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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
5
A 1900 dated sonnet praising George Frisbie Hoar for stand against materialistic din. It lauds Hoar as voice of conscience, reviving the great traditions of the State and Sumner, Adams, and Andrew in defense of freedom and justice.
Twenty four more bodies were recovered from the Sanle hold, bringing the total dead to sixty. Most victims were unrecognizable due to burns, with some identified by initials on clothing. The discovery of a locked steward's room and a flood after broken windows doomed fifteen more workers to drowning.
A curious Gilchrist & Co. store uses a natural ventilation system. Fresh air enters from an elevated external intake and is circulated through the building while heated air is expelled from lower floors. The result is a cooler interior even on hot days, with air roughly fifteen degrees cooler than the sidewalk.
Three forest fires burned across the Cape Forest region today as dry woods fueled fast spread. The largest blaze ran from Plymouth to Worth Carver, covering about half a mile overnight. Over a hundred men labored to subdue the flames.
The Winthrop Yacht Club house hosted the first in a series of Pop concerts last night. About 360 people attended and heard a strong program performed by Florence Dyer, Gertrude Nickerson, Marguerite Curtis, Walter Hawkins, Stephen Townsend and Harry Wrya.
The text laments moral confusion and leadership failure, accusing a figure of apostasy and inability to align with principled aims. It mentions legislative tinkering and references political names, implying a critique of party or organizational coherence.
The woods one mile north of Canobie Lake, New Hampshire, burned 600 to 700 acres after sparks from a Manchester-bound train started the fire. Railroad workers from Lawrence fought the blaze, returned home, then renewed flames spread. By 2 am the fire was under control after a 200 acre woodland sweep, with several houses threatened and four railroad men missing.
Cuban teachers joined other excursionists aboard the Nantucket of the Boston Plymouth and Provincetown Steamboat Company for a daily voyage from Boston to Provincetown. They praised the sail and shore visit at Cape Cod, finding Provincetown’s history of the Pilgrim Fathers a revealing lesson.
James W. Hardman of Kimberley South Africa and Miss Jessie Lynch Lowell were married by Rev J M Cra of the First Presbyterian Church at a Westford Street residence. The couple held a reception in Prescott before plans to return to Kimberley. Hardman served in the Kimberley Town Guard during the siege.
Chief Engineer George A. Kimball of the Boston Elevated railway was surprised by floral tributes from department employees upon returning to his private office after nearly three months away. The energetic bureau team gathered to congratulate him on his recovery and return to duties.
Announcement of South Shore rail service from Yarmouth to Halifax with weekly Saturday departures, connections at Barbourne and other points, and Boston to Falmouth runs daily except Saturday. Includes promotional note for Cabot Newfoundland excursion rates.
The Evening World reports a plot by Spaniards and Cubans to assassinate the President. A conspirator’s letter to Secretary Dick prompted police action, guards doubled, and detectives tracked the writer. Odell and Hanna confirmed heightened precautions and ongoing investigations despite public disclosure.
Harry Vardon and Fred Herd were defeated in a foursome in Chicago. They lost to Ellie Smith and David Bell by 3 up with 2 to play.
The Consolidated Automatic Machine Company touts three feature machines weighing, lifting, and gripping as highly profitable. Shares offered at 40 cents, rising to 60, with dividends tied to actual stock sales and ownership retained by the company. Machines to be placed in busy venues, promising continuous earnings.
Democratic Populist and Silver Republican parties met in Lincoln to nominate a full state and electoral ticket. Tensions rose over Towne's defeat at the national convention and little progress was made by the joint committee on office apportionment or other business. W J Bryan and Charles A Towne spoke briefly at the Populist gathering, Towne staying overnight to address the meeting.
East Boston residents expected a Chelsea youth invasion to the island last night but none appeared. Chelsea youths planned a roundabout visit twenty four hours later as police kept strict watch and placards circulated reading I Os are going to eat the East Bostons tomorrow night.
A Boston reader recounts sudden renal attacks requiring morphine injections and doctor visits. After trying various remedies with temporary relief, he credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Burwell's Pharmacy with curing his back ache and lameness, urging others to use the product.
United States will be represented at the Paris world championship bicycle races next month. The core team includes Tom Cooper of Detroit Floyd McFarland of San Jose and Orlando Stevens of Ottumwa with possible additions Frank Kramer East Orange Bar Ki ser Dayton and Major Taylor Worcester though Sunday racing rules may bar some from selection.
A two alarm fire in a three story brick building at 2018 2020 and 222 Washington street Roxbury caused about fifty tenants to rush outside in night robes. Conductor P J Coyne alerted fire services as the rear building burned and George A Walker and family escaped from the cafe rear. Front tenants suffered minor losses while Walker faced heavy damages including a $1500 loss partly insured and widespread property damage to the building owned by L Berenson.
John Mooney aged three fell from a tip cart on Heath Street Roxbury and was found unconscious. He was brought by ambulance from Station 10 to City Hospital yesterday afternoon.
A crowded Boston scene showcases Pinafore and What Happened to Jones revivals, with new cast tweaks and preshow concerts by a 100 member military band. Next week Barker’s revival of A Fenwerance Town plus Very Little Faust draw big crowds at Columbia and Tremont theatres.
The Ward and Voices duo Hap Ward and Lucy Daly Ward hosted a lively housewarming at their summer villa corner Shirley and Walnut avenues Revere Beach. Guests from Revere Chelsea Boston and beyond included a mix of theater professionals and local figures such as Ousman Gus Weinberg Charlie Guyer George Sidney and Elizabeth Daly.
The programme for tomorrow at Castle Square Theatre presents a commemorative concert featuring L Colling Jean M Missud Mace Gay and Max Heindl. Selections include Suppé Poet and Peasant Morning Noon and Night and Light Cavalry Overtures with additional brilliant music between acts. Admission is free to tomorrow’s patrons with performances from 6 to 8 o clock and the main event at 8 o clock.
Bass Point Nahant proves a popular seaside outing as Nahant line boats run every ninety minutes from Lincoln Wharf near Battery Street. Ostrins farm and Ocean views attract visitors with concerts by Lafricain's Naval Brigade Band, free dancing, and fish dinners.
Dan Daly travels to New York to join The Cadet Girl which rumors say will open at a New York theatre. Ida Conquest, Boston actress, is named John Drew’s leading lady next season replacing Isabel Irving. Richard Mansfield is tied to Henry V at Garden Theatre with October 1 opening.
A large crowd filled Combination Park for a lively evening of vaudeville and racing. The running event yielded close finishes with Little Girl winning the special trot and Woodmont close behind. A noted match race between Little Logan and Jack is slated in half mile heats with fast times anticipated.
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