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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1901

Page

5

Peruna advertised by women readers praise

Belva A. Lockwood and Mrs. T. Pelton endorse Peruna as a remedy for cold catarrh hay fever and nerves. Dr Hartman explains catarrh can affect any organ and urges sufferers to write for free advice. Julia C. Brown states four years of use proves Peruna a reliable family remedy.

Hannah J. Bennett Belva A. Lockwood Hartman Peina Worren Will Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Julia C. Brown Pecatonica

Russell Plans to Surprise Hoxie in Election Case

Attorney Fred C. Gilpatric states Rep Arthur Russell is ready for trial in the election expenses case brought by Albert N. Hoxie. The Supreme Judicial Court is set to hear the matter at 9 o clock, with Russell seeking to compel Hoxie to disclose alleged election expenses.

Russell Hoxie Fred C. Gilpatric Arthur Russell Albert N. Hoxie Supreme Court Post

Boston set for new theatre by Stair and Havlin

Promoters Stair and Havlin plan another theatre in Boston next season on Van Rensselaer place at Tremont street. The house will offer popular priced melodrama and farce, with bookings from Jacob Litt circuits and potential openings in New York and Pittsburgh.

Boston Messrs. Stair & Haviin Stair Ward & Voices van Rensselaer van Rensselaer Place Tremont Street Albert Geiger Aarons Jordan Stair & Haviin Jacob Litt Bijou Opera House Milwaukee Grand Opera House Minneapolis St. Paul Messrs Stair & Havlin New York Fifty-ninth Street Broadway Eighth Avenue Pittsburg

Mrs Going Opens Term as Head of Woman's Relief Corps

Mrs. Going, newly elected president of the Woman's Relief Corps, starts her first day in the central office in the Boylston building. She issues a first general order naming department officers and reports a busy day with visitors and corps reports. The past year saw $19,000 in aid distributed as relief orders to veterans. The organization has 14,019 members in Massachusetts and is in its twenty second year.

Belva Lockwood Washington, D. C United States America Peruna Medicine Company Corps W. A. Co Massachusetts Abdul Hamid Bey Cairo Egypt Gordon South Africa de Mar France Russha Rosa Engall

There Are 17 824 Miles of Railroad Now Operated in Canada

Ottawa reports for the year ended June 30 17 824 miles of railway in operation in Canada an increase of 466 miles. Paid up capital rises to 998 268 404 dollars gross earnings reach 70 740 270 dollars and net earnings 23 040 472 dollars. Passengers carried total 21 500 175 with an rise of 2 366 810.

Canada Ottawa Department of Railways and Canals

McKinley Gives Cabinet Members Walnut Canes

President McKinley presents canes to his cabinet members at a cabinet meeting. The canes came from Illinois and were cut from a walnut tree on the farm once owned by Abraham Lincoln in Harristown Township, Macon County.

President McKinley Washington President Illinois Abraham Lincoln Harristown Township Macon County

Miles Pleads Guilty in Hudson Embezzlement Case

In Middlesex Superior Court Berward P. Miles former Hudson tax collector changed to a guilty plea on embezzlement and larceny of 5000 from the town. Sentencing was deferred as district attorney agreed to drop several counts amid petitions for leniency from supporters of his wife and sister.

Berward P. Miles Hudson Middlesex Superior Court Miles George Potter Somerville Cambridge House of Correction Potter Boston Percon

Hudson Tax Collector Henry W. Jackson Bonds Approved

Hudson officials approve the bond of Henry W. Jackson, the new tax collector, at this afternoon’s selectmen meeting.

Hudson Henry W. Jackson

Military supply contracts awarded for Boston delivery

Colonel Patten announced contracts worth several hundred thousand dollars for military supplies. Boston deliveries include 15 000 wool blankets from H T Kent Philadelphia 80 00 chambray shirts from FE J H Estabrook Boston 7500 pairs black chrome tanned shoes and 25 00 pairs russet shoes from Monroe Packard Linscott Auburn Maine.

Washington Patten Boston H. T. Kent Philadelphia J. H. Estabrook Chambray Monroe, Packard & Linscott Auburn

Nurse Davis Trial Resumes Over Bellevue Restraint Death

The Manhattan manslaughter trial of Jesse R. Davis a Bellevue Hospital nurse resumed before Judge Cowing. Inspector Thomas Spencer and Bellevue registrar James E. Gleason testified about the struggle to restrain Hilliard with a belt as he fought violently. No nurses were seen striking Hilliard.

New York Jesse R. Davis Bellevue Hospital Louis H. Hilvera Cowing Thomas Spencer Department of Charities James E. Gleason Hilliard

Harvard Man in Court Over Cambridge Assault

Robert Pruyn a Harvard student appeared in Cambridge court charged with assaulting John Rollins near the Pollo Club on Palmer Street. The two other Harvard students involved fled after taking Rollins neckwear. Rollins dropped the complaint and the case was dismissed. Rollins’s father had died the prior Sunday.

Robert PD Pruyn Harvard Cambridge John Rollins Farrell Place Rollins Pollo Club Palmer Street

Wealthy Bostonite David Hunt Dies in Salem Boarding House

David Hunt of Beacon street Boston a prominent city figure died suddenly at his Salem boarding place yesterday. He was born in Weymouth eighty four years ago and leaves a widow plus two daughters.

David Hunt Beacon Street Boston Salem Weymouth

Elevated Trains Set for Future Run After Test Car Rides

Elevated Engineer Paul Windsor guides the first car from Sullivan Square to Thompson Square amid a test that signals rapid transit progress. General W A Bancroft says the line can run a hand car the full length, but stations and remaining work must finish before service begins. The plan is to replace surface cars on the tracks with elevated service once the loop is ready through Atlantis Avenue.

Paul Windsor Sullivan Square W. A. Bancroft Dudley Street Atlantis Avenue

A Good Deal of Nonsense About Blood and Digestion

An ad style warning against medicines claiming to purify blood or renew tissues. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestion aid that supplies pepsin and diastases, prevents indigestion, and supports assimilation, arguing pills and tonics lack digestive power. Regular use after meals is urged.

Stuart

Stage Topics Highlight Rising Actress Synopses and Theaters

The article surveys rising talents like Sylvia Lynden and details new productions at venues including the Academy of Music Baltimore and Proctor's Theatre New York. It notes Oscar Hammerstein's Drury Lane opening on West 34th Street with an 80 by 125 foot stage and mentions Mary B Johnston drama To Have and to Hold. It also covers Steinert Hall recitals and Dorchester Glee Club events at Upham's Corner with Queen Belle at Dudley Street Opera House.

Sylvia Lynden Olga Nethersole Academy of Music Baltimore Mary B. Johnston Isabel Irving Miller Kent Dove Davidson Lottie Alter Maud Horsford Oscar Hammerstein Drury Lane West Thirty-fourth Street Eighth Avenue David Belasco Mme. Butterfly Proctor’s Theatre New York Valerie Bergere J. Marshall Wilson Steinert Hall Dorchester Glee Club Winthrop Hall Upham’s Corner Dudley Club Dudley Street Opera House James Gilbert William Gillette Hollis Washington James Fitch Thomson Steinert Wall

Stage Attractions Rule Boston Theaters This Week

Holmes on stage with Gillette draws crowds at Hollis while Kelcey and Shannon wow Park patrons in My Lady Dainty. Burgo Master booked long at Columbia. Kidnapped tops Owdoin Square. Way Down East nears 185th Boston run with souvenirs. May Irwin follows. Old Homestead ends at Boston Theatre. Ben Hur thriving at Colonial. Agoust jugglers star at Keith’s. Nat M Wills shows evolve at Howard. Sidney Drew and wife headline Boston Music Hall. Mexican and panthers feature at Austin Stone’s.

Sherlock Holmes William Gillette Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon the Park Columbia Ward Voies Grand Opera House Owdoin Square Theatre Severin de Deyn Tremont Museum Washington May Irwin Madge Smith Boston Harry Lacy Ben Hur Colonial Agoust Keith’s Nat M. Wills The Howard Sidney Drew Phyllis Rankin Boston Music Hall Austin & Stone

Courageous French crew clings to wreck amid voyage

The Duchesse Anne of Nantes, badly damaged with only a mast remaining, fights toward safety as the Duchesse Anne or crew members signal they intend to stay aboard. The Cambroman reports the vessel is adrift in heavy seas, with rescue unlikely soon and an estimated two months to reach port.

Portland Cambroman Dominion Line Duchesse Anne Nantes France Ceptain

Requiem Mass Held for Cathedral Choir Members

The annual solemn mass of requiem for deceased Cathedral choir members will be celebrated on Washington's Birthday at 9 am. Cherubini's requiem in C minor will be sung by the choir under the direction of organist J T Whels.

Washington Cherubini J. T. Whels

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