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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
5
The promotion contrasts generic soaps with Ivory Soap, claiming any soap cleans but Ivory leaves linens white and odor free. It emphasizes Ivory’s unique feature that it floats, urging readers to try it.
Ida Jackson, a colored former employee, claims a colored suspect whispered of a killing driven by jewelry and money in a Grand Hotel room. Police seek to verify her account which could exonerate Dr. Samuel J. Kennedy, sentenced in the case. Captain McClusky plans to compel Jackson’s testimony.
The father of Harry Reid, missing from Avon Street Cambridge since Feb 13, says he cannot accept self harm. Reid, tormented by nervous attacks and belief of pursuers, left with two irons and a cane, never seen since. Parents fear he wandered seeking protection from imagined enemies.
One of the season’s largest Hebrew social events, the Zionist ball, will be held Tuesday evening February 27 at Music Hall. The Boston Council of Zionists, uniting about a dozen societies, aims to raise funds for Zionist movement and Palestine restoration. A grand march and a concert by Cantor M Halperin and his choir are planned.
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Gaskill presides over the trial of Joseph Lavey for manslaughter. The accused, who lived with Mary Ann Painting on Commercial Street, allegedly killed her in August. Assistant District Attorney McLaughlin prosecutes the case without defense counsel for the defendant.
In Washington the Porto Rico tariff bill fuels a party split as three House speeches center on constitutional questions. Supporters say Puerto Rico should join under US law while opponents warn of imperial overreach. Debates also touch Spain treaty outcomes and Philippine independence questions as lawmakers weigh future relations with the islands.
A tribute on liberty emphasizes returning the islands to Filipino self rule led by Aguinaldo. Kenny argued fitness and ability for self government, presenting reasons to forfeit retention and support immediate decolonization.
Washington February 20. Conferrees on the financial bill met for several hours but adjournment showed no agreement reached on any point though prospects were for a possible final settlement.
The Board of Naval Construction accepted the board of survey's estimate showing Boston will require about 400000 in repairs and two years to complete. When finished the ship will be modernized to the Atlanta class at Mare Island Navy Yard.
Camille D Arville to wed Californian E W Crellin after season closes. Amelia Bingham leads Hearts Are Trumps at Garden Theatre as May Buckley protests her swing across a chasm. Olga Nethersole extends New York run, Nellie Fallon lures attention with cake walk. Belasco offers foot-sized souvenir for Naughty Anthony 75th, Estelle Clayton to play Duchess with Mildred Holland in Aria.
Clinton reports a mild diphtheria scare after the death of Timothy McNamara’s young son from an undetermined illness. A wake at the McNamara home drew many attendees who now fear diphtheria. The Board of Health is enforcing precautions to prevent spread.
Mayor Hart is replacing workers across divisions including sewer, ferry, paving, and sanitary with many listed as discharged or suspended for the good of the service. Notable names blocked from city payroll include John Bartlett Richard Sullivan and Joseph Kelly amid talk over Kelly who is a licensed physician.
A Hartford man credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing his years long headache ordeal. He endured severe episodes and dependence on opiates before trying the pills, reporting relief from the first doses and a permanent cure after three boxes. The testimonial notes a price of 60 cents per box or 6 boxes for 2.50.
Carmello Brigandi charged with manslaughter in the North End shooting death of Edward Graham will receive another trial. The jury deliberated from Monday noon to 9 p m yesterday before reporting a disagreement.
A free conference of Single Taxers and friends will be held at Chipman Hall Tremont Temple sixth floor on February 22. Doors open at 2. Time from 2 to 3 devoted to friendly intercourse. Business begins at 2. Subject is Local Option in Taxation and best method of obtaining it. Committees will be appointed to appear at legislative hearings advocating the bill.
A Morse likely to attract attendance for Mrs. Charles Lewis needs a brief concert at Steinert Hall Friday. The program features a Cowen cantata A Daughter of the Sea by the Lyra Club, readings by Mrs. Miriam O Leary Collins, and solos by Miss Anna Westervelt and Dr Lon Brine. Marie Collins violin solo is highlighted as a notable appearance, daughter of General P A Collins. Patronesses include Mrs. William Apthorp Mrs J G Blake Miss Emma Forbes Carey Mrs P A Collins Mrs T J Coolidge Mrs John Curtin Mrs Warren Hill Mrs Samuel Kitson Mrs Nathan Matthews and Mrs Paul Thorndike.
Lawrence February 20 Major George S Merrill was laid to rest this afternoon at his home 24 Haverhill Street in a simple private service. The body lay in state from 11 until noon and was viewed by hundreds of citizens. Rev Charles E Reese formerly of the First Baptist Church of this city now at Newton Theological Seminary officiated at 1 30. Floral offerings surrounded the coffin which was draped with the Stars and Stripes. Ex cursion tickets on sale at Boston office 306 Washington Street.
The Pillsbury Washburn Flour Mills Company reports a new building purchase to raise flour capacity, supplementing its cereal mill already under construction in Minneapolis.
Tomorrow night the Graham Genuine Southern Specialty Company presents its entertainment illustrating the Southern negro in happy moments. Manager Graham touts a superior company with top artists of the colored race led by Al and Mamie Anderson. A cake walk novelty and a diverse representative cast promise a close race for the prize amid expected large attendance.
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