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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
2
A discussion of duties for women entering marriage and motherhood. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery to cure female weakness, regulate health, and treat congestion and weakness. Testimonials praise recovery and improved health through these medicines.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as boosting bodily strength and mental cheer for pregnancy. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. C. W. Young of Wilkes-Barre praising relief from dizziness headaches and sickness, crediting the medicine for a healthy eight month old baby and a hearty mother. The notice urges consultation by letter, emphasizes privacy, and promotes The Common Sense Medical Adviser available by stamp order.
The gold statue of Miss Maude Adams in Houghton and Dutton's gallery attracts vast crowds over two weeks. Artists join general visitors despite bad weather, drawn by its American origin, Paris Exposition impact, and the creator's international reputation.
A monumental sculpture of immense gold value, reportedly over a quarter of a million dollars, is safeguarded continuously. The piece, praised as a major achievement for a sculptor, commands constant protection to preserve its unprecedented mass and worth.
A syndicated statue tour comes to Boston with no public expense through Houghton and Dutton. The work, not an attire of Miss Adams, portrays The Typical American Girl in a simple girlish gown. Mounted near Mme Bernhardt’s L Aigion run, the statue remains on view for two more weeks.
Ex-Alderman William Berwin backs Mayor Hart shaping the Republican machine in Boston. The Beisenbach rejection sparks German district opposition while Berwin seeks Hebrew and Lomasney-linked backing. The three cornered fight for assessors and related posts stirs a high-stakes political clash across wards and factions.
President Eliot, returning to Cambridge after five months in the Bermudas, calls for abolition of student initiations. He urges gradual change, stressing university influence and student responsibility, and supports track meet with English universities. He would decline a West Point visit due to work pressure.
The body of S Henry Farnham chief electrician for the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company was shot in Portland Maine yesterday and brought to his home in Wellesley for funeral services at 3 PM Saturday at the Congregational Church with Rev E A Benner officiating and burial in the Wellesley Cemetery
Bernard M. Wolf's establishment highlights leisure time activities and eyewear offerings. The article notes service options, locations, and promotional events for customers seeking optical products and leisure reading materials during off hours.
The Cuban constitutional delegation met President McKinley and Secretary Root at the War Department for talks on Cuba’s future. The discussions, held in secrecy, covered U S Cuban relations and the delegation’s aim to build close ties. President McKinley praised the delegates and said he would confer with Secretary Root as the talks continued.
In Hartford on April session two state witnesses Mix and John H testified on Rathbun murder case. Hart described circumstances around the Rathbun illness and death on December 2, with limited new details. Coroner Mix read his past examination notes detailing the tragedy and Rathbun’s alleged conduct during the marriage.
Albert T. Patrick was indicted in New York on ten counts of murder in the first degree for the alleged killing of William Marsh Rice. The indictment was handed up today and names New York as the jurisdiction.
Rumors of a departure are confirmed as Lillian Law rence announces she will quit Castle Square Theatre after five seasons. She plans to go to New York after The Octoroon, spend summer in Europe, then return to Boston for a while. Eva Taylor will replace her as leading lady at Castle Square.
State Fire Marshal Charlies W. Whitcomb releases his annual report noting a rise in fires statewide. Most cases involve arson for insurance or revenge, with several instances linked to liquor abuse and theft. The report cites increased unknown fires and a push to strengthen the fire marshal’s office, with multiple arrests and ongoing trials.
Democratic lawmakers convene to decide representation on the reapportionment committee. Contention centers on appointing a Democrat from the third district versus other districts. Boston figures push Shaw for Charlestown seat while Thayer and Love names are debated.
A cylinder from an elevated railroad locomotive blew out over Thirty-fourth Street, smashing through a crowded car side and injuring several passengers. Several women fainted and a man and another woman sustained bruises while bystanders aided the injured. Lucy Wetzel narrowly escaped harm as the debris impacted near her.
The Riding and Driving Club of Brooklyn opened in that city with three harness tandems. Glorious Connie and Bonnie won first. Highflyer took second. Glorious Tiften and Arrowman placed third. Oriflamme won eight saddle horses with first prize. The event also awarded first prize to Pont e and Cristo for double teams. The second item notes the 1871 House anniversary in Boston at the United States Hotel with a 10 am meeting and a noon banquet.
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