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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1900
Page
5
A persuasive plea to readers to consider Ivory Soap for the home notes that neither men nor women want to be without it. The ad emphasizes its floating quality and says the soap is cheaper for general housekeeping than yellow soaps, appealing to wives in particular.
A bill in the Massachusetts House seeks to oust Colonel Joseph B. Parsons from the state pension agent post. The measure follows a petition by John M. Perkins and others charging Parsons with incompetence and stating the office serves little real pension benefit and costs the commonwealth. Perkins, Civil War veteran and editor of the Grand Army Record, pushed for legislative investigation after prior charges were dismissed.
Dorchester Republicans push ex Governor Wolcott as the best rival to Ex Congressman Atwood in the tenth district race. They cite precedents of domicile and political moves to keep him in contention and possibly seek an ambassadorial post or U S Senate if he wins. Wolcott’s actual plans remain uncertain as McCall holds the eighth district seat.
The Third Jury Club held its first annual dinner at Adams House at 7 p m. Officer Benjamin P. Pickering of the United States Circuit Court was the guest. Attendees included John A. Holbrook James Otis Leman James F. Souther James N. Palmer Nelson Mann George F. Reynolds Herbert A. Newton C B Holbrook William Porter Ef F Powers. The meeting adjourned at 11 p m until August 4 to meet at a summer resort.
In the second session of the Superior Court Judge Blodgett presided as the case of Burns against Janvrin went to the jury at 3 PM. Thomas Burns sues William Janvrin a Revere resident over alleged alienation of affections claiming 25000 in damages.
New York February 6 The Mackay house at 9 Madison Avenue celebrates the birth of an heiress who will inherit John W Mackay’s millions The mother Katherine Duer is noted for beauty and the couple married two years ago at the Duer home Archbishop Cortigan officiated The family plans to visit Scotland where they have leased a castle and the infant will be presented to nobility in time
In Washington on February 6 the House debated the Philippines issue with a focus on trade effects. Williams argues annexation harms American agriculture and labor, while Morris supports territorial right and constitutional expansion. Senate discussion centers on Dewey and Filipino status with calls for a future government and possible withdrawal.
Crowded House committee on Judiciary in Washington hears from bishops, missionary leaders, and reform groups urging a constitutional amendment to prohibit polygamy. Speakers include Bishop Satterlee, Rev Hamlin, Dr Green, Mrs Jones, Miss Acker Mann, Judge Springer, and Dr Dixon. Several condemn polygamy and say Mormon church propagates the doctrine.
Washington feb 6 fierce clash for the presidency of the Woman's Suffrage Association pits Mrs Lilie Devereux Blake against Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt. The contest centers on campaigns for legislative recognition versus quiet letter writing. Susan B Anthony retires at the convention after her eightieth birthday.
The Somerville School Board voted to increase salaries starting September for fifth and higher grammar grades. The raise advances pay by 60 dollars in most positions with a total budget of 208000 for salaries and 22000 for officers and supplies. The vote passed 8 to 29 amid debate on the amount and a related censorship dispute with the city government.
Mrs. Jessie Ford, 40, poured kerosene into a stove at 9 Washington Court in Lynn this morning around 10 30. The victim was hospitalized with injuries likely to prove fatal.
The article reports that after this season Maxine Elliott will leave Nat Goodwin's company to star in a new play, approaching the peak of her career with plans to head her own troupe. It notes other theatre happenings including Olga Nethersole in Sapho at Wallack's and a lecture for the Animal Rescue League by Ernest Seton-Thompson.
Demand runs high for Frank Daniels in The Ameer at Tremont next Monday with a three week run followed by Mrs. Sarah Cowell Le Moyne in The Greatest Thing in the World. The Great Ruby at the Boston Theatre draws crowds with its story and scenery. A Virginia Courtship remains all week at the Hollis, then John Drew in The Tyranny of Tears. Cole and Johnson present A Trip to Coontown at Grand Opera House. Ward and Vokes offer The Floor Walker. On the Bowery at Bowdoin Square is well produced. The Parish Priest nears end at Park. A Stranger in a Strange Land debuts in Boston next Monday. The Girl From Maxim's may extend to next week at the Museum. The Bells of Hasglemere continues at Castle Square all next week.
William S. Butler & Co plans a six days sale with ample stock and deep discounts across muslin underwear petticoats wrappers hosiery and children's wear. Highlights include ladies kid gloves silk waists furs ribbons laces silks embroideries linens cottons flannels blankets draperies and shoes for women misses and children. The weeklong sale aims to attract a large number of economical shoppers despite recent bad weather.
A movement within the Board of Aldermen aims to amend theatre license ordinances to raise fees for managers. The committee on public improvements met in secret to discuss classing theatres into three license tiers and giving first class managers a hearing next Monday. Some aldermen oppose special favors, while others push for stricter license terms amid complaints of ticket privileges.
The American Sugar Refining Company shuts all refineries in Boater New York and Philadelphia except Havemeyer and Elder in Brooklyn due to overproduction bad trade conditions and higher cooperage costs. Boston office cites severe barrels as cause and says the shut down is temporary.
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