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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
5
A Tennessee resident 74 reports persistent coughlack of sleep and weight loss ended after trying Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. The claimant, R N Mann of Fall Mills, credits the remedy with immediate improvement and restored health.
A South Boston reader supports restoring Tremont street streetcar tracks arguing improved traffic and connections for workers and businesses. Maurice English asserts the change benefits the masses and urges Boston voters to back relaying tracks in the upcoming election.
President nominates Brigadier General Leonard Wood as major general of volunteers. He will remain in command of the military provinces of Santiago and Puerto Principe, now second ranking officer in Cuba under Major General Brooke. Wood expects to return to Santiago soon, possibly spending Christmas in Washington.
The Public School Association led by Colonel Thomas L. Livermore campaigns for its School Board ticket opposing Hon. Harrison H. Atwood. It cites past corruption charges and a libel case, and plans public meetings with Sayward and Garfield selected as new nominees.
Washington December 6 Nearly 800 bills and joint resolutions were presented in the Senate today led by Aldrich with a major financial bill from the finance committee. Contests over Quay Clark and Scott, a proposed Galileo Islands sale inquiry, and a Webster statue unveiling were among actions. Polygamy probes, Finnish autonomy, and a new Pacific cable plan were also discussed as the chamber adjourned after a 2:20 p.m. executive session.
Boston readers hear testimonials about rapid relief from back pain using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. P. F. Gallupe of Charlestown reports pain disappearing after taking part of a bottle from Knight's pharmacy. Also noted is a commerce treaty issue with Trinidad delaying approval due to customs revenue concerns.
James Rooney, 20, the lone enlistee from Boston among Colonel Rice’s Twenty-sixth Regiment men killed in Luzon engagements November 18 and 21, grew up in Somerville. He attended Prescott School and worked at Hygienic Refrigerator Company and Shepard & Norwell’s, later as cash boy, and with A. J. Smith plumber. He belonged to St. Joseph’s parish and societies, and his mother had just died at Cottage Place, Somerville, not yet known to him. His father and two brothers remained in Somerville with one brother also in the regiment.
Another smallpox case is found in Chelsea. Matthew Leary, son of Mrs Susan Leary of 56 Matthews Street, is hospitalized. Two other children from the same family were admitted earlier and the house remains under quarantine until the last case is removed this morning.
At Berkeley Temple a pretty bazaar and entertainment has been opened to continue throughout the week. There are many attractive features and an interesting programme arranged for the entertainment offered each afternoon and evening.
R. K. Frear of Tunkhannock Pa describes severe stomach and heart trouble caused by coffee while on the road. After switching to Postum Food Coffee he reports improved health, weight gain, and ongoing use during travels, saying he would not return to coffee.
Washington December 6 The Republican members of the House unanimously approved the financial bill and moved for immediate consideration. Representative Overstreet of Indiana led the bill and will seek a special rule for debate to begin next Monday with a final vote by week’s end. Amendments define note issuance tied to deposited bonds and include a redemption clarification.
Judges Hammond and Bishop attend the Middlesex County Bar Association’s inaugural banquet at Young’s. Hon. S. K. Hamilton presided as first president. Gov. Greenhalge and ex Governors honored. The event featured wit, toasts, and anecdotes from many notable local lawyers and judges.
Washington reports that reciprocity treaties negotiated during the recess were transmitted to the Senate and referred to the foreign relations committee. The France accord lowers duties on cosmetics, liquor, textiles, jewelry, instruments, and sparkling wines, with specific reductions. U S concessions exclude certain agricultural and manufactured goods. Britain pacts cover Jamaica Guiana Barbadoes and Bermuda with the Trinidad agreement withdrawn.
H H Hanna, chairman of the Indianapolis monetary committee, urged passage of Republican financial bills in Congress. He said the Senate finance committee and House caucus bills are broadly comprehensive in eliminating doubt about gold as the standard and unit of value, with any changes to be settled in conference.
The Senate, in a brief executive session, confirmed Secretary Root after referring his nomination to the Military Affairs Committee and immediately reporting it back. No opposition arose and several nominations were referenced for action.
A bill was introduced by Mr Penrose of Pennsylvania to pension Mrs Gridley, widow of the late Captain Gridley of the Olympia, at $100 per month.
The Franklin Typographical Society holds its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening in Franklin Hall at 121 Chandler Street. Key business includes nominating officers for the coming year and forming a banquet committee for January’s annual banquet on Franklin’s anniversary.
Newburyport faces a crowded ballot with sixty eight candidates for local offices. The mayoral race centers on incumbent Thomas Huse against Albert F. Hurst Charles W. Johnson and Charles W. Hidden. Hunt gains attention after predicting mayoral victory for seven years amid strong opposition.
The Bowles Rooms under Hotel Berkeley opened an exhibition of twelve paintings by Charles W. Hawthorne of Newark. The Boston debut features The Diners, still life subjects, portraits, and marine scenes reflecting Hawthorne’s impressionistic plein air approach and color emphasis.
The Ellsworth Social Club of Dorchester met on Dudley Street with new members adding to a growing roster. Officers were elected including President Thomas S. Prendergast and Vice President Simon Weil. Members resolved to back relaying streetcar tracks on Boylston and Tremont and formed a committee for a future smoke talk.
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