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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1900
Page
5
An advertiser argues against scented soap mixes, urging buyers to select pure Ivory Soap for fragrance-free bathing. The copy emphasizes paying for perfume only when added to soap and advocates choosing five articles or one plain soap separately.
Apr 6 duel between two Mexican society women over Rafael Riquelma ends with Marta Duran y Cisnagos gravely wounded and Juana reconciled after Marta renounces all claim. Four seconds and both sides’ supporters present. The fight halted after multiple exchanges with blood drawn and a dramatic recovery.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey depart Washington by special train April 29 for a multi city tour ending May 16 in Washington. The journey covers Chicago St Louis Memphis Nashville Knoxville and Jacksonville with stops and railroad legs via B and O Chicago and Alton Louisville Nashville Nashville Chattanooga and Southern railways.
Congress man John F. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts responds to Senator Hanna defending the subsidy bill. He says continued subsidies harmed U S trade, reduced American share of traffic, and raised freight rates. He argues the bill mostly benefits four large firms and would restrain competition, not create new lines.
In Richmond on April 22, Harry Davis, a Deep Run Hunt Club employee, prepares to elude a pack of pure bred bloodhounds led by Braugh in a three hour chase. Davis will use tree climbing and diversions as he runs across water and through terrain, watched by wealthy club members on horseback.
Washington April 22 The Senate will take up questions of privilege involving three seats this week with a vote likely at 4 o clock Tuesday on the Quay case after which Senator McComas will push resolutions for Senator Scott. The Alaska code bill and Clark case report are also on the agenda. District of Columbia Day is scheduled for tomorrow and private pension bills for Friday.
The Porte answered American demands in Constantinople stating Turkey will compensate American missionaries under the same conditions as other foreign subjects. The reply was issued on April 22.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of D A 3 K of L was held in Blatchford Hall Wells Memorial building Sunday afternoon with over 100 delegates present. The secretary’s report noted fifteen new local assemblies formed in the past quarter. Plans urged all local assemblies to attend Labor Day events and a committee was formed to arrange. Discussion focused on discharge and suspension of city employees and a committee was appointed to meet with the Mayor to protest further layoffs of workers.
New York April 22. An adjourned N C A board meeting set pace limits if a motor machine exceeds twenty inches in width only with special permission. Records must be at continuous races and dead heats in pro championships must be ridden off. After July 6 riders to enter in black trunks. If the American Cyclist Union reinstates its suspended men Major Taylor and the Butlers they may register with and ride under the N C A.
The edition lists upcoming shows across Boston venues. The Maneuvres of Jane returns from New York to Hollis for a benefit for Wagner and Fetherston. Francis Wilson shifts to Erminie at Tremont in late April. Park hosts A Trip to Chinatown with Fred Wright directing a strong company. Lounges feature Lafayette, Howard's weekly acts, and Broadway to Tokio with a 100 night run in New York. Cast includes Templeton Ott Martinetti Sadler Sparks Judson Gould Kelso Thayer Parker and a large ballet corps. Six elaborate set pieces promise Eden Musee nighttime streets and Japanese garden visuals. The Malden Auditorium promotes Our New Minister in early May. Boston Theatre features the Burto naan OYBOR troupe of trained animals. The Degenerates staging includes a roulette-table scene with private bets among actors. Harvard’s Hasty Pudding previews Witch Hazel May 9. Marie George voyaged seasick to London for An American Beauty, singing Rastus at charity. Vaudeville star Margaret Corneille headlines. Next week The High Rollers visit Howard Enoch at Austin & Stone’s on April 16. Grand Theatre showcases The Danites and ongoing summer runs. The Smugglers and a yacht scene follow A Nutmeg Match at Bowdoin.
Isaiah S. Robinson, a patrolman attached to Division 2, died yesterday morning at his home 40 Poplar Street of heart disease after a period of illness. A native of Gilmanton Iron Works New Hampshire he was 65. Appointed July 5 1872 he served in Division 9 and was transferred to Station 2 in 1873. He was single and reportedly left substantial property.
April 22 It is denied that forest fires south of Winnipeg are as serious as earlier sensational reports suggested. A special train arriving tonight says chief damage is the loss of 60 000 ties.
The personally conducted tourist system under Fenner vans railroad will leave Boston on April last and continue to May 11 for the season’s final tour. D canties agent is at 26 Washington street Boston to handle arrangements.
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