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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
3
A dramatic promotional piece extols Omega Oil as the ultimate oil for health and decay prevention. It claims to soften joints relieve pains and preserve the flesh while urging readers to buy from Omega Chemical Co New York with mail order nationwide for six cents.
Senator A P Gardner was elected captain of Company E Eighth Regiment and received a presentation sword from fellow Massachusetts Senate members after adjournment. He thanked the body and acknowledged his re entry to the State militia amid congratulations from his colleagues.
The Albion building headquarters still bears the name of ex-Chairman George N. Swallow as the Republican city committee awaits Jesse M. Gove to take formal possession and cashiers Frothingham and Cotter delay acceptance of their elected posts.
War has been declared by Mayor Hart President Riley and city officials after the board balks at widening projects. A Legislature bill would transfer street commissions powers to the City Council. Hart Riley and council members prepare to press the bill before the metropolitan affairs committee with street contractors backing them.
Trustees decided to oppose a pending bill establishing a Franklin Institute department in Boston. A committee will appear before the legislature to oppose the bill and another panel will plan the fund’s disposition. The bill would create seven trustees appointed by the Mayor who would build and run a facility on Franklin square to support public libraries reading rooms shops and adult education.
The Duke and Duchess of Manchester depart New York aboard the Oceanic escorted by Eu gene Zimmerman. Jockeys Lester and Johnny Reiff join to seek mounts in England with Lester under contract to the late Lord Beresford and Johnny set to ride for Richard Croker and his brother. Mrs William Astor also sails.
Senator Guy W. Currier of the Senate ways and means committee reports finding $700 for rent of offices outside the State House. He notes four commissions the State rents for outside offices the highway department cattle county accounts controller and bar examiners totaling $7600 and aims to provide on site quarters.
In the House Mr. Chace of Fall River spoke for an amendment to extend construction time for the Boston Quincy Ball River bicycle railroad. The amendment would push completion to December 21, 194 if $106.00 is spent by December 31, 1902. The amendment failed and the bill moved to a third reading.
Senator Huntress of Middlesex attacked a bill to appropriate 50000 for combating contagious horse and animal diseases. He offered an amendment lowering the sum to 5909, supported by Mr. Post of Berkshire and Mr. Morse of Franklin. The amendment was rejected and the bill passed to be engrossed.
Augustus Pratt appeared before the agriculture committee yesterday urging a $109000 appropriation to begin renewed gypsy moth eradication efforts.
John E. Smith opened by opposing the abutters' law calling it blackmail yet suggested extending it to cover hotels as well as saloons to reach second‑class hotels. Isaac F. Paul spoke for a bill to exempt a two year old saloon from the abutters' objection law, calling the statute black mail pure and simple.
The mercantile affairs committee heard opposition to bills placing electricity transmitters under gas and electric light commissioners. Arthur Lord of Western Union urged changing words to articulate speech while denying monopoly claims. Samuel Elder traced Bell Company growth amid rival entrants and patent expirations. Callender supported oath for witnesses before the railroad commission, arguing perjury limits.
In 1897 the State Board of Health detailed a sweeping survey of the Neponset River and valley showing serious health risks to nearby communities. The findings urged laws to stop sewage discharge and to deepen and straighten the river channel for improved drainage, leading to a bill in response.
The ad touts Munyon's Cold Cure as breaking up any cold within hours to prevent Grippe Pneumonia and Diphtheria. It claims rapid relief for head chest and lungs with convenient sugar pellets sold at 25 cents per vial. Also promotes Munyon cures for Rheumatism Dyspepsia Kidney Constipation and an Inhaler for Catarrh Asthma and Bronchitis with prices listed.
A new organization named the Neponset Valley Association has been formed to present petitioners’ views before the Legislature. Committee meetings will be held soon to advance reforms urged by the group.
The piece debunks a London marriage rumor about William Gillette and Helen Bertram as false. It notes Josef Ofmann’s U.S. debut, Hattie Williams in The Girls from Maxim's, and ongoing runs at the Hollis Street, Park, Museum, Tremont, and Grand Theatres with stars like Kelcey, Shannon, Madge Smith Attorney, Ben Hur, and Miss Simplicity.
Citizens seek a fairer method to fund Boston's water department. A public meeting will be held at Hotel Langham in Boston on Friday March 1 at 7 30 p m to discuss legislation.
Large audience fills the music room at Jordan Marsh & Co to hear contralto Maude Campbell perform three popular songs with boy soprano Beryl Fisher. Intermissions feature Carlotta waltzes and Humpty Dumpty on piano as the store’s bustle fades.
The English High School class of 18?? dined at Young's last night and re elected their officers for the coming year. The Hon. C S Baxter mayor of Medford was a guest. Class days were recalled by several members. The 1854 57 reunion of the E H S was held at the Brunswick. Seth A Fowle is president and E A Messenger secretary treasurer.
Fifty years ago yesterday Isadore Simons and Miss Jeanette Kuntz were married in New York. Simons had come to America from Posen Germany, and the couple began a long life together in the city.
The golden wedding anniversary of Scott and Bown was celebrated in Minot Hall with a reception and party attended by 150 relatives and friends. Dr. Samuel Hirshberg presided, a banquet followed, and dancing capped the evening as daughters and kin wore elegant attire.
The Faelten Pianforte School marked its hundredth recital at Steinert Hall last evening. Performers included Robert Wilson Gibb, Marion C. Greenhood, Lucy Lee Collins, Harold Locke, Beulah C. Chaffee, Ethel M. Colgate, Minna Gallagher, Marie Day, Marion Greenwood, Goldie Gruenberg, and Alice Pecheur. Pieces ranged from Hiller and Durand to Grieg, Tschaikowsky, and Dvorak with multiple solos and ensembles.
Miss Gladys Perkins Fogg soprano headlined with Miss Emma Dandy contralto William Heinrich tenor and Dr Louis Kelterborn as accompanist. Fogg offered arias from Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute and songs by Diesel Brahms Schubert Richard Strauss Arne Henschel Chaminade and Ardili. Dandy performed Gavotte from Mignon two Elgar Sea Pictures and Lotus Flower. Heinrich sang the prize song from Die Meistersinger.
They Work While You Sleep. While your mind and body rest Cas carets Candy Cathartic repair your digestion, your liver, your bowels, put them in perfect order. Genuine tablets stamped C. C. C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists, 10c.
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