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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
2
The ad claims people overuse their feet and underrest, causing itching swelling and pain. It promises relief by rubbing Omega Oil into the feet twice daily after a hot bath and asserts the oil can fix every use of a liniment.
On Thursday January 24 a British train carrying Lord Kitchener and troops was derailed by dynamite near Balmoral. Boers fired on the advancing defense as armored engine led the way. British forces responded strongly and drove the Boers off with no British casualties.
A wagon owned by Dolherty's Somerville express was crushed by a train at Medford street crossing in Somerville. Driver Robert McIntyre was thrown and hurt about the head and body. The horse was seriously injured. McIntosh taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Two men killed and eight injured in Walkerville Ontario as chlorate of potash detonates during a warehouse fire. Three are seriously hurt. Loss tallies at $35,000 as the structure is destroyed.
New Bedford reports letters announcing the loss of six crew members from the whaling schooner Charles H. Hodgdon of New Bedford. The crew was swept overboard when the boat was caught in a school of whales on December 28 at sea.
The sixth anniversary of the New England Chinese Mission will be celebrated in Berkeley Temple next Monday after noon and evening.
Miss Floretta Vining served as regent presiding over a John Adams Chapter DAR gathering held yesterday at the Parker House. Attendees included local members and notable civic figures. The meeting focused on chapter activities and planned observances.
Montreal reports D A McPherson and Hodgson Bros. burned out this morning with losses of 262000 dollars fully insured. Due to recent fires insurance rates rose from 2 percent to 50 percent.
The Whitrcore Club met privately last evening at Parker House with attendees enjoying the gathering.
Boston memorial services on February 2 will be held at multiple churches including Trinity St. Stephen's Old South Commonwealth Avenue Baptist Arlington Street Columbus Avenue Universalist a Presbyterian and a Methodist church yet to be arranged likely Appleton Chapel Harvard and possibly a Roman Catholic church. Temple Adath Israel service set for 10 30 a m. The plan was decided by the British societies committee with additions of the Maritime Provinces Association St Jean Baptiste Society and Prince Edward Island Club.
Willie Farley a ten year old East Cambridge boy was lured to Boston’s Chinatown by Li Chin a laundry owner and a Taoist priest who claimed he possessed a devil. A ritual egg broke spilling contents on Li Chin who feared police and returned Willie home unharmed with a tale of the strange visit.
The St James Council Knights of Columbus will mark its third anniversary on Wednesday evening January 30 at Odd Fellows Hall.
Reports from Oklahoma Territory describe tensions as U S troopers move to counter potential unrest among Creek and Choctaw bands. Officials say uprising rumors are exaggerated, with no confirmed violence or Indian attacks. Governor Barnes orders militia readiness while patrols monitor the border and alleged outlaws.
Emperor William has confirmed the honorary doctorate awarded to United States Ambassador Andrew D. White by the Berlin Academy of Science, reinforcing ties between Germany and the United States.
The investigation of the House of Correction will begin again on Tuesday next.
Two Northampton blacksmiths Thayer and McGrath quit coffee after discovering heartburn and sour stomach vanish with Postum Food Coffee. Their health improves, joined by Hiram Dav and Edson P. Clark who credit Postum with relief from bilious and dyspeptic symptoms. The article argues coffee harms nerves and organs and suggests Postum supports nerve center cells.
An article argues against topical catarrh remedies and promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe blood based treatment. The tablet form is praised for taste, lack of cocaine or opiates, and claims of quick relief and lasting results after a week's use. A Albany druggist endorsement and price of fifty cents per package are noted.
Della McKean and William Drinkall alias Sheldon, both convicted of the badger game robbery on David Gordon, await sentence after a new trial motion. Judge Lawton sent the matter over to Monday to allow consideration of the motion as McKean shows illness from morphine. Defense argues jury lacked sufficient weight of evidence and cites prejudicial remarks, while three potential witnesses remain uncalled.
In London Criminal Court Solicitor Julian Arnold son of Sir Edwin Arnold was found guilty after extradition from California on charges of misappropriating trust funds and received a ten year penal servitude sentence.
The Dorchester clergyman hosted St Mark's choir members at Tonawanda Hall last evening. Whist ran to 19 then a collation, music, and dancing to midnight. Elizabeth Gallagher won ladies first prize, Gertrude Gallagher the consolation, Wal Walsh the gents prize, and Fred Carey the cancellation.
The Boston Christian Endeavor Chorus schedules a reunion supper and concert at Berkeley Temple on Feb 5. A preliminary organization aims to form a 1000-strong chorus for the all-New England U I convention to be held at Tremont Temple around October.
Charles Gronquest of Clark's Hotel died last Tuesday and was buried yesterday. Services were held at Dorchester Temple on Washington Street with Rev. Dr. Chamberlain officiating. Interment followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Dorchester.
The Newspaper Club met at Mieusset's with twenty members present. John W. Carberry was elected editor-in-chief and presided. Guests included Channing Pollock from Way Down East, Julian P. Magnus for John Hare's company, Rep. George P. Bullard of Newton, Banckson Taylor, and Frank P. Sibley. A notable dinner feature was moose meat from Squaretown Me killed by W D Sullivan in October.
The Bala win Place Hall fair for the Helping Hand Home for Destitute Jewish Children will run an extra week. The bazaar ends with a ball on Thursday evening February 6.
The Hibernian sailing from Boston to Glasgow ran aground in the Clyde during a snow storm early this morning. No injuries are reported and salvage operations are underway as crews assess damage.
A four story brick building at 128 William Street occupied by Leh and Fink wholesale druggists burned tonight causing an estimated loss of 200000. Firemen battled the blaze, with authorities reporting extensive damage to the structure and stock.
Berlin hosts two gatherings for the Imperial Court and the diplomatic corps as a page 1 continuation notes a garbled headline about Queen Victoria and a gasket reference.
London officials plan an imposing funeral procession through the city led by the King the Kaiser and Lord Roberts with the route mirroring Roberts’s triumphal entry in reverse. War secretary William St John Brodrick and Lord Roberts will depart for Osborne to finalize the military program and Windsor ceremony. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York reportedly will proceed to Australia, the King preferring imperial commitments over private mourning.
Washington society grapples with inconsistent mourning observances by foreign ministers. The British embassy notes varying levels of seclusion among envoys tied by blood or marriage to Victoria. German and Russian ambassadors cancel entertainments, while other diplomats adjust invites and dinners across multiple nights and hosts.
In New York City Hall Park a man in a stormy scramble yelled at the Mayor and tried to scale a pillar. Police officer Bradley stopped the disruption with a night stick and the man was taken to the City Hall basement station.
Friends honored Francis I Pratt for 25 years as Cambridge city messenger at the House of Correction. Pratt received a loving cup valued over 100 dollars, engraved and containing 500 dollars in gold.
In New York on January 2 Governor and Curtis Guild Jr. of Boston were guests of honor at the West Side Republican Club dinner at the Waldorf. Judge Clarke presided and toasts honored McKinley and Roos while Curtis Guild criticized Mr. Cleveland and Bryanism, accusing the Democratic party of deserting democracy for patronage.
Richard E. Walsh a South business man and Rexene Company executive at Causeway Street received a valuable elk studded with amethyst at a Savoy Hotel gathering last evening. Attendees included Jose Lewis as treasurer and George Wardroop, Wells At Pitts, Harry Hartnett, Hugh Devine, Coveney, George Delue, and John Jarmale.
Mrs FR E Spencer wife of Dr Spencer died at her residence 9 Pleasant Street Cambridge at 7 30 last night after a long illness She formerly lived in Ashburnham before twenty years residence in Cambridge She leaves a daughter Issa Bina Lawrence Spencer and a brother Mr Fred White of Ashburnham.
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