canada. A violent struggle left his head crushed and his valuables missing. County Attorney Gower vows full pursuit of the killer.

Greenville Junction Mathison Pare Asquith Moosehead Lake Kineo Sylvester Gaudet Gaudet Asquith Station Cana Pare Gower

Peril of Silence Highlighted by Moral Reform Leader

Dr. Julia Morton Plummer, corresponding secretary, addressed the New England Moral Reform Society at Park Street Church on the Talitha Cumi Maternity Home. She spoke on open action by youth and the society’s aim to provide shelter and job support for disadvantaged young women.

Julia Morton Plummer Park Street New England Moral Reform Society Plummer Talitha Cumi Moral Reform Society Tony B. C. Clark

Miss Hutdobro to Speak on Cuba and Cubans Tonight

Miss Hutdobro of Chill ut h America speaks at the Boston Literary and Historical Association in Calvary Church Shawmut avenue Wal tham street auditorium at 8 o clock tonight. Musical selections by Miss Glover, E pigenta and Mr E B Glover violinist. Meeting open to the public.

Th' Peach and Susie Observe Easter Day on the Common

Susie the newsgirl known as Curley’s Girl and Th’ Peach describe Easter Sunday scenes on the Common. They see crowds, hats, horses, and automobiles while discussing fashion, politics, and public figures. The Peach punctuates with humor as they listen to speeches by Bijah Hall and Edward Doherty about single taxes and politics.

Susie Pie Alley Thousan Beecon Hill E-Ely Beacon Street Bijah Hall Edward Doherty Hall Doherty Massachusetts Peach McKimley Mark Hanna Hanna Trusts

Quiet Sunday at the Hotels Amid New Police Rules

Hotels on a quiet Sunday reported subdued patronage as patrons preferred outdoor or walking activities. Proprie­tors cited food first policies and higher beer prices reducing visits, while inspectors and officers monitored operations and licensing disputes persisted in the South End and Division 4 districts.

Sony Watch and Ward Clark South End Division 4 Adams Station 4

The 20th Century Dept Stores Sale at Hanover Street

The notice advertises discounted footwear and clothing from the 20th Century Department Stores at 43 and 45 Hanover St. Shoes for men women and children with prices from 8c to 2.55. Ribbed underwear shirts collars hats neckties and sweaters also offered with daily sales and late shopping hours. The store promises warranted goods and a money back guarantee with extra salespeople sought.

Hanover St Mercanti

Fire at Narragansett Trotting Park Burns Seven Stables

A blaze at Narragansett Trotting Park Cranston Rhode Island destroyed seven stables four totally and one gutted near 3 pm today. The fire cited as caused by a man dropping a match near the fence. five small cooking buildings also burned. Estimated damage around 10000 with light insurance.

Providence R. I Narragansett Trotting Park Cranston

Murphy's Canoe Prepares For Winchester Cup Challenge

Murphy's canoe, first built for the Winchester Boat Club's challenge for the Royal Canoe Club's cup, is set up and expected to float in two weeks. A second canoe, also by Mr Crowninshield, will be built by Stevens of Bath Maine with a 13 by 12 foot waterline, 32 inch beam, and a 140 foot length sail.

Winchester H. D. Murphy Winchester Boat Club Royal Canoe Club

Tragic Train Collision Kills Three in Wilkes Barre

Four people crossing the Lehigh Valley tracks at South Wilkes Barre were struck by the Buffalo express heading north. Three were killed and one injured.

Wilkesbarre Penn Lehigh Valley Railroad South Wilkesarre Buffalo Express

Testimonial concert and dance for Master John Purcell in Winthrop Hall

A testimonial concert and dance will be tendered to Master John D. Purcell at Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner this year. Attending performers include Charles Chapman Joseph A Cahlan Elizabeth Purcell Professor Johnstone Billy Troy Margaret McCarthy Jack Clehame Marguerite Curry Andy Leonard Steve Higgins John Purcell J Fred O Connor Charles Miller Lawrence O Connor and others.

John D. Purcell Dorchester Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner Charles and Chapman Joseph A. Callahan Elizabeth Purcell Professor Johnstone Billy Troy Margaret McCarthy Jack Clehame Marguerite Curry Andy Leonard Steve Higgins Herbert Bidder Wil Powers Johnnie Burns W. D. Melquain Doherty Charles Littlefield Singer Driscoll John Purcell J. Fred O'Connor Charles B. Miller Lawrence B O'Connor

Roxbury Irish Language School Session at Smith Street Rooms

The Irish Language School held a Sunday afternoon session at Rachtal school rooms on Smith Street Oxbury directed by Daniel P. O Callaghan with Norah Mahoney and Peter Watson assisting Five new members were added to the roll The meeting began with an entertainment after the manager called it to order at 8 30 p m

Roxbury Trachtal Smith Street Oxbury Daniel P. O'Callaghan Norah Mahoney Peter Watson Hes P. m

Rumor Sways New York on Senator Clark Marriage

A rumor from California claims Senator W A Clark of Montana plans to remarry to Rose Laube after his Europe trip. Clark’s daughter Mrs Morns denies any such plan, suggesting he will address the matter upon returning. Miss Laurie, once a prominent stump speaker, is named in connection with the engagement.

New York Frrom California Laurie Campaley Northwest McKinley

Boers Call for Immediate Surrender as Steyn Battles Health

Bloemfontein April 14 reports say General Steyn’s health has worsened and he has urged Boers to surrender at once, signaling a potential collapse in resistance.

Bloemfontein

Floating Exposition Aims To Exhibit American Goods Worldwide

Treasury statistic chief C P Austin proposes a floating exposition to showcase four product groups iron and steel textiles agriculture and vehicles and household goods to buyers worldwide. He argues it would boost U S exports by placing samples at ports worldwide and linking manufacturers with local merchants for market suitability.

C. P. Austin Treasury Bureau of Statistics Washington United States

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