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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1900

Page

6

Secret to perfect skin by Mme M Ribault advertised

An Cincinnati woman touts a complexion beautifier from Mme M Ribault promising clear skin free samples to any woman who writes. The ad claims bans pimples freckles and blemishes and offers a free prepaid package mailed in plain wrapper from 176 Elsa Building Cincinnati Ohio.

Cincinnati Mme. M. Ribault Bert Wiley Ward Ave Bellevue Mms. Ribault Mme. Ribault Mme, M. Ribault Elsa Building Ohio

Dutch in Albany South Africa toast causes uproar at Albany Society dinner

Justice John Woodward faced heckling as he spoke on The Dutch in Albany and in South Africa at Delmonico's. An interruption escalated with jeers and a shouted call for order, ending with an apology and a toast to Kruger as the orchestra played Tommy Atkins amid divided reactions.

New York Albany Society of News Delmonico’s Pres- Stern Cha Sigsbee Timothy L. Woodruff John Woodward Supreme Court of State of New York H. T. Warren George H. Daniels New York Central Railroad Sigsbee Woodruff Justice Woodward Supreme Court Roosevelt Albany South Africa William the Silent Paul Kruger Kruger

Medals for Revere's Spanish War volunteers presented

Town event in Revere Hall honors local soldiers who enlisted in the Spanish American War. Medals were awarded to named volunteers from Ninth Massachusetts and other units, with tablets planned for the new Town Hall memorial. Speakers included town officials, veterans, and WRC leaders. "America" sung at close.

Revere Lewis L. Bullard William B. Eaton Charles I. Casson First Unitarian Church of Alfred S. Hall Philippines John Ef, Sullivan Massachusetts Martin Devine Michael J. Phair Clair I. Chainey James J. Reardon Fred W.W. LoeMer Andrew A. Garbutt Albert B. Marden George W. Greene Fr. Irving Howe Hall Lizbeth A. Turner Woman’s Relief Corps Franz Hugo Krebs Benjamin F. DeButts America

British Cabinet in Peril Amid South Africa Crisis

London reports the home government under heavy pressure as A. J. Balfour faces sharp criticism over South African seizures. Berlin notes ongoing British actions against German vessels, with Salisbury telegraphs and formal protests shaping a tense diplomatic standoff.

Unitarian Club of Boston Holds Annual Meeting at Vendome

Over 100 people attended the Boston Unitarian Club annual meeting and banquet at the Vendome. President Winslow presided. Speakers included Rev. Charlies Wendle on In Search of the Russian Unitarians and Rev. Thomagy Van Ness on The Unitarians of Germany and the Netherlands. Several clergy and notable locals were listed among attendees.

Unitarian Club of Boston Vendome Winslow Caucasus Charlies Wendle Thomagy van Ness Germany Netherlands John Cuckson J. Vansten B. A. Goodridge G. M. Bartel Rh. S. Morrison Co. W. Windle John Dowell C. M. Booth Francis @. Lowell William HH. Reed George Wiggesworth Melvin O. Adams David B. Flint Charley H. Porter Andrew Co. Wheelwright Arthur Lincoln I. v. Carpenter Dr. C. EI. Inches

Ushers' Literary Association Whist Party and Ball Held

The annual whist party and ball of the Ushers' Literary Association of South Ispton took place last evening in Bethesda Hall. Guests enjoyed whist in Bernice Hall while dancing proceeded in Bethesda within the same building.

The Ushers’ Literary Association of South Ispton Bethesda Hal Bemg Bernice Hall Bethesda

Curious word from Buller on Ladysmith casualty reports

Transmission from General Buller dated Frere camp reports the enemy losses at Ladysmith as four killed and fifteen wounded while Boer forces suffer heavy casualties elsewhere. The despatch omits British maneuvers or positions, fueling speculation that Ladysmith remains safe but a larger casualty list may be forthcoming.

London War Office Ladysmith Frere Camp Buller Transvaal

Colonial Dutch Rejoice In Frere Camp Dispatch

Despatch from Frere Camp dated January 8 reports British forces largely inactive aside from naval shelling. Eight Boer camps were observed along the Tugela in a westerly sweep, all quiet. Locals say Boers fled Springfield when British reconnoitered near Colenso on Saturday.

London The Daily Mail Frere Tugela Colenso Springfield

Crisis in government as war effort sparks opposition

The piece warns the Conservatives may lose power despite a large wartime majority as press criticism grows. It highlights dissatisfaction with war energy, targets Balfour as scapegoat, and foresees potential clashes involving the Marquis of Lansdowne Lord Salisbury and other ministers, with Wolseley and Lansdowne rivalry hinted.

The Times and Globe Ccid Balfour Marquis of Lansdowne Lord Salisbury Lord Wolseley Lord Lansdowne Alger Miles

United States Won’t Cooperate on Seizure Disputes

Washington reports state that the United States will not cooperate with Germany or any government in representations to Great Britain over seizure of goods for Portuguese East Africa. The government will conduct negotiations single handed, noting the difference between seizure of German vessels and American goods in British ships.

Washington Jan United States Germany Great Britain

Germany's Grievance Over Detention of Vessels

The Graphic reports Germany has sent two notes to the British Foreign Office challenging Britain's right to detain vessels moving between neutral ports. London says the notes were answered and the Queen's government cannot accept Germany's position.

London The Graphic Germany British Foreign Office Great Britain

Electric Pills Promise Cure For Nervous Prostration

Advertises Old Dr Hinlbeck and Old Dr Zablock elect rie pills for nervous exhaustion trembling and other nerve disorders. Claims to restore nerve centers and blood, boosts energy and confidence. Lists multiple drug stores in Boston Cambridge and addresses for direct orders. Metaboliched 1518.

Hinlbeck St. Vitus Zablock Klein's Drug Store Car Tremont Boylston Stc Horackh & Bartlett Harvard Sq Cambridge WEEKS Potter & CO Washington St Hallock Drug CO Court St Boston Mass

Britain Declares Foodstuffs Not War Contraband

London Jan 10 Great Britain ruled that foodstuffs are not contraband of war unless slated for the enemy camp. The decision reflects wartime policy shifting on essential supplies.

London Great Britain

Flour Seizure Off Delagoa Bay Finally Resolved

The United States reports release of seized American flour and a British note offers to pay indemnity to American citizens. Ambassador Choate met Lord Salisbury for a verbal reply to Washington and a London dispatch cites Britain’s stance that foodstuffs can be seized for military needs, with indemnity as the remedy.

Delagoa Bay United States Joseph H. Choate Marquis of Salisbury Washington Great Britain State Department London Foreign Office Lorenzo Marques Transvaal

Acquittal in indecent cartoon case in Paris

The manager and artist of La Caricature faced trial for an alleged indecent drawing showing President Kruger spanking Queen Victoria. The court acquitted, ruling the satire gross yet not criminally outraging public morals.

Paris la Caricature Kruger Queen Victoria

How Suffolk Regt Losses at Cape Hill Assault

Official report from Rensburg Cape Colony notes First Battalion Suffolk Regiment led by Lieutenant Colonel Watson moved up the hill at midnight to daybreak when enemy fire at 30 paces killed the colonel his adjutant and two officers. The regiment fled to pickets about 1000 yards away with about 150 remaining and later surrendered after heavy losses.

Rensburg Cape Colony Suffolk Regiment Watson Suffolks

Balfour Defends War Office in Manchester Speech

London January 10 Mr A J Balfour government leader in the House of Commons spoke at a Manchester luncheon repudiating the accusation he was a thick and thin supporter of the war office He urged critics to consider wartime military problems and denied claims that guns placed the army at a hopeless disadvantage while promising eventual justice for the army administration.

London South Africa Manchester A. J. Balfour House of Commons War Office

Dilke criticizes government over military steps in war talk

Sir Charles Dilke, MP for Forest of Dean, told a Cinderford audience that Parliament should question whether the government took right steps in the war situation. He blamed Lord Salisbury's language for stoking danger and noted Britain started without enough guns for a full army corps. He urged reliance on capable Colonial troops over imperial yeomanry lacking horses or marksmanship.

London Charles Dilke Forest of Dean Gloucestershire Cinderford House of Commons Lord Salisbury Balfour Charles

British steamer Hortensia sails for South Oar missions

The Hortensia departed New York today for South Oar operations. British reconnaissances indicate the enemy is tightly guarding northern communications, signaling heightened vigilance in the area.

New York Hortensia

British Reconnoitre Stormberg After Boer Evacuation

General Gatacre dispatched a strong force on Monday January 8 to reconnoitre Stormberg, where Boers were reported to have evacuated. The British found entrenched burghers and returned to Sterksstroom.

London Gatacre Stormberg Sterksstroom

American Guns For Boers Rush Order From Transvaal

Frankfort Indiana reports local gun stock makers have a rush order for 125000 gun stocks to be shipped via New York to South Africa. The same factory is producing 200000 gun stocks for the German government.

Frankfort Ind Transvaal New York South Africa

Relative of Secretary Gage Dying in Toledo Boarding House

William W. Gage, a cousin of the Secretary of the Treasury, is dying in a Toledo boarding house at 411 Michigan Street. He is penniless and dependent on charity for medical care, with his landlord providing for him and notifying Secretary Gage today of his condition.

Toledo William W. Gage Secretary of the Treasury Michigan Street Gage

Somerville Milk Men Hold Third Annual Ball

Employees of the Somerville Milk Men held their third annual ball last night in Roughan's Hall City square Charlestown. It was most pleasant and successful.

Somerville Milkmen Roughan’s City Square Charlestown

Women Claim Drunkards Can Be Cured By Remedy Trial

An ad promises a cure for drunkenness urging women to obtain a free trial package by sending name and address to Dr. Haines at 1280 Glenn Britaing Cincinnati Ohio. It claims silent, permanent results and offers literature and testimonials.

Dr. Haines Tor J. W. Heines Glenn Britaing Cincinnati

Golden Specific Promised as Cure for Drunkenness

Letters from Mrs. Howard Tarleton Miss Mary Roberts and Mrs. John M Hatton recount how Golden Specific cured relatives of drunkenness. They describe secret use in coffee tea or food and urge other women to request a free trial from Dr J W Haines Cincinnati Ohio.

Howard Tarleton Lebanon Ohio al Bum Mary Roberts Golden Gate Ave San Francisco Cal Liny John M. Hatton J. W. Haines Glenn Bldg Cincinnati Onio Filenn Building

Bryan for extension

In an interview W. J. Bryan argues for enlarging the republic’s limits to include peoples capable of representation while condemning the acquisition of subject territory to be held under colonial government. He cites the Filipinos as not meeting the criteria.

Minneapolis Minn W. J. Bryan Democratic Party

Murder in West Madison lodging house leaves two dead

Chicago report details a double homicide after a man and woman were found shot in a West Madison Street lodging house. The woman identified as Margaret Gamble and the man as W. A. Futrell. a novel fragment and the inscription Marge appear on pages and photos.

Chicago Madison Street Marge Jonesporo Ind W. A. Futrell Margaret Gamble Blairsville Penn Futrell

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