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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1900
Page
5
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as best spring medicine to calm nerves, improve blood, and aid digestion. It cites testimonials from VEENOW L. SMALL of Maine, claiming renewed health after three bottles, and offers free consultation with Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston.
Miss Mary Barber of Canton is the favorite niece of Mrs. McKinley and elder daughter of the first lady's sister. The young beauty, barely 20, visits the White House and is described as petite with dark brown eyes and hair and preferred pale azure gowns. Mrs. McKinley calls her like a tonic and enjoys her company.
A large wooden building on the Quincy waterfront housing John L. Stewart’s boat works and Wollaston Yacht Club headquarters burned at dawn. The $12,000 loss includes the Antoinette launch valued at 2500, the Muriel yacht, four torpedo boat tenders under construction, and two sets of government plans, all destroyed. The fire’s cause is unknown.
A Hopedale man received a letter from the Rome embassy stating General Draper is not a candidate for the vice presidency. The secretary of the embassy, Lewis Morris Iddings, confirms Draper's name was mentioned but he is not pursuing the office.
Dr D K Pearsons of Chicago to distribute half a million dollars starting March 1 among fourteen colleges and national institutions. Most gifts require matching funds of about $60,000 and Mt Holyoke College will receive $60,000 in the initial distribution. Pearsons has already donated $2,500,000 to education.
In Atlantic City on February 12 a 14 year old bride Mattie D Aiken and 16 year old groom Frank McCullum were married by Rev Charles D Linkinson at the parsonage. The union followed parental initial objection and is said to be among the youngest marriages in the region.
Minnie F Sturm nicknamed The Wild Rose of Wilton by neighbors is jailed in Bridgeport accused of stealing a horse. Her associate Harry Dauchy is involved. After learning of a divorce from her husband she asked to marry Dauchy but the sheriff refused until after trial.
In Janedsville on February 12, students at the Rush Lyceum Society were ordered to stop a "shadow dances" amusement after chaperones heard kissing noises when lights were lowered. Public sentiment has spurred authorities to prohibit the dance unless lime lights are used continuously.
In Newcastle Delaware on February 12 nine prisoners were publicly whipped and one pilloried in the railyard. Dr J B Schwatka sheriff of Baltimore and about sixty women observed the event as Sheriff Taylor conducted the punishment to demonstrate the cat to the visiting officer. He praised the method and hoped Maryland jails would adopt it.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union condemned Mrs Langtry's bazaar for British soldiers saying the bar permit paying whatever you wish for a drink is inappropriate even if proceeds aid charity and Tommy Atkins.
Canton Ohio February 12 1900 Canton’s new bloodhounds trailed burglars from Edgewood to a six mile point before losing the scent. The robbers fled after forcing their way into the home of Daniel Slanker sister of Mrs. Saxton and aunt of Mrs. McKinley.
United States gunboat Princeton visited the Tatanes and Calagan islands omitted from the Paris peace treaty and raised American flags naming native governors. The Princeton found a Japanese flag at Bayat Island and did not land pending orders. Washington says Princeton acts under Admiral Watson, not General Otis, with policy set from the capital. President assigns Tutuila and other islands to Navy control with Assistant Secretary Allen administering.
General Otis to War Department lists casualties among troops in the Philippines. Among the names is James Maloney of the Twenty-sixth Infantry, who died February 4 from stomach sarcoma.
The United States Steel Company plans a large Everett project purchasing about 3 000 000 square feet near the Malden River with frontage on the Saugus Branch railroad and navigable waters. A 120 by 200 steel foundry is set to start March 1 with 250 workers plus an electrical plant and dock for coal sand and lumber.
Died suddenly at home in Haverhill with her five and two year old daughters on her knees. The heart disease took Mrs Isabella J Gowell as her 12 year old son returned home. She leaves her husband Coleman Gowell and three children.
Arrangements are completed for a Friday February 16 sale at the Vendome to fund the West End Nursery and Infants' Hospital. The event promises novelties and attractions with many features to amuse and interest children.
F. R. Smith & Co. and Sherwin & Clarke with Horace Partridge & Co. have offered creditors 39 percent and 15 percent respectively after recent assignments for the benefit of creditors. The offers are regarded as likely to be accepted.
Wilmuth Texas postoffice will discontinue service starting February 14 after the postmaster cited threats to his life and his wish to resign. Officials say they have no further information on the case.
An early health guidance notice warns pneumonia weakens lungs and invites consumption germs. It urges prompt treatment to stop inflammation and prevent coughing and further illness.
A claim of a lung healing preparation promises rapid restoration of health and anti inflammation effects. The advertisement asserts quick systemic strengthening and lists prices of 50 cents and one dollar, with distribution through druggists SCOT and BOWNS, chemists in New York.
The Eleanor, the world’s largest yacht owned by Mrs. Charlotte D. M. Cardoza, rests at East Twenty fourth Street foot preparing for a longer voyage. She hunts caribou in Newfoundland and Maine, heads of caribou displayed at Montebello Germantown, and owns estates and a Waldorf-Astoria suite. She values travel, calls society hollow, and plans a Mediterranean cruise before the Paris Exposition.
Mayor Hart met Ward 6 callers including Senator J E Mahoney and reps M J Donovan Samuel H Borofsky with Councilmen Bradley Badaracco Grady. They urged keeping long serving paving division workers, noting many have 12 to 16 years on city payrolls and dependents at home. Wheeler said discharges tied to city economy. names of discharged men were reviewed, with several over 60.
Salem February 12 The jury voting six to six failed to reach a verdict in the cases of Edward B Marston and Gilbert Parker of Lynn charged with an operation on Ellen Sweeney of Dorchester. The district attorney will seek a new trial for both defendants.
Sir Charles Tupper, leader of the opposition in the Canadian House, prepares to tour major cities including Boston and Montreal as part of his political outreach. He seeks to rally support against the government and discuss policy directions with constituents and allied groups.
Sir Charles Tupper has accepted an invitation to address a public meeting in Boston next month in aid of the British South African Patriotic Fund. The Commons member will bolster subscriptions and support for the cause.
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