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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
5
An essay praises industrious Americans from all classes and highlights health as vital for work. It extols Dr. Greene's Nervara as a nerve and blood tonic that partners with nature to sustain strength, prevent decay, and support mental and physical labor across society.
An advertisement extols Nervura as a purely vegetable remedy that strengthens weak bodies without shocks. It claims improved blood quality and circulation, calmer nerves, and renewed vigor, citing a Boston doctor offering free counsel at 34 Temple Place. A Lynn electrician shares a testimonial of recovery and urges others to seek the remedy.
Sidney Samuel, former New York manager of Samuel Bros., is found dead by suicide in Portland after years of alleged pursuit by Anita Vivanti Chartres, a celebrated translator and author. Her alleged relentless pursuit parallels D'Annunzio’s Hippolyta in The Triumph of Death, with family vowing legal action to address alleged harassment and financial ruin.
New York reports Sidney Samuel killed himself over an failed engagement to Anita Vivanti Chartres a Catholic writer. His father Rabbi Israel opposed the match citing religious difference. After breaking the engagement Samuel grew despondent and, under close watch, died by his own hand.
Providence December reports Robert Daily a 35 year old worker at Atlantic mills Olneyville caught on a belt and whirled over shafting. His left arm was torn away, his right arm and both legs broken, and ribs crushed on both sides.
An advertisement from Scott & Kown at 09 Pearl Street New York proclaims cod liver oil emulsion is quickly absorbed and converted into flesh nerve and bone, with a sample offer to try a small amount to revive health when life is dull.
A Vienna rumor reports former King Milan may become engaged toMiss Atzel an American heiress The stories of his treatment of Queen Natalie and their separation echo in the capital Milan is noted for a dissipated reputation in worldly circles
In South Boston the Rev. D O Callaghan, permanent rector of St Augustine’s Church, received a bronze bust from parish women marking his 35 years in priesthood and the silver jubilee of the church’s married and single ladies sodalities, with a $1000 check and a five foot floral cup also presented amid a parish celebration attended by clergy. Clergy including Vicar General Byrne and Revs Lyons Holland Walsh Tracy sat nearby as the ceremony unfolded during a reception in St Augustine’s School Hall.
A Santa Fe railroad decision ends relations with the Order of Railway Telegraphers after a breakdown of mutual courtesies and a disputed thirty days' notice. In Topeka, J A Newman, chair of the Santa Fe grievance committee, reports growing support for the strike and optimism on its outcome. Galveston reports the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe telegraphers strike considered closed with positions to be filled as applications come in.
New York December dispatch details the ongoing six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden with over 1400 miles logged. Accoutrier and Muller retire early amid exhaustion and emotion. Teams Turville Aaronson Simar Gougoltz and others trail the leaders as crashes punctuate the afternoon action.
Scenes at the great six day bicycle race in Madison Square Garden New York feature Gouglotz the Frenchman delivering a standout ride. The event includes a long list of clergy and community figures, performances by bands and choirs, and a $1000 check presentation amid thanks from Father O Callaghan and remarks on long parish service.
Dec 12 in Port Jervis New York Plor ence Wickham wife of J Emmet Wickham a wealthy resident shot herself at 4 AM after a disturbance with her husband who found the room dark and silent He says letters left by Mrs Wickham stated she preferred death to a disgraceful divorce suit and he summoned witnesses for the divorce action
Des 12 M aples editor of the Nor ait 5 our is wanted at his home tonight according to details available.
New details on the Monte Carlo international chess congress begin February draws rule proposed by Lasker and Brody. Prize list totals 5,000 francs for first, 3,600 for second, 2,000 for third, with special prizes and 1,500 francs toward non-prize expenses. Twelve players to be chosen from top contenders including Lasker, Mason, Showalter, Maroczy, Janowski, and Tschigorin.
Part of the crew of the American ship Tom O'Shanter of Portland Maine, wrecked before Oct. 22 in Caspar Straits on a Hong Kong to Baltimore voyage, arrived at Plymouth today in London.
The Massachusetts division of the League of American Wheelmen met at the Revere House and chose thirteen delegates including Colonel Albert A. Pope and George H. Lowe to oppose moving headquarters to New York and to back Chief Consul George A. Perkins for national president. The division reported debt reduced by about 1400 in the last quarter and awarded 300 to the chief consul and secretary-treasurer. A Lance between the LAW and automobilists was approved and a finance committee was named. After the meeting a Suffolk county consulate was formed.
A Pekin special despatch in the Lokal Anzeiger reports severe strain among German officers in Berlin as the military situation deteriorates. The brief dispatch mentions burned-out quarters and mounting fatigue among leadership amid ongoing conflicts.
A Boston con artist posing as a world traveler and veteran, George A. Armstrong, was troubled by a mistaken target yet again. He wore a Rough Rider hat and exotic charmed attire to beg alms, was confronted by Inspector Patterson, and taken away from soliciting in the city. Also noted is a correction in the Boston school committee returns showing Julia E. Duff elected instead of John J. Sullivan due to a tabulation error.
Advices from Colombia and Panama sources describe intense clashes in multiple states. Government troops suffer tropical fevers while rebels claim prisoners and seizure of artillery after the November 25 fight at Tolo Viejo, with two high ranking officers killed or wounded.
George Gould's steam yacht Atalanta has been sold after lengthy negotiations to a South American republic. Venezuela, not Colombia, is the buyer with Napoleon Bolet Peraza, the special commissioner for the Venezuelan government, paying $125,000 to Gould's agents.
At the Dauntless Rowing Club annual dinner in Henley New York on December 12 the senior eight was chosen to travel to England to compete in the Henley regatta. The meeting announced plans and the crew selection for the historic event and described preparation details.
Frank Mahon of 2 percent Marshfield street Roxpury fell from his wagon at the corner of Ashington and Worcester streets at 9 15 last night and fractured his skull. He was taken to City Hospital. Edward O'Brien and Albert Clelland, companions of Mahon, were locked up in Station 6 on a drunkenness charge.
Lynn I O O F fraternity members attended the Manchester event tonight hosted by the Wondancet encampment. W J Rowell grand instructor of Massachusetts was among the visitors.
Dublin December 12 The Nationalist convention adopted with enthusiasm a resolution by William O'Brien urging the abolition of landlordism in Ireland and the transfer of ownership to the occupying tenants.
The Chelsea Police Relief Association held its eleventh annual ball at Lincoln Hall. Nearly all officers attended in dress coats, with festive drapery decor and pictures of McKinley and Roosevelt on the walls. A concert ran from 8 to 9, followed by a grand march led by Sergeant Frank W. Tucker and couples including Morrison and Ada Morrison.
Chelsea aldermen moved to place supervision of city accounts under a new authority. An order by Alderman Hixon to amend the charter passed second reading while Alderman Mc Clinton objected to final passage and the measure was laid over for a week.
The Chelsea Central Congregational Church marks its semi centennial with past pastors returning to the pulpit. Women workers host a reception. Tonight the Women's Assembly features Mrs Lillian W Betts and Mrs Alice Frogman Palmer. Tomorrow Admiral William T Sampson, Judge Charles E Teale, and Hon Bird Color discuss Christian Citizenship and The Christian Politician.
In a fatal head on collision between freight trains at a dead end in Cesarie Missouri two engineers were killed and four firemen injured. Both engines were demolished and a trapped worker named Barrett had his left arm amputated to prevent life threatening burns.
The perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament began today at the Church of St. Jean Baptiste in New York. A seven-member order, the first in the Antilles, includes seven priests and lay brothers.
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