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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
7
The House moved to reduce gas prices by instructing the gas and electric light commissioners to report production costs and contracts across cities and towns. The body also postponed McNary’s rail inquiry and adopted a rail safety rails order, while voting down the Socialist ballot designation.
Quincy residents react as Mrs. William R. Tyler becomes engaged to former Boston mayor after a long friendship with Mr. Tyler. The couple plans a London wedding home in Boston and a tour of Egypt and the Nile before settling in Boston.
After Eleanor Stevens dies in an obscure Black Forest village a sensational notice in newspapers spurs gossip. A will leaves $26,000 to each rejected suitor with sealed conditions to be paid a year after death in Philadelphia. Only her lawyer Willard Pratt knows the terms.
A Syracuse woman reports quitting coffee to end headaches and sickness and finding Postum Food Coffee a tasty strength giver. Testimonials from Professor Duvall of Syracuse University and others praise Postum for calming brain and nerve symptoms and rheumatic relief.
Mrs. Annie McDonald a 70 year old oeca widow perished in smoke during a fire that nearly destroyed her home at 176 Evans Street East Boston early yesterday. Firemen found her on a bed suffocated by thick smoke before flames had reached the room’s furnishings.
A charity testimonial for William H Donovan fills St. Augustine Hall in South Boston with a volunteer committee backing a concert by top local amateurs. The program features Minnie Curry Nellie Hurley Steve Higgins and many others with noted accompanists and a promise of an entertaining evening.
February 2 reports a fire in John F. Carleton’s home in Sandwich burning the residence to the ground due to a defective flue. Most furniture was saved. loss exceeds $1500, insured.
Boston lawmakers debate commissions to investigate election corruption and gas price limits, with provisions to regulate laundries and theatres. Petitions seek public markets, police issuance of licenses, and a Worcester county resident on the Metropolitan Board. The Senate adopts a House order to investigate Boston gas costs. Debate continues on hospital appropriations for the dipsomaniacs and inebriates.
The Roxbury High School German department staged an evening program with over 1000 attendees. The one act comedy Fersaken or Over-Salted by T. R. Benedix featured pupils under Mr J. M. Kagen and highlighted performers Michael S. Donlan Helen G. Fries Walter F. Hall Jr Alice G. Stowell Albert E. Sproul and Maria E. Morse.
A social event for unorganized laundry workers occurred at Wells Memorial Hall organized by the Central Labor Union committee. Driscoll and Hagen spoke during an intermission. A follow-up meeting is set for Monday evening at 987 Washington Street to organize a local union.
The Enterprise store at 16 School Street opens to the public showing updated clothing hats and furnishings for men. The entire shop has been renovated and a new glass front showcases the goods to good effect.
Rev. William F. Davis linked to a New York Christian Business Bureau on the seventh floor of the Tract Society building. The operation promises a 6 percent return with potential bonuses and markets itself as a secular business guided by biblical principles. Gavin Houston accompanies Davis, both presenting confident, forceful demeanor as they describe investments and investigations.
The Union Manufacturing Company's new cotton mill at West Peterboro was dedicated tonight with the largest ball ever held in the town. Stockholders are the same as those who owned the Clarendon mills in West Boylston, Massachusetts, which plant was moved for a metropolitan water reservoir.
The oil tank steamer Lucerna, 28 days from Shields bound for Philadelphia, arrived at Halifax with its rudder head broken after meeting terrific head gales and high seas on the voyage to the Americas.
R G Dun weekly review notes January failures 30 fewer than last year but with higher insolvencies, while wool, iron, and steel markets shift. Boot and shoe manufacturers report deliveries surpassing January prior year by nearly 20 percent, yet new orders fall. Rail earnings show active transport demand. bank clearings decline from year prior.
Bradstreet's reports mixed effects from weather on trade with improvements in tone despite lingering causes. Anthracite prices rise as winter remains open others droop. wheat strengthens from cold and under snowless conditions. Foreign crop reports, Argentine plague, and European advice boost markets while cotton steadies on better overseas demand and English crop news.
John Willard of 147 West Second Street South Boston severely burned his fingers and left arm while washing his hands in kerosene and lighting a candle. He received medical treatment at the Emergency Hospital.
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