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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
4
An Omega Oil advertisement touts a green liniment as a universal remedy for sprains and aches. It claims to restore work by reducing pain and time lost, urging readers to buy from Omega Chemical Co. at 257 Broadway, New York, with mail order options.
Last night’s hearing on the Cambridge school house lot bribery case extended from 8 10 until after midnight in the aldermanic chamber. Testimony centered on George Heffernan and a Willow street land deal, with payments via checks and alleged private arrangements. An executive session was announced to review Mr Heffernan's private business affairs.
Boston bankers and laundry men discuss water charges at the New England Laundry Club dinner. Mitchell Wing argues 621 Chinese laundries pay far less than American laundries in proportion to business, suggesting some underpayment or underuse of water. Mayor Hart jokes about investigating water payments, promising to scrutinize both Chinese and white laundries for proper bills.
Miss Susan B. Anthony led the national suffrage bazaar opening at Madison Square Garden Concert Hall with honorary figures including Mrs. Isabella Beecher Hooker Antoinette Brown Blackwell and Charlotte Wilbur. Among line stood Mrs. Mariana Chapman Mrs. Robert Abbe Mrs. H W Schieffelin and Carrie Chapman Catt alongside Mrs. Russell Sage and Mrs. Henry Sanders.
Knights of Columbus Federal Council No 466 marked its first anniversary with a well attended banquet at the American House. about 160 members and guests. James F. Cavanaugh the highest State officer spoke praising the council for growth from 62 to 112 members and noted their seven teen degrees this year. Secretary William J. O'Brien cited the treasury at 474000. Reverend Joseph P Mahar, chaplain, read an original poem celebrating spirit of brotherhood and fellowship.
A two day meeting at Bromfield Street Church launches a Methodist Episcopal forward movement to convert and ingather 2,000,000 souls. Bishop James M. Thoburn leads sessions with R S Douglass John W Young George F Washburn and J A L Wallon among speakers. A bishops conference and mass meeting conclude the event with Bishop Mallalieu and Bishop Thoburn to preach.
At a meeting of the board of Aldermen last night a communication from Mayor Gould vetoed borrowing to fund sewer and highway drainage improvements. The board failed to override with a 10 to 9 vote, as a two-thirds majority was required, and the measure was tabled amid divisions among aldermen.
The Ballot Law Commission ruled Abraham Silverman will not appear on the official city ballot for Ward 8. The decision followed protests by Kiley Weinberg and Hart, backed by counsel Martin Lomaaney, and upheld by the commissioners who found discrepancies in his naturalization certificate and school diploma.
A prominent exhibition at the Methodist Church on Bromfield Street runs each weekday morning from ten to eleven where Dr Henson claims to heal ailments by laying on hands. Cripples and others seek relief as the doctor demonstrates cures including a man who walked after three months in bed and an 87 year old rheumatism sufferer who left his cane on stage. Dr Henson offers free church consultations and no charge for the church healing session while advertising private visits at 31 Brattle Street from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. except 10 to 11.
The Massachusetts Election Board debated stripping voters who changed or misrepresented names after two hearings led by Judge Martin M. Lomasney. Abraham Silverman faced questions about his legal name, with witnesses alleging Bolinski and Belinski links. The board ruled his father’s name not Silverman and may remove him from the voting list, sparking debate on proving identity and modern name changes.
The Republican city committee failed to cause the Citizens' League to withdraw its municipal ticket after a league meeting this afternoon. The league resolved to keep its face on the ballot, and both sides now want no further dealings with each other.
At its meeting on 45 Eliot Street the Bricklayers' Union 8 elected George T. Thornton Thomas C. Sullivan and Morris Sullivan as delegates to the Bricklayers and Masons' International Union annual convention to be held in Milwaukee in January.
An explosive mix used in rites of the Improved Order of Red Men in American Mesenoley Hall injures Past Sachem Ira T. Crockett of Lynn fatally and burns W. F. Rogers, with a third worker from Chickatawhet tribe disrupted as the degree staff prepared in a Lynn council room. cause under investigation.
Details for the Vanderbilt French wedding have been set. The Zabriskie Memorial Church on the Point will host the ceremony at high noon on Monday January 14 with Rev Beattie officiating. A special train will carry guests from New York to Newport and back, with accommodations aboard.
A Standard correspondent reports placards renewing anti foreign outbreak fears as imminent. Police dismissed a complaint against Patrolman Dennis Moran for conduct unbecoming, filed by Ernest T. Davey, after an unclear incident.
East Boston hosts the Major P. F. Grady Camp Spanish War Veterans second ball with seventeen hundred attendees. The event featured a grand march led by Captain Thomas F. Clark and Miss Agnes V. Carey, a six-number band concert, a twenty-dance program, elaborate gowns, and prominent attendees including Congressman-elect Joseph Conry and numerous military officers.
The annual ball of the Buckanham Encampment I O O F was held last evening in Berkeley Hall with about 10 attendees.
Financial secretary A Pearlstone recording secretary J Bilefsky and treasurer rang in the intermission with entertainment provided by the Winer brothers, reflecting a lively community gathering and formal roles celebrated during the event.
A fragmented recital listing appears to feature acts by Anni Bilefsky and John Bilefsky with violin and piano solos, including performances labeled as blackface and coon songs, alongside Swartz and Young Coce. The readable bits hint at a varied program with vocal and instrumental pieces.
The twenty-ninth annual Nonpareil Associates ball was held in Paine eb Biig Hall last night with about 200 couples attending. Officers include Baird Curran president Samuel Shallow vice president J F Driscoll treasurer T J Driscoll financial secretary J J Murphy recording secretary. Grand march at 10 led by President David Curran and Miss Kate Clark with numerous couples following.
The first union ball of Clan-na-Gael of South Boston is planned for Monday night December 10 in Odd Fellows Hall Tremont and Sherkel ley streets. Invitations have gone to principal state and city officials and prominent members. event aims to be a major season highlight in Irish American circles.
A protest was filed with Medford City Clerk James E. Joyce against placing the names of caucus nominees on the city ballots. The filing, made by James E. Bryan a Dwyer supporter, could force candidates who have not filed nomination papers to use stickers if the caucuses are ruled illegal.
In New York on December 3, Charles G. Schmitt of Chicago defeated Isaac A. Mannes of Chicago 300 to something in the Class B billiard championship opening in the Knickerbocker Athletic Club under the Amateur Athletic Union.
The funeral for Mrs Daisy W Manning wife of John Manning will be held from her home at 16 Moreland Street Roxby this morning. A solemn mass will follow at St Patrick's Church at 9 o'clock.
Dec 3 in Youngstown Ohio Jack Hamilton of Troy New York and Oscar Gardner fought a boxing match at the Mahoning Athletic Club. Hamilton was awarded the decision after rounds of action.
Philadelphia reporter notes Kid Broad of Cleveland and Tim Callahan of the local area battled a six round bout at the Penn Art A. C. venue. Both fighters went the distance, but Callahan shaded Broad with the better performance and victory in a close decision.
A self cure for rupture claims a Rice Method offers a painless home treatment. Originator Dr. W S Rice advertises an office in Boston and provides mailed descriptions to Adams New York residents, promising an easy quick cure without pain or time lost.
Dorchester council members clash on a loan measure. Several Republicans including Curtis Monan and Head oppose the bill in its present form, citing corruption and excessive cost. Sousa Miller hints at party lines, while Connolly and Donahue call the measure outrageous. A minority supports amendments to secure Southside improvements.
City council members from wards 1 through 16 express varied stances on the loan appropriation. Several say they cannot vote for the bill in its present form, citing concerns over appropriations and potential vetoes by the Mayor. Some predict passage with vetoed items, while others oppose the measure entirely, urging modifications before any vote.
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