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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
7
The candidate from Lowell, aiming for the presidency, writes that he needs a wife immediately to fulfill social duties. He favors a good looking wealthy young woman and hints at previous marriages, stating the convention is near and his choice will be quick.
The readable lines show Maine and Philadelphia references with mentions of attraction and marriage thoughts. A casual tone hints at personal opinions about selecting a partner and displeasure with current administration. The garbled text limits clear facts or names.
A rough seizure report states Captain Roberts of the Antenet Regiment and two scouts were captured on May 2 in Bulacan province. The rebels reportedly intend to exchange him for Americans under wartime laws. The account says Roberts was surprised during a lynching mission. several companions were killed or captured and an officer named Abbott Ragiment was killed.
A conference in Jersey City today gathered interests backing a new sugar combination including National Molienhauver and the New York Doescher series to complete formalities for the company. The meeting suggested there is little doubt the venture will proceed.
A new company will operate in accord with the American Sugar Refining Company, though no hard and fast compact is expected between the two interests.
A party of about one hundred New England club women, led by Mrs Anna Dest of Somerville Massachusetts, sails this afternoon from the city to attend the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial meeting in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The group will return on June 9.
In Wilmington a long running contest over Mrs Hiller’s will persists as executors challenge her husband's possession of the estate. Mrs Jeans and Mrs Mackintosh press for access to papers while a granddaughter arrives from England to safeguard her interests. The heirs complain of leaks and seek probate of the will amid disputes on control and privacy.
Alfred Hall aged eight fell from a second story window at 91 Belvidere street yesterday afternoon injuring his right leg. He was taken to City Hospital by ambulance. the child resided at 22 Belvidere street.
The Infanta Eulalie, daughter of former Queen Isabella of Spain, has filed a deed of separation from her husband Don ae. The public details are sparse due to garbled text, but reports confirm a formal separation filed in Paris on June 1.
Advertising copy touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for eczema and other skin diseases. It claims the product is safe for delicate skin and available at drug stores for 50 cents.
Gustavus Alden faced arraignment for assaulting young women after dark in Quincy. Testimony from several women, led by Minnie Curtin, described attempted assault and threats to stab. An additional warrant for criminal assault was filed and bail raised to 800 dollars. sentencing on other charges expected tomorrow.
A special meeting of the Boston and Maine directors resulted in a par agreement with Massachusetts railroad leaders. The Fitchburg line will be leased with opposition withdrawn by both sides, ending the dispute over the lease terms.
In a police commission order, Patrolman Thomas H. Lynch of Division 7 was fined ten days pay after being convicted of absence without leave on May.
Members of the American Association of Railway Accounting Officers and their wives, nearly twenty couples, left North Station yesterday for a trip to Lake Winnipesaukee. They traveled as guests of the Boston and Maine Railroad under general charge of W. J. Hobbs, the railroad’s general auditor.
A fragmented notice references a fountain pen and a con at Mines Street. Details are unclear due to OCR damage, but the item suggests a crime or fraud note tied to a street address. Further readable context is unavailable in the text.
The article lists closures of local theatres Hollis Tremont Museum Bowdoin Grand and notes limited bookings for Colonial Theatre next season. Ben Hur opens the new year with Will Be and Gillette in Sherlock Holmes, while summer stock continues at Grand Bowdoin Square and Castle Square.
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