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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
6
An in doorway display proclaims The Resilia Shoe proves its claims with a pneumatic test. A foot in a Resilia Shoe shows air ventilation via a whistle in the heel valve, suggesting even pressure distribution and breathability.
The Resilia Shoe Store operates at 172 Tremont Street between Keith's and Tremont Theatres.
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange remains light with professional activity and steady prices. Copper bears cite rising visible overseas supply, while sources note Standard Oil influence on copper markets and recent export increases. notable moves include Federal Steel and American Steel and Wire gains, and railroad strength amid a cautious market.
A fragmentary ad promotes Quick cash or margin trading with a free booklet Facts and Figures. It touts fast service and a local contact, mentioning 62 Wall Street New York and a manager ready to receive orders.
A Lexington celebration featured a 4 PM battalion drill parade and band, 7 PM fireworks, 9 PM reception and dance. British graves were honored, wreath laid on the village green by the American Irish Historical Society, and officials including Governor Crane attended. Open houses and decorations highlighted the day.
Arlington celebrated Patriots Day with bells at sunrise and a 9 a.m. program in Town Hall featuring public school children directed by Miss Sarah Phelps and Miss Alice Homer. Theresa L. Kidder delivered a stirring reading. The afternoon parade included veteran firemen from Arlington Cambridge and Waltham, under the Arlington Veteran Fireman's Association. An illustrated Town Hall lecture by Edward McGlenen closed the day under the Arlington Historical Society.
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Boston archdiocese gathered at the Cathedral at 10 o clock for a sermon by Rev Denis O Callaghan D D on Life and Labors of Father Mathew. Archbishop Williams presided. A fund was established to create the Father Mathew chair with the Catholic University of Washington contributing.
In Hancock School yesterday afternoon, children heard Senator H. K. Saunderson of Inn describe Paul Revere's ride. The Boston Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution arranged the event with patriotic hymns and remarks by Miss Chapman. The talk featured stereopticon views.
A complimentary dinner was given to General Albert D. Shaw commander in chief of the Gw A R at Youngs last night by his aides of the Department of Massachusetts. Attending were Department Commander Dr. Smith the Hon. William M. Olin Captain J G B Adams and General Wilmon W Blackmar.
St Josephs Court No 11 M C O F celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a morning requiem and high mass at St Josephs Church Chambers Street, followed by an evening reunion and banquet in Lockhart building Waste End attended by 140 members. Speakers included Chief Ranger C G Newell Coastmaster C J Fay Medical Examiner McQueeney Deputy High Chief Rangers Morris nin and Charles E Baii and Past Chief Ranger John K Lynch.
Victories in bicycle races and track events led by Thomas Hurd with Saunders and Delory in second and third. Other events show William Loughlin Buckley and Powers Ryan top placers. A banquet featured Senator Hoar's telegram praising the town and the cause.
Lexington observes the 125th anniversary of its confrontation with British red coats on the village green. A 45 gun salute and bells set the tone, with a drum corps parade, Hayes memorial fountain dedication, and speeches by Rev. Horton and others. Governor Crane attended as a trades procession began downtown.
Christ Church hosts a DAR observance with E. Everett Holbrook opening, Rev Charles W. Duane invoking, Harvard Quartet singing, and speakers Miss Sara W Daggett Colonel Henry Walker and Hon M J Murray praising liberty. Mrs EB Humphrey Allen sings, Curtis Guild Jr delivers address, closing with benediction.
The annual mass of the Young Ladies' Charitable Association was celebrated yesterday in the Cathedral by Rev Henry Sullivan and Rev Thomas J. McCormack. A large attendance received communion together. Music directed by James P. Whelan featured soloists Alfred Cahill Michael Dwyer Thomas Murphy and others. Te Deum sung. Breakfast at Langham Hotel followed. St Gregory's juvenile minstrels entertained at Catholic Union Hall led by J Frank Walsh and W H Cunningham with Nora T. Malley on piano.
The Mutual Insurance Company of New York reports over 1.05 billion dollars in in force insurance as of December 31 1899. It has paid policy holders 614 117 946 since 1848 and holds 301 844 637 in trust. Reserve liability 984 609 and contingent fund 962 548. Prospective policy holders are urged to contact Hop weep Hopkins general agents for information and profitable contracts.
Emma F. Carroll is reported to have gained nineteen pounds in a recent period. The note records the amount as a personal health update without further context or accompanying details.
The Oogah Wallahs of East Boston convened at Webster Hall for their fourth pow wow. Edward J. Kelly served as scribe and toastmaster as chiefs and braves, including Conry and Quigley, presided with songs, gifts, and a projection of political ambitions.
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