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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
7
Ira Keene of Dover New Hampshire nearly dies after chewing hard home made molasses taffy. He swallowed half a plate of false teeth during a Sunday gathering. Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital operated to remove the teeth and expect his recovery.
Police commissioners plan to refuse licenses for many second class hotels after May. A small hotel is defined as having 10 to 12 rooms, and authorities say some places are ill managed or unsanitary. Some operators may switch to first or fourth class licenses to stay in business, while others face closure. A list shows eight hotels under ten rooms and 23 under twenty, including Spang, Arnold, Casey, Leonard, Olympia, Strachan, Stag, Winter Place, and others.
The Bank Officers' Association presents Miss Simplicity, a musical comedy by Mr Barnet, at the Tre mont Theatre in late month. A long list of patronesses supports the event, headed by Mrs Gordon Abbott and Mrs J A Ainsley, reflecting strong social interest.
John J. Bacchus, a colored man from Middlesex Street, arrested for highway robbery in Melrose after Miss Hannah Boyce was knocked down and robbed of a ten dollar pocketbook. Boyce identified Bacchus this morning. case continued one week.
Carnegie counsels young men to avoid cheap plays and risky amusements. He urges not to fall in love unless the woman is at least twenty years older, warns against drinking gambling and football, and cautions against listening to partners who tell stories they would not want their mothers to hear. He approves backgammon golf chess Shakespeare plays opera concerts billiards and baseball.
New York religious leaders heard Andrew Carnegie urge indulgence in games of chance like billiards and cards for recreation while condemning wagering. He praised theatre and concerts, warned against dangerous contact sports, and advised young men to seek relationships with women twenty to thirty years their senior for lasting friendship and guidance.
The Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin arrived in The Hague at night to be greeted at the palace where Queen Wilhelmina awaited him. He is now a major general in the Dutch army. Wedding gifts come from royal ties and subjects including a richly bound Bible and an embroidered floor cloth.
In Waltham on January 31, Joseph F. Hughes a 45 year old factory inspector died of consumption while under care of a Christian Scientist R T Speekman from Boston. City Clerk Hall initially refused a burial permit due to doubt about the doctor’s credentials. The State Board of Registration later confirmed Speekman was not a registered physician and the permit was issued allowing the funeral from Alder Street.
Annie O Neil held for grand jury and Catharine G Powers faces theft charges in a Roxbury breaking and entering case linked to a colored youth William Wells. The Rowen home burglary of August 2 yielded a watch and jewelry later traced to Wells and allegedly gifted to Powers.
Annie O Neil a 23 year old brunette was sentenced to four months in East Cambridge House of Correction for stealing clothing and money. Police believe she is linked to recent lodging house thefts. Special Officer Cox arrested her at 14 Railroad Street Cambridge. Her rogue gallery photo is published and detectives will screen suspects at the jail for identification.
The article notes Ripans Tabules come in five cent packets with fragile cartons, prompting a shift to silver and aluminum metal cartons. The new design aims to protect the pills from dampness and breakage, offering a sturdier, portable solution for regular users, with orders to be addressed to the company.
The B M R system at Lowell now features a large interlocking switch and signal plant with eighty eight levers controlling over 3000 feet of track. Sixteen operators in three eight hour crews will manage the system.
Collector James D. Gill announces a new system for Massachusetts taxes. Beginning Feb 1 all payments due to the government will be sent directly to the Boston office. Deputy collectors will canvass the state for returns on form No 11 and forward them, with the taxpayer remitting to Boston the amount shown.
Charles Williams aged 58, described as well dressed and claiming a Boston residence, was arrested for vagrancy after repeatedly collapsing on sidewalks. He previously fell ill in Springfield and was sent to the House of Mercy, then Greenfield where hospital staff suspected a fraudulent claim of heart trouble and had him arrested.
Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador formerly Atalanta of George Gould’s yacht fleet arrived in San Juan de Puerto Rico after a three day gale off Bermuda. Commander reports loss of boats mastheads and deck fuel exhausted. sighted Morro Castle as it limped toward port.
The Rev. Charles J. Burns pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church North Attleboro died at the rectory shortly after 6 am He had been appointed to the church last February and his fatal illness is linked to his strenuous parish duties
Stage star Amelia Bingham and her millionaire Wall Street husband plan a new theatre to stage society plays in New York. Denman Thompson appears February 11 for his annual engagement. Sunday concert series continues Sunday night at popular prices with an extensive talent lineup.
A digest of current Boston stage offerings including Way Down Last at Tremont with Glover Ware, Armour and Baguley at Keith's, Royal Liliputians at Park Theatre, Hanlons' Superba farewell, John Hare in The Gay Lord Quext at Hollis Street, and various acts at Grand Opera House Howard Museum and Colonial.
A strong audience in Association Hall enjoyed the program British Ballads and Soldiers Three. Singers Margaret Wither Robertson Wallace and James Fitch Thompson led with Marie Zeleany on violin. Three numbers featured performers from the Canadian forces including Private Thomas Walsh Crocker and Trooper C W Farmer of the Royal Canadians and Trooper John M Loban of the Royal Canadian Dragoons.
The annual meeting of the Union Rescue League of 644A Dover Street was held at the United States Hotel last night with strong turnout. James N. Fiske was elected president for the coming year, James L. Beucher became vice president, John F. Hendsey clerk, Frank F. Davidson treasurer, and James F. Lockwood auditor.
A street venue advertises Lady Olga performing with alligators crocodiles and snakes. The show promises additional features and is priced at a nickel admission.
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