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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1901

Page

8

Painting by Velazquez Added to Art Museum Collection

The Museum of Fine Arts acquires an 800 painting by Diego de Velazquez reproduced in half tone from a photograph. The portrait shows Prince Carlos, son of Philip IV, with his dwarf companion. It has belonged to the Earls of Carlisle for 169 years and is praised for detail, harmonious color, and realism.

Spain Museum of Fine Arts Diego de Silva Velasquez Carlos Philip IV Carlisle Prince Carlos

Subsidy Bill Dead For Present Session

The Senate debate on the shipping subsidy bill ends without a vote as opposition led by Senator Teller blocks unanimity. Hanna forcefully defends the measure, charging opposition tactics and pledging to stay the course despite the delay. Chandler and Aldrich clash over procedure as the session adjourns.

Ashington Hanna Teller Colorado Aldriel Rhode Island Handlers New Hampshire Ohio Weller Jis Marhier Caffery Rs. Persins Cab Thenate Mr. Teller Senate Maine Frye Hianna Cuba Miahr Aldrich Chandler South Dakota Ettigrew Alirich Noor Ole Treasury United States Republican Party Mgr Congress Mr. Hanna Allison Iowa

Pay of Filibustering in the House

Under Mr. Cannon the House led by the appropriations chair waged a long filibuster on the sundry civil bill and private claims. Democrats shifted focus to claims, outwitting Cannon with several motions. The day ended with relays and a quorum challenge, marking a wasteful session.

Cannon Appropriations Committee House Relalls

La Grippe Threat and Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Endorsement

The article warns that the La Grippe epidemic spreads through air and that healthy people resist while others fall ill. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an effective early treatment to prevent pneumonia and complications, citing Rev. J. b. Palmer of Ceresco Michigan praising the remedy and noting its harmless antiseptic composition.

Stuart Ceresco Mich

Knight Gas: For the Jury in Knight Murder Trial

Attorney General Seiders closed the case in the Edwin H. Knight murder trial at Saco Maine arguing Knight’s silence and opportunities to commit the crime. He traced Knight’s May 1 route, noted blood evidence, and highlighted the missing blood-stained shorts bag. The jury deliberation follows as the Supreme Court finishes its session and Mrs Knight is absent.

Saco Seiders Edwin H. Knight Fannie Sprague Knight Knight Farm Edwin Knight Mr. Seiders Eewin H. Knight Shapleigh Little Freddie Supreme Court

George H Kidder Dies at 29 After Edison Career

George Howard Kidder born June 18 1871 died February 12 1901. He worked with D Lothrop Company Boston Gas Light and Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston. Funeral February 15 at West Somerville with delegations from Edison company Hollis Street Theatre and Roxbury Horse Guards. Interment Wyoming Cemetery Melrose Mass. Survived by wife daughter mother and brother.

Kidder D. Lothrop Company Boston Gas Light Company Edison Electric Hluminating Company Boston Liberty Avenue West Somerville Mass Edison Electric Illuminating Company Hollis Street Roxbury Horse Guards Widder Edison Company Walter Howard Kidder Wyoming Cemetery Melrose

Cabinet meeting in Washington yields no public business

Washington February 15 cabinet session ends with no public business transacted. Officials reported a routine meeting with no policy actions or announcements.

Washington

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