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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1900

Page

2

Three-Masted Schooner Hood Reported Missing After Feb

The schooner William P. Hood bound for Providence is believed to have foundered after leaving Baltimore on Feb 7 with about 1000 tons of coal for Wilkesbarre. Built in 1839 in Bath Maine, she sailed from Fall River with Captain Somers and a crew of eight.

Providence R. I William P. Hood Delaware Hood Haltimore Wilkesbarre Pier East Providence Bath Fall River Somers Cook Boston

Funeral of Helen L. Dudley Held at St Joseph's

Funeral services for Miss Helen L. Dudley were conducted at St. Joseph's Church on Circuit Street, with a high mass of requiem led by Rev. Father Reardon and supported by several priests. The church was filled, floral tributes came from family, police headquarters, and many friends, and pallbearers included Clarence Maguire and Joseph Kelley. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.

Helen L. Dudley St. Joseph’s Church Circuit Street Father Reardon Smith and Barry Browning Dolati Quirk Nettie Frank Andrew Houghton C. Galvin F. J. McQueeney Samuel J McDonald C. W.maguire T. .J. McLaughlin Joseph A. Kelley Daniel Kelley FP. Kelley James F. Killian Murphy D. A. Fraser May Doherty Mollie Hicks Margaret May Matonecy Newton Bert L. Pike J. W. Deehan Cambridge Helen Redpeins Charles McLaughlin George Savary M. Edna Mecuen N. B. McPhail Clarence Maguire Timothy McLaughlin Joseph McLaughlin Charles van Tassel Samuel McDonald Joseph Kelley Calvary

Spring Fashions for Men at Boston Tailoring Co

The Boston Tailoring Company displays the latest spring garments and fabrics in the Jewelers Building at Washington and Bromfield streets. After moving from 602 Washington due to growth, the store opens in a prime center location promising high grade custom clothing at below usual prices.

Boston Tailoring Company Jewelers Washington Bromfield Streets Boston Tafioring Company Washington Street Boston

Recital at Shawmut Church by Dunham and Seiver

At Shawmut Congregational Church this evening at 8 o clock the New England Conservatory of Music presents an organ recital by Henry M. Dunham assisted by William H. Dunham tenor and Alice Seiver accompanist.

Shawmut Church Shawmut Congregational Church New England Conservatory of Music Atl Henry M. Dunham William H. Dunham Alice Seiver

Boylston School Association Social Draws 200 Members

About 200 members of the Boylston School Association gathered at their hall on Washington street for an enjoyable sociable event hosted last night.

Boylston Boylston School Association Washington Street

Charters Town firm reports no loss from hay fires

W C Bloomingdale Co and the Chamber of Commerce reassure patrons that their hay suffered no damage in recent sheds fires. They note shed No 9 stored their hay and claim shipments exceed 2000 tons to Britain for South Africa since the war began. Prices are at least $2 below local retail and warehouses remain well stocked with high quality hay.

Charlestown W. C. Bloomingdale & Co Chamber of Commerce South Africa Boston Maine R. R Bloomingdale

Starved woman dies in Boston streets after foodless ordeal

Mrs Mary Callan of Medford Street, separated from her husband, wandered Boston in hunger. She collapsed on the Hotel Clifton steps and died at City Hospital after hours of refusing aid and awaiting death. Police found her dejected and she said she had not eaten for days.

Boston Mary Callan Clifton City Hospital Medford Street Medfield and McHugh Station 5 Hotel Clifton

Red Ash Mine Disaster Claims Dozens in West Virginia

In Charlestown West Virginia a blast at the Red Ash mine likely caused by an open lamp in an unused area killed many workers. Rescue teams recover twenty nine bodies as after damp slows efforts. officials including James W Paul, Governor Atkinson and Secretary Boggs arrive to oversee investigations and assign responsibility.

Charlestown W. Va Red Ash James W. Paul Atkinson Boggs

Subway passage to open near North station

The new public passageway under the subway tracks near the North station will be opened without delay. It was transferred to the street department with City Hall’s administration change. An inquiry led Superintendent Wheeler to direct Payson to check if the subway could be opened.

Street Department City Hall Taté Wells John L. Kelly Kelly D. N.payson Wheeler Payson

Nationalist John O Dowd elected unopposed in Sligo division

London March 7 The election to fill the North Division of Sligo seat vacated by Bernard Collery Nationalist shows John O Dowd Nationalist elected without opposition after today’s poll.

London Sligo Bernard Collery John O'Dowd

Unnatural Hunger and Postum Change Reported by Rockford Woman

Mrs C F Ollman of 4131 Preston St Rockford Illinois describes severe hunger headaches and blotchy skin until switching from coffee to Postum Cereal Coffee. She reports improved health calmer sleep and no headaches after two weeks and notes a friend’s similar results after proper preparation. Postum sold by grocers at 15 or 23 cents a package.

C. F. Ollman Preston St Rockford Ill

Nervura Dr Greene's nerve remedy promoted for health boost

An advertisement for Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy claims to revitalize the blood and nerves, relieve despondency, and restore energy. It asserts broad cures for nervous and chronic diseases and offers free consultation from Dr. Greene at Boston and correspondence by mail.

Dm Greene Nervara Ivory York Elm St Manchester N. H Dr. Greene Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Queen Victoria to visit Ireland and London in royal tour

London reports the Queen will visit Ireland for the first time since Prince Consort's death and will drive a semi state route through central London. The plan is praised as a symbol of devotion and sacrifice, with Buckingham Palace to St Pauls Cathedral and back noted as a gala day. The piece links the tour to public sentiment and Lord Roberts' recent success. A separate note mentions medals authorized for North Atlantic squadron officers from Cuban coast engagements during the Spanish war.

London Victoria Treland Dublin Earl Cadogan Qttleven Paddington Buckingham Palace Embankment St. Paul's Cathedral Holborn Piccadilly St. James Lord Oberts Annals of London Ireland Prince Consort North Atlantic Cuban

Medals for Sampson's Mea Washington

Senator Magon introduced a joint resolution in Washington on March 7 proposing medals related to the Sampson matter. The move signals an official recognition effort tied to naval or military actions.

Sampson Washington Magon

Man Killed Under Foot Bridge In Manchester

A Boston & Maine railroad employee, Arthur L. Prince of Concord, was fatally injured in Manchester when his head struck a footbridge near Amoskeag. The base of his skull was fractured.

Manchester N. H Boston & Maine Railroad Arthur L. Prince of

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health Claims Advertisement

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal cure for diseases from impure blood. It claims guaranteed benefits and warns against substitutes. Example testimonials claim scrofulous humor healed after using Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills.

Hood J. J. Little Fulton, N. Y

Pyramid Pile Cure Offered as Permanent Relief

An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the lasting remedy for piles and rectal troubles, claiming it relieves without surgery. It emphasizes no cocaine or mercury, uses soothing oils and antiseptic acids, and offers a 50 cent suppository treatment with a free booklet from Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall, Michigan.

Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Price on Lawton's head sparks Manila intrigue

The New Orient reports that General Lawton's death followed a price on his head set by wealthy Manila natives. It notes Major Howard was killed by mistaken identity, initially for Lawton, and that the bounty rose to 200,000 after later cuts, with other Americans named on the list.

San Francisco The New Orient Manila Warren General Lawton Howard Lawton

Britain and the Boers Unification Viewpoint voiced by Harvard professor

Professor F. M. MacVane of Harvard University told about forty Boston Paper Trade Association members at the Hotel Brunswick that England withdrawing from South Africa could end in slavery. He offered a historical review and argued for unification of South Africa under one government to advance civilization and regional interests.

England South Africa F. M. MacVane Harvard University Boston Paper Trade Association Brunswick Britain

Rice's Benefit Day at Boston Theatre Goes All Afternoon

A benefit program honors Edward E. Rice for twenty five years as manager and composer. The Boston Theatre hosts a noon to six PM event with a 100 musician orchestra, performances from Daniel Sully, Miss Madge Lessin, Miss Ethel Jackson, Robert Hilliard, Maud Courtney, Arnold Daly, Clara Lipman, Louis Mann, Chauncel Olcott, and many others in sketches, songs, and acts from The Belle of New York The Girl in the Barracks and more.

Edward E. Rice Boston Gustave Kerker John Mullally Louis Baer Edward B. Rice Daniel Sully Little Red Riding Hood Madge Lessin Ethel Jackson Lowel Brothers Bure Haverly Miss Bayles Robert Hilliard New York Maud Courtney Arnold Daly Julia Marlowe Clara Lipman Louis Mann Chauncel Olcott the Rounders Thomas Q. Seabrooke Dan Daly Louise Meek Corbett Artie Hall Phyllis Rankin Pare Davenport Else Thomas E. Statson Ed F. Goodwin Leonora Gaito Castle Square Company Hatton Mary Young Castle Square Strellers Soren Amateur Organization of William E. Doyle, Jr Mr. Rice Vaudeville

Their Golden Wedding Celebrated by Rabbi Reinstein Couple

About 300 friends attended the fiftieth anniversary of Rabbi and Mrs. Simon Reinstein at Minot Hall. The ceremony under a bridal canopy was conducted by Rabbi Rapeal Lasker. Family members including son Henry Reinstein and his wife came from San Francisco. A bridal supper followed with toastmaster M. H. Mintz and speeches by Isaac Rosnecky Israel Cohen Henry Cobe William Blatt and other lodge representatives.

Simon Reinstein Minot Hall Rapeal Lasker Chebei Sroom Oscar Reinstein Henry Reinstein Henry Reinstein, Her Son, and Mrs. Reinstein San Francisco Cal M. H. Mintz Isaac Rosnecky Israel Cohen Henry Cobe William Blatt M. Cline Reinstein

Boston Schooner Passal Wreck Claims Isaiah Hart Crew

The Norwegian bark Passal arrived at Wilmington with Captain Aaron son and eight-man crew from the Boston four masted schooner Isaiah Hart. Isaiah Hart, en route from Baltimore to Galveston, was wrecked after a gale off Hatteras on the prior Friday about 250 miles southwest of Frying Pan lightship.

Wilmington N. C Passal Aaronson George L. West Isaiah Hart Boston Baltimore Galveston Hatteras Frying Pan

Town approves historic license plan at annual meeting

In Marshfield on March 7 the town voted for Hquoricenses for the coming year, the first such approval in town history. After the vote the proposed license price of $1,000,000 was carried.

Marshfield Hquoricenses

Real Estate Exchange Elects Clerk and Board

The Real Estate Exchange held its annual meeting yesterday electing Herbert Clark as clerk. The board for the year includes John Magen Little, A Rand, Henry Parkman, Francis Keabody Jr, Charles Pranets Adaine, Whittier, Lealle C. Wead, Arthur F. Charies S. Rache nn, Pinckney Saree enne porerker, Joue ony, and Frederic H. Viaux.

Herbert Clark John Magen Little A. Rand Henry Parkman Francis Keabody, Jr Charles Pranets Adaine Re Whittier Lealle C. Wead Arthur’ F Charies S. Rachenn Dosenn B. Eve Pinckney Saree Enne Porerker Joue Ony Frederic H. Viaux

Clinton Man Testifies at Metropolitan Water Board Hearing

John A. Grady of Clinton testifies as first witness, detailing his multiple city roles and difficulties obtaining names of Gennaro's men. He describes shanty living, liquor presence, and nonresidents. other witnesses recount unemployed Italians and clinton workers denied jobs. The hearing resumes Friday.

Metropolitan Water Board John A. Grady Clinton Gennaro Commonwealth Glennaro’s Frank Diezai Moulton & O’mahoney Thomas D. Tate Business Men’s Association Tate Boston

Bailey Heads to Washington Over Cove Street Bridge Issue

Corporation Counsel Andrew J. Bailey received word from Secretary of War Root he arranged a hearing on legal points related to the Cove street bridge matter. He departed for the capital and expects to return next Saturday. City Hall confirmed Bailey cannot be disturbed by Mr. Hart.

Andrew J. Bailey War Root Washington Cove Street Bridge Bailey City Hall Beiley Hart

Discharges by Streets SuperintendentTrim Seven From City Dept

Superintendent Wheeler again axed seven more men from the Streets department. Names include Michael Lee and George J. Douglas in the ferry division. Douglas, a Civil War veteran, faced a hearing in the Mayor's Office, which he waived. Dorchester delegation urged William L. Chase for superintendent of printing, noting his twenty years as a printer and 1886 Congressional run against Barrows.

Wheeler Michael Lee George J. Douglas Douglas Dorchester H. H. Atwood Hart William L. Chase Ward 2 Chase Tenth Samuel J. Barrows

Senate panel weighs Hay Pauncefote and Bulwer Clayton treaties

The Senate foreign relations committee discussed the Hay Pauncefote treaty and a report suggests fortifications are unnecessary while Bulwer Clayton is not abrogated. No report will be filed today and action may be delayed for some time.

Washington Senate Committee On Foreign Relations

Progress Club Ladies' Night at New Clubhouse

The Progress Club hosted its first ladies' night at the new clubhouse last evening. Married and single women bowled, with the single group winning by 22 pins. A whist game and a pleasing concert complemented the event.

Progress Club

Omega Oil Aids Elderly Joints And Mobility

A vintage advert claims Omega Oil eases dry stiff joints in old age. It promises smoother walking and added strength for arms legs and backs, stating results improve with thorough rubbing.

A. O. H. MA National Convention Date Set May 9

State and county officers of the A. O. H. of Massachusetts meet at the United States Hotel to fix the national convention date as Tuesday May 9. The parade will be on May 9 with the banquet and reception to delegates at Mechanics' Building that evening.

Massachusetts E. J. Slattery National Directory Washington United States Slattery Mechanics’ Building

House action on financial bill vote in conference report

In Washington on March 7 the House failed to arrange a vote on the conference report of the financial bill. Representative Overstreet of Indiana limited time for Democrats and hoped to vote the bill tomorrow. Mann of Illinois requested postponement of the Aldrich-Robbins election contest vote to allow House adjournment in memory of Mr. Harmer.

Washington House Representative Overstreet Indiana Overstreet Mann Illinois Aldrich-Robbins Mr. Harmer

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