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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
2
London editorials emphasize the significance of the Queen's planned Ireland visit and her directive on soldiers wearing shamrocks on St Patrick's Day. The Times notes the Queen's evident resolve and broader political implications.
Dublin papers note a cautious welcome to the proposed 60 visit, praising Irish chivalry while questioning the timing and purpose amid ongoing war and nationalist tensions. The piece recalls 1861 Cork landing and Queen Victoria’s earlier warmth, contrasting with today’s heavy burdens and potential distrust.
In Marshfield on March 8, citizens voted for a liquor license set at one million dollars, a signal victory for hotel and saloon owners. The town then approved a five thousand dollar appropriation to enforce laws, funded partly by license revenue, amid a tense community debate.
A letter from Maud Gonne to a morning paper criticizes Victoria and the planned royal visit. She mocks the sovereign’s age and questions reception standards while calling for respectful treatment of the visitor. The missive laments exclusions and notes public reactions to the event.
A warrant was issued in Winsted Connecticut for the arrest of John Barnum who claims adoption by the famous showman. He is charged with larceny of a wagon and two harnesses valued at 150 dollars after allegedly borrowing the wagon and harnesses yesterday and leaving with his wife during the night. A description of Barnum has been circulated to police.
Isaac Beresowsky aged 36 prominent Hebrew scholar and bookseller in Boston died yesterday at 8 PM at his home 8 Barton Street after six weeks illness. Born in Russia he came to Boston twelve years ago as a writer of the holy scrolls and later prospered in the book trade. He was active in synagogue affairs and member of Cherem Israel among others. He leaves a widow and five children.
Daniel Sullivan of Medford, age 80, fell from his wagon on the Malden bridge around 4 p m yesterday and sustained injuries severe enough to require removal to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Mr G H Duncan of Mattapoisett Mass reports ten years of rheumatic pain mainly in the fingers before using Munyon's Rheumatism Cure. He credits the remedy with complete relief and notes Munyon's remedies are sold widely at 25 cents. A Munyon Inhaler is offered for catarrh influenza and asthma at 1.00.
The hay fire began in doors 6 to 9 of the freight shed and spread rapidly. District Chief Chesweill and multiple alarms brought twenty one engines and eight ladder companies to fight the blaze. Firemen battled burning hay, collapsing roof timbers, and water soaked bales throughout the night, with efforts aimed at preventing spread beyond the masonry partition at doors 56 and 6.
A massive fire tore through the west end of the Boston & Maine freight shed and nearby structures. Fire teams battled flames across interspaces, saving the lumber mill and other buildings as cars and hay shed contents burned, with District Chief Cheswell coordinating efforts.
Mayor Hart struggles to appoint a new election commissioner to replace Linus H. Pearson as ex mayors Curtis and Saunders decline the post. Other candidates include John H. Colby Fred C. Gilpatric Mel Burlen and ex senator Isaac P. Hutchinson. The race narrows to Burten and William W. Davis as debates and endorsements pour in.
A circular signed by Dr. W. Seward Webb and five others opposes leasing Massachusetts railroads to Boston & Maine. It cites adequate property conditions, doubts about B&M’s finances, state ownership of common stock, and a risk from B&M’s consolidation push. Expenditures have boosted earnings, supporting higher dividends and potential refinancing gains.
At a March town meeting D W Spaulding was declared elected Selectman by two votes over Charles A Fowle. A recount tonight reduced Spaulding’s lead by one vote but left him ahead by one. Both are Republicans with Spaulding seen as pro town reform and Fowle as pro electric interests.
A Cincinnati woman claims to have discovered a secret of perfect skin with Mme M. Ribault’s beautifier. Free trials are offered to readers who write to Mme. Ribault at 305 Bisc Building, Cincinnati, Ohio, promising a free package mailed in a plain wrapper.
In Brockton on March 8 the Porter Church centennial celebration nears its close with a service honoring local workers. The Rev. W. J. Hartshone of Plympton read scriptures, and prayers were offered by the retired pastor Rev. Brad ford M. Fullerton. Nellie Evans Packard sang The City Eternal as the Ladies Benevolent Society outlined its growth and work. The evening featured an address by Rev. Frank A. Warfield of Lowell.
Cramps Shipbuilders of Philadelphia reach agreement with Collingwood Ontario to build blast furnaces for iron and steel. The plant will produce 200 tons daily, cost at least 1.5 million dollars, and employ no fewer than 600 workers for thirty years.
Two notices report deaths in South Boston and Reading. Helen Coleman, 73, funeral from 189 West Broadway with a solemn high mass at SS Peter and Paul Church on March 10. George C Bosson, 74, prayers at his Reading home 50 Sanborn Street, burial private.
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