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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1901
Page
2
An editorial promotes Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy as the best spring tonic. Mrs. Etta Sumner of Goodells Michigan cites renewed sleep appetite and recovery after three bottles. The piece touts Dr Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston as world renowned with free consults.
The Koenigin Luise passed the dismasted Brodick Castle from London to New York on Feb 22 in lat 48, long 24. A hawser was attached to the British tanker Facline from Philadelphia for Dunkirk to tow her. All vessels signalled they were well. Tow to the Scilly Islands will be about 760 miles.
New Bedford on February 25 reports over 5000 signatures gathered by the local Weavers Union petitioning to prohibit employing women and minors in manufacturing plants between 6 p m and 6 a m.
Northern New York endures a severe blizzard with over a foot of fresh snow. Watertown reports the 108th consecutive day of sleighing, breaking the prior 101 day record set ten years ago.
A Northampton verdict awards John Cook of Hinsdale former Pelham resident $800 against Leon G. Bartlett of Palmer. Damages sought were $10,000 in a civil suit arising from alleged improper acts by Bartlett, who is married with a 15 year old adopted daughter of the plaintiff.
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as the great restorative for nerves and brain, citing a Worcester trader's testimonial about relief from nervous prostration after using the tonic. It urges spring use, claims physicians recommend the medicine, and lists Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston for free consultation.
In Manville Rhode Island February 25 Dr Joseph Hills performed a pioneering grafting operation on Miss Sadie Pierce 23 after a scalp wound from machinery. After initial grafts failed a second operation used four hundred tiny flesh pieces from eight donors over the arms. Dr Hills expects full healing and life preservation though results are pending.
Michael J. Lynch aged 38 died in his cell from alcoholism after being arrested for drunkenness on Saturday. The death occurred this evening in Quincy.
The New Jersey Supreme Court opinion by Justice Van Sickle holds Fidelity Trust Company must be taxed on total surplus rather than par value. Newark’s assessed valuation included surplus over 1.25 million, and the court ruled against the trust company under the 1899 revision.
Charles D. Marselis, a New York letter carrier, is due home today after a visit to locate his 18-year-old niece Rachel Ahlstrom. Rachel, step-daughter of the late Dr. Ahlstrom, believes Marselis as her father while her real father Isaac Marselis, Dr. Ahlstrom’s brother, is divorced from Rachel’s mother and living in Oklahoma. Rachel had lived with an aunt in New York, but both aunt and niece are now missing.
The Massachusetts House approved the Luce order calling for a joint special committee to revise stock watering laws and oversee public service corporations. The move followed heated speeches by Horgan Harrington and Odlin as Speaker Myers restrained chaos and warned of adjournment. The Senate may clash over referrals, with a gas investigation looming and McNary signaling a possible gas probe.
The notice urges readers to submit Sunday Post coupons by 5 PM yesterday, counting only those with at least 35 copies. It emphasizes timely voting and excludes smaller submissions.
The fifth annual ball of Adams House employees was held last night at Paine Memorial Hall on Appleton Street. Nearly 300 staff and guests attended as substitutes were arranged to maximize participation. A brief concert preceded the evening, and at nine the grand march opened led by Floor Director George Thompson and Miss Lizzie.
Miss Elizabeth McCann and George Thompson led the grand march of the Adams House employees ball. Miss McCann wore blue crepe de chine with white chiffon and lilies of the valley. Mrs Flahive wore blue silk with lace and violets as refreshments followed the dancing.
Edward A. Leasure, once on the battleship Oregon, pleads guilty before Judge Hurd to second degree manslaughter for the April 26 killing of George Crotty in South Brooklyn. Leasure cites fear Crotty would kill him over a dispute with a woman.
Secretary Davenport files the annual report showing $20,027,416 already spent since the board's creation. The commission estimates total metropolitan works will cost $40,000,000 and be completed in four to five years.
A State House liquor law committee hears two bills attacking brewer control of retail dealers via mortgages. One bill would require quarterly retail license fees of 350 dollars instead of 1400 in a lump sum. Petitioner John E. Smith says the main sum blocks new entrants who must borrow from brewers, noting about half Boston shops are mortgaged to brewers and debt hangs over dealers. Representative Davis of Gloucester opposes, fearing impact on his city’s finances this year.
The 1892 English High School class presents a gold cup to its charming class baby, S Mattie Catlin Larrabee, daughter of Carlos M. Larrabee, the first baby born to a member of the class.
The Back Bay class, with prominent parents, will hold its annual reunion at the Hotel Essex on Saturday night. President Vernon M. Peirce heads a committee including Edward S. Sturtevant George L. Sleeper and Walter Gould Lincoln. Mayor Thomas N. Hart plans to attend. Notables returning include Jonathan RB. Hayward A. A. Merrill and Clarence RB. Benedict. W. G. Lincoln will speak on Hawaii and Peirce promises surprises.
Reports from Paterson New Jersey say tomorrow workers in all silk ribbon mills will press for an advance in wages amid labor pressure. The effort targets mills across the Paterson silk ribbon industry and involves organized requests by the workers.
Captain J. W. Leightall, a Washington D. C. civil engineer, was found dead in his Bartholdi Hotel room in New York on February 25. Police investigation underway.
This month danger to health is great and Hood's Sarsaparilla is advised to purify blood sustain appetite and build strength. If attacked by cold or rip Hood's Pills are recommended to open the bowels and may save illness and doctor bills.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as the best medicine combination ever devised, praising their warming, cleansing, and health restoring effects for various ailments.
A collection of reader letters and coupon notices from the Sunday Post. Abraham Widrich urges Lincoln’s win at the ballot, while others claim votes and coupons for various local contests and praise Boston papers. Included are endorsements by Charles Town readers and music at a Webster Hall gathering.
Letter from Competition Editor of Sunday Post forwarded 11 votes for George A Nelson a leading member of the Bunker Hill Glee Club endorsed by readers of the Boston Sunday Fest Dd IF M'INTIRE G President B Ho.
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