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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
2
Oliver H. Durrell, member of the Governor's Council from the third district, died at his Cambridge home at 11 Dana Street after a weeks illness and an abdominal cancer operation. Family were present as he passed away just before 11 PM.
The report notes that no funeral arrangements have been made at this time. Further details are not available in the readable text.
Oliver H Durrell born in East Cambridge, educated in local public schools. He worked as a clerk for Brown Dutton Co. during the 1872 Fire era when the firm burned and dissolved. Durrell joined a new firm with another clerk and held numerous business ties including directorships at the Shoe and Leather National Bank and finance committee membership.
Prominent Cambridge figure and Republican leader William Durrell is mourned by a large family and many organizations. He held posts with John Hancock Life Insurance Cambridgeport Savings Bank and Boston University while serving in city and state government. Survived by a widow two sons Ralph and Harold and daughter Maude the family noted his church work at Harvard Street M E Church and longtime support of the Cambridge Y M C A and other civic groups.
John C. Randall and RE Clarence Hovey were named receivers for Smith & Kraft, owners of the Hotel Bellevue. Each posted $25,000 bonds and took possession to protect creditors. Judge Francis C. Lowell ordered the appointment amid $150,000 in liabilities, $74,598 secured. Building owned by a syndicate with Minots as major holders.
In a mountain defile near Subig Manila on Monday, Lieutenant Schneck with 40 men of the Twenty-fifth Infantry encountered a large insurgent force. A stronger U S party followed, and the insurgents withdrew after the encounter.
Senators clash over the Philippines question as Admiral Dewey repudiates Aguinaldo's recognition claim. Sewell brands Pettigrew a traitor while the latter defends himself amid strong, fiery exchanges from many lawmakers.
In Washington January 31 Senate debate erupts over Philippine policy with Pettigrew pressing for Aguinaldo document print and Dewey letter denial. Lodge Hawley clash as lawmakers trade charges of treason and falsehoods amid push to a Springfield park bill and other state measures.
Admiral Dewey testified before the House pensions committee urging favorable action on bills to pension four widows and one mother of officers from the Asiatic squadron. He spoke of their service and asked the committee to be generous, though not specifying amounts.
In Washington on January 31 the Indian appropriation bill prompted wide questions including policy in the Philippine Islands, Puerto Rico, arid lands leasing, and Southern election methods. The fiercest exchange centered on disfranchisement of the Negro with Linney arguing constitutional measures to reduce Black suffrage and Williams of Mississippi defending measures to curb illiterate participation.
A testimonial states that stopping coffee and using Postum Food Coffee cured dizziness headache and indigestion. Mrs Hurlingame of Kenilworth Ohio reports drastic improvement after three months off coffee and on Postum. Mrs J M Gould of West Jarmington Ohio echoes the benefit for chronic stomach issues.
Secretary Hay reports assurances from South American diplomats on favoring a reconvened Pan American congress to be held preferably at Mexico City. Mexico may extend invitations to nations across North South and Central America to participate in the event.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as the safe, effective alternative to surgery for piles. It claims the product uses vegetable oils and acids to contract blood vessels and absorb tumors without pain, with endorsements from Dr. Williams and wide availability from Maine to California. A full treatment costs 50 cents, with a free booklet mailed from Marshall Michigan.
L. H. Dunbar of Boston asserts Omega Oil eases stiffness in joints and body parts. He tested it on a leg stiffness from a cut, and his grandmother endorses it for rheumatism.
Senator Tolman seeks legislation to shield candidates from defamatory groundless ads and require publishers to verify sources before printing editorials. Unfounded retractions would appear prominently and a $10 minimum penalty is proposed. Other measures address public health, road work, and charter revisions across multiple towns and state agencies.
The House approved a motion to have the manufactures committee investigate the Boston gas situation for legal violations and contract details after a lively debate. Engstrom has a bill for 7 cent gas to be considered.
After the investigation results arrived, officials reviewed findings and prepared a formal statement for release to the public. Details remain limited as agencies assess next steps and potential actions.
In the Senate yesterday petitions from Charles K. Coulter and citizens request establishing two shire towns in Plymouth County. They seek the registry of deeds and probate moved to Brockton with papers except colonial records to remain at Plymouth's anee House. Henry C. Attwill proposes moving Superior Criminal Court sittings for the county to hold southern hearings at Salem.
A Cincinnati woman claims to have found the secret to perfect skin. The article describes how women can achieve a clear refined complexion, promising an end to sighs and heartaches over poor appearance.
CAINNON Inr thie city Jan 30 Charles I Cannon beloved husband of Bridget M Cannon son of Catherine and the late Cornelius Cannon. Funeral from 1% Thacher street Saturday Feb 8 at 8:30am Solemn high mass at St Marys Church Cea Dicott street at 9 o'clock. MULVEY At the Free Home for Consumptives 428 Quincy Street Dorchester Edward F Mulvey member of the Sixth Regiment M V M and Boston Council No 8 K of C. Requiem high mass at Cathedral of the Holy Cross Thursday Feb 1 at 9 o'clock am.
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