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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
2
A local campaign offered free Pancake Flour to introduce the product, followed by nationwide distribution. The ad touts convenience and promotes the flour as the feature of the advertisement with a simple recipe.
The U S S Enterprise cadets and Sons of New Hampshire held their sixth annual dinner at the Hotel Brunswick with about 150 in attendance. Ex Attorney General Pillsbury presided and Governor Rollins urged a home week celebration as a yearly event. Captain Asa Walker spoke on Manila Bay and Edgar Aldrich, along with other dignitaries, celebrated New Hampshire influence in New England.
Mr Wallace F Robinson the retiring Chamber of Commerce president was honored at a dinner last evening at the Algonquin Club by board directors and trustees of the building and gratuity fund. William H Lincoln succeeds him as president and presided over an informal, happy occasion with about twenty five gentlemen present.
Brief compliments to the guest of the evening were offered by President Lincoln and others. The menu featured a photograph of Mr. Robinson and a chamber cut on the reverse side. Mr. George ST Leonard chaired the arrangements committee.
The Massachusetts Nautical Training School cadets on the U S S Enterprise hosted the seventh annual reception. About 104 cadets and 500 guests attended with dancing on the spar deck, supper on the forward berth deck, and a promenade on the gun deck. Prominent guests included Admiral Sampson, Rear Admiral Belknap, Captain Wise, and many officers and dignitaries.
The Pine Tree State Club gathered for its first reunion at the Parker House with a reception and dinner. Speakers included Governor Rollins of New Hampshire Governor Powers of Maine Edwin D. Mead E B Haskell W J Cole Rev Charles F Cole General O Howard and W W Vaughn. The group voted to promote a Maine home week and D C Heath and William G Waitt led the executive committee.
The Old Guard held an annual meeting and banquet at the United States Hotel electing Captain Walter I. Lombard as commander Solomon A. Bolster as senior vice commander H GC Durkee as junior vice commander William S Pepperell as adjutant J Henry Brown as quartermaster William H Jomnery as surgeon George W Brooks as sergeant major and Charles J Foye Henry I Hall Green and John K E Phipps as finance committee officers were chosen by twenty two members in attendance W KE Gilson and W M Kidder attended as guests.
Dwight L. Moody's son William Revell Moody begins compiling his father's life for an authorized edition. An endowment of 50000 dollars was pledged to Moody schools, with secret donor grounds. Mt Hermon’s new stone chapel to be dedicated February 5 as memorial services are held at all Moody institutions.
In a heated council session Republicans push for Donovan with strong support from prom inent Democrats while several members show wary backing. The vote tally for Donovan faces doubt as the Board of Aldermen must concur amid adjournment battles and routine motions.
City officials seek a writ of quod warranto to test Daniel J. Kiley’s right to the presidency of the Common Council. Attorney General Knowlton reviews arguments from Charles T. Russell and Thomas M. Babson after hearings sobre whether the initial meeting and subsequent election were lawful, with bonds sale implications.
The Board of Aldermen again failed to organize with Norris now backing Norton for chairman. The five minute session adjourned after roll call amid partisan clashes over appointing a finance committee, with no funds available until February and possible city labor suspensions.
Readers discuss the race for Boston streets superintendent as candidates enter the field and residents weigh the importance of the position for city services and safety.
Advertising note promotes Sanitive Bromo and Quinine Tae All as a rapid remedy for colds. It claims the product will cure in one day and urges purchase at druggists with a money-back promise if it fails. W Grove’s signature appears on the label.
Carnello Brigandi appeared before Judge Wentworth in Criminal Municipal Court and was held for the grand jury without bail. Testimony came from Captain Dugan Medical Examiner Frank A. Harris Officer John J. Whalley and several witnesses including John Badaraceco James J. Cuneo Thomas J. Moffit Manuel Marks and Angelina Venola.
Republicans in the city narrow the contest to William H. Lott Bertram T Wheeler and George Morrill. Frank A Foster is ruled out due to Democratic ties. Lott commands Dorchester support and backers claim he will win. Morrill faces objections over corporate ties. Swallow and Gove remain undecided.
New Hampshire news notes resignations in the First Regiment N G likely to be followed by Colonel WW Scott of Dover Major Fagan of Manchester may succeed. Dartmouth graduates plan a 1 million fund by 1901 for Webster centennial. Ice cutting begins on Sunapee Lake. Shaker Village fire causes 20000 loss with no insurance.
An advertisement offers a $2.50 treatment for morphine opium and related addictions mailed free to sufferers. It claims no narcotics are used, promises complete permanent recovery, and provides Dr. Carlos Broussard contact in Cincinnati for details and immediate shipment.
Evidence showed Graham was shot in the back near the seventh rib and spine. Attorney Peter Marr urged bail for Brigandi, but Judge Wentworth denied bail, committing the prisoner to jail pending the Criminal Superior Court February term.
Assistant District Attorney Osborne announced the prosecution would close its case against Roland B. Molineux for the murder of Mrs. Katherine Adams. Handwriting experts testified the letter and poison package were penned by Molineux and jurors grew weary of expert testimony as the Barnet poisoning link was explored.
Abbot stage driver Alanson Stevens is acquitted in a hanging car case. York County Electric plans two power houses for an Ossipee mash and a Lim erick East Waterboro electric road. Postmasters appointed in Deer Isle Fair Centre Elsworth Gardiner’s mill fire losses set at 10000 with no insurance. A special train with 441 laborers heads to Cape Breton mines. Bankruptcy petitions filed by Donnell Towle Stevens. Novelist Bowells to choose home between York Harbor and Kittery Point. Waldo dramatic company shifts to nonunion labor. Savings banks show 3.46 percent income, 177589 depositors. Death notices include Jane Parker Trott Buckstort and Dr Frank A Stanley formerly of Portland. Standish man shot at Winery’s place under investigation. Samuel Pinkham dies in Waterville from lamp fire. Slate Grange lecturing fight continues. 10 inch disappearing gun to arrive. Temple’s T T Chandler owns four hens laying 277 eggs in five years. Nathaniel Gray of Foxcroft noted as long-time Odd Fellow. John M Winslow elected president of Maine State Board of Agriculture. Kenny Weiller schooner launched at Bath.
Governor Smith names Evin M. Bartlett as Vermont prison director to succeed L D Hazen. Marion Wilkes trotting stallion sold at Essex Junction auction for 80 dollars. Wheeler leads a new law and order league in Wilmington. Swanton gets a new telephone exchange. Henry Hall of New York buys Burlington land for summer residence. Laura Duval of St Johnsbury identified as Vermont s first woman forger for 55 dollar check arrest. Rutland plans a new opera house. Welden House rebuilding committee in St Albans has raised nearly 32000 in subscriptions.
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