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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
2
A longtime Ohio politician, former Napoleon mayor and founder of Meekison Bank, served four terms and led his party in the region. After thirty years he fought catarrh, finally aided by Peruna, he dictated a letter to Dr. Hartiman.
The ad cites public figures like Congressman David Meekison and actress Carrie Thomas praising Peruna for chronic catarrh. It explains how colds lead to persistent catarrh, urges early treatment, and presents Mrs. A. Snedeker's recovery after using Peruna. It invites readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s free guidance if results vary.
The report describes Irish Nationalists disrupting a parliamentary session with protests and chants as Mr Donelan was removed, police rough handling of Mr Flavin, and a refused division teller appointment. The Daily Chronicle and Times condemn the disorder and call for harsh punishment.
Harvard University has wired $2000 to Washington and Lee University to credit the William I Wilson endowment fund. Grover Cleveland chairs the effort and Herbert Welsh serves as treasurer as donors push toward a $100,000 goal to establish an economics chair in memory of the late William L Wilson.
In Washington on March 6 Theodore Roosevelt presided over the Senate for the first time. He favored closure to curb debate and clashed over ruling journal reading, then correctly moved to executive session after Senator Hoar objected. The session confirmed cabinet nominations and continued closure talks, adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
Mayor James Gould faced criticism from Alderman Young over city insurance. Young urged fair play to open bids and reduce favoritism with Jesse Gould & Son, the mayor’s firm, noted as the longtime insurer. The vote split along alderman lines, with plans for a reconsideration next meeting. Pay raises for police ranks and a five year park commissioner term for Joseph R. Carr were approved.
Washington March 5 A lively Senate session featured Senator Platts Connecticut amendment to limit debate and Reed rule modification. Senators Wellington and Bacon opposed the move and Mason Illinois signaled further amendments. Executive session followed as Democrats held firm against a closure rule. A conference of Silver Republicans and Populists discussed persistent resistance through the session.
John Wilson Durant of New York living in Paris with his mother at the Hotel Lafonde Tremoille was killed in a duel with a Russian count after Durant wrote letters to the count’s wife. The December/January duel followed a prior fight where Durant struck the Russian with a glass bottle, the count died earlier from brain congestion, and Durant registered as Charles Neville Carter.
Mrs. O'Brien of 178 Chelsea street Charlestown reports her daughter Bessie O'Brien has not returned home or been heard from since a visit in New York. She had called on Mrs. Wheeler of 2088 Madison avenue in New York but remains missing from her Charlestown residence. She would welcome her daughter's return.
Dedham March 5 Miss Susie Griggs denies a report she was engaged to her former employer Dr Frank L Gower a dentist who left town reportedly to visit a sick brother in Colorado The Rev George B Dean pastor says Gower was dismissed from Forest Hills M E Church for having two wives One in Forest Hills Maine and one in Bangor Maine Gower has had offices in Dedham since September in the Greenleaf building and also ran a dentistry parlor at Forest Hills He left town last Tuesday posting a notice saying he was away to visit a sick brother and would return about March 10
President Barney Dreyfuss and Secretary Harry Pulliam of the Pittsburg Club visited Boston on Monday to sign Kitty Bransfield formerly of Worcester. Joan Chesbro of North Adams, a Pirate pitcher, was in town for talks but no contract was announced.
Promotional testimonial touts Neurogen as a nerve and vitality booster for nervous exhaustion insomnia dyspepsia rheumatism and heart weakness. It claims universal benefits with a strong customer letter from Mrs. Reed and a doctor’s endorsement urging readers to obtain Neurogen via druggists or direct from Dr. Clark & Co.
A historical advertisement touts Neurogen as essential for digestive, nervous, and blood troubles. It credits Dr. Seth Clark as designer and cites testimonials from P J Hickey Andover Mass and Walter Dexter Plymouth Mass. The copy claims Neurogen cures rather than relieves and urges readers to obtain it from local druggists.
Lawyer William H. Baker of Newton who seeks to abolish the Boston Police Board has received threatening letters including a warning about cold pills. A Thursday hearing on his bill will decide whether to continue the inquiry as Ex-Inspector Cogan testifies and Baker asks the committee to summon the Police Board.
Two sharp shocks were felt in Manchester New Hampshire just after 6 PM. The first was strong enough to drive occupants from their houses and a second shock followed ten seconds later. Ornaments fell in a home and the Wilson Hill district felt the tremors more strongly. No damage was reported.
The Museum of Fine Arts receives a life size bronze statue titled The Poet from Annie B Webb now residing in Rome. The Greek youth figure walking and singing holds a lyre and stands on a plinth with Greek inscription Our farewell for the future to heroes for our lyre is attuned to love alone. The piece won a gold medal at the Paris exposition and strengthens the modern sculpture collection.
New York reports the will of Louis Becker filed for probate requests cremation and ashes strewn on the Atlantic. Becker died in Brooklyn on February 24 after a Philadelphia chemical fortune. His brother Alexander Acker of Hoboken is arranging the ocean burial.
Great excitement marked the Brith Abraham Grand Lodge meeting in Chicago on March 6 as officers were nominated. Samuel Dorf of New York was named grand master with Charles Dushkind and Joseph C Block in line as first and second deputy grand masters. Other picks include Charles Bonus and Emil Mandel with Anson Stern, Leonard Leisersohn, and Samuel Wolf announced for remaining posts. Wives of members will gain full privileges and benefits of the order.
Malden March 6. Mayor Charles L. Dean announced a slate at a meeting of the Aldermen. Hart Shorn as city treasurer, Bert Peterson as registrar of voters, Dr William W Simpson as inspector of ballots.
Mamie Ma gavero a Boston born 16 year old actress playing Hades at Villa Umberto 109 Mulberry street was shot and killed by rejected suitor Antonio Triolo. The tragedy arose from unrequited love as Triolo fired through temple and back of head before fleeing.
The inaugural fireworks show lit up the Washington monument tonight. It featured fine portraits of President McKinley and Vice President Roosevelt.
About 150 gathered for the annual Boston Society of Civil Engineers dinner at the Vendome. Notable attendees included Professor W. R. Hutton Dr. John D. Runkle and Dr. Samuel Durgin. Speakers discussed Walker Memorial funding, Appalachian Mountain Club work, and Lowell Institute funding growth.
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