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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
2
A national advertising campaign highlights H. O. Co. Pancake Flour with free local samples. The ad outlines a quick recipe using 2 cups flour 2 cups milk and an egg, heated griddle ready in minutes.
A period ad touts pancake flour as wholesome and suitable for breakfast lunch or tea in any weather. It highlights palatable quality and a 10 cent price for a 2 pound package with a limited sale period and grocers carrying Hornby’s oats or similar alternatives.
Miss Emma Jarvis of Castine leaped from a wharf into Belfast harbor this morning, about 30 years old. Despondent over her mother's critical condition she is believed to have taken the fatal action. the body was recovered.
Congressman Lentz of Ohio confirmed to speak at the Democracy meeting on January 8 at Mechanics Hall. William Jennings Bryan will be the chief guest, with Lentz telegraphing Secretary McNary to accept the invitation.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting with Secretary Elwyn Preston praising membership growth and a 1000 cap reached. The ship channel report notes progress toward a 27 foot depth, 1000 foot width by 1902, but warns Boston needs a 35 foot deep and 2000 foot wide channel to service larger ships and future commerce, with no progress on Canada trade relations.
Report covers grain inspection at Boston port with record volume 37 500 000 bushels and a net income near 645 87. European receivers found few Boston issues. calls for US Department of Commerce movement pass. Officers elected include William H Lincoln and George H Leonard. retirement resolutions honor Wallace F Robinson. Also features promotional misadventures of Parker's Good Luck Three Star Ring Box with sensational testimonials and magnetism claims.
Henry Hughes an Irish patriot educated for the priesthood died by poison on December 21 in Boston. Identified posthumously by City Morgue Keeper Briggs from a vest and photograph, his pauper’s grave will be moved to join friends from the Bricklayers Union for a fitting funeral.
The subject, a Middleboro native who lived in Boston since starting in business, led the Oil Trade Association for several years and served on the Mayor's merchants' municipal committee. He presided over Crockertown Lumber Company, owner of Crocker township in Maine, and belonged to the New Algonquin Club and other societies.
Nellie Atherton was arrested in Leominster Massachusetts and taken to Springfield Vermont on a Vermont charge. While being driven to the depot she escaped and dashed through the public square chased by Sheriff Lowell before being recaptured. She had previously skipped bail in Springfield last November and eluded officers until found.
At the Boston Young Men's Christian Union Debating Club gathering nearly forty attended. The vote favored the proposition that an alliance between the United States and Great Britain is desirable by a two vote margin. affirmative speakers included A. F. Flint W. Co. Brown H. W. Aldrich C. H. Davies Co. W. Walter and Mr. Rhodes. Negative speakers were D. D. Sargent W. Ju. Sears KF. H. Wright Fr. F. Kirwin and Bailliteneath. The club’s annual dinner is set for March 20 at the United States Hotel. A future debate will argue for abolishing capital punishment in Massachusetts with Rev. Theodore Lyman and S. L. Cook affirming and John M. Rorke and A. F. Flint opposing. General debate follows for UB Y. M. C. members.
The article reports that thousands of people born deaf or deafened have been made to hear through Dr Wilson’s bloodless, painless treatment offered by the National Association of Physicians and Surgeons. It describes the treatment methods including the Biochymic Generator and various inhalations, massages, and sprays, and lists several patients who gained hearing after free demonstrations at 18 Boylston Street Boston.
Police guard the sealed city treasurer’s safe after it refused to open. Officials and burglars were described as looking alike as experts attempt to crack the lock. Money is believed inside and teachers’ pay is due. Treasurer Cole tried to open it last Friday.
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