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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
5
The advertisement claims Omega Oil eliminates foot soreness burning and itching reduces swelling and tenderness and improves walking comfort for all ages and social classes. It markets itself as superior for chilblains and cold feet and as if you had a new pair of feet.
Mrs Leslie Carter at the Touraine defends Zaza against charges of immorality. She argues Zaza is natural and lifelike, praises the play's emotional mix, and describes her method of portraying the title role with deep study of common manners and a distinctive Zaza walk.
Senator Witt of East Boston introduces a bill in the Senate to appropriate 500000 for dredging flats deepening the channel and building sea walls piers and docks. He argues the East Boston dock system will boost state welfare as shipping grows and Boston becomes a major export city.
The railroad hearing debated state takeover of the Huston & Albany line. Speakers cited historic charters, proposed fares, and dividend beneficiaries including Morgan and Astor. Critics argued widows and orphans subsidize high rates. supporters pressed socialist ideas for a cooperative commonwealth.
The Board of Commissioners of Savings Banks reports 357 savings banks trust companies and related institutions under supervision with total assets near 750 million dollars. Dividends declared amount to 18,166,283.42 dollars, up 398,083.70 from 1898. Deposits for the year reach 1,411,782 totaling 11,015,962.69 dollars, averaging 6.61 per deposit, up from last year. Commissioners urge no further purchases of national bank stock.
Ruth Thayer oldest woman in Braintree dies at home on Washington Street at age 99. She and husband Jonathan Thayer wed in 1819 and shared seventy five years of marriage. their diamond anniversary was celebrated in 18 percent. Mr Thayer died three months after their 75th year, in his 90s.
General Brooke arrived in Washington and met with Secretary Root at the War Department. He then went to the White House where he was welcomed by the President.
William H. Donovan of South Boston has been ill with pneumonia for four months. Friends from the St. Augustine's Temperance Society, of which he is a member, plan a rousing testimonial in St. Augustine's Hall on Sunday evening February 8.
Rafael Perez two years old was arrested in Hallowell Maine charged with larceny of 20.25 from Lauriano Laguillo in East Boston last November. He resides in North Waldo Maine and was brought to East Boston by Inspectors Cleary and Mahoney and delivered to East Boston police.
Jealousies among members of the Girls Glee Club at Boston University over leading parts in an upcoming operetta lead to the resignation of instructor Dr. John R. Purdy. The club must abandon the planned performance in Jacob Sleeper Hall.
An ad copy extols an emulsion claiming it cures coughs faster and better than mixtures, enriches the blood, strengthens mind and body, and provides vigor. It contrasts with ordinary cough remedies and urges readers to try it at druggists. A conversational aside follows about the Bride of Lammermoor.
After the third act of Little Nell and the Marchioness at Tremont yesterday afternoon Mary Sanders was called before the curtain and presented with a token of appreciation.
The Castle Square venue draws full houses with a pronounced hit as next week promises The Bells of Haselmere and the Girl From Maxim's. Patrons flood the museum and theaters with Rogers brothers and Princess Chi drawing large crowds at multiple venues. The Man With the Auburn West and Vic torina the Berlin sword swallower headline vaudeville, while George Dixon commands seats at the Palace. A Sunday concert series at Park Theatre backs a benefit for the North End dispensary.
The Southern railroad offers premier winter resort service for 1900. The New York and Florida Limited resumes Jan 16 with daily runs except Sundays from New York to St Augustine and Port Tampa, includes extensive dining and sleeper cars. Connections at Jesup for Brunswick and Waycross for Thomasville and Port Tampa for Key West and Havana. The New York and Florida Express leaves New York at 3 25 p m daily with Pullman drawing room sleeping cars to Jacksonville and Augusta and connections for Brunswick and Thomasville.
Patrons of the Castle Square Theatre raise funds by subscription to present a gold watch pin and chain to honor an esteemed actress after three seasons of valued performances. Mrs. H M Brackett and M E Shelton lead the gift committee, with Clarry Mawson delivering the presentation speech.
Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts urged the President and Secretary Long to appoint Rev. Paul Ronaldo of St Matthew’s Catholic Church Washington as navy chaplain to succeed resigning Father Parks. The President already considered the name on Cardinal Gibbons recommendation and announced the appointment would be made.
John F. Mahoney, newspaper reporter, was acquitted by a Superior Criminal Court jury yesterday on a charge of wilfully obstructing a sidewalk in Newspaper Row. Patrolman George K. Hall filed the complaint. Mahoney had been fined $8 by a lower court and appealed.
The Park Theatre opens tonight with Daniel Sully in The Parish Priest. Mary Sanders succeeds at Tremont Theatre with a largely attended matinee. Around New York in Eighty Minutes could run weeks more at Boston Theatre then end next Saturday. The Great Ruby follows. George W. Monroe stars Mrs B O Shaughnessey at Grand Opera House this week. The Gunner's Mate arrives next. On the Wabash tops Bowdoin Square for grandeur. Sidewalks of New York comes next week. Zaza has four more shows at Hollis. W H Crane stars A Rich Man s Son at Bowdoin next Monday.
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