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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
2
A product claim asserts that it prevents hair loss and dandruff, revives premature gray to natural color, stops itching, and restores luxuriant growth to eyebrows and eyelashes. It also mentions shining scales as part of the benefit.
A Cincinnati firm claims a free trial of its Faso Remedies will prove hair can regrow on any head. Readers are urged to mail name, address, and a 2c stamp to Altenheim Medical Dispensary, 1405 Butterfield Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio, for a postpaid sample addressing dandruff and hair loss. Miss Emma Emond of Salem, Maze, MA reportedly gained thick hair after the free trial. Isaac Adams of Lake City, Iowa testifies the remedy stopped hair loss and produced new growth.
A serious strike erupted at the Belle Island mines near St John’s with about 2000 workers left idle. DominIon Iron and Steel, linked to H M Whitney of Boston, recently bought deposits to feed Sydney’s smelting works. Nova Scotia Steel operates a run mine in the same area and miners demand 15 cents an hour, up from 10. Twenty armed police were dispatched to the site amid fears of plant damage.
The Massachusetts committee on manufactures held a stormy session over the gas situation. Senator Woodsum and Rep. Smith clashed while Mr. McPherson from Framingham defended his report. Records were requested from Clerk Burlen.
Dissenters reserved right to present views. McPherson asked about instructed report. Senator Woodsum stated seven reports ready with two gas bills to be presented in the House. Woodsum bill allows annulment of contracts for excessive gas prices after notice and hearing. Smith bill extends general gas company provisions. Smith of Waltham presents a minority Boston gas report noting cost learning issues and New England Gas and Coke Company’s dominant supply.
The piece analyzes objections by counsel to a Coke Company move and outlines how the Boston firms relate to Bay State and Brookline. A consolidation, the speaker argues, would speed settlements, with reference to the Boston Brookline contract and future pattern of supply and control across the line.
A quotation from J. Wood cites opposition members arguing the coke firm escaped publicity and that state supervision is impracticable and unconstitutional. They defend the Boston Brookline contract as restraining preexisting harsh competition and question legislative reach over the New England Gas and Coke Company.
Cambridge University conferred LL D on J H Choate United States ambassador and extended professor J W White of Harvard. Dr Sandys noted US UK ties and neutrality during war while praising mutual goodwill. An honorary DSc was awarded to Professor James Mark Baldwin of Princeton University.
A memorial reading of Richard Hovey poems by Mrs. Hovey will be held Friday at 8 p.m. in the Women's Educational and Industrial Union hall 264 Boylston street. Selected poems include Dartmouth works and pieces from Along the Trail and Songs from Vagabondia. Mrs. Hovey, a leading Delsarte exponent, promises an adequate reading for Dartmouth alumni and friends.
In Boston on June 12, Mate Joseph M Deal, head of the local board of magistrates, works two more months on a comprehensive crime table. He notes crime may be decreasing and claims Boston is four and a half times as wicked as New York based on 1898 drunkenness arrests per population, a contrast to city administration.
Winthrop Warner White, local manager of the Concord telephone office, asked for a week off and departed. Rumors circulate about his absence, tied to an auditor’s presence and a large roll of bills shown to a prominent local businessman the day of departure. Friends crave his return or a word.
A contentious probate case challenges the will of the late Mrs H Mane linked to Rev Jose Mon of Warren Avenue Baptist Church. The document reportedly disposes of about 200000 in property left by a Pennsylvania benefactor, with portions to Ammerman first wife and other relatives. Guardians allege undue influence amid family strife and local guardianship disputes.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of Lucretia P Hale in a city incident. The incomplete text mentions burial details and local towns but lacks clear dates or locations. Further context is needed to confirm full names and events.
An old recipe advocates Hub Punch as a surefire crowd pleaser for convivial gatherings. Dating to 1879, the drink is linked to mid year celebrations like Bunker Hill and Independence Day with lemonade, pineapple, and strawberries. Licenced dealers guarantee its purity and value.
The House chamber hosted a heated session as Judge Taft figures and members Mr Bennett and Mr Marshall clashed over leadership, decorum, and parliamentary privilege. Speaker Myers and the Bennetts’ remarks from Saugus drew sharp responses from Rockport and Lynn allies, with Mr Hay of Lynn steering the bill.
The probate and insolvency panel debated Judge Taft as Mr Mansfield of Boston spoke long against removing him while defending the process. Haywood of Lynn argued impeachment and address were abandoned, suggesting abolition of the court. Contention over evidence and committee makeup reflected deep partisan tensions.
A proposed amendment seeks to raise the salaries of two city commissioners from $3600 to $4000. The metropolitan affairs committee reports a bill authorizing Boston to incur debt totaling $1,000,000 in 1900 and $900,000 in each of the next four years for building and furnishing additional schoolhouses, with no more than $300,000 for a new Charlestown high school.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are marketed as a safe stomach support for indigestion and weak digestion. They claim to digest foods fully, rest and nourish the stomach, and aid flesh formation, sold at drug stores for 50 cents.
June 12 report from Manila states General Grant led reinforcements and artillery against insurgents in the mountains east of Saniguet. After a four hour fight the rebel stronghold fell, rebels scattered, and American forces pursued them. Casualties reported for Grant's column.
Brockton Evening News reports assistant fire chief Charles Li Cann dies after a short illness. A longtime Massachusetts fireman and prominent figure, he belonged to Veteran Firemen’s and State associations, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, and other groups. Funeral plans set for tomorrow at Saint Patrick’s Church with many Boston firemen attending.
Tufts College faculty announced a fines system to regulate lecture and ration attendance. A $2 penalty applies to any student failing to report to the secretary within two hours after their last program before a vacation of more than one day and within two hours before the first program after such vacation.
Eugene B. Yates of Topeka Kansas was discharged by Judge Dewey after being arrested on a charge of removing his baggage from the Quincy House following a hotel lien. The court found he acted fairly in the matter.
Brockton meet reports Chamies1 with brief notes on a June 11 event. Readable fragment mentions M'CANN and performance elements but lacks full details or context.
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