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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
2
Advertorial claim praises Stuart's Catarrh Tablets for curing catarrh and for transparency of ingredients Hydrastin blood root guaiacol and red gum provide nose throat and respiratory relief Cocaine and morphine concerns noted as risks with secret remedies Physicians back its antiseptic safe composition marketed nationwide at 50 cents for complete treatment
A copper industry insider told Boston business men at Parker House last night that copper prospects rival the Arabian nights. He projected Atlantic cable demand at 4000 tons and cited a Manila Hawaii link funded by a 6 million dollar appropriation. He described a cross Atlantic network of cables wires and transport projects to Cuba Porto Rico and Luzon that would exhaust copper supplies. He predicted a boom for copper shareholders and a future unmatched by any other market.
Mr. N. B. Bagley, agent for the St. Louis and Santa Fe railroad, facilitates homesteads for Boers leaving the Transvaal. He has provided rich farming lands for 400 liberty-loving families in western Missouri and expects 2000 more soon. He predicts a growing industrial community in the West.
Washington says Pekin peace talks to begin on U S terms. Cipher error altered Conger message reversing instructions. Note includes commercial treaty revisions, Tsung Li Yamen reforms, legation guard, arms import interdiction, and guarded access to Pekin legations.
Former President Grover Cleveland contributes an extended piece on the Democracy's plight and remedy. He traces party history, critiques its drift since 1892, and urges a return to recognized Democratic principles, leadership, and unity. He condemns populist lures and calls for sober thought and fraternal counsels. He urges giving the rank and file a chance.
Representative Corneline Minihan was sentenced to one year in East Cambridge House of Correction for aiding fraudulent naturalization. The case triggered another East Cambridge Legislature election. Minihan had been reelected amid four indictments. Testimonies highlighted good character, while doctors warned a long sentence could be fatal. He admitted aiding naturalization, claimed no financial gain, and described a mistaken motive. The Oct 2 arrest followed secret service investigations into falsified ages of applicants and other inducements in a heated political scene. He defeated Alderman John J. Ahern by about 160 votes in the last caucus of roughly 1500 voters.
Cambridge Council Knights of Columbus staged its annual minstrel in Union Hall Cambridgeport last evening. The smoothly run performance drew one of the largest audiences seen in months, with a lively show and strong attendance.
The note details the performance directed by C. John J. Morgan of West End Council with Alderman elect T. W. Good presiding. Principal figures include John J Corkery Henry M Clare Herbert T Smith and a list of rowers and soloists: Berry Mark Garrett Sullivan Joseph O’Donnell Martin Coy, William F. Butters Thomas J. O’Keefe and Herbert T. Smith.
Mrs Bridget Walsh of Border street East Boston was severely burned trying to rescue her infant when an oil lamp toppled igniting a fire at seven last night. The child is believed to be dying and Mrs Walsh remains in critical condition.
The Rev Cyrus A Bartol D D filed his will yesterday detailing personal property in Manchester Mass valued at 6200 and real estate in Boston valued at 2700. He amassed wealth by buying uncultivated land when first arriving in Manchester.
Colorado Springs Dec. 19. John D. Long secretary of the navy today bought a site for a residence to be erected immediately in this city. His daughters, who have been here for the past year for their health, will make this their permanent home.
A man was found unconscious on Boylston square with a fractured skull and multiple injuries. Police from Station 4 are baffled by how the wounds occurred and why the victim, found as hundreds passed by, had not regained senses by morning.
A ten week old blue eyed baby boy was left in the vestibule of 261 Massachusetts avenue at 5:30 PM yesterday. He was taken to the Chardon Street Home as police seek the mother who abandoned him. The infant wore cheap but clean clothes and an old black shawl with no clues to identity.
Edward B. Bruce died by his own hand at Hotel Touraine amid a tangle of conflicting death dates and signatures. Health and registrar offices disputed the report, with Dec 12, Dec 14, Dec 16 dates and name variations causing delays. Bruce, linked to Baltimore and Boston liquor circles, left a will dated 1897 naming executors and providing annuities for kin while closing Edward B. Bruce & Co. liquor business.
Baltimore news reports a brother in law of Edward Blake Bruce at 1112 North Calvert street describing Bruce as melancholic and suggesting a self inflicted wound as a possibility. Bruce, 61, had been treated at Dr. Stedman’s sanitarium in Boston since last March and planned a trip to North Carolina this week. He was a prominent Baltimore businessman, a director of First National Bank and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co, with many other interests. He leaves a widow and four children and served as vestryman at St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Church Mt. Washington.
A vintage ad urges parents to rub Omega Oil on sore throats and chests after school or play. It praises the vegetable menthol and green color, saying there is no turpentine or ammonia and that it absorbs through the skin. Keep a bottle at home as a safeguard and comfort for kids.
Washington December 19 The Board of Navy Construction completes its report listing Fore River Works Quincy to build two unsheathed battleships and Bath to construct one sheathed battleship.
Harris Lizarowitz, a Russian Hebrew tailor in Boston, claims his wife Rosie Stark was lured away by a white faced Hebrew hypnotist and his gang. He says she left New York last month, was guarded and driven off, later found in Boston, and now is back in New York, under the hypnotist’s influence.
Andrew Deepore and Jennie Smith Plain, both facing shoplifting charges, were arrested. A separate case accuses someone of breaking into Mrs. Rose Mullen’s apartment at 104 West Concord and stealing a gold watch and diamond pin. Elmer A. Jones reported theft at 126 Draper Street around 5 PM. Charles Smith, 58, at 44 Summersi Street, reported a theft. A streetcar incident at 111 Washington Street left a man with a severe hip injury requiring eight stitches. Charles Wilbur was caught in the act of stealing a gold watch from James P. Carty on Boylston Street.
Police say a highway robbery occurred on Clarke street at 1 this morning. James J. Smith was arrested after allegedly attacking Otto Carlsen a sailor. Martin J. Gannon was later arrested at 3 for involvement in the assault on Carlsen.
The O's and Mo's party failed to materialize at Colonial Hall, 95 Washington street, leaving dancers absent and the hall and orchestra occupying the space alone from 10 o clock. The event was canceled with payment duties unsettled, halting plans for a popular local gathering.
READY FOR BUSINESS NEW YORK Dec 19 At a chamber of commerce meeting the committee of fifteen for suppressing vice chose William H Baldwin Jr as chair Edwin R A Seligman as secretary and George Foster Peabody as treasurer The group outlined aims to investigate gambling and social evils and publish findings promote stricter laws and create wholesome conditions to reduce vice and crime.
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