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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1900

Page

7

Boston raises tax rate to 14.70 under pay as you go policy

Mayor Hart defends a 1900 Boston tax rate of 14.70 up from 13.10, citing recent State House legislation and a shift to pay as you go. He promises no tax increase beyond what residents approve, noting debt limits and Met Park loan assessments. Total valuations rise to 1.129 billion with real estate at 802.49 million and personal property at 226.64 million.

Hart Boston Quincy Post State House

Charlestown Man Arrested Over Unsound Horses and Missing Money

Daniel R. Felch, 36, of Charlestown, was arrested for larceny of 150 dollars after purchaser George W. Thain claimed two horses sold as sound and matched proved defective. Thain paid 10 dollars down and 140 later, with a promise of a refund if unsatisfactory. The case heads to Municipal Court.

Daniel R. Felch Cordis Street Charlestown George W. Thain Walk Hill Street Mattapan Inspector Cleary Bureau of Criminal Investigation Thain Felch

Cadets' Ladies Day at Boxford Camp Ends With Parade

Aug 17 at Boxford Second Corps Cadets held drills and two hours of practice. Lieutenant Clark served as officer of the day and Dyer as officer of the guard. After Topsfield visit the corps rode a special train back to camp, closing with battalion parade. They return tomorrow at 2 o'clock.

East Boxford Topsfield

Marshal Deegan Names Staff For Labor Day Parade

Daniel H. Deegan, marshal of the Building Trades Council division, announces appointed staff including Chief of Staff Charles McDonald Carpenters Union 218, aide-de-camp Joseph H. Post Wire Workers Union, aides A J Murphy Painters Union 11, William Taylor Carpet Upholsterers, William J. Fitzgerald Sheet Metal Workers, Charles J. Gallagher Carpenters Union 38, James McLaughlin Electrical Workers 103, George N. Gunther Woodworkers 24, I Young Elevator Constructors Union, John Kenny Steam Fitters Union.

Daniel H. Deegan Building Trades Council Charles McDonald Carpenters’ Union Joseph H. Post Wire Workers’ Union Aids A. J. ¥. Murphy Painters’ Union William Taylor William J. Fitzgerald Charles J. Gallagher James McLaughlin Electrical Workers George N. Gunther I. Young Elevator Constructors’ Union John Kenny Steam Fitters’ Union

Boston Post Photo Contest Attracts Resort Images

The Boston Post offers weekly prizes of 10 5 and 3 dollars for summer resort photographs with news value and human interest. Entrants must include title and name and address on back, await non return, and can be amateurs or professionals.

Boston Post Emple Casey Nooks Sunday Post Hotos Saturay Sumoe the Post

Tragic Falls Claim Two Young Lives in Providence

Gladys Gertrude Monahan aged 12 is dead after a fall from an attic window on Tockwotten street. John Shea, 18 months, survived a fall from a second story window on Trenton street without injury.

Providence R. I Gladys Gertrude Monahan J. J. Monahan Tockwotten Street John Shea Trenton Street

Arsenic Fatality Linked to Fear of Testifying

Townsend August 17 Melvin Adams aged 2% used arsenic to end his life amid fear of being forced to testify in a divorce case pending in local court. The tragedy raises questions about pressures on witnesses and child safety in domestic disputes.

Townsend Melvin Adams

Iron Workers Strike Over Higher Pay Demands

Sixty iron workers in Boston have quit as part of a wage dispute with Boston Steel and Iron Company. The stoppage affects three buildings and threatens about 600 workers if the strike spreads. The union seeks 331 8 cents per hour and is backed by the Building Trades Council.

Boston Steel and Iron Company Webb Ditson Washington Street Westland Avenue Hemenway Street Parker Miltom Building Trades Council

Stage notes recount losses and comings for the season

Blanche West loses a diamond and emerald ring overboard during a Pinafore performance and awaits lake dredging to recover it. E B Jack promotes Roland Reed’s Museum season starting August 27. Hilda Spong returns to lead Frohman stock company in Chicago from August 27. John E Kellerd nearly drowns during a lake swim with Bessie Clarke. rescuers save them. Florence Gardner signs with Waldron and Bryant Trocaero company after Palace Theatre run.

Blanche West Miss West E. B. Jack Roland Reed Hilda Spong Daniel Frohman Chicago Ill John E. Kellerd Mr. Kellerd J. I. C. Clarke Lake Merrinold Sullivan County New York Bessie Clarke Florence Gardner Palace Theatre Waldron and Bryant Trocaero

Sunday religious services across Boston venues

Tremont Temple and many churches list Sunday schedules with sermons by MacArthur Savage Dickinson Herrick and others, plus "The Pre eminence of Christ" and "A Basket of Summer Fruit" themes. Special meetings at Berkeley Temple and Union Square. civic patriotic lectures and Bible readings accompany choir music and Sunday schools.

BE. Humbrey Allen Mesers Boyd and Canterbury Elcome Berkeley Temple Charles A. Dickinson D. D Christian Endeavor Meeting Old South Church Third Church Samuel FH. Herrick

Tennessee Pardner to Open Bowdoin Square Theatre Season

Special new scenery marks the opening of the Bowdoin Square Theatre season next Monday afternoon with Tennessee Pardner. Manager Magee reports a highly successful run of Two Little Vagrants at major Boston houses setting attendance records. Richard Golden stars in Old Jed Prouty to follow the opener.

Tennessee Pardner Bowdoin Square Theatre Magee Grand Opera House Boston Museum the Tremont Richard Golden Jed Prouty Castlequare Sydney Grundy Mr. Castro Grand Theatre Roland Reed Boston Eleanor Merron Tremont Theatre Nex Boston Theatre W. A. Brady Park Theatre Neil Burgess Howard Noizzie B. Raymond Artie All Three Glissandos Isham King Rastus Billy Kersands Smart and Williams Mallory Brothers Brooks Henry Lee Keith's Willits Family Milo Christina Buoman Adelle Mazuz Mazet Armstrong Brothers South Richmond Crackajacks Austin & Stone’s Row Man Walthour Kreamer Point of Pines Nerumens Park He International Vaudeville Company Rustic Theatre Nickelodeon Parker Big Adah Sandy Lynch Joe Cramer Palace Theatre Waldron Bryant Comedy Four Melrose Brothers Tommy Baker Jacksons Combination Park Zeno Carl Lelliott Clerise Lester Stevens Ellene Jaqua Crescent Gardens Jules Levy Kittie Mitchell Stella Costa Levy Neleta Carlton Comedy Company Bass Point Larricain Naval Brigade Band Herr Karl Hampe Boston Symphony Orchestra Charles North BE. N. Lafricain Harry Brenton Herr Kazrl Hampe Thomas Senia

Postum touted as coffee alternative owner testifies health gains

A Monmouth Illinois resident endorses Postum Food Coffee claiming it ends sour stomach and nervous troubles caused by coffee. The ad cites Dr. McMillan of Sunbeam Illinois and Rev. W T Campbell praising Postum, notes proper boiling time of at least fifteen minutes, and mentions distribution by Postum Cereal Co. at Battle Creek Michigan. The piece also lists upcoming theater showings at local Boston venues and entertainment acts.

McMillan Sunbeam, Il David Strong W. T. Campbell Second United Presbyterian Church Monmouth Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Iakers Postum Battle Creek Mich

Gardiner Hearing Request After AG Review

Attorney General Davies after a consult with Deputy AG Coyne plans to ask the Governor for a new hearing on charges against Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner district attorney of New York County. Ansley Wilcox of Buffalo reports to the Governor and does not recommend removal.

Albany N. Y Davies Coyne Asa Bird Gardiner New York County Ansley Wilcox Buffalo

Severe Electrical Storm Rips Providence Homes

A severe storm hit Providence Rhode Island at 3 pm with lightning striking a dozen houses causing multiple fires. One home, owned by department store proprietor Thomas O Gorman, suffered thousands of dollars in damage as lightning followed electric wires to woodwork. The storm lasted about half an hour with heavy rain and wind.

Providence R. I Thomas O’gorman

Actress Mabel Bouton committed to State hospital

Mabel Bouton the New York actress was admitted to a state hospital for the insane at Middletown New York on August 17 according to the report.

Middletown N. Y Mabel Bouton New York State Hospital

Steamer Collision Near Halifax In Thick Weather

The Allan line steamer Grecian touched the steamer Carthagenian in dense weather in Halifax harbor. The Grecian hove to, landed a pilot, and proceeded uninjured for Liverpool via St. John's.

Halifax Allan Line Liverpool St. John’s N. F

Dillard Herndon Hanged in Washington for 1899 Murder

Dillard Herndon, 60, was hanged in Washington on August 17 for the murder of John Lovingood in October 1899. The drop occurred at 1:90 and the sentence was carried out in thirteen minutes. Police records indicate robbery as the motive.

Washington Dillard Herndon John Lovingood Herndon

Engineer Commits Suicide Attempt Aboard Tug Coast Wise

Chief Engineer Reuben Hammond tried to jump from the Coast Wise as it neared Providence Bay. Rescued and confined, he was later declared insane and committed to the State insane hospital. He is married to a Philadelphia woman.

Providence R. I Reuben Hammond Coastwise State Insane Hospital Philadelphia

Democrats Unfurl Bryan Stevenson Flag in Franklin Falls

In Franklin Falls New Hampshire on August 17 the Democrats displayed a Bryan Stevenson flag amid band music and fireworks during a local event signaling support for the ticket.

Franklin Falls N. H

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