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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
4
A visitor asks about the purpose of the pyramid Cheops discusses the top stone as the moment you see the point. The contrast with Ivory Soap prompts skepticism yet promises belief through the soap’s story and value.
The Massachusetts gas inquiry nears its end as testimony concluded and counsel prepare to argue. Tudor of the New England Gas and Coke Co faced sharp questioning on book production and trustee consultation while several chair rulings favored the petitioners and limited questioning about contracts and gas supply arrangements.
An autograph letter published with the Ameer's consort shows Kabul’s disapproval of Britain's Afghan policy. The letter accuses the British government of aloofness as Afghanistan faces Russian influence and rejects proposals for railways and telegraphs as ruinous. It claims Afghanistan has long allied with Britain but now expresses doubt.
Police arrest Robert Parker at Cambridge Station for alleged burglaries in Cambridge Watertown and Newton. Officers recovered a large quantity of plunder linked to M A Whitcomb Watertown residence break-ins. A silver lot bears the monograms B I L D and H awaiting identification.
Governor Crane issues Arbor Day proclamation calling on the Commonwealth to observe April 2 with tree shrub and vine planting. The aim is to promote forest growth and culture and adorn public and private grounds and ways in keeping with the day.
Miss Bessie Lincoln and Mr Solomon Lincoln were married yesterday at Arlington Street Church with Rev George Bartol of Lancaster officiating. The groom was attended by Miss Hur 8 Pier of Cambridge and the ushers included Messrs Strafford Entworth California F W Stickney Lowell Logen Wallere Cambridge George am Cambridge Andrew J Peters and Howard Eaton Hayden of Boston. A breakfast and reception followed at Mr Lincoln's apartments in the Hotel Agassiz 191 Commonwealth Avenue.
The second annual meeting and dinner of the Massachusetts Icemen's Association was held at the Hotel Bellevue. Chairman Hon. N. Ton of Quincy presided and Secretary-Treasurer Elmer H. Bright of Boston read the reports. After the dinner, talks covered business conditions and the future of the trade.
Fifty Webster Cha Phi Delta Phi members at Boston University Law School held their annual banquet at Youngs Hotel. Honorary members Jost Benton Jr and Professors Jabez Fox and Frank Goodwin were welcomed. Guests included Dean Samuel C Bennett Judge Michael J Murray and Arthur W De Goosh. Herbert L Pratt served as toastmaster.
William F. Miller, jailed on grand larceny charges tied to the Franklin syndicate, slept poorly but kept his nerve. He faces a possible reversal of the verdict as the case unfolds in Raymond Street jail.
A fragmented notice outlines a Southern railway’s sun eclipse event and a proposed one way fare of four cents per mile within the Southeastern Passenger Association. It mentions movement guidance to the president and authorities in Washington and Banlein with contact to George for more details.
In Chicago April 17 a detective reports Mrs Lottridge implicated Ed Howard in the Rufus Wright shooting saying Howard's presence or nearby actions suggest involvement. Wright died after a hotel visit prompting a doctor to summon Howard. Separately Ethel Bartholomew 16 and friend Clara Parmelee suffered a fainting attack and hysterics from a frightful joke. her father James Bartholomew filed damages of 5000 against Parmalee as the suit proceeds.
Parmalee, president of the Wellingford Golf Club and noted society leader, drives efforts in Aera 1D Connecticut as of April 17.
In Chicago on April 17 Mrs. C. A. Mead of the State Horticultural Society hailed the Woman With the Hoe as the new ideal. She urged women to shed corsets, adopt gingham gowns, and seek health and peace through practical farming like onions, potatoes, and morning glories, claiming nature brings relief from social and domestic cares.
Washington April 17 Lady Paunce fote received a diamond pendant bought by 100 American women as a mark of esteem amid recalls to England None of the diplomatic corps was asked to subscribe and givers refuse to publish names The gift includes a prey bound book and is enclosed in a white velvet case embroidered with the American flag
W H Partridge displays a fine collection of carbon and platinum portraits and life studies at Charles Pollock's rooms, 10 Hamilton Place. The show features a Madonna and Child and "The Seasons" with four maidens, and notes the care in posing and lighting to achieve best results. The exhibit runs daily through the twenty first.
The National Association of Physicians and Surgeons announces free hourly treatments for deafness and defective eyesight at 18 Boylston Street, Boston. Treatments are not for charity patients and require proper dress. repeats are not allowed. Private eye and ear examinations available weekdays 10 to 4, with additional hours in the evenings.
The Hollis Street Theatre opens next Monday with Daniel Frohman’s company in The Maneuvres of Jane a complimentary benefit for Joseph Wagner and Vincent Fetherston. The Boston debut features Mary Mannering in the lead followed by Bertha Garland for four years, with Frohman backing.
The Tremont Theatre staged the final program of the modern plays series yesterday afternoon. The afternoon featured two pieces on the program, concluding the season's lineup.
The Hampton House in Haymarket square faced a police board hearing over alleged improper conduct. About twenty five witnesses testified that liquor was served to intoxicated patrons and that the hotel attracted disorderly persons who used profanity and engaged in objectionable conduct. The board took the case under advisement.
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