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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1899
Page
2
A terse dialogue describes a dapper widower named Slack unsure about marriage. The exchange muses on marriage timing from minutes to months, noting his readiness to carry a wedding license. The scene mentions “vine clad cottages” and creeping foliage as backdrop to the whimsical talk.
Widow Hewitt and housekeeper Colby deny knowledge of Mary Hewitt's whereabouts as Widower Slack's planned marriage collapses amid charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. Slack clings to a marriage license while claiming legal backing from Farr and Taylor. Colby and the Hewitt family provide evasive responses amidst a public inquiry into the affair.
Mr Slack applied for a marriage license to wed Widow Mary Hewitt of Riverett. Widow Ditza Wright of West Omerville claims he borrowed $900 and never repaid, leading to his arrest. Widow Helen Colby, now his housekeeper, travels with him while he hunts funds. Widow Sarah Melvin bails him out. Widow Susan Curtis of Waltham holds a $300 mortgage against Hewitt. The wedding is off for now as Colby supports his innocence while he denies borrowing any money and says he repaid it.
Hundreds of delegates at the Central Federated Union in New York discussed organizing a new labor party with plans for a convention on August 7. Samuel Prince presided as leaders urged labor action, pledged funds to aid strikers, and backed a boycott of the Second Avenue line amid ongoing strikes.
Andrew Carnegie argues in London that the Philippines cannot be conquered by force and will demand a long costly war. He urges conciliation over military subjugation, recommending General Miles be authorized to negotiate peace and promise eventual independence under a U.S. protectorate. He warns continued war risks political defeat for the Republican candidate.
In Webster Hall last evening a marriage was solemnised of Miss Hat uinn of this city to Mr. H.rger of Quincy. Rabbi I Glasier performed the ceremony. Louis Berman was best man and Miss Fanny Rifkin maid of honor. A reception and supper followed with dancing to Alpha Orchestra. The couple will reside in Quincy.
Miss Fanny Kramer daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Kramer and Mr Abraham wed in a simple ceremony attended by family friends. The bride wore white and the couple planned a reception after the ceremony with close relatives and attendants including Miss Ida Leonard Miss Hattie Bennett and others.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Miss A Barg and Mr Samuel Jacob uniting in a ceremony at West End Union Hall with guests listed. The text is garbled but indicates a wedding event and attendance by several individuals.
A strong east wind carried briny odors along the North Shore as tens of thousands, per Superintendent Fenno and Chief West, flocked to Boston and Revere lines and Crescent Beach for a record beach day. Amid crowds, the Revere Law and Order League pushed to curb Sunday violations, with barbers closing and Rev J P Bixby preaching at Winthrop Beach. the group seeks restraining, not total prohibition of Sunday recreation.
New Bedford July 23. Charles B. Moore principal of the New Bedford High School is dismissed by the school committee amid charges of misconduct from the fathers of two girls who were pupils. Moore denies guilt and contends fair trial was blocked. investigation began in June with testimony from students and accusations of vulgar stories. He sought to resign only after the full committee meeting. the committee moved to remove him and a large majority approved the dismissal.
At Nantasket Beach about 60,000 excursionists visit after wreckage drifted ashore from the ill fated steamer Portland. Special Officers Tremayne and Dowd assess remains and discuss possible Portland sinking location near Middle Bank and Thatcher's. A mattress marked Str Portland was found, fueling theories of the disaster.
Amos Duval, 35, a laborer of Pittsfield, drowned this afternoon while bathing in Onata Lake. Emergency crews recovered the body. Authorities investigated the incident and prepared a report for release.
A fragmentary ad promotes X Zalia as a remedy for skin poison and other ailments. It urges carrying the product from a Boston address and mentions a fifty cent price at druggists. The copy uses sensational claims about restoring the face and includes partial address lines.
A large turnout of temperance advocates gathered at St James C T Abstinence Society on Kneeland Street to honor John A Duggan for fifty years in total abstinence. Speakers included Lawrence E Murphy Senator Quinn and Father McQuaid praising Duggan’s work with destitute Catholic orphans and temperance leadership.
Vague OCR text outlines an eevent at Phinnicock titled Shinmocock golf. Mentions a round and hints at potential sharp play and notable figures, but details are unclear.
At Longwood Cricket Club the annual tennis tournament unfolds with Eastern champion RT aiming for a record field. Ward and Davis lead 6 4 6 4 2 6 0 1 as first round matches and pairings unfold for Orange NJ Club, Hackett, Onyee, and many others in a wide draw.
The Columbia arrived from Newport in tow of St Michaels and anchored near Herreshoff. A new steel mast is ready to be stepped and the hull will be hauled out briefly for underbody cleaning. Rails and rigging changes proceed with expected completion by Thursday or Friday ahead of a Saturday Newport race against Defiance.
Sir Thomas Lipton’s America’s Cup challenger Shamrock A E today at Rothesay on the island of Bute sails near Greenock with crews preparing for the advancement of the famed race amid British interest and yacht club activity along the Clyde shores.
A flurry of baseball notes covers Stenzel’s solid hitting with Cincinnati, Cross’s 14 putouts at short, Sockalexis’s release by Bristol, and Yeager’s new pitch line. Stories mention Wagner targets, Haas not for sale, Taylor’s desertion cost, and reinstatement with a trade wish. Brooklyn, St Louis, Orioles, and New York figures flirt with moves as stats and personalities surface from spring chatter.
A meeting of the new State roller polo league awarded two franchises Lynn to James Blake of Plymouth and Newburyport to Toby Lyona, the umpire. The season runs Nov 1 to March 17 with eight clubs, and clubs agreed on floor-sparing compositions. Players should send names and addresses to P F Kelly, 14 Washington St Boston.
The marriage was solemnized at Urban Hall by Rabbi Goldstein on 1 evening. Best man was B. Goldstein and maid of honor N. Sokelovitz. The couple was supported by Mr. and Mrs. Schenker and Mr. and Mrs. Schelfarb. A reception supper and dancing followed all evening.
The German citizens of Ward 17 met at 3 Chadwick street yesterday and elected temporary officers including Chairman J. Ennis, Secretary H. Funke, and Treasurer L. Menz. Speeches were delivered by Charles Farrenkopf, Leo Heimann, and Fred Gehring before a large audience.
New York July 2 A morgue report identifies an unidentified man who died by self infliction on the Fall River line steamer Priscilla as it backed into the dock. The body was found in Stateroom 24 with a wound behind the right ear. A revolver and broken mirror lay nearby along with personal items in his pockets.
Police describe a pale thin man about five six or seven inches tall weighing around 140 pounds with dark brown hair and eyes, Vandyke beard, wearing new black cheap clothes and a pennant badge resembling Royal Yacht Club. He carried bills, gold pieces, silver coins, false teeth and collars and gave the name R W Brownell. He appeared nervous and excitable and could be a professional or student type.
Bernard M. Wolf surveyed the Saturday morning damage from the Friday night fire. He said My Clothier will seek an insurance settlement and, once finalized, announce a large fire sale that could be the greatest in Boston's mercantile history.
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt sails next Wednesday for a world tour from New York to Montreal aboard a Central train. The party includes Mesars Vanderbilt Cochran Whitehouse Iselin and Burden with Sir William Van Horn hosting in Montreal and plans across Japan and India. Douglas Cochran and William Whitehouse Jr are noted Yale connections as the group travels with generous credit and expectations of entertainment.
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