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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
9
The article recalls Frank M. Brady a young broker who shot himself in his William Street office after reading a Strand Magazine piece on death by own action. He faced mounting losses a $600 draft due and despondency over his career prospects.
In Brooklyn Mrs Brady and her young widow follow their husband in death by suicide. He shot himself at his desk after writing Carton’s last speech on a magazine page. The widow, distraught by the echoed words, later kills herself at home with her mother.
The young widow Grace M. Dunn, 221 Lincoln Place Brooklyn, was found dead in her room the day after her husband's death. The couple married in Brooklyn on December 21 1898 and were prominent socially. Brady had invested heavily in speculation and backed a theatrical venture before his death.
A boy presented a $6 check at Clinton National Bank on Monday and forged his father's name. He was detained in the sum of $300 as the case moved forward.
The legislature probes the Boston and Albany railroad lease with questions to the attorney general and seeks a collection of special legislation affecting the line. Higgins pushes a bill to require fans in factories, while suffrage efforts face defeats in committee and governors reappoint hospital trustees.
Senate action orders concurrent bills to authorize Concord Lexington and Arlington to raise funds for the 12th anniversary of the Concord fight and related events. A joint ways and means bill proposes cancellation of uncashed state checks after two years without a special appropriation. A Tufts lecturer suggested about $25,000 yearly as adequate funding.
A wife and husband report they replaced coffee with Postum Food Coffee and saw headaches vanish and nerves improve. The letter praises boiling time and preparation, notes better sleep, and claims many friends now use Postum. The author asks anonymity.
An advertisement urges kidney health citing Mrs. EF. T. McKinnon of Roxbury Street Boston who reports pain relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She says dizziness vanished and energy returned after one box, priced 50 cents, via Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York sole U S agents.
A cable despatch from Hailo Philippines reports Captain Fred McDonald of the Twenty sixth Regiment U V on trial for alleged complicity in the execution of bandit Gargenero and disobedience of orders. Captain Bordman testified that McDonald knew of the execution and urged haste, while Major Barker and General Hughes figures appear in the contested orders and escort details.
A man about 36 with blue eyes and brown hair was struck by a Dedham branch train at 2 40 PM near Leigh street rides, instantly killed. He wore a black over coat blue serge suit and a brown derby. A marriage certificate to Isa bella Slavin New York and a pawn ticket with the name A Maynard were found. Undertaker Jones took the body to his rooms on Lagrange street.
Four year old Mary Allen of New Bedford was arrested after noon by Inspector Knox for stealing belts in a large store. The girl said she could not resist the temptation and was taken to headquarters.
A large St Stephen's parish gathering at Mrs Tenneson 34 Commercial Street formed a committee to arrange a reunion for parishioners and friends next Wednesday Teh at. Proceeds benefit the St Stephen's bazaar fund. Invitations include Mayor Thomas N Hart Chairman M J O'Brien and President Daniel J Kiley of the Common Council.
The thirty fourth annual Massachusetts G A R encampment closed at Faneuil Hall with praise for harmony led by Peter P D Smith of Andover. Comrades installed. resolutions urged respect for Memorial Day and to delay any Hibernian parade. The Ladies of the G A R and Woman’s Relief Corps concluded meetings in Tremont Temple and Berkeley Temple respectively.
Thomas Q Seabroooke leads George W Lederers New York Casino hit The Rounders at the Columbia Theatre with Dan Daly in his original part The 110 strong company promises opulent scenery and a chic chorus Wednesday and Saturday matinees plus a Washingtons Birthday matinee A Tremont Theatre benefit today features Mrs Agnes Booth Schoeffel Kipling readings and sketches by John Drew and flatve Irving
Frank Daniels headlines Tremont Theatre with two capacity nights and over 100 dollars in receipts despite rain. The Ameer draws popular favor while A Stranger in a Strange Land continues to charm Boston at Park Theatre led by M A Kennedy. John Drew’s Hollis Street engagement remains brimming with audience admiration as The Tyranny of Tears proves a favorite. The Boston Theatre nears final week for The Great Ruby with noted stage effects and costumes.
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