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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
2
A colonial style advertisement touts Munyon's Remedies for diarrhea colic cholera morbus and bowel problems claiming immediate relief and cure for various conditions. It lists unton’s epsia cure nerve cure and constipation cure among others priced at 25 cents and Munyon's Inhaler at 1.00.
Advertises free examinations and advice by Professor Munyon and staff. Claims no charge for services, with possible low cost medicines and home call options. Encourages readers to describe symptoms by mail or call for immediate guidance.
John L Sullivan the former boxing champion faced assault charges in the Jefferson Market Court after a scuffle with George H Snyder. Sullivan, a saloon manager on Broadway, was held in bail. Snyder alleges Sullivan’s drinking and interference with customers.
Mrs Mabel Jorgensen 29 wife of Vincent Jorgensen of Everett died after a runaway crash in Winchester. She suffered a fractured skull and other injuries while riding to a dance at the Town Hall with the Mienchen family guest Miss Carrie Menchin. The horse bolted, the wagon collided with a barge near Mt Pleasant street, and she died at 4 am. Her husband was in hospital with a broken leg at the time.
New London crowds gauge Yale and Harvard crews before the race. Yale trains with little coaching, while Harvard faces uncertainty with Harding at stroke. Betting shifts as old oarsmen weigh Harvard’s dash against Yale’s sustained long stroke while nerves and heat bite into both camps.
Har vard master of Harvard says captain Higginson’s crew shows grit as five class races won straight. Yale freshmen hope for advantage with lighter stroke from Roberts. weather bands plans for noon or night rowing on the Thames. Officials suspend navigation briefly as two revenue cutters patrol the river ahead of the race.
The State House heard a bill to regulate ice gate pricing to allow five cent sales. Senate rules referred the measure to the judiciary committee for a public hearing, while a scheduling clash left the outcome undecided. East Boston Senator Witt urged five cent milk pricing as a public benefit, contrasting with ice company interests led by W. Purdett who warned profitability would suffer.
The Harvard varsity crew for this season shows a lighter average than Yale, with four oarsmen from last year’s crew returning. Key member M Shaefer of Seattle is 6 ft 1 in and 167 pounds, joining L S from Cambridge prep with prior varsity experience and a role in last year’s New London winning boat.
An ad asserts Omega Oil as a natural vegetable liniment from Nature, claiming it heals aches and pains from neglect or injury. It cites uses for rheumatism swollen joints tired feet and colds, with a customer from Morley Michigan reporting satisfaction after buying multiple bottles.
A college rowing report highlights an unnamed rower as the strongest rower in the Varsity boat under coach Lehmann. The roster notes his effectiveness, hard work, and steady performance, though his exact age and years on the team are not specified.
The article profiles several freshman rowers with ties to Yale and other colleges. It notes H. Blagden of Lebanon Pennsylvania, a captain elect at six feet one inch and 190 pounds, aiming to row for Yale this year. Also mentioned are P. Wickes and Natsky, with backgrounds at Phillips Academy and St. Paul Yale links, plus Williams of York City and other peers planning to compete for varsity spots.
Yale's freshman crew shows strength this year with five men in the boat including Cox and swain Lounsbury. The crew prepared for competition, aiming to perform well at the water with notable effort and team cohesion amid a rigorous training period.
Deaf mutes are made to hear and many deafness types cured by Dr Wilson's treatment. Blindness is prevented and cured without surgery. Free consultation, summer rates, and a trial treatment hourly from 10 to 3. National Association of Physicians and Surgeons offices listed in Boston New York Philadelphia Washington.
The Yale crew announces its selections for the upcoming year with mention of returning rowers Blagdon Ne, Kowe, Brock and several freshmen. The roster includes nine man shells and notes experience levels, including two or more who have spent two years in the boat.
The readable text mentions a man in Philadelphia with unclear background and measurements, including a stated height of 50 feet 10 inches and references to life events several years ago. Information is fragmentary and inconsistent, offering few verifiable details.
Harvard announces its varsity four with Bancroft at stroke and McConnell Tilton and others detailing a blend of veterans and new rowers. The roster lists Hewes, Greenough, Auchincloss, and Schley among key members with profiles from London to New York, noting heights and weights as they prepare for the competition.
Fragmented OCR lists the 1900s Harvard freshman crew with names, home towns, schools, ages, heights, and weights. It notes coxswain positions and substitutes, including B. Roberts from Noble and Greenough, H. Bowditch, and Litchfield, with origins in Boston, Brooklyn, and San Francisco.
The Republican State convention met in Montpelier to approve slate for statewide offices. Governor W. W. Stickney of Ludlow leads the ticket with Lt Governor M. Ken Ferrisburg, Treasurer J. Le Bacon of White River Junction, Auditor O. M. Barber of Bennington, and Secretary of State F. A. Howland of Montpelier.
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