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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1900
Page
5
A Procter and Gamble pamphlet extols Ivory Soap as a pure vegetable oil soap that offers high quality at affordable prices. It targets poor families, arguing that the very poor need cost effective soap and warns against the vanity of pricier brands.
A Labor Bureau composite portrait of Boston housemaids portrays a 25 year old from the provinces earning four dollars weekly with board. She does general housework, is largely Roman Catholic, educated to grammar school, reads little, prefers newspapers, and makes her own clothes. She entertains few callers, keeps the kitchen as her reception room, and saves for family support though many marry outside the occupation.
The Wendell Phillips Literary Association held a ceremony at Hibernian Hall East Boston honoring Irish patriot Robert Emmet. Michael J. Sullivan presided as speakers including Congressman Jean Fitzgerald James Fitzgerald John A. Douglass and others attended along with AOH leaders and local officials.
The Phil Sheridan Club of Roxbury honored Robert Emmet and Sheridan’s upcoming birthday with speeches and songs. Hibernian Hall hosted the gathering with Nicholas Healy presiding and introductions by club members. Speakers included John A. Ryan James Fitzwil George H. Sheenan James M. Curley John B. Duffy P. J. sey James J. Cashman Councilman ge Flynn and Rep J P D.
The Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Association of Boston celebrated Robert Emmet's birthday at 43 Hanover Street yesterday afternoon with an Irish music concert readings and Gaelic speeches. President Patrick J Colbert presided Peter Dolan was vice chair and the group voted to aid the Boers and offered volunteers for Red Cross ambulance corps recruitment.
Dr George C Lorimer denounces selective application of the Declaration of Independence arguing for equal rights across races and territories He says Washington and Jefferson would condemn policies excluding Black citizens and cites Porto Rico and the Philippines as tests of united liberty He divides enthusiasm into inspiration progress and decline noting leaders must inspire followers to avoid failure
All Roman Catholic churches in Berlin held special services today to mark the Pope's 90th birthday.
Sir Charles Tupper, premier and leader of Canada's Conservatives, travels to Tremont Temple Boston to speak at a South African Relief Fund event. He endorses British war aims, notes Canadian Parliament backed a $2,000,000 troop equipment appropriation, and praises unity across French and English Canadians despite Montreal tensions.
Sir Charles, Dominion Parliament opposition leader since 1896 after Manitoba school quarrel, aims for a return to power. Former Canadian high commissioner to England for twelve years, he travels by night to maximize time. He dined at the Algonquin Club and attends events at Harvard, Canadian Club, and the Bellevue Hotel before departing for Montreal.
Berlin reports the postal authorities announce that packages sent by mail to the United States must go unsealed. This directive affects international mail handling and consumer packaging practices.
Southern Pines in North Carolina described as a premier health and pleasure resort on the Seaboard Airline with top golf links. Mentions Piney Woods Inn Ozong Hotel Prospect House and excursion tickets available at the Boston office 306 Washington Street.
The Council of Jewish Women met at Willison Avenue Temple in Cleveland with about 100 delegates. Hannah G. Solomon of Chicago chaired the meeting and delivered the annual address. A closed-board session preceded the opening, followed by a public program and delegate reception.
Mrs. B. L. Harris mother of Addison C. Harris United States minister to Austria died at the Green's Fork homestead near Richmond Indiana on March 4 1900s era.
Paris reports Mrs De la Mar, ex wife of Captain De la Mar, has a portrait by Benjamin Constant. A Dutch admirer Vanderhorten dares rival any man, and Mrs De la Mar rewards him with photographs. Rumor says Captain De la Mar may spoil any remarriage with jealousy and a renewed dispute over alimony.
Joseph Hill of Hyannisport faces murder charges in Barnstable County Court for shooting his wife Mary Hill on a lonely Hyannisport road on June 16. State prosecutors describe Hill pursuing and shooting Mary after she left with her sisters, with a second shot fired. Hill pleads not guilty with an insanity defense anticipated.
Twelve children, seven boys and five girls, live in a winter home at 748 Tremont Street and a summer residence in Auburndale. Mr. Ober is Alsatian by birth and has lived in Boston for over thirty years.
Julia Marlowe arranges a special matinee in Frederick Maryland as part of a southern tour. Tragersa town residents request an extra performance and it will be granted. Robert Paton Gibbs stars in The Littlest Girl at Keith's this week, marking a Boston return.
Louis P. Ober, restaurateur once famed for Ober's Winter Place Hotel in Boston, is confined to Steadman Sanitarium. He believes his wealth vanished due to stock market slumps, though wife says he is not insane and will likely return home in a week. He is 62, with a family and prior roles in Roxbury brewing and hotel ventures.
Tremont hosts Mrs Letarne in The Greatest Thing. Chauncey Olcott stars in A Romance of Athlone at Boston Theatre. May Irwin headlines Museum show The Heart of the Klondike bows Bowdoin Square all week. Julia Marlowe returns in Barbara Frietchie at Hollis tonight.
The committee for E. E. Rice’s testimonial at the Boston Theatre promises the largest bill in city history. Star acts include Lederer’s company in The Rounders with Seabrooke and Daly, Lipsman and Mann in The Girl in the Barracks, Lemoyne and company in The Greatest Thing in the World, Beesing and Jackson in Little Red Rising Mood, Evangeline scenes with Golden and Jarbeau, Davenport and Rankin in Belle of New York numbers, plus an orchestra of 100 conducted by Gustave Kerker among others.
Travel program from Boston leaving March 9 and April 6 20 and May 4 for a week long trip to Washington D C and Philadelphia with stop overs at Old Point Comfort Richmond Luray and other sites. Priced at 25 dollars covering all expenses illustrated itineraries available from A J Simmons N E P A Royal Blue One 211 Washington Street Boston.
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