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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1904
Page
2
A New York dressmaker foresees a fashion trend resembling the hoopskirt, with gathered folds from the waist descending in a broad outward sweep and inward hem. She warns of crowding near the Flatiron building and the impracticalities of modern sportswear, while predicting a reinvented hoopskirt balancing comfort and elegance.
A late week push in the Massachusetts legislature features bills on licensing reform, court procedures, and education oversight. Proposals include replacing bail with officer bail commissioners, moving divorce hearings to probate courts, and extending school supervision to all schools. Local items cover fines for barroom offenses, cigarette smoking penalties, and seasonal fishing and wildlife rules.
An old advertisement touts Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a cure for a torpid liver and constipation. It claims the pills restore liver and bowel function overnight, lists pineapple and butternut as active ingredients, and notes the product costs 25 cents with a signed warranty by W. F. Smith.
The sixth meeting of the United Soas in Fen Nova convened yesterday afternoon in Carpenters' Union Hall. Founding members Phil ey, M. Costello, Thomas Coffin, Hyde Costigan, David Fahey, Lake, and P. Fahey, among others, helped form a new get together, acknowledging the founders' roles in shaping the group.
The reunion committee for the Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston plans a college ball to be held in Symphony Hall on Monday evening February 15. President John B. Dore chaired a meeting after a musical program by contributors.
Brookline residents mobilize against the Board of Selectmen weeks before the town’s annual officer vote. Wealthy citizens including Henry M. Whitney, George N. Talbot, and William H. Lincoln push for replacing all members, citing Beacon Street speeding limits and Harvard Street widening damages. Incumbent Charles H. Rearson retires from candidacy. Charles E. Riley returns to contest a seat, with Phillip B. Parker, William Craig, and Jacob Morse named as other potential contenders.
Despatches report floods in six states with harsh cold worsening distress. In Pittsburg area lingering wreckage and ice obstruct streets while Wabash rises. Almost half a million bushels of corn along the river are endangered as ice moves through currents and districts remain impassable.
An ice gorge on the Susquehanna River has entirely blocked 30 miles from Sunbury to Creasy, backing water to Nescopeck. Catawissa is nearly submerged with Water Street flood up to the second story. The Pennsylvania railroad depot is surrounded, homes moved from foundations, most farms underwater, the electric light plant submerged, and the town dark.
Beaver Falls reports a rapid water shortage as the Beaver River drops several feet since morning. The town’s reservoir is exhausted and the city faces a water famine with no supply available today.
A 20 inch ice layer on the Upper Susquehanna River shattered early today, causing a 22 foot flood. Ice gorges backed up, flooding lower Danville while residents move to upper floors and wade through rising water.
EvAnsvlle Indiana residents witness continuing Ohio River rise with water levels already near twenty feet and forecasts predicting over ten more feet. Green River tributaries also contribute to flooding in the region as authorities monitor rivers and issue cautions.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad tug Cascate was sunk off Lorain as floodwaters swept crafts into the lake. Eighteen crewmen were rescued from an ice pack.
Division 61 A D H met yesterday in Gould Hall Boylston place with President Charles Flanagan in the chair. Reports from subcommittees on the March 17 parade and the February 8 smoke talk in Monaghee Hall Charlestown were received. A special meeting of the division was set for February 4 in Gould Hall.
The Sunday symphony in the Bosctun Y M C A supported foreign missions of the religious department with plans for current year appropriations. Rev. William Rosas of Newport, England delivered an Aliac on Pioneer Work in the Congo. Next Sunday Miss Elen M. Stone will address Macedonia situation.
George 8 Harris and Co trusted tobacconists have relocated from the Newspaper row stand to 6 Pemberton square. The new display is noted as one of the handsomest in Boston, both in size and decoration.
The report cites W. H. Daly Walter Bani gan and others at the plane with Sidney Dunn presiding. Sub committees on decorations catering transportation guests reported encouraging results. Ticket issuance will cap at 750 as demand far exceeds supply before the date. The ladies committee of prominent Catholic women met and aims to boost success.
Banyards and cold weather fail to damp the ardor of MacDonnell's Temple store patrons. Slush does not deter fair shoppers headed to the January sale featuring bargains on waists gloves hosiery underwear and veilings.
Congressmen John A. Kelther reports varied sentiment on Democratic presidential possibilities with Richard Olney favored as a safe conservative choice and potential strong New England delegation. He notes talk of Gorman and Hearst influence, discusses platform aims, tariff and trusts, and praises Massachusetts Congressman Sullivan for his debater reputation in the House.
In Stoughton on June 3 a fire destroyed the McPherson farmhouse. Frank H. McPherson and Matthew Leahy, jailed after alleged involvement, blame Mrs. McPherson. They will be arraigned tomorrow. Mrs McPherson, arrested at Mansfield, accused Leahy of starting the fire at her request. Frank H. McPherson says his wife relayed the plan after the blaze.
Boston Central Labor Union officials report push for broad AFL representational ties in city unions while wage deals favor hoisting and trolley engineers. District teams discuss pension bills, police enforcement, and convention planning as various unions report membership gains and officer elections.
A 17 year old girl wandering Boston with no hat and head thrown back attracted attention. Esther Snyder claimed New York roots and seeking work. Police doubt her, believe she may be mentally unbalanced and suspect she belongs in Boston or Cincinnati. she was taken to a home after detaining at Joy Street station.
North and West endure a sweeping cold wave with temperatures plunging to 20 below in places. Chicago reports 11 below zero and warnings of continued extreme cold. St Paul records 33 below, Bismarck 28 below, and Superior 36. Blizzard hampers travel in Houghton Michigan as shelters open for the homeless.
William J Bryan visits Hanover to address Dartmouth College students in the 1896 campaign style referencing New England. The piece notes Dartmouth’s Republican alumni including Melvin Adams Sam McCall Powers James Reynolds and Bertrand Wheeler and mentions George Williams as a Democrat of prominence.
Police from Division 6 investigate a burglary at J. A. Floyds restaurant 358 Congress Street. Early yesterday morning entrance by breaking a rear window caused the loss of 150 cigars.
Advertises inhalation treatment for consumption asthma bronchitis and catarrh using Koch Tuberculine vaporized with healing oils. Claims cure by direct lung exposure with yearly success since seven years and offers free consultation and one treatment at 861 Boylston Street Boston.
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