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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1899
Page
5
A tip from 1895 guiding shoppers to inspect soap packages in grocers. It warns that imitators may imitate Ivory Soap and encourages checking the name on the cake before purchase. It notes that any doubt vanishes after washing and emphasizes brand certainty.
Lawmakers clashed over a Tolman bill to allow trust companies with $100000 capital, down from $200000, amid charges of stock purchases by Kidder, Peabody agents. The House voted 65 to 49 to third reading, while a labor bill to shield employee deposits failed 82 to 32. The Gypsy Moth issue saw a suspension vote 107 to 27 for emergency funding.
President Kiley of the Boston Common Council testifies in a metropolitan affairs hearing on amending the board of apportionment act to force unanimity for city appropriations. He cites an $18,815,000 budget and a $3000 contested item as evidence of mayoral domination. The session sees laughter at Concord Junction reference and notes on minority representation. The hearing continues.
Proceedings in the Supreme Court debated the 1898 carriage bills for Aldermen. Petitioners argued many charges showed improper use and sought injunctive relief. City auditor and stable keepers discussed as defendants. Judge Hammond reserved decision as questions of defendants and grounds were examined. A separate notice advertises the New York and Florida Limited service with drawing room sleeping cars between New York and St. Augustine and connections to Havana.
Pennsylvanian railroad personally conducted tour from Boston Web lists side trips to Mount Vernon Alexandria Old Point Comfort and Richmond along with stop over privileges at Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Itinerary of Db N toll tourist agent 206 Washington street shows travel dates March 13 27 April 3 10 and u4 and seven days priced at 23 dollars.
At the Mills course of lectures the Rev. Robert KE Ely of Cambridge Prospect Union will speak this evening on The Possibility of Socialism with B. Fay Millis presiding.
Jurors heard two witnesses identify the fugitive as John H. Chance during the fourth day of the murder trial of Chance and Arthur Hagan for Drug Clerk Russell's death. Officer MacMahon and porter Jacob Banks testified the running man matched Chance. The defense challenged Brown's arrest and noted Chance's calm demeanor and evident limp during court actions.
Testimony details a fast running man seen after the shooting wearing a light overcoat and brown derby. Edwin C. O Keefe from Adams Express departs to the depot as the fugitive flees, while police search 74 and 79 Hudson street and detain a man in a light overcoat. witnesses include Ahern Larkin and Henderson.
Concord, N H Feb 9 The New Hampshire House completed another day of passionate debate and passed the bill repealing the nuisance act by a vote of 171 to 128 The act had allowed injunctions against building owners where illegal liquor sales occurred over the past twelve years The measure shifts the approach to liquor enforcement in the state
The Washington Elm is slowly decaying and may not be savable for more than a few years. Cambridge park officials monitor progress, remove dead wood, and plan a spring overhaul to preserve the tree's remaining life.
Olga Nethersole, the eminent English actress, contemplates leaving England to settle in the United States and may become proprietor and manager of a New York theatre. Her plan includes extended stays, ambitious productions, and a potential West Coast and Pacific route as she eyeing a major New York venue.
City sells the old Public Library to the Frederick L Ames estate for 850000 to fund a new office building and a rear theatre on Boylston street. Plans by Clarence H Blackall expect 1600 to 1700 seats with two entrances and reconstruction to begin immediately, delivery by Aug 1 1900.
A syndicate completes the sale of Music Hall property and adjacent Washington street lots totaling about 21,970 square feet. The deal exceeds 700000, with Cambridge based valuations noting the Wave of holdings from the Boston real estate trust and adjacent properties near Winter street. The Washington street lot fronts 24 feet by 170 feet and sits on 3970 square feet, while the Music Hall property contains about 18,000 square feet and an 1852 brick building. The 190000 dollar Washington street assessment is noted.
The Boston Theatre hosted a notable Garm en Carmen night with Alvarez Zelie de Lussan and Mme Melba billed though involuntary replacement by Mme Gadski. The crowd filled aisles and lobby as fans packed the hall, while Alvarez delivered a refined tenor performance and the audience showed unusual fervor for the season.
Notable Boston theater notes include M E H Sothern starting a March engagement at the Hollis with The Three Musketeers as a lead. Maude Odell returns to Castle Square, Herne splits with Miner, Kendals sail Sept 20, and an American tour opens in Philadelphia.
Manager John Graham in New York recruits talent for Southern Specialty and visits the State House and City Hall to invite Governor Wolcott and Mayor Quincy to tomorrow evening’s Boston Theatre performance. The program features a Southern cake walk championship with James Russell and partner, a champion buck and wing dance by Henry Williams, and a lineup including Tom Mackintosh, Carrie Lucas, Stren Nevarro, Rastus William, Mozambique Inglish, Mile. Perkins, and the Aldredges. Popular prices.
The funeral of Bishop O'Hara was held today with elaborate ceremonies at the cathedral in Scranton Penn. About three hundred priests and an equal number of ministers attended. Bishop Hoban celebrated the mass of requiem while Bishop Hotsman of Cleveland preached the sermon. Archbishops Ryan and Witemaurice and Bishops Hoban performed the absolutions with Bishops Prendergast and McQuaid present. Interment followed in the crypt beneath the sanctuary.
A public meeting under Branch Ward 9 of the Socialist Labor Party will gather tonight at the old Franklin Schoolhouse 1161 Wah ington street. Martha Moore Avery will speak on imperialism with focus on current events and labor issues.
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