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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
3
An advertisement extols Catarrh of the stomach as long incurable, then argues digestion is key. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets containing Dias,tise and pepsin, claiming safety and improved appetite after meals. A Chicago reader testifies to relief after one box.
Washington Jan 23 Emperor William I approves the arrangements for Prince Henry’s American visit. A six car special train will carry the prince with guards from Fort Myer and engineers watching the embassy. The tour spans New York Chattanooga Milwaukee St. Louis Boston and ends with visits to Grant’s tomb Chickamauga National Park and German social groups.
Washington scene centers on Miss Alice Roosevelt as hostess for the launch of the German Emperor's yacht. Mrs. Cowles will chaperon to New York. the President and Mrs. Roosevelt will not attend. White House reception and state banquet will suffice official honor. Decorations will honor Prince Henry in German colors with American flags, and the President's silk flag will be displayed over the door.
The Montana Supreme Court hears a historic case over mining rights between Montana Ore Purchasing Company led by F A Heinze and Boston & Montana. The dispute centers on extra lateral rights and copper ore extraction from veins crossing Johnstown and Pennsylvania claims. Costs and the nature of equity versus law are debated as the court reviews extensive exhibits and maps.
All women find sure relief and strength from Orangeiie in their hours of suffering, offering imagined comfort and hopeful remedy through a steady daily use.
Prince Henry of Prussia selected at court jewellers presents for Americans in contact during his U S visit. Items include diamond monogrammed boxes cups with Hohenzollern enamel, gold cigarette cases, compasses, cuff links and brooches. Likely gifting Miss Roosevelt a jeweled bracelet and the President a hunting gun with interchangeable barrels.
Imperial German yacht Hohenzollern reached Gibraltar with Admiral Count von Bauditsin aboard. He visited the Governor after a land battery salute, then re boarded as the ship continued to New York.
Ambassador White hosts a dinner at Kaiserhof for Prince Henry and guests including Chancellor von Buelow, von Richthofen, von Seckendorff, von Tirpitz, and Senden-Bibran. Reichstag debate notes Germany US friendship, reciprocity, and protectionism. Honorary Vice Admiral von Eisenbecker joins Prince Henry's U.S. visit entourage.
Lynn police declare war on local drinking clubs, warning proprietors to close liquor nuisances or face court. About 40 clubs are affected, with many operating late hours and lacking liquor licenses, prompting potential licenses for some prominent club leaders.
Colonel Henry Greer alias Francis Henry alias Frank Greer was convicted of trespass in the Municipal Court for attempting to enter Thomas W. Lawson’s private office on December 4 and for harassing Mrs Lawson on Winter Street 60 days later. He was fined $10, refused a lower amount, and left the court with $10 paid. Three women in the rear settee observed the proceedings.
A young man claiming to be an assistant at the Brockton Smallpox Hospital contracted smallpox in Brockton at noon. He says he has been in the city for two days, identified as McDonavie, and has been moved to the smallpox hospital for care.
Boston carpenter Edward C. Jose testifies that severe kidney pain and backache in 1899 led him to try Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports positive results after multiple boxes and would not hesitate to recommend the preparation. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents US Remember the name Dean's and take no substitute.
New York January court session opens with Assistant District Attorney Osborne outlining conspiracy claims in the Albert T. Patrick murder case. Patrick observes, smiles, and braces his chair as he prepares for testimony and potential corroboration from Valet Jones. A new witness is said to reveal a plot to kill millionaire Rice, with Jones only for corroboration.
The Federal Council Knights of Columbus held its annual installation in Deacon Hall at 1651 Washington Street, drawing about 150 members of the order.
After installation exercises an entertainment followed with several talented members of the order taking part. The musical program was directed by Mr Alexander Bruni, who was installed last evening as musical director for the council for the coming year.
Washington news brief from January 23 notes Senator Mason of Illinois failed to gain consideration of a joint resolution thanking Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley for his leadership at Santiago. The measure proposed a sword, bronze medals, and a $10,000 appropriation. The session also covered Boer war criticism by Senator Teller and a department of commerce debate over labor department transfer, with Hanna defending expansion of commerce and Hale challenging it. The day ended with executive session and a delay in urgent deficiency bill passage, and Rural Free Delivery pay increased from $500 to $600 a year despite procedural objections.
A petition presented to the Legislature by Louis A. Frothingham requests authority for the Handel and Haydn Society to hold real and personal estate up to 200000. The society, 47 years old, needs a proper rehearsal hall, a larger music library, and rooms for meetings as it builds the Handel and Haydn Building Fund through concerts and gifts. George F. Daniels notes the original charter limits and the current fund values.
Washington January 23. Friends of a rigid oleomargarine and butterine restriction bill won a 12 to 6 vote to pass the measure out of the House committee on agriculture. Revisions were debated after hearings, removing a yellow color clause and extending taxes to uncolored and colored imitator products, with opponents’ amendments rejected.
The industrial commission has completed its final report after years of study on the nation's industrial condition. The 10% page volume will present a review of evidence from 18 prior volumes and discuss questions under separate headings with recommendations. The section on trusts follows the lines of earlier recommendations.
A 1901 Nashua letter touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for curing consumption and related lung issues. Claims include stopping hemorrhages and building up the body while warning against imitations and bulk sales. Offers counters and a medical booklet, price listed as $1.00 per bottle.
The report calls for national government oversight, recommends inspec tion of corporate books like banks to curb over capitalization, and discusses railroads telegraphs ownership without advocating it. It also proposes taxes on private property by states directly, noting possible public interest arises.
Washington notes report the President signed a bill granting free transportation of all mail matter for Mrs Ida McKinley widow of the late President. Ex Assistant Secretary Hamlin testified for Boston commercial groups and S C Mead for the Merchants' Association of New York opposed the Mitchell Kahn exclusion before the House foreign affairs committee.
London, Jan 2. Field Marshal Wolseley, famed for campaigns, loses a duel of wits at a dinner to singer Dame Nellie Melba. Seated to his right, Melba introduces herself and, after a playful exchange, reveals Wolseley’s surprise when he learns she is Australian. The general at first misses the singer’s identity, and the banter ends with Melba clarifying the name Wolseley himself shares.
Boston readers offered Royal Blue Line tours to Washington and Florida with multiple departure dates from February to May. Washington trips include five days in the capital with Philadelphia and New York visits and stopover privileges. Florida tours depart Boston in January and February with a one day Washington stop, priced at 61 dollars excluding Jacksonville hotel costs. Illustrated itineraries provided by Joseph P. Taggart at 211 Washington Street, Boston.
Former Secretary of State John W. Foster told a Senate immigration committee that the Pacific coast exclusion bill violates treaty obligations with China and urged limits on insular exclusions. He cited China’s past treaty modifications and proposed three conditions while Major General O. Howard endorsed his points. Chinese suspects Wee Sang and Chan Ling faced later hearings.
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