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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
2
An advertisement extols Gold Dust Washing Powder as a universal cleaner not only for laundry but also for silver dishes milk vessels brushes pillows and wicker furniture. It promises gentler silver cleaning saves time and keeps household items looking like new.
Barber Michael H. Tully drops his slander suit against ex Police Inspector William Cogan over Brighton Bank robbery claims. Cogan alleged the plot began at Tullys Dock Square shop and that Tully aided an implicated man to flee. The case was not entered, and both sides settled the matter.
The annual Cathedral of the Holy Cross parishioners reunion at Fellows Hall drew a large crowd of past and present members. Under Cathedral Total Abstinence Lyceum auspices the event showcased Calcium light effects and bright music into the early hours, with guests including priests and a long list of ladies such as Miss Annie F. Sullivan Miss Katie McCarthy Miss Nelle Riley Miss Mary Hart and many others. Joseph A. Sheehan served as chief marshal Terence F. Feeley was floor director and James Z. Gaffe assisted.
A Boston area charity event by Bunker Hill Breweries at Music Hall Dorchester drew about 700 attendees from Boston and nearby cities. Notables included chiefs of branches and Rangers from Brockton East Boston Cambridge Somerville Lawrence and Providence, with a grand march led by John Shea and Julia Sullivan.
The Tammany Associates held its tenth annual ball at Bethesda Hall in South Boston with over 80 attendees. Club president William J. Coleman directed the event, hosting a gathering of Aldermen, Senators, Representatives, and numerous local figures and guests.
Tremont Street windows at Houghton and Dutton attract crowds with a blue ribbon display featuring life sized horse figures a bay and a riding figure plus a spring costume clad lady. A Maude Adams statue on the fifth floor marks the week’s notable attraction weighing 60 pounds and valued at 250000 dollars with Bes sie Potter cited as the artist.
Forty one entries for the marathon begin in Ashland at noon with Caffrey the defending champion among a diverse field of entrants including a Greek Indian and three Canadians. Local favorites challenge last year’s winner and veterans like Grant McDonald Estoppey and Sullivan seek strong showings as the course traces through Framingham Newton and Beacons to the B A A club house finish.
Mrs Tracy St John of Brooklyn New York quarantined at her father Oliver D Woodruff’s home in Southington Connecticut. She arrived yesterday with smallpox and refuses medical attendance claiming belief in prayer to heal diseases.
The New England Cornell Club will hold its third annual dinner on Friday, April 26, at 6 30 o'clock at Hotel Lenox.
A largely attended event in Schwa ben Hall featured Mayor Hart Speaker Myers and several representatives as guests. The one act operetta The Man in the Moon was performed by the Boylston Schuleverein with local humor and a brief speech by the Mayor and Myers. Mayor Hart thanked the crowd and said he came for fun, ending with a reception before the national costume ball began.
The Boston Turn Verein observed its fifty second anniversary with a musical program physical exhibits and an address by the first speaker Ernst Donath. The event closed with a ball in which many participated.
Washington April 18 General John C Gilmore a colonel in the adjutant generals department was placed on the retired list today by operation of law on account of age.
The fragment lists travel routes via the Royal Blue line with stopovers to Philadelphia Washington Gettysburg Pen Mar Blue Mountain and includes an address for pamphlets by A J Simmons at 211 Washington Street Boston. It mentions April 26 May 10 and May 24 dates and states stopover privileges and mon ey conducted.
Under the personally conducted system of the Pennsylvania railroad a tour from Boston departs April 22 with stop over privileges and side trips. It includes Neureurg Luray and other excursions with rate details offered by N Bell Tourist Agent at 205 East Beres Street.
The Irish National Foresters held a large social and concert event at Branch No. ten, with an ego and entertainment gathering marking a successful annual ball.
Two young women in a city rent a small flat and keep rich milk or cream with dry Grape-Nuts. In thirty seconds they create a fascinating meal where the creamy taste blends with the sugar and cereal sweetness. The resulting dish is nourishing and satisfying even in small portions.
Immigrants aboard the Ivernia bring record numbers of passengers and beauty to Boston. Inspectors interview mostly Russian colonists seeking Westward farming prospects while a Pole mother and her three children await relief aboard the dock. A second Dominion Line arrival with 938 steerage passengers is anticipated, pushing two day totals above 2000.
About 1500 members attended a Knights of Pythias tournament at City Hall in Portland. Delegates from Peter Woodland Edge of Lynn and twenty New Hampshire knights were present. The program opened with a band concert and speeches by F J Kiting of Old Town and Hon. George M. Hanson of Calais.
August Schreld age 72 died at his home on Wednesday night. Born in Germany he worked as a fancy baker and belonged to the Turn Verein. He leaves a widow plus a son and a daughter.
The text describes a group of 400 men and 100 girls on strow facing 8 demands from the Potts company and mentions unsafe conditions, cleaning work, and related hardships. It notes the workers’ grievances and the involvement of the girls in dangerous tasks.
In a colonial voyage scene, 1151 residents of Hull Enfield and Goshen join 1273 passengers and 300 crew aboard the Ivernia. Captain Warr leads a large settlement while Steward Coyle serves vast daily food ranges including beef mutton bread and eggs, as bakers toil in two shifts. Thirty nine intending immigrants are detained as departure time nears.
Bobby Reakes of Buffalo dominates Will Watson of Brockton in a 145 pound special bout. Reakes uses a half Nelson to pin Watson in 4 minutes 48 seconds. Also on the card Gilligan defeats Sawyer and Sawyer over Eldridge in the lightweight tournament. Tonight John J. Little appears in afternoon bouts with a heavyweight Reakes versus Shallow expected to be a hot rematch.
George Thurston of 67 Broadway South Boston dies. Funeral services at Samuel M. Burroughs 110 Dorchester Street on Saturday April 20 at 2 pm. Interment Mt Hope.
Harvard crews graded yesterday with four four-oared shells to train for two weeks. From Newell and Weld boats, the best eight will be chosen into the varsity squad of 16, with four-oar crews later. Guy Bancroft is slotted as stroke for the second Weld. Blake leads the first eight.
In Manchester New Hampshire Geo Gardner of Lowell fought Jim Hurley of Pennsylvania in a fifteen round bout. Hurley quit after the fifth round, never appearing to be in the match.
Mr and Mrs John P Winslow of Malden announce the marriage yesterday afternoon of their daughter to Leslie Bennett of Malden. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home on Seaview avenue. The couple will reside at 81 Seaview avenue and will be at home after Thursday May 9.
Dr. A Lindsley of the State Health Office announced that a woman with a small ox was a passenger on a Boston train from New York. She boarded in New Haven at 6 p.m. and officials urged immediate vaccination for all train riders. railroad cars were said to be infected.
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