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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1899
Page
2
Advertisers claim Omega Oil eases muscle fatigue after work and long walking. They urge rub-in treatment to stop aches and help sleep through the night, toutting Omega Chemical Co of Boston as the source.
Mary Ellen Lease, famed Populist orator, now travels to stump against Bryan. She criticizes his silver stance, trusts policy, and railroad control, urges Miles to subdue the Philippines, and notes evolving public schools and race tensions as part of the broader political debate.
The Rev. W Livingston Bruen pastor of Wilgon Memorial Methodist Church Washington D C was arrested by mistake while walking on Green Mountain Bar Harbor Mo officers took him for Frank William Funk wanted for the alleged murder of W H Brooks Washington and other crimes He was released after the error was found Bruen notified town officials he would return and sue for false arrest
Opening day at Readville features a $10,000 New England Futurity with Idolita winning in straight heats and record times. Hal B. barely beat by Moth Miller and Hontas Crooke, while Fairview and Lizzie Wilkes posted fast miles in the 2:12 pace, with several heats set and a postponed 2:20 trot due to darkness.
Advice urges focusing on true health over fleeting appearances citing Hood's Sarsaparilla as a path to vigor. Warning against neglect and urging regular use to maintain vitality and life force.
The sloop Cleo ran aground near Chatham during a Bat Harbor incident. Local harbor pilots aided the vessel and officials reported no injuries. authorities investigated cause and assessed minor hull damage.
Genesee notes the September trials between the Columbia and the Defender off Newport on Sept. 2, 4, and 6 with acceptance by owners. Duncan and Iselin favor Newport for easier access and quicker repairs at Herreshafts. Lipton's Erin and Shamrock move to Erie Basin for drydock and prep ahead of the next phase.
The Defender underbody was painted dark green at the Herreshoff works marking a first in its history. If successful and resistant to marine growth, the new coating may be used on the Columbia. The Columbia was moved along the wharf as preparations continued and interior fittings were removed for crew living arrangements on the tender St Michaels.
Sir Arthur Lipton expresses deep appreciation for the American welcome to Shamrock. He notes the kindness shown to the masters and crew and regards the New York port’s free passage as a high compliment. He will sail to New York aboard the Cam pania next Saturday with Fife and Ratsey.
Mrs. Evt Steward of 83 Dewey St recounts severe kidney pain that worsened over a year. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Bradbury's drug store her back ache and abnormal kidney secretions improved, confirming the remedy's effectiveness. Doan's Pills sold for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents.
A terse note says they will join Shamrock for trial spins and discounts an American passenger liner collision report as unimportant.
The sloop Cleo bound from Boston to New Haven ran ashore on Chatham Bar at 4 PM. The Old Harbor life saving crew failed to refloat her as the ebbing tide resisted. All aboard remain onboard with a night tow attempt planned. Captain Doane warned of possible breakup if not freed by morning.
In the first day of Canada's cup races at Toronto on August 21, Beavers crosstrees broke and sails dropped after the line. The vessel was towed to her moorings while Genesee continued alone and finished within the time limit.
The Ward 18 Democratic Club held a colored picnic at Apollo Garden with morning races won by Robert Shefton, Charles Nichols, and George Bradley. Esther Jones and Esther White won prizes in dance events. Club officers listed: President John H. Banks, Treasurer Joseph Barnett, Secretary I. D. Barnett, Recording Secretary Stephen Hoyt.
National AAU championships set for Riverside Recreation grounds next Saturday draw strong entries from New York Athletic Club Knickerbockers and Canadian athletes. Duffy expected to win 100 yards Wefers past his prime Kranzlein to compete in hurdles jumps and Powers to contest all around events. Wright Grant and Bray compete in distance races with Williams and Island noted in hammer throw training.
Local Boot and Shoe Workers' Union factions clash as Rochester convention adopts a new constitution. Disputed points include higher dues, bigger general office shares, suspended referendum, two year general officer terms, and a revised distribution of funds to strike and relief pools.
At a district council meeting in Narragansett Pier Rhode Island seven taxpayer petitions urged immediate enforcement of gambling laws. Frank W Moulton of New York Rev Father Burns and others supported action. The council voted to instruct the chief of police to enforce the gambling law forthwith.
An alarm from 217 at 7 60 last night reported a fire in a single story wooden building at 1202 Tremont Street. The shop, owned by C. E. Cotter and occupied by Polit sky, gents' furnisher, saw goods in the showroom damaged by contact with a gas jet, totaling about $1000.
Colonial Hall at 995 Washington Street opens tonight with dancing through midnight. The Colonial Orchestra performs a special program as S Kasnoff serves as floor director and I J Clements chairs the reception committee.
Aug 21 report from Framingham details camp life with field maneuvers planned for tomorrow. The 46th Regiment will retreat via Perkins and Bowditch farms, using 600 acres for operations as Major Gihon leads a composite force. General Mathews praises discipline and notes Y M C A support, with Colonel Darling and Colonel Rice involved in upcoming Boston movements.
Lieutenant Thomas J. Shaw, formerly ordnance sergeant at Fort Independence, Castle Island, rose quickly after Commission as second lieutenant in the Thirty-fourth Regiment. He served at Fort Logan as regimental ordnance officer and post canteen officer, then became battalion adjutant under Major Penn, earning promotion to first lieutenant. Shaw was recently appointed commander of Company C and will go to the Philippines.
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