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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1892
Page
5
A Boston observer notes blondes are fading from fashion as women return to natural dark hair. The essay condemns bleaching for hair and makeup, praising physical culture, sun exposure, and fresh air for health and beauty, while warning of brain trouble from bleaching agents and the impractical stage makeup requirements.
A 22-year-old German named Schoeder died by self-inflicted gas in his room at 1451 Washington Street Boston after failing to find work. A half sheet note explains life as a failure and asks his trunk and letter to be mailed to his mother in New York. Police notified the mother. body taken to the morgue and likely shipped to New York.
Governor Russell spoke at the YMCA on the sweat shop plague, praising public opinion and legislative remedies. Rev. Banks detailed London and New York conditions, exposing fines, wage practices, and poor sanitation in clothing shops, urging action to end the abuse and influence reform.
A review of Harper's Monthly commentary on Horatio Bridge's 1836 letter about Nathaniel Hawthorne. It highlights Darian Ware’s sonnets on Dana, Kipling and Balestier's “Naulahka,” Weir Mitchell’s medical fiction, and Mr. Bridge’s Hawthorne recollections, with praise for Hawthorne’s early promise and the Boston Post's role. The piece notes Ward and Deland's similar subject and a coincidence with David Grieve.
The Cooper Social and Athletic Club marked its first anniversary with a dinner at its Traverse Street clubhouse last evening. About 200 attendees, including ladies, joined the event with S. S. Plunkett as master of ceremonies and remarks from J. J. Canney KE H. Fitzgerald W. Bradford Benson Patrick McAvena Thomas Riley and others. Barnabas Back demonstrated xylophone skill while James W. McCoy of the Herald spoke for the press. President B T McMackin led the arrangements committee. the club, a growing member of the A A U, celebrated with style.
The annual ball of Hermann Lodge 113 I O O F attracted over one hundred couples for a grand march of twenty four dance numbers. Floor Director Henry Mais and Mrs Griess man led the march with guest District Deputy Grand Master George O Carpenter present. Member Charles Hyneman, a charter member from forty three years ago, was noted.
The Trimount Athletic Club avitation sparring meeting closes February 5 with open 105 and 115 pound events and a 118 pound special bout. Scheduled special bouts include Walcott vs Ready at 135 pounds and Weldon vs Nagle at 142 pounds. Entries go to the club secretary at No 40 Kneeland Street.
A narrative from 1871 to 1891 follows Helen Barraith and John Barraith in a tale of marriage, temptation, and addiction. John breaks a sobriety promise, prompting Helen to flee. Weston and Mr Barr run a rehabilitation method using mirrored rooms, confronting three alcoholic subjects who confront their demons and vow reform.
A note on literary coincidence recalls that Mrs. Deland has spent months composing a new novel about marriage and free love, mirroring the reversed dynamic of Elsmere where the husband doubted and the wife believed. The piece suggests publishers may issue an explanatory announcement, though Deland’s unique voice will render explanations unnecessary. The observation is termed one of literature’s curiosities.
The funeral for James T. Furber late general manager of the Boston and Maine railroad was held in North Lawrence with many railroad executives in attendance. The funeral train carried his remains to Forest Glade cemetery Great Falls townsfolk mourned as the escort and guard of honor accompanied the casket to its final resting place.
The Brookline selectmen voted last night to permit the West End Railway Company to bring a trolley system into the town with final location and wire placement to be determined later.
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