Beautiful Boston Woman Joe Hardwick Die In Fame
An obituary-like notice recounts the life of Joe Hardwick a famed Boston beauty who died young after a life of wealth admiration and scandal. It notes her marriages, fortunes, associations with prominent men and the events in Boston that shaped her brief bright life. The piece reflects on public appetite for luxury and the high price paid by a glamorous life.
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Joe” Hardwick
Boston
Nova Scotia
Port Hawkesbury
N. S
Joe Hardwick
Veripola
Tremont Street
Joe
Massachusetts Avenue
Christmas Crowds Jam Boston Streets and Windows
A vivid account of navigating the dense Christmas throng in downtown Boston. The observer endures hours of wriggling through crowds, blocked sidewalks, and elbows in the mob, noting delays, eyeing displays, and the strain of last minute shopping before Christmas. The piece ends with a reflection on downtown bustle and a sign off from The Post’s Young Woman columnist.
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Temple Place
Boston
POST
Port Hawkesbury Mourns as Joe Hardwick Dies
The passage notes the death of Joe Hardwick and the sorrow of old loving hearts in Port Hawkesbury. It contrasts fading lives of girls who bloom and fade, with the city continuing on amid cries and laughter. The article paints a somber scene of a community paying tribute to a local figure.
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Port Hawkespury
Joe Hardwick
Hotel Men Meet in Hayward Place to Seek License Reform
Boston hotel keepers gathered at Ellis Hall to form a permanent group aimed at repealing the current license law and replacing it with a statute more favorable to the hotel trade. The private meeting drew major downtown hotel proprietors. a public session is planned soon with expected vigorous action. The date for the next meeting has not been announced.
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Boston
Ellis’ Hall
Hayward Place
Middlesex Club caucus reform dinner discussed
The Middlesex Club plans a dinner on Saturday December 29 with lawmakers including Senator Willard Howland Representative Charles R Saunders George P Sanger Boston election commissioners secretary William M Olin and Horace G Allen to discuss election laws and propose a new caucus system highlighting the California primary model.
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Middlesex Club
Willard Howland
Charles R. Saunders
George P. Sanger
Boston
William M. Olin
Horace G. Allen
California
Middlesex
Rev Prescott Evarts Accepts Call at Christ Church Cambridge
The Rev. Prescott Evarts has accepted the call to serve as minister at Christ Church in Cambridge, strengthening the congregation with his leadership.
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Prescott Evarts
Christ Church, Cambridge
O Connell files claim to Worcester mayor office
Worcester December 19 Philip J O Connell Democratic candidate for mayor claims to hold the office for 1901 after the city election December 11 1900 He cites Massachusetts law Chapter 648 Section 263 seeking to retain ballots Envelopes and potential recounts delay any special election pending court determination on who is elected Officials are startled and seek a way forward as the dispute stalls preparations for a vote.
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Worcester
Philip J. O’connell
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
O’connell
O'Connell
Worcester Board of Aldermen
Elevated Road Benefits Lecture by Boston Elevated Chief Engineer
George A. Kimball spoke at Ferkins Street Baptist Church Somerville on The Working of the Elevated Railroad. He described early electric roads, Boston’s 25 year franchise cost of 7 million, and estimated surface roads at 200 miles with a shift to 300 or 350 miles. He contrasted land damages on Tremont and Washington streets with elevated construction and noted safety limits for mixing surface and elevated tracks. An audience vote of thanks closed the talk.
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George A. Kimball
Boston Elevated Railroad
Ferkins Street Baptist Church
Cross Street
Somerville
Kimball
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Electric Roa Company
Boston
Tremont
Washington
Washington Streets
Legieys
Disposed Item Requires Action Before Election Order
A local notice states that disposal of a specified item must occur prior to issuing an election order. The text notes this condition as a prerequisite for proceeding, with officials referencing compliance steps and timelines associated with the cancellation or rescheduling of the election process.
Conservatory recital features young women in Schumann and Meyerbeer works
Advance classes at the New England Conservatory held a Sleeper Hall recital last evening. Six numbers on the program, heavily encored, highlighted the performances of the female students. Lydia Selbach and Florence Avery played Schumann variations for two pianos in B flat major, while Ethel Jenney offered Jadassohn’s auditorio and allegro from a B minor concerto. Maye Scarborough fell ill and could not sing the Meyerbeer aria.
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New England Conservatory of Music
Sleeper Hall
Conservatory
Schumann
Meyerbeer
and JeAgseonn
Variations
Lydia Selbach
Florence Avery
Ethel Jenney
Jadassohn
Maye Scarborough
gEnote
Chickering
Lydia M. Selbach
Sleepers Hall
Duke Relents to Lady Hope in New York Theatre Move
The Duke of Newcastle will see his sister in law Lady Francis Hope perform in The Giddy Throng at the New York Theatre on Monday. He and Lord Francis Hope may visit Florida, with the duke likely staying longer. A reconciliation between Jane and the Duke appears complete as public notices highlight festive holiday goods and a Scott’s Emulsion advertisement.
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Duke
New York
Newcastle
Lady Francis Hope
New York Theatre
Lord Francis Hope Willen
Florida
Lord Francis
South
Jano
Neis Vege
Ben Hur advance seat sale at Colonial Theatre
The advance sale for Ben Hur at the Colonial Theatre shows exceptional citywide interest. Seats remain available for most performances over the next four weeks except opening night, with four week distribution allowing good locations despite surging demand.
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New Colonial Theatre
Philadelphia December 9 theater figure E Zirman noted
Philadelphia on December 9 reports the death of E Zerman a well known figure in the theatre world and a prominent theater manager. The brief obituary notes his longtime involvement with local productions and stage management.
Hair Vigor Advertises Quick Hair Restoration
A promotional note touts Hair Vigor as a remedy for short or thinning hair and split ends. It claims the product smooths rough hair, stops falling out, and restores natural dark color, with visible benefits even for gray or white hair, priced at one dollar per bottle.
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Ayer
Hair care mail offer from J C Aver Co Lowell Mass
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J. C.,aver Co
Lowell
Mass
Duryea will contest heirs amid family revelations
In Mineola Nassau county Surrogate Benbury hears the will contest of Edgar E. Duryea's daughters Maria V. Cox and Eva A. Thelberg. They recount alleged past violence at the Duryea estate Elms at poses and Sea Cliff, detailing their father's drunken bursts and threats while describing Walter Duryea's death and a disputed will handling by executors and counsel.
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Marcia V. D. Cox
Eva A. Thelberg
Edgar E. Duryea
Glen Cove
L. L
Robert Benbury
Nassau County
Thelberg
Duryeas
Psoris
Rept
Walter
Cox
Townsend Cox
Cape Nome
Duryen
Duryea
Thoelberg
Payne
Mr. Duryea
The Boston Stage Glows With Openings And Returns
The Hollis Street Theatre hosts Louis Mann in All on Account of Eliza with Clara Lipman drawing strong crowds. The Colonial Theatre opens with Ben Hur in Boston, sold out for a fashionable audience. Quo Vadis ends its Boston Theatre run next Saturday after six weeks as the era’s grand drama. Willard’s final Dickens season at Tremont shifts to new bills, including The Middleman and David Garrick. An extra matinee is planned next Tuesday as Boston theatres usher in a wave of premieres and revivals.
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the Howard
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Weber
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Eliza
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David Garrick
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