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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1899
Page
5
An early Ivory Soap ad argues that while ads rarely force purchases, enthusiastic friends can influence new users to try the product. It claims millions already use Ivory Soap because they like it and asserts personal preference across households.
Harvard seniors wrap up last night with an elaborate class day, with plans for orations and spreads across campus. Notable attendees include W. H. Conroy, Henry Miller Rideout, J. F. Brice, and J. A. Macy, as bands perform and lanterns light the yard.
Henry D. Lloyd Sr and his son William B. Lloyd journeyed from Chicago to Cambridge to witness Henry D. Lloyd Jr graduate. The voyage spanned oceans and continents, including New Zealand and Canada, reflecting a remarkable family reunion at Harvard’s class day.
The Board of Aldermen approved orders from the Apportionment Board including high water mains extension for 25000 and new City Hospital building for 14500. They rescinded a 1898 ferryboat plan and authorized repurposing gunboats East Boston and Governor Russell as ferries with up to 40000 additional funds from new ferry landings.
Notes report the Dewey home fund surpassing $10,000 with $554 added to reach $10,150. Other items include a London sunset light interpreted as a war omen, sale of the Norseman for breaking up, legal cases in Boston, and appointments from Choate family to London.
Hundreds visit the scene as blood stained leaves and bark from a gnawed tree are collected. People expect state police help for Chief Thompson’s investigation, with George C. Neal overseeing the Lynn district findings.
Bloodstains and tracks in a wooded glade near Herring Road point to a revolver homicide. Clothing bearing State Almshouse marks is likely not linked, observers note, while footprints and a dragged body suggest a carriage incident with careful nighttime driving.
Two young men report blood stains and brain matter in a woodland glade. Police and Dr. Francois inspect the area near an elm where a carriage was turned and a body possibly placed for later disposal. Chief Thompson leads the investigation.
A large New England July 4 celebration planned by Clan-na-Gael groups at Locust Street grounds South Boston features more than 50 participants. Highlights include sports events Irish and American, speeches by Judge Wanhope Lynn Senator Vaughan and John Devoy, plus music and fireworks. Organizers expect 10 000 attendees with delegations from 50 Massachusetts towns and cities.
North Sydney June 22 The gang of volunteers at the Caledonia colliery where the explosion occurred has reached the fire. Two pillars of coal are burning but will be extinguished if no mishap occurs. Intense heat slows the firefighting effort.
The article notes Blanche Bates and Frank Worthing in Children of the Ghetto at Washington opening Sept 18 as Hannah and David Brandon. ER. E. Rice plans a Madison Square roof garden opening tomorrow night. DeWolf Hopper sails next week for a six week Lon don engagement in El Capitan. Slavin and wife occupy an Elmhurst cottage. Tremont to open Aug 28 with Way Down East then Three Little Lambs. Annie Russell improving in New York then Meama Maid?. Conquest arrives from Furor to Roxbury. Norris to play Melechitsedek Finch in Children of the Ghetto. Harrison Wolfe Williams divorces Bettina Girard. Bonta sues Lotta for 2000 over 1862 tour. Brady and wife sail to England. Arie Barney leaves Francis Wilson company. Richards and Canfield to star in A Temperance Town. Sam Bernard hired for Five Little Barnett Sisters at the Bijou in September. Saturday Chutes attendance up due to miniature railroad and First Regiment Band concerts. Huntington avenue grounds good for children. Scotch Bostoners attend Keith's to hear Gavin Spence folk songs. Castle Square Theatre new play Just a Day Dream praised. next Monday The District Attorney by Fiske and Klein. Columbia Theatre runs East Lynn.
The article highlights a busy schedule with the Gypsy Queen upcoming, a Pops concert at Music Hall under Conductor Strude, a Rangerevs fishing trip recap, a Tremont Row display by Austin & Stone, and the season opening of Point of Pines. It notes Lynn Cadet Band concerts, Palace Theatre showings of the Jeffries Fitzsimmons fight, Norumbega Park attractions, and a Bass Point harbor steamers trip.
Advertisement for a steamship voyage from Boston to Prince Edward Island with weekly departures starting July 1. The La Grande Duchesse stops at Halifax Hawkesbury Charlottetown and returns via Boston with multiple stopovers and optional extended stays. Contact J A Flanders at 290 Washington Street Boston for complete details.
Beginning Friday June 30 and continuing each Monday Wednesday and Friday in July and August, the Boston Albany railroad will run a sleeping car on the 3 p m train from Boston to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, arriving about 7 30 the next morning.
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