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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
5
A fifteen minute paste made from Ivory Soap and water cleans clothing stains carpets rugs kid gloves slippers patent enamel russet leather and canvas belts and painted woodwork. Warns against counterfeit white soaps misrepresenting the Ivory brand and urges buying genuine Ivory from Procter Gamble.
London dispatch reports the Queen greeting three American hospital ship workers with warmth at Windsor Castle. Lady Randolph Churchill arrived to join the reception as details emerge from the Sanderson estate case involving poisoning plots and testimonies describing ground glass being served to the husband.
The Queen meets three American ladies at Windsor, praises their support for the men, and expresses gratitude for their fundraising and donations. She thanks Mrs Blow for starting the initiative and receives the guest list from Mrs Reynolds detailing gifts in kind and money contributions.
Marshall Mich Dec 7 Mrs Maria Sanderson of Battle Creek faces trial on charges she killed her aged husband Rudolphus Sanderson by ground glass in his oatmeal The 86 year old widow married him in 1898 to whom she was noted for beauty The husband died after four weeks illness exhumation found glass in stomach but experts could not confirm quantity caused death Witnesses including a former servant Marie Robertson testified against the widow who denied the charges
WEDJED SCHOOL GIRL BARRED LOUISVILLE December 7 The School Board considered a communication from the parents of Mrs Lulu Buchanon re question that she be allowed to attend the public schools Mrs Buchanon is only 14 years of age but the board decided she could not attend school No married girls are allowed She eloped to Jeffersonville last Tuesday.
Miss Susan De Witt an octogenarian resident of Newark was found dead in her bed after several days. Her nephew Charles Vogelius of Bloomfield discovered the body at No 28 Hill Street. The tale recalls she often spoke of Lafayette kissing her, a reminiscence that colored the eccentric life she led.
Last evening a cooking school was inaugurated at 89 Union Street with Miss Marietta McPherson as instructor. She will give demonstrative lessons every other evening. Archbishop John J. Kean, here for the Catholic University at Ashington, visited yesterday morning and conducted mass.
The Tremont Theatre hosted a second matinee of Japanese plays, praised for pantomime driven storytelling and refined facial expression. Lead actress Sada Yacco impressed with the Geisha dance while Otto awialarn, the leading man, showcased notable acting and acrobatics. A third performance, The Loyal Wife, is scheduled for this afternoon.
In Jamaica Plain account of a Public School Association meeting Mrs Mead was said to claim a quarter of the day’s teachers were inefficient and accused them of bigotry and immorality. She states she echoed a prior report noting one fourth of Boston teachers were unsatisfactory and that many had been so. She praised the standards and service of teachers overall.
The White House Club of Roxbury elected officers Miss Emma Beals as president Miss Jennie Sigmon as vice president Miss Kittie Mack as secretary and Miss Helen Foley as treasurer The club plans its second annual ball at Omnia Hall on Tuesday evening.
The 88 Peter and Paul T A B Society invites members to its hall at 162 Broadway for a whist party this evening followed by dancing after the games.
Patrolman Harris of Station 16 faced a Police Commission hearing after four witnesses positively or tentatively identified him in a Dewey day assault on State street. Howard Cole, the assaulted clerk, testified he could not identify the officer, while others described a mounted strike and a crowd near the Massachusetts building.
Madame Nordica presents the title role in Verdi's Aida with M. Saleza as Radames at the Boston Theatre. The performance drew a large audience and featured Plancon as Ramfis Mantelli as Amneris and Mancinelli conducting. Saleza praised for Celeste Aida,Nordica praised for fervor and range. Evening headlines preview Lohengrin Faust Don Giovanni and a full sacred concert schedule for the week with Les Huguenots Romeo and Juliet Carmen The Flying Dutchman Tannhauser Faust Die Walkure and She Barber of Seville near.
Lawyer F W Burdett said he traced the injured party and interviewed him at his address after noting a long facial wound. Howard Cole described a scene where a horse’s head loomed near him and a stranger woman warned an officer. he recalled nothing after the blow. The hearing, led by Chairman Clark, adjourned to Monday at 11 a m.
Medical Examiner Draper reports Hugh McDonald died from natural causes. Death attributed to bladder rupture complicated by pneumonia after removal from 13 Dover Street on December 3. No foul play suspected, per District Attorney Stevens office.
A large audience watched Henry Irving star in The Merchant of Venice with Miss Terry as Portia. Irving delivers strong dramatic scenes while Terry excels in key moments such as the casket and court scenes. Royston and Laurence Irving support but with some indistinct dialogue. The same bill repeats tonight and Saturday matinee.
The article notes Edwin F Knowles’s company rehearsing The Cadet Girl and Henry Jewett seeking Boston dates to resume The Choir Invisible tour. It also covers Frank McKee and Isabelle Coe sailing to England for pleasure and possible Australian bookings, plus London plans for The Masked Ball with Seymour Hicks and Blaine Terris.
William Barry hails strong reception for The Rising Generation at the Grand Opera with several sellouts. Arizona captivates Tremont Theatre patrons, while The Merchant of Venice starring Henry Irving returns to Hollis. Sothern and Virginia Harned present The Song of the Sword on Monday as Bowdoin stagehouse shines.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company lists personally conducted tours for 1899 and 1900. Mexico and California trip spans 47 days leaving Boston February 12 with 14 days in Mexico and 19 in California aboard the Mexico and California special. Florida offers three Jacksonville departures on February 5 19 and March 6. Washington trips total seven departures from Boston on February 2 March 2 16 30 April 13 27 and May 11. Additional tours to Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington depart New York February 3 March 8 11 April 4. Detailed itineraries available from D N Bell tourist agent 05 Washington Street Boston.
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