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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
2
Urges immediate visit to Dr Grady offering absolutely free treatment until cured this month. Claims European specialist can cure sexual nervous and chronic diseases and invites distant patients to write for free book and symptom blank. May mention rheumatism sores ulcers cancers and skin or scalp ailments and promises prompt replies.
Frances Belmont, a Columbia Theatre chorus member, drew cheers with vivacious dancing then bravely sang on despite stage manager’s orders. The audience demanded encores and her bold moves, including joining two comedians, sparked wild approval, signaling a potential salary boost and fame for the rising star.
In Nice on December 28 Viscount Jules de Bernouilly shot his divorced wife six times. She escaped to a shop calling for help and taking refuge there. The woman, Mme Bernouilly, aged about 2, had been divorced from her husband sixteen months earlier. Despite the divorce the viscount remained intensely jealous of his wife.
The Brownville Company’s mill at Brownville near Watertown, N Y, burned today from a hot box over the engine and was entirely destroyed. Valued at 150000 dollars, insurers covered only about part of the loss.
The thirtieth anniversary ball of the relief association at Water Hall draws guests including engineer James Aene and other city officials. Firemen from Boston, Ford, and Arlington attend, with several dignitaries present.
City auditors question two bills from Captain Brown and William B Watts for expenses tied to spotter operations. Watts billed 40.90 for teaming carriage and railroad fares for criminal pursuit while Brown claimed 147.90 for securing evidence at licensed liquor places through Dec 7 1900. Commissioner Clark approved both. Brown defends practices as proper and necessary.
The disappearance of Etter Murphy, 69, from 106 East Brookline Street was solved when her body was identified at the City Hospital morgue yesterday morning. She had been taken to the hospital after disappearing from home and was found unconscious on Harrison Avenue opposite Bates School.
Robert Johnson and a Mason were ordered commit Me day for Piayi scion. The fragment oddity limits clarity but records a court action and involved individuals in Clinton dated December 28.
The annual dancing party of St Marys Catholic Total Abstinence Society was held last evening in Lyceum Hall East Boston. About 200 pairs attended. The president Thomas A Niland acted as floor director.
New York police report Miles McDonald a gambler with a revolver record opened fire at the Onowa cafe at 125th Street and Park Avenue. One man died, one died later, and several wounded as McDonald and others exchanged shots in the crowded saloon. Authorities state Kennedy Price and others identify McDonald as the shooter. Price died later, while McDonald was arrested. Witnesses describe a chaotic melee with multiple revolvers firing.
Testimony recounts Nagle’s conflicts with Hayes from 1886 through a June confrontation at the Savoy. Nagle describes repeated threats, a cane attack, and a fatal blow alleged to have occurred after a night of champagne and pursuit, with medical testimony on injuries and timing.
E. J. Cahill and A. E. Amon served as assistants. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Pe, YM Peter Rath bun of Providence, Sperk Miss Helen Steaieane, Miss M Rogers, John Niland, Mr and Mrs L Morris, Mr and Mrs T F Bay, Edward Murphy, Mr and Mrs E Tranor, Gherise Cas M Reilley, John S Holley, and J J Douglas.
The Twentieth Century Club plans a midnight observance next Monday at the State House inspired by Boston’s 1700s rite. Four trumpeters on the balcony will precede a reading of the Ninetieth Psalm by Rev Edward Everett Hale and a chorus rendition of Sewall’s hymn, followed by prayers and the closing “America” as officials, including Governor Crane, support the event.
An informal Newton group calling itself a bachelor maids society gathers at member homes for regular meetings and a January event. Organized like a private club, the group vows secrecy about its aims beyond enjoying social time and protecting their liberties as single women.
R Llewellyn Jordan a Medi Local Examiner of the U S Treasury and Columbia College alumnus credits Peruna with curing months of illness after a month of treatment. Chas Smyth of Angel's Camp Cal says chronic catarrh in head nose and throat plagued him for a decade before Peruna brought rest appetite weight gain and recovery. Catarrhal affections share origin catarrh and claim Peruna as the cure.
An ad touts Peruna as a proven catarrh remedy justified by unsolicited testimony from thousands. It argues modern readers demand facts over theory and offers a free book with selected cured cases from The Peruna Medicine Co. of Columbus, Ohio.
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