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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
6
A visitor questions the purpose of a vast pyramid at Egypt's court while Cheops hints that its meaning will emerge when the top stone is placed. The passage then pivots to a humorous ad urging belief in Ivory Soap and promising value for its price.
Erert Jansen Wendell of Harvard fame has created a unique philanthropy focused on boys. He treats both good and troubled youths as friends, aiding about 2000 personal correspondents and umpiring school contests while aligning with the Children's Aid Society to mentor teenage boys ages 14 to 16.
Harvard instructor Charles V. Cusachs has won the competitive appointment as chair of Spanish at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis Md Thirty five aspirants competed with political influence ruled out Cusachs a native of Spain graduated from the University of Barcelona in 18% and later studied at Tulane University He mastered English in six years and became a noted student editor and musician in college remarks note his rapid rise and service to academia
Charles F Gerry of Worcester, a steeple painter, was hired to decorate the Evie church tower. He arrived at dusk and began work as townspeople gathered. A visitor approached the tower, prompting a police squad to form and attempt entry, but access was blocked as the team prepared safety measures and the emergency crew stood by.
The waterfront report notes the O F E Lewis relieved from service after Resolute sank. General Ayers will be ready tomorrow while Clara Clarita operations resume post mud-bank delay. Passengers from Yarmouth report two fishermen sent home. coal tonnage from Louisburg exceeds 22 thousand this month. A new fishing schooner Frances Z Whalen christened, larger than Sylvester Whalen, replaces a sunken craft. Charlestown Navy Yard vessels and payroll moves for Boston Towboat Company crews also noted.
Clinton marks the fifty year anniversary since incorporation with a citywide semi centennial week. Churches hold high mass and Corpus Christi observances drawing over 1200 Catholic participants. Pastors recount town church histories and prepare a memorial volume. Authorities add extra police to ensure safety during festivities.
An energetic business man from San Francisco seeks a worthy staple article and a solid business proposal. He has just arrived and plans to return with a strong opportunity. The Pacific coast is described as key to future American wealth as it expands into new fields. Send address to T 60.
A terse report notes snapper photographers and others using wharves to view a scene involving Vincenzo Tamiano and Antonio Cimatra aboard the fruit steamer James in Boston. The vessel discharged fruit packages from Palermo and other ports, with the landsman present as described.
Shipping notices list arrivals and sailings with numerous vessels visiting or departing from ports, including names like Anglian cee Toozes and City of Macon. Entries cover dates June 6 through June 17, with ships from Hull and Bremen, cargos such as lumber and fruit, and tugs towing barges. Weather remarks note high water times and a breeze.
Maude Adame arrives in New York from London with plans for L Aigion and vaudeville acts. Notes on Bert in Paris, ex cellist Heindl, The Lady with the Diamond, The Rounders revival, The Cadet preparations, and GIllette with The Cypher Code. Also mentions Danby and Daly company stars, and various touring shows across New York area venues with updates on managers and performers.
New York reports three stage favorites to marry. Sibyl Sanderson weds Swedish sculptor Henry Wolson after three months of courtship, Annie Russell linked with Vincent Serrano despite her earlier reforms, and Fanchon Thompson vows a major return with a premier light opera company as rumors of Count de Dion’s infatuation resurface.
The Fitchburg railroad introduces enhanced passenger connections including West Shore departures from Boston at 1 PM arriving Buffalo 1:30 AM, and several round trips to Cleveland Detroit and Chicago. Additional services show schedule refinements, with multiple Boston departures to major hubs like Buffalo Cleveland and Chicago under the new timetable.
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