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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
5
An amateur astronomer spotted a milky way like streak in Newport and learned it was William K. Vanderbilt Jr.’s new car. The bulky vehicle, sounding like wheezing horses, wowed onlookers by reaching fifty five miles per hour with ease and a French-motorman said it could reach ten mph more.
A Boston alderman signals support for Mayor Hart but says delaying any tax increase until December makes a loan and tax hike for this year impossible. He predicts a poor administration year and urges 1000 to 2000 job cuts in city departments, with Streets Superintendent Wheeler claiming 80 extra dismissals could occur in his division.
A victim Mary Sullivan was found dead in a tenement on Nortnderson Street. Police, a building official, and a Board of Health agent fumigated the location seeking hidden wealth and deposits amid the investigation. The death appears connected to an Irish immigrant family, with administrator Mats appointed to handle trust matters.
Fragments suggest early census activity with unclear wording. Mentions data collection pace and potential governmental steps, but text is garbled and several phrases are unintelligible. Calls for patience as an official bureau indicates progress within a short time window.
Two men named Farrell were detained by authorities after an unspecified incident. Police reported no motive or further information available as of press time. Continuous investigation is ongoing and officials declined to release additional details.
Thousands of letters addressed to Francis Truth the divine healer remain at the Boston Post Office under a Washington fraud order. About 90000 dollars is believed enclosed and the letters will be held until new orders. Truth faces U S indictment and may sue the government to gain access to the mail. Postoffice Inspector Evans said no new instructions had been received yesterday.
Six additional smallpox cases were reported in Fall River today. Three were identified before noon and three more in the afternoon, all in the eastern section of the city as authorities increase surveillance.
New York June 6 The Socialist Labor party convention in this city nominated Joseph F Maloney of Lynn Massachusetts for President of the United States He delivered a brief acceptance and the convention then nominated a Vice President.
A Buffalo preacher claims coffee caused nerves headaches and poor strength. Since switching to Postum Cereal Coffee nearly three years ago his muscles hardened and energy improved, with daily three cups, praising Postum as healthful and life changing.
In Philadelphia on June 6 a national negro party move began with a meeting of bishops ministers editors and lawyers from across the country. An executive committee will draft a call for a convention and circulate reasons for the new party while considering a presidential ticket with candidates such as B. G. Walker of Boston and P. B. S. Pinchback for vice president.
Ex Judge Walker notes awareness of a movement and its aims. William H. Lewis argues against a party built on race lines and urges the negro to back the Republican Party restoring its original principles rather than forming a separate race-based party.
The discussion centers on potential nominations and party strategy regarding colored voters, with questions about Republican support and regional strength. Mentions prospects in the North and South, and views on a separate party and McKinley era politics.
On June 1 the career department of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will publish a travel route book detailing principal summer resorts of Eastern America, best routes, and fare rates. It features over 1700 routes, maps, color printing, and halftone resort illustrations. Available at ticket offices or by mail for 20 cents.
A party of fourteen Mexicans including two sons of Vera Cruz Governor Dehesa arrived in Boston to observe American education. They toured St Louis Chicago Niagara Falls and New York and planned visits to Harvard and Liffe before reporting findings to their state government.
Dr Alexander Wilder of Newark presented a paper on burial alive noting frequent peril from catalepsy and prolonged unconscious states. He cited several cases and warned that many victims remained undiscovered while alive. The discussion ran three days at the annual meeting.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to be held on July 10 11 1900 for the position of structural steel draftsman and draftsman in the General Land Office Service.
In Florence on June 6 a duel occurred between Gabriele D Annunzio and Bernabel editor of El Nacione over claims that D Annunzio sought personal childhood confidences from actress Duse for his novel. Bernabel was slightly wounded. D Annunzio plans two more duels to pursue the accused tactic.
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered words about a commission meeting in Utchester on a June date with unclear context. No clear names, places, or outcomes are readable to describe a full event.
The Tremont Temple convocation celebrated 268 graduates with an evening address in Jacob Sleeper Hall. An audience crowded the auditorium for the annual university event and banquet at Parker’s, where 75 attendees joined in a formal toast sequence following the banquet.
The article covers Tremont Temple commencement where 28 graduates were honored with 91 from law and arts, 39 from medical, 18 from theology, and 13 from agriculture. It notes speakers including Charles Jesse Bullock and Judge Claudice Thompson, plus the bookish reflections on unity in life and literature, as well as forthcoming theater plans and notable performers.
Philadelphia June 6 The Rev Edgar M vy D D of this city received a major notification of his selection as chaplain to the Republican national convention.
The last performances of The White Squadron are announced at Castle Square Theatre this week. Next Monday The Village Postmaster will be produced with stage effects from New York. Closing nights of The Belle of New York are near as the house closes briefly for a new apparatus, and July 2 Little Faust begins. Everhart stars at Keith’s with an exceptionally strong bill. Scotch pipers entertain at Austin & Stone’s drawing large crowds. An athletic contest between two famous Scotch clangs heats up at the house and ends Saturday. Bears at Nosimlege Park stay cool in the swimming pool. Charles River Park draws large crowds with diverse acts plus a visit by House of the Angel Guardian delegation. Waltham Watch Band attends to hear Banda Rossa and other features. An accident marred a bicycle dare, injuring Ortu n, yet he resumes acts bravely. The Jane brothers, Dawsons, John H. Weber and the LeMoynes headline a strong vaudeville week. Trilby remains a center of attraction at the Boston Theatre lobby with large attendance. Bass Point Nahant season opens Sunday with Naval Brigade Band solos. Lynn Cadet Band also enriches the Point of Pines. Sam Adams as Sange Garlic, Lew Carroll as Hot Scotch, Maude Blioston as Trilby O’Farrell headline the Palace burlesque this week.
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