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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1899
Page
2
The gifted actress praises the Manyon Inhaler as the most wonderful device for performers. She says it strengthens vocal cords, relieves catarrh, and improves the throat, urging actors to try the system for $1 with guaranteed relief.
Frank J. Morris a 13 year old and Frank A. Conkey 17 years old, both of Roxbury, confessed to stealing jewelry from Jordan Marsh. Morris admitted taking thirty-eight watches and 125 rings valued at about $1000, and both returned most items to store officials before surrendering to Inspectors McGarr and Harris. They were booked at headquarters and sent to the Tombs.
Murray F. Luce, a dental student at Boston College Tremont Street, leapt from Warren Bridge into the Charles River amid recent illness and exam stress. Crowds and rescuers watched as Tugboats Coughlan and Pollard pulled him from the water and he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
More than 30 leading Chelsus society people attended the Chelsea Woman's Club mid winter reception and gentlemen night at the Review Club house in the city. Officers welcomed guests including Mrs Lillian B Carter Mrs Susan M P Hodgkins Mrs M Elia Campbell and others. Ushers and floor directors assisted with the event which lasted until midnight.
Miss Pauline Woronoff daughter of Mr and Mrs J Woronoff and Mr Samuel Adelberg united in marriage last week at Union Park Hall. Rabbi H S ashoher performed the ceremony with many guests present. Krokyn acted as best man. Miss Jennie Neef and Ary Opetor served as bridesmaids, and Mrs Adelberg will reside in Fairy.
The Naomi Lodge No. 11 60.T. & S. held its twenty first anniversary dance at Paul Revere Hall with over 200 couples in attendance. Prominent Hebrews from Boston and suburbs attended while Lewis Rosenberg directed the floor and L Rasgnhene served as chairwoman among a list of matrons including Mrs H Cohen and Mrs F Hirsch.
At 45 Hammond street Boston the colored voters of Ward 18 organized a Democratic club with John H Banks as president James H Murray as vice president J A Barnett as secretary and W H Willson as treasurer Thirty five members signed the roll The club will meet January at 4 Hammond street at 8 p m
Speaker Bates makes a notable reference to lodge as Republicans name Mellen their senatorial choice. Democrats show confusion over candidate. Marlboro shoe strike under discussion. Boston aldermen list grows with thirteen names floated.
Worcester legislators endorse Senator Hoar for his Jan 9 Senate speech and oppose Philippine annexation. They urge Congress to reject imperial governance in the Philippines and back a charter for U S sovereignty, while praising Hoar's integrity and leadership.
Worcester representative Mellen plans to push a resolution praising Senator Hoar on Beacon Hill. Republican leaders reportedly oppose the move, signaling intra party friction as the debate on imperialism resumes.
The piece describes a conference among leaders over a Massachusetts resolution on imperialism with factions favoring Senator Hoar and Senator Lodge. It notes Lodge's renomination by Republican caucus and hints at differing views on expansion, in a session led by President Smith and Speaker Bates.
Lawmakers clash over state right to investigate mill strikes amid labor disputes. Representative Seates and Carey swap seats to gain a hearing as debate looms. War 24 representative Whall promotes a bold aldermanic reform reducing council size to two per ward and granting concurrent budget powers to aldermen and the Common Council.
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach weakness and related symptoms. It explains nervous dyspepsia often affects multiple organs, not just the stomach, and touts the product as effective for sour stomach gas loss of flesh appetite and headaches. Endorsements cite Prof Henry W Becker and a testimonial from a user who found relief.
Gloucester reports the copper mine investment fiasco as Preble brothers lured locals to Arizona with false riches. Stockholders paid up to $20,000 each, but failure to maintain annual $100 assessments allowed six claims to be jumped by Arizonians, ending the venture and wiping out the town’s fortunes.
Massachusetts meeting backs a $150000 Lafayette memorial statue to stand in Paris for the 1900 exposition. Speakers include George von L Meyer Ferdinand W Peck Edward Hale and Franklin Appleton urging the project as a symbol of American France friendship and national pride.
In Concord the New Hampshire House spent the afternoon voting for a chaplain with no choice. leading candidates were Rev. J. B. Robbins of Dover and Rev. E. B. Burrows of Penacook. Democrats in caucus nominated Thomas Cogswell for Secretary of State, Henry H. Metcalf for State Treasurer, and Gordon Woodbury for public printer. Mrs. Governor Rollins opened her first public reception at the Fagle, aided by Mrs Henry Robinson and others. the event drew a large crowd amid decorations, music, and light refreshments.
A sensational claim offers a remedy by Dr. J W Haines that can cure drunkenness without the patient’s knowledge. Samples and full usage directions are mailed free upon sending name, address and six cents, with books and testimonials to prove past cures.
About sixty residents attended the Brookline Town Hall meeting where twenty-one articles were discussed and a total of 39 105 dollars was appropriated. Highlights include street acceptances for Warwick Salisbury Williston and Evans roads, funding for Powell and Cameron streets, police and highway appropriations, school maintenance, bath improvements, sewer upkeep, Riverdale Park work, water pipe contracts, Beacon street damage land payments, and a proposed fire department commissioner appointment.
Jan 10 Marlboro reports show a small drop in labor, six factories operating, and a push for a commission to study the dispute. Four shoe workers arrested for drunkenness as teamsters move machinery to a Worcester plant where operations start Thursday amid strong hiring interest.
Edward W. Burns former sergeant petitions the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari to overturn a Board of Police Commissioners finding him guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and demoting him to patrolman. He alleges lack of hearing and improper charges. Judge Hammond asked if certiorari is proper and took the case under advisement.
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