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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1900

Page

4

Protect Butter Bill Passes House To Raise Oleomargarine Tax

The Grout oleomargarine bill passed the House 196 to 92. It raises the tax on colored imitation butter from 2 cents to 10 cents per pound and taxes uncolored butter at one fourth of 1 percent per pound. The measure aims to curb fraud and protect dairy interests.

Washington Henry Conn Committee On Agriculture Wadsworth New York Mr. Wadsworth Grout Vermont Lorimer Chicago Payne Ways and

Bids Open for 11 Warships in Historic Naval Contract

Bids opened at the Navy Department for five battleships and six armored cruisers totaling about 154 000 tons mark a historic navy contract. Leading bidders include Newport News Cramps Fore River Union Iron Works and Moran Bros with ships to feature coppering quad turret layouts 19 knot speed and 12 inch guns amid a major industrial event.

Washington Navy Department Navy Newport News Company Cramps Fore River Works Braintree Mass Union Iron Works San Francisco Moran Bros. & Co Seattle Wash Pennsylvania New Jersey Georgia Virginia Rhode Island Ordnance Bureau Hichborn Melville O'Neill Henry Scott Charles Andwin Cramp Mr. Trigg Richmond Locomotive Orks Morse Newman John Lindsay New York Shipbuilding Company New Delaware River Concern Clarke Miles Tool Company All Nixon Crescent Works Olcott Payson Qe Post Newport Newsorks O. Wellington and T. Elwell Massachusetts Moran Brothers Esident Taylor Mr.Tarbett Sdon Shipbuilting Company John Dialogue Cannon Willam Cramp & Son Philadelphia Penn Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company River Shipbuilding & Locomotive Works Cramp & Sons Johne H. Dialogue & Son Bath Iron Works Ithout

Bath Iron Works Chief says one battleship possible

President W. Hyde of Bath Iron Works in Washington reports that Bath's shipyard has a strong chance to secure a battleship at a price of 3,690,000 dollars. The message indicates positive procurement prospects for the yard amid government plans.

Bath the Times W. Hyde Bath Iron Works Washington

How to Cure Rupture by Dr W S Rice Method

A Boston ad promotes the Rice Method for rupture treatment. Dr W S Rice, inventor of the Rice Method, argues trusses alone do not cure rupture and claims his method cures many patients. An office in Boston offers mail-based self treatment guidance.

W.S. Rice Rice Globe Boston Main Ave Adams N. Y

President Recommends $2000 for Heirs in Mexican Lynching Case

In relation to a La Salle county Texas lynching of Florentino Suaste a Mexican citizen on Oct 5 189% the President in a special message to the Senate recommends payment of 2000 to the victim's heirs. The proposal cites humanity and disclaims any US government liability.

Washington la Salle County Tex Florentino Suaste Senate United States

Lawmakers Push Turkish Claims Deal and Polygamy Ban

Representative Fitzgerald proposes a resolution outlining an understanding that Turkey would settle American claims by buying a U S warship, with foreign affairs inquiry. Representative Taylor introduces a constitutional amendment for federal marriage and divorce uniform laws to end polygamy.

Washington Fitzgerald Mass Turkey Committee On Foreign Affairs Taylor Ohio Brigham Roberts Utah Congress

Fire damages three story brick building at 93 Tyler Street

A lighted gas jet ignited a basement ceiling at 7:20 last night in a three story brick building owned by Cornelia Warren and used by Denison House College Settlement. Damage about 25 dollars. Two painters Fred Pond and Albert L. Trefry were severely injured after falling from a staging at Chauncy and Summer. An overheated stove in Charles Smith’s Jamaica Plain home at Metropolitan Avenue and Maynard caused 25 dollars in fire damage yesterday afternoon.

Tyler Street Cornelia Warren Denison House College Settlement Fred Pond Wakefield Albert L. Trefry Greenwood Chauncy Summer Streets Charles Smith Metropolitan Avenue Maynard Street Jamaica Plain

Harvard Cercle Francais cast fans Parisian flair in play

A Harvard Cercle Francais production features a cast rich in wealth and Parisian background. Managers note nearly all members were born in France or spent much of their lives there, with two New York Goelets and heirs Paul and Will Haviland among the leads. Dixey and the Havilands spoke of extensive time abroad and refined accents.

P. B. Ravimand Dixey W. D. Haviland Oris Cercle Francais Harvard Harvards France Goelets New York Paul Will Haviland Haviland Dixeys Paris Madelaine Stuart

Duke on Freigetimrs and the Manchester Party Start West

The Duke and Duchess of Manchester travel west in private car No. 7 attached to Wells Fargo freight. They, including Eugene Zimmerman and Melville Ellis, depart New York and arrive in Jamestown, Marion, and plan to use a special Cincinnati train. The Duke hopes a flat truck will carry his automobile on future legs of the journey.

Jamestown Duke and Duchess of Manchester Wells-Fargo Marion Cincinnati New York Eugene Zimmerman Martha Evans Melville Ellis Ems Jersey City

Davd Taylors Platform For School Committee Bid

David Taylor, accepting the Social Democratic nomination for the school committee, states he does not expect election but supports class-based reform. He pledges school buildings by the city, union label books, initiative and recall, an expert board, industrial schools, and food clothing for children when needed. He trained for the pulpit, studied at Harvard Antioch Meadville, and worked in insurance and printing while advocating labor reforms.

David Taylor Taylor Harvard Antioch College Meadville Seminary Heis Central Labor Union

Scott’s Emulsion Promises Health Booster

An advertisement urges readers that digestion may fail to nourish blood, causing weakness despite eating. Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil is pitched as the remedy to restore body function, with an offer to send a sample from Scott & Bowne of New York.

Scott

Ward 8 Democrats Rally for Regular Council Nominees

A large Ward 8 Democratic rally at the ward room off Blossom Street featured Chairman Frank Harrigan urging unity behind Common Council nominees F. M. Kieley, Francis Hart, and Herman Wineberg. He denounced independent challengers and cited party caucus nominations while reps Borofsky Reidy Wineberg and Lomasney backed the regular slate. Heiman Wineberg defended his candidacy on stage.

Blossom Street Frank Harrigan Assembly Harrigan Common Council F. M. Kieley Francis Hart Herman Wineberg J. J. McCarthy Abraham Silverman Representative Borofsky Michael J. Reidy Martin Lomasney Heiman Wineberg Ward

Surprise Divorce Shocks Lynn as Breed Case Unfolds

In Lynn the Post reports Mrs. Sylvester B. Breed has filed for divorce. Rumors swirl about moving personal belongings and a possible sensational trial. Husband Breed, a prominent local figure, may face a defense by Henry F. Hurlburt. Mrs. Breed has relocated to Salem with their young son.

Mary B. Breed Lynn Sylvester B. Breed Mr. Breed Ernest Barrett McKim Westland Avenue Back Bay McKim John W. McKim Suffolk Probate Court Kilby Street Lottie McKim Mrs. Breed McKims Fairmount Fens Mr. McKim Tr. Breed Breed Henry F. Hurlburt Cty Boston

Dore Campaign Expands Mail Effort at Republican HQ

At the Republican committee headquarters yesterday a wave of clerks mailed postcards for Dore for street commissioner. Chairman Swallow joined in, signing as secretary Thomas Cotter. Swallow refused to disclose expenses or donor details, saying no known Republicans are funding the drive. About 30,000 cards issued with precincts to follow. rallies may come next year.

Dore Republican Cit Committee Swallow Thomas Cotter Kool Board

Russians to settle 450 families near Ladysmith Wisconsin

Arrangements have been made for the settlement of 450 Russian families near the new town of Ladysmith in Chippewa county Wisconsin. The immigrants will come from Odessa in Southern Russia.

Ladysmith Chippewa Ee Wis Odessa Russia

Cardigan Jackets on sale at Houghton's Vinton's

Outdoor workers and all day outside crowds should wear cardigan jackets. The item is praised as among the best shown and available for 22.0 at Houghton Vinton's store.

Houghton “Vinton's

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