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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
9
David J. Ingraham of 10 Winter Street promotes his established ophthalmic practice in New England, warns patrons about counterfeit agents, claims global recognition, and announces free treatment for eye diseases with a Massachusetts registered oculist joining his team. The notice asserts his unique status and challenges imitators.
David J. Ingraham announces lease of Winter Street property and expansion to up stairs treatment rooms. He reports growing from a five dollar office in 1878 to a large optical establishment with a factory in the same building. He pledges free eye examinations and no-cost treatment until further notice, backed by a staff of top specialists and doctors.
New York February 14 The Metropolitan Securities Company formed with 30 million capital plans a lease of the Metropolitan Street Railway through its Interurban subsidiary. It consolidates Northern Mt. Vernon Westchester and others, with 20 million in capital, and offers Metropolitan stockholders 45 percent of par in the new venture. Prominent incorporators include Baldwin Berwind Cravath Fowler Haven Hyde Jul iard Schieff. Leaders say Metropolitan is authoring the plan with Equitable Life Mutual Life and other railway and financial interests involved.
About 200 union men gathered as 32 contractors with idle machines and closed doors faced a stalemate. A contractor admitted workers deserve shorter hours and higher pay but argued contracts bind him despite interest in wage increases.
Meads and Co. hires union workers after four of their teamsters quit last Monday. Four new union men are to replace the four who were hired away from Brine company, and the discharged men plan to leave.
Adaline A Vinal 60 and Frederick Reed 45 were overcome by illuminating gas early yesterday while sleeping at 5 Bainbridge Street Foxbury. Authorities suspect a street main leak as the source. Charles B McKenzie, returning at 12 45 a m, found the pair unconscious. Doctors treated them for two hours and expect recovery.
Harvard University debates a new three story philosophy building to be named after Ralph Waldo Emerson. Architect A W Longfellow outlines drawings while President Eliot and faculty including William James Hugo Munsterberg Josiah Royce and George Palmer back the project. Location likely Quincy Street near Sever Hall with main entrance facing the new architectural building.
Berlin Feb 14 Prince Henry of Prussia sails for the United States tomorrow and is due in New York about a week later. He will travel in a democratic fashion and has asked that no Kronprinz Wilhelm deck be reserved for him. He briefly dined in informal company aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, while six officers plan a trip to Niagara Falls.
The prince and entourage take 12 cabins forming a square on the forward promenade. Suite No 9 features satin brocade walls, a brass bed, and telephonic link to the chief steward. General Von Plessen shares a similar set while Admiral Von Tirpitz and Admiral Von Seckendorff have smaller suites.
Prince Henry and Princess Henry enjoy a playful day with their children at Kiel on February 14. They also attend a Kiel Yacht Club gathering, where the toast to The United States featured in a cheerful sendoff. The prince’s special train departs at 8 the following morning as baggage is readied for the voyage to the United States.
Admiral Barker, commander of the navy yard, and his aide Commander West, called on Admiral Count Von Baudissin this afternoon. Barker was warmly received by the German admiral during the visit in New York waters.
Hoboken Mayor Adolph Langering met Admiral von Baudissin on February 4 as the German cruiser Hohenzollern prepared to welcome public visitors. The admiral spoke German with the mayor and thanked Hoboken for the honor while preparations continued aboard. Crowds waited on the pier but access to the yacht was restricted until Sunday.
Wilmington shops of the Pullman Palace Car Company completed the Idler today for Prince Henry of Prussia and his suite. The palatial observation and stateroom sleeper features bronze mahogany interiors, blue plush upholstery, brown silk curtains, electric lighting, and electric ventilation to cool compartments.
The Winthrop Congregational parish voted tonight to extend a call to the Reverend W. W. Dorman of Quincy to become their pastor.
A Massachusetts committee heard testimony on a petition by C E Achorn and others seeking a governor appointed board of registration in osteopathy and three graduates from a chartered osteopathy school. Supporters tout state precedents. opponents warn of quackery and lowering educational standards.
Washington February 14 reports Ensign B T Evans son of Rear Admiral Evans has been assigned to the Illinois as aide to his father while show windows along Wolf's Car Hanover and Portland streets are constantly updated with new displays.
Herry Irving and Ellen Terry open a three week engagement at the Hollis with repertory includes Mme Sans Gene, King Charles I and Louis XII among a packed first week lineup. May Irwin joins the Museum for two weeks with new songs while Bowdoin Square closes The Great White Diamond. George Grossmith headlining Chickering Hall and a Symphony Hall program directed by Signor Rotelli follow with multiple matinees and evening shows in Boston venues.
Ad for Dean's Oont Ent claiming relief for eczema and other skin conditions. Promotes quick, gentle action on delicate skin sold at drug stores for 50 cents.
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