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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
5
Friends of Logan Shelly, a girl hobo from York Springs fourteen miles away, say she is en route to Bast and plans to join her parents soon. They report her intent to write a message or letter for publication.
The article recounts Miss Shelly roaming the Midwest in male disguise as a tramp and author, posing as various roles to obtain food and money. Her hoax was uncovered after investigation by former Harrisburg mayor Maurice C. Eby, revealing a theatrical, pyrotechnic career.
The Famous Clothing House at 90-92-94 Washington Street corner Hayward Place promotes its cash purchase of Rhodes Ripley Co. stock from Kingston Street. The store claims low prices on suits, overcoats, hats, furnishings, shoes and a wide range of menswear and youth apparel with a quick sale, small profit approach.
The B and O announces a six fifty dollar round trip fare from New York to Washington D C and return valid for travel from December 1 to December 14 inclusive Tickets sold at 211 Washington Street with full information available there.
The Saxonia, capt John Pritchard, sails from East Boston at 10 30 am on the first Christmas voyage for Queenstown and Liverpool with 60 second class 470 steerage and saloon passengers and a vast cargo including 250 tons of Canadian poultry and 116000 bushels of grain destined for international routes and Hub consumption.
Advertisement-style claim touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, effective treatment for bleeding and protruding piles. Includes a testimonial from Wm Handschu of Pittsburgh who credits relief after using three fifty-cent boxes and endorses the product for fear of surgery and cost. Invites mail-order information from Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall, Michigan.
Incoming European liners reported meeting a severe easterly gale at sea but all arrived uninjured. Hamburg American steamer Assyria discharged merchandise at Mystica after a 16 day voyage from Hamburg. Devonian from Liverpool docked East Boston after two gales, with notable passengers including Sir Theodore Fry, director of Leyland Line, and family. Commonwealth from Dominion also reached Charlestown amid rough seas with passengers including T Jefferson Coolidge.
Vert, Mr Edgar Levenstein, Mr W D Mandell, aeee Marston, Mrs Marston and Fene Miss Marston, Mr M F P A Padelfound and maid Miss Hetty Sargent and maid Miss a L Stratton, Mr N Tate, Mrs Tate, Mr G Weld, Mrs Witllard French, Mr W H Wilson, Mr Ama E Winship, Mr Charles Young, Mr D Eccles.
The tramp steamer St Dunstan, hired by A Fred Brown of Boston, sailed from Calcutta to New York to load 225000 bushels of oats for Europe. Reported as the heaviest oats cargo ever sent from this or any American port. The Thordis, a Norwegian steamer of 2415 net tons, will load 210000 bushels of oats and 90000 bushels of grain in New York for Surrey Dock, London, via the Zanzibar.
The American Federation of Labor moved toward a pact with metal trades unions to secure long term peace. Delegates debated arbitration clauses to shield employers from strikes and workers from layoffs, while inviting conferences with Niagara Falls Toronto Washington and Scranton for the next gathering. Local manufacturers in New England welcomed the potential alliance.
General Isaac Khan Mofakhamed Dovlet, aide to the Shah of Persia and new Persian minister plenipotentiary, arrived aboard the Deutschland in New York. He said his aim is to develop friendly relations and commerce between Persia and the United States as relations between the two countries are harmonious. General Khar accompanied the Shah when a Paris assassination attempt occurred last summer.
A Boston leader who ruled Charlestown boasts of wielding the sword of Bunker Hill in political battles while recounting clever strategy and past campaigns. The verse mocks a clever strategist, hints at ward 3 politics, a lost congressional bid, and quips on bachelor life, with a closing ad for cardigans at Houghton and Dutton's.
About two hundred retailers and guests attended the marketmen banquet at Paine Memorial Hall. President C H Porter opened the meeting which endorsed a petition for licensing pedlers near Faneuil Hall to curb nuisance and protect health. A permanent hall, secretary, and communications office were discussed as the association grows toward 500 members.
Alpha Chi Omega held its ninth annual convention at the New England Conservatory of Music with 36 members and delegates. A banquet followed at the Hotel Vendome. Highlights included welcomes by Miss Spicie Belle South and responses by Miss Fay Barnaby, with various chapter representatives delivering addresses on topics like Why We Are Here and Our Fraternity Our Goat and Memory. General officers announced: President Raeburn Cowger, Secretary Elizabeth Egleston, Treasurer Florence Harper, Editor Mary Janet Wilson.
P F McDonald outlines aims for the Democratic Business Young Men's Association in Boston. He says no reflection is meant on the ward committees or city and state governments. His purpose is to mobilize voters as 2% to 30% of Democrats do not vote each year.
Community supporters hold a concert in Boston praising D W Mosher and honoring his wife with proceeds aiding local relief efforts. Organizers say the event showcases regional musicians and strengthens town ties.
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