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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1900

Page

7

Ivory Soap Promises Pure Care for Delicate Laundry

A seller urges Ivory Soap as the safe choice for washing clothes that wear out quickly. The pitch emphasizes purity and non damaging action, claiming many customers prefer it for laundry work.

Trial of Julia Morrison Nears After ShootinG

In Chattanooga Tennessee on January 4 the trial of Julia Morrison for the Sept 24 1809 shooting of Frank Leidenheimer stage manager of Mr DPlaster of Paris company at the Opera House is expected to begin tomorrow. Defense lawyers have secured depositions from more than a dozen witnesses across the country to support her character. George J Antz brother in law of Leidenheimer plans to bring witnesses from New Orleans to challenge Morrison’s character. Morrison appeared calmer today, visited in her cell by friends and sympathizers, including several women.

Chattanooga Tenn Julia Morrison Frank Leidenheimer Dplaster Paris George J. Antz New Orleans Miss Morrison

Secret secretary of Mrs Ash involved in alienation suit

In New York a US Circuit Court opening reveals Lilian Ash’s counsel claims Mrs Melvina Prunier learned of the heiress’s inheritance before suing over alienation of Frederick J Prunier. Defense witness Prunier denies cohabitation with Ash or plans to travel to Bermuda, saying he served as her aide and loved his wife.

New York Lilian Ash Frederick J. Pruster Melvina Prunier Shipman United States Circuit Court A. H. Wummells Mrs. Ash Prunier Vermont Prunfer de

Unclear Dispute Ends With Ejection From Venue

An incident ends with Prunier ejecting an individual after a failure to identify Cushman, reflecting a tense confrontation inside the location.

Woman smoker issue sparks moral debate in Harlem court

Magistrate Crane commits Adelaide Morgan to Belle Vue Hospital Insane Department saying no woman who smokes is a lady. Several prominent women and a group of Broadway cigar sellers respond with opinions and commentary on propriety and fashion.

New York Crane Harlem Adelaide Morgan Insane Department Bellevue Hospital Devereux Blake Elizabeth BB. Grannis Jennie June” Croly William Tod Helmuth Emily L. Fernandez Broadway

Miss Josselyn Released After Detention in Maine

Miss Ethel Josselyn of Boston was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Norton on Saturday while wearing a boy's suit on suspicion. She was detained in the county jail until today and upon release took the boat to Boston.

Ethel Josselyn Boston Norton

Poison Tests In Open Court In 1890s Murder Trial

The Molineux murder trial in New York features witnesses on cyanide poisoning linked to Kumon powders and Barnet’s death. Evidence includes a marriage certificate, handwriting comparisons, and a bank letter analysis showing alleged authoring by Molineux. Court adjourned to hear from a postal letter box custodian tomorrow.

New York Roland B. Molineux Katherine J. Adams Henry C. Barnet Knickerbocker A. C Roland K. Molineux Blanche Chesebrough Molineux H. C. Barnet Barnet Knickerbocker A Guy Ss. Ellison Charles C. Tlughes Knickerbocker Athletic Club Molineux i Mr. Osborne Club of Cornish Cornish Hughes Joseph Farrell Newark Haridegan & Co Gilbert GB. Sayres National Shoe and Leather Bank Riehard Tor Joseph Koch

Open Door in China Seeks Final Shape With Italian Reply

Italy replies favorably to the State Department note on China's open door the last great power to answer. The agreements are not final yet but will be shaped next. A luxury rail journey from Boston will visit major Southern California and Western points over 37 days for 350 dollars including hotel stays and transfers.

Washington Italy State Department China Hans Overtures Boston Chattanooga Orleans San Antonio el Vaso Jaures Mer Tucson Riverside Redlands Santa Monica Pasadena Los Angeles Santa Cruz Monterey San Jose San Francisco Sierra Nevada Salt Lake City Gorges and Canons of Colorado Denver Manitou Springs Garden of the Goda New &I. Charles New Orleans Arcadia van Nuys St. George Pacific Ocean California Florida Cuba Porto Rico

Starving Man Chokes After Eating At Park Row Eatery

An unknown starving man died in a Park Row restaurant after grabbing a worth $2 bill caught in a crowd. He rushed to a nearby eating house and, while ravenously eating a large roast, choked on a piece of food. A surgeon was called but he died within minutes. He wore longshoreman clothing and had no identifying marks.

New York Park Row

Germans Dewy Contraband Hamburg War Cargo Statement

The German East African Company reports in Hamburg Nachrichten that after war began it refused to forward two arms consignments to South Africa to avoid delays. The Bundesrat manifest shows no contraband in the Bun desrath cargo and owners deny saddles and war material were found aboard.

Hamburg Hamburg Nachrichten South Africa

Iowa Democrats Hear Kansas City Move for National Convention

Representatives from Kansas City urged the Iowa Democratic committee to support holding the next national convention there. The committee showed favorable sentiment toward Kansas City but National Committeeman Walsh offered no commitment. S. N. Ford claimed Kansas City had sufficient pledges to secure the convention.

Cincinnati's Claim to Host National Democratic Convention

City leaders from the Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers' Association agreed to invite the national Democratic committee to hold the nominating convention in Cincinnati. They cited the city's accessibility and urged a strong guarantee fund to cover convention expenses.

Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Manufacturers’ Association National Democratic Committee United States

Verdi Orchestra Public Rehearsal Announced

The Verdi Orchestra holds its second public rehearsal Sunday January 7 at 2 30 p m in Deacon Hall 1651 Washington street. Attendance is free to associate members and friends. The program features overture Norma dance of the butterflies pell and blues selections and a governor Dyer march conducted by leader John F B Flockton.

Verdi Orchestra Deacon Hall Washington Street Norma Bellini Capone Corri Carmen

Ushers' Literary Society Whist and Dance Night in South Boston

The annual whist party at Gate of Heaven Church in Bernice Hall features progressive whist from 8 to 10 with Frank Linehan and P. J. O'Leary guiding play from 10 to 12 under John Reilly and Ben Mellen. Two prize sets at 10 and 12. Dancing from 8 to 12 in Bethesda Hall with Alpha Singing Orchestra. J. J. Welch promoter. President P. J. McMahon and Vice-President J. Frank O'Hare lead, aided by a large corps of assistants.

Ushers’ Literary Society Gate of Heaven Church Bernice Hall Boston Frank Linehan P. J. O’leary A.d John Reilly Ben Mellen Bethesda Hall Alpha Singing Orchestra J. J. Welch P. J. McMahon J. Frank O'Hare

Husband Slayer Pardoned by Roosevelt in New York

Chiara Cig narale, who killed her husband in New York City on April 20, 18%, and was imprisoned at Auburn Prison, was pardoned today by Governor Roosevelt. She had in 1888 secured a new trial for perceived abuse, then found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to death, later commuted to life by Governor Hill.

Albany N. Y Chiara Cignarale New York City Auburn Roosevelt Hill

Freight Agents' Annual Elected Officers at Boston Meeting

The Local Freight Agents' Association of Boston held its annual meeting at Young's with C Williams presiding. Reports from committees were read and it was announced 1500 railroad men will attend the June convention. Officers elected for the year include George Aver president H Downing vice president W T LaMoure secretary H W Yonge treasurer and W S McGowan member at large.

W. 8. McGowan

Broadway Theater Notes Show Mix of Stars and New Works

New York and Boston stage items highlight Clyde Fitch's The Cowboy and the Lady with Nat Goodwin Maxine Fillet and Minnie Dupree in strong turns. Other mentions include Mirabeau in Marie Antoinette, Modjeska Macbeth Boston Theatre, Bells of Haselmere at Castle Square and plans for The Casino Girl, Naughty Anthony and Little Red Riding Hood promotional stunts.

Clyde Fitch Nat Goodwin Maxine Fillett New York London Minnie Dupree Wadsworth Warris Mirabexa Mme. Modjeska Boston Castle Square Haselmere Museum Old Stock Company

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