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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1900
Page
2
A 1910s style advertorial argues that society requires a cheerful appearance masking illness. It claims most women suffer congestion and irritation of the mucous lining of female organs, and praises Peruna as a tonic to renew health. A free Health and Beauty pamphlet offers by Dr. Hartman of Columbus, Ohio.
Boston police undergo a surprise shake-up as five sergeants from three divisions are sent on "vacation" to outlying posts and replacements are drawn from outside divisions. Officials cite department bracing while observers blame overwork and political pulls amid transfers affecting divisions 4, 9, 12, 16, and 3.
Lieutenant Commander Edward M. Hughes reports the USS Enterprise traveled from Boston to Southampton mostly under sail in twenty days, twenty two hours and fifty five minutes. Cadets are in good health and morale. About seventy boys took three days of leave for London. more may visit Paris. The Sarato was found in port at Southampton. Enterprise left Southampton July 29 and arrived Havre July 30, with a likely departure to Gibraltar soon.
A two alarm blaze at the corner of Portland and Travers streets damaged Allen & Co wood working’s basement stock and nearby outlets. Acting Chief Johnson of Ladder 1 was thrown from a buggy and injured while directing firefighters. Total insured loss estimated around three thousand dollars.
An old age advertisement extols Omega Oil as a remedy that eases dry stiff joints and helps seniors walk more easily. It claims the product works like axle grease for a wagon, strengthening arms legs and backs with regular nightly and morning rubbing.
Lord Chief Justice of England since 1894 Baron Russell of Killowen died this morning following an operation performed yesterday. He had been ill for about two weeks with reports citing gastric disorder or a stomach tumor. A prior consultation involved Drs. Sir W H Broadbent and Frederick Treves.
Djevad Pasha, former grand vizier and author of a military history of the Ottoman empire, died. He rose from Crete governor in 1891 to chief adviser to the Sultan and served as diplomatic agent at Belgrade and Montenegro.
Ex Fire Battalion Chief John Hogan and his wife were rushed to hospital after Hogan slashed his wife with a razor and then cut his own throat. Both were 40s and 50s respectively, with Hogan previously retired on half pay after twenty years of service. The report blends this case with unrelated obituary and legal notices about Lord Russell, England’s lord chief justice, and his career, noting anticipated succession and a funeral planned for Epsom Tuesday.
The laying of the first telegraph cable to connect the United States directly with Germany will begin at 6 a m tomorrow from the Commercial Cable Company's station on Coney Island.
Waco Texas August 10 The Democratic State ticket named today includes Governor J D Sayers of Béestro County Lieutenant Governor James Browning of Potter County.
Fanny McPherson alias Mary Livingston alias Frances Innhart was arraigned in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Dewey and held in 1000 bail on two larceny counts and a charge of fraudulently obtaining board. She faced accusations from Meyer Jonasson & Co and George B. Keeler totaling about 75. However the bail was set, and the hearing postponed to next Wednesday. Police report identify her by Bertillon measurements and claim a confession, while histories suggest a long criminal record.
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