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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1899

Page

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Ask the Wholesale Druggists About Its Curative Qualities

A call is issued to wholesale druggists to evaluate the curative qualities of a remedy. Reports from manufacturers and chemists are sought to confirm efficacy and safety.

When does the twentieth century begin debated by readers

Readers weigh in on when the nineteenth ends and the twentieth starts with varying opinions. Letters argue for Jan 1 1900 or earlier ceremonial counts, while others deny a concrete start and seek formal dates or abstract time concepts.

When Did Dewey Sink the Spanish Fleet

A reader in West End asks when Admiral Dewey sunk the Spanish fleet, arguing the century debate hinges on location and daybreak and urging a clear resolution of whether it occurred on Saturday Sunday or Monday. He signs with Frank Harding dated January 21.

Manila Boston Greenland Australia Dewey Frank Harding West End Jan

Century math puzzle letter to the editor

Boston reader Co. H. Jones argues that a century requires 100 years and 100 cents per dollar. He notes the first year of the Christian era as year 1 and asks if century advocates would charge 99 cents for a dollar. He ends by inviting the writers to meet.

Post Co. H. Jones Boston

Century math and the start of a new millennium

Mathematicus argues that the first century began in year 6 and ended with December 31, 99. He states January 1, 100 marks the start of the second century and that January 1, 1900 began its 1900th year at midnight December 31, 489, with January 1, 1000 starting another century. New Haven, Conn. January 2t.

Sir New Haven Conn

Century turn and counting from zero debate

A reader discusses how to count centuries and years, arguing a year ends before it is counted and that the century ends at 12 o clock on December 31 1900 while the new one begins January 1 1901. The comment uses pennies as a metaphor.

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When Does the New Century Begin

A reader argues that the first second of year 100 marks the start of the second century and that January 1, 1900 begins the twentieth century, challenging a common convention. The piece notes Boston reaction and labels the claim “TOO EASY.”

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January 1 1901 dawns as century opens says Councilman

A Boston reader argues that the new century will start at sunrise on January 1 1901, likening it to the first day of the previous century, while acknowledging possible error.

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Century begins at dawn of 1901 says letter

In a Jamaica Plain letter Harry Farmer argues the first century starts January 1 1901 and that the second century began at the first instant of January 1 year 1, declaring it absurd to place the century’s start in 1910.

Sir Harry Farmer Jamaica Plain Jan

When does the twentieth century begin

A reader writes to the editor with a paradox about the century boundary noting it begins when the nineteenth ends and signs as Sleepy Jollow. The letter ends with a humorous remark about taking a nap.

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Andrew Jackson on the new century and independence

The speaker traces the new century to the Declaration of Independence and the colonial resistance to King George. He cites Bunker Hill Dorchester Heights Concord Lexington and Valley Forge as milestones that culminate in the principle that the people form a free and independent nation.

Sir Bunker Hill Dorchester Heights Concord Lexington Valley Forge Andrew Jackson

Assault with revolver case leads to arrest in Newton area

Officers arrested 28 year old Raffaele Frascarelli of 5 Bennet Place after a revolver attack in front of his home. The victim Egidio Ceradle, 30, of Newton, sustained a grazing head wound treated by Dr. Dunn. Cerallo acted as a witness. The Clayton Bulwer Treaty editorial appears from London noting current diplomatic stance.

Raffaele Frascarelli Bennet Place Egidto =eeradle Newton F Rascarelli Etrallo Dunn Cetrallo London Jan The Daily News Lord Salisbury

Astor Battery Returns to New York After Philippine Service

After seven months abroad under Captain Peyton C. March the Astor Battery arrived in New York. They served in Manila against Spanish forces with General MacArthur, marching from June 13 with 99 men and 3 officers and returning with 82 men and one officer. Five deaths occurred, three in action and two from sickness. The welcome crowd at Grand Central cheered as families greeted the troops.

New York Peyton C Astor Battery Philippine Islands General MacArthur Manila Rock Island Arsenal Grand Central Station United States H. C. Blair Captain March Astor Robbins Richard Sheridan Joseph W. Beacham, Jr Cornell University Beacham March Willams Keller

Schooner Howard Lost with No Tie of Crew

Wrecked materials found at Moser's River indicate the schooner Howard of Lunenburg has been lost and there is no tidings of the crew remaining.

Halifax N. S Moser’s River Howard Lunenburg

Condition of Col Sexton in Critical Care

Washington January 22 Colonel James A Sexton commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic remains critically ill with Brights disease. At night he was reported resting easily with no material change from yesterday.

Washington James A. Sexton Grand Army of the Republic Sexton Bright

Burglary Ends in Shootout as Boy Intruder Is Apprehended

In Somerville a teen burglar named Ernest Darling burst into a Elm Street area home. William and Howard Wade thwarted him. Darling was captured after a police chase and identified stolen goods from nearby stores. Darling faces a heavy sentence for breakin and assault with a dangerous weapon. Howard Wade was wounded but not seriously harmed.

Darling Officer Pollard Wade Brothers Pollard Howard Wade D. S. Hamilton Boston Elm Street W. F. Phelps Elm Pharmacy Charles S. Butters Henderson Carriage Company William W. Manchester Linden Avenue Ernest C. Darling John E. Darling Beacon Street Somerville State Board of Lunacy and Charity Chelmsford Newton Auburndale Lyman School Westboro South Framingham Framingham

Gas incident at Washington street room harms Davis

George W. Davis aged 48 of 80 Washington street was overcome by gas from a stove in his room at 8:30 last night. He was taken to City Hospital where at 2:00 this morning he was reported holding his own and likely to recover.

George W. Davis Washington Street City Hospital Post James H. Grimes Noyes Chambers Street Tewksbury

Three Children Drowned in Ravenna Reservoir

In Albany New York on January 22 a tragedy occurred as three children of John and Susie Shear drowned after breaking through thin ice at Ravenna reservoir. The bodies were recovered.

Albany N. Y John Susie Shear Ravenna

Community notes highlight local weddings and events

Mr and Mrs J Auerbach celebrate silver wedding with 300 guests at 79 Glenway Street Dorchester. Rev John McGarr Foster delivers first sermon at Church of the Messiah. Puritana Outing Club plans third annual ball with city officials invited. Robert W Taylor and Annie C Wilson wed at Charles Street Church. A public meeting on abolishing capital punishment is set for Pierce Hall Copley Square.

J. Auerbach Glenway Street Dorchester New York Auerbach John McGarr Foster Church of the Messiah Puritana Pierce Hall Copley Square Society For the Abolition of Capital Punishment

Woman Dies After Domestic Violence Allegations Unfold

District reports reveal Blanche Ryan died after a pattern of abuse by her husband Sutherland. Police sought him in West End lodging houses while doctors and a nurse treated her bruises, with neighbors detailing repeated neglect and family ties to Somerville and St. John.

West End Howard Street St. John Somerville Grimes Sutherland Eagan Doherty Chambers Street Josephine Conwell Blanche Ryan Monica Barry Blanche Boston Fire Department Tie Quincey House Yesteray Sutherand Edward Cass

Milton's Tribute to Woman and Free Advice From Dr Greene

A column extols Milton's ideal of a healthy woman and urges women to seek Dr Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston for free, personable guidance on female diseases. It touts his Nervara blood and nerve remedy and other medicines as safe vegetable cures for restoring health. Ladies are invited to write for free information and confidential advice.

Munyon Prof Milton Greene Temple Place Boston Mass Dr. Greene

Venezuelan Arbitration Sessions Expected to Last Months

The Times reports in London that the Venezuelan arbitration hearings will continue for several months due to the vast amount of documents submitted. The note reflects the extended timeline anticipated for the legal proceedings.

London the Times

Bus Routes and Stops Noted for Weekend Service

A fragment lists run patterns by code letters indicating limited or nonstops: to Lakeport only, bypassing Weirs and Warren except Saturday, with occasional service to Stanstead Jet and Bethlehem Jet. D. J. Flandels is noted as General Passenger Agent.

Lakeport Weirs Warren Stanstead Bethlehem Twin Mountain Bed

Hair Mattresses Offered by A. W. Witreler Co

Maude to order two parts forty pounds best tick full size hair mattresses offered for ten dollars at A. W. Witreler & Co manufacturers 63 and 65 Huthover J. Toston opposite American House.

Obituary Notice for James O'Reilly and Frank Ougniding

James O'Reilly aged 81 years 2 months dies in Cambridge. Funeral from his son Frank J. O'Reilly 0 Saville Street near Appleton with high mass at St Peter's Church Concord Avenue at 9 o'clock. Frank Ougniding funeral from 106 Belle Vue Avenue Melrose on Tuesday January 24 at 1 o'clock.

Orbury Cambridge James O'Reilly Frank J. O'Reily Saville Street Appleton St. Peter's Church Concord Avenue Piease Melrose Vrank Hb Bellevue Avenue O'Cloek

Carpet Sweeper and Wringer Samples Auctioned

The Bissell carpet sweeper and wringer samples exhibited at the Mechanics' Fair have been moved to A. American Wringer Co.’s store at 77-79 Franklin Street corner Arch for disposal at factory auction. Contact by telephone if unable to call.

Bissell Franklin St Cor. Areh Argos

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