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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
2
The Montana Diamond is celebrated as a brilliant gem with vivid color play and lasting sparkle. Advertisers claim it rivals the costliest cuts and serves as a perfect substitute for diamonds through its brilliance and durability.
The article notes that Montana diamonds resist acids and heat and can be washed like ordinary diamonds. They closely resemble true diamonds, fooling experts repeatedly due to their convincing appearance.
A garbled feature promises a dazzling display of stones described as precious and impressive. It hints at a spectacular arrangement attempting to outshine money lenders and suggests a mystery link between Montana and real diamonds.
Boston citizens may see a parade of the finest next October if plans prevail. Chairman Clark notes the last parade was in October 189, and explains no parade since due to heavy duty and required details. He envisions a ceremonial lineup of a stalwart regiment about 1000 strong.
Travel plan lists departures from Boston aboard the Royal Blue line on March 15 and 29, April 12 and 26, May 10 and 25. All expenses set at 25 dollars, covering five days in Washington and a visit to Philadelphia with side trips and stop-over privileges. Address for itinerary details is A. J. Simmons, N. E. A., 21 Washington street, Boston.
James Duchensy, a deaf and mute immigrant from Nova Scotia, pleads guilty to breaking into the Italian church in North Square and stealing $3.49 from the poor box. He described sleeping outside due to poverty before the crime as Judge Sherman hears the case.
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and his wife may spend the summer at Beverly or Manchester-by-the-Sea. The Pierce cottages at Pride's Crossing have been inspected. An estate fronts a splendid beach with pretty drives along the shore. They also viewed the late Dr. Cyrus Bartel's West Manchester estate, hoping to escape Newport's whirl.
Wil Ham known as Tug McCaugney, linked to a Pittsfield Fosburg murder case, received two years and six months hard labor at Aston prison after pleading guilty to stealing 84 dollars worth of copper wire from the Rhode Island Suburban railroad. He reaffirmed his accusation against John Bly and Dick Quinn as the true culprits, claiming wire gang members know the case facts.
In Columbus avenue and Rutland square John Dawson robbed an elderly woman, Catherine Fullerton, of 36 cents and received a prison sentence of six to nine years. Co-defendant B C Tirrell, convicted on ten forgery counts, was sentenced to three years at the House of Correction.
London editorials back government stance against United States Senate amendments to the Hay Pauncefote treaty. The Evening Standard alone proposes a new line by attacking Monroeism as the issue grows contentious.
At six last night Thomas Mc Carthy aged seven playing near 67 Silver Street South Boston was shot in the forehead with a spring gun held by William C Gallimatt aged thirteen of 251 Silver Street The projectile was removed at Station 6.
Calcutta March 12 Lady Curzon wife of Lord Curzon of Kedleston vice roy of India will sail for England in March aboard a royal passenger liner leaving Calcutta for Britain.
The late Sultan of Pe rak crown, valued at 37000 dollars, has been sold by order of his estate in Sevapore. The gold piece, long used by Malay rulers, is set with 1000 jewels. Also notes G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and G. O. Taylor Pure Rye Whiskies as aged medicinal options sold by licensed dealers. Look for proprietors' firm name on seal and over the cork. Sealed bottles only.
Aldermanic committee on prisons presents bouquets at Miss Jennie Eustace’s Park Theatre appearance in Miller's company. City Hall sent other bouquets and a display of fine vehicles, with a note that a committee funds the display.
The Boston aldermanic prisons committee traveled to El Mira where Miss Eustace’s brother, a leading local figure, hosted Aldermen P O'Brien Doyle Jordan Bowen Clerk Dever and Messenger Leary. They later awarded Miss Eustace the freedom of the city as a symbolic gesture.
Mrs Nelson V Titus president of the Massachusetts Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 leads fundraising for the restoration of the frigate Constitution at Charlestown Navy Yard. Subscriptions unlock a 25 cent certificate with Evan Johnsons painting and a $100 plus donor can sign a bound souvenir book to reside in the Navy Department.
A bridge workers strike in New York began with painters after the discharge of John Hale following a scaffold rope failure that killed Frank Atherton at the East River bridge site. Painters seek Hale reinstatement and an extra 35 cents daily for high work, on top of $2.25.
OPERATION ON COCKRAN NEW YORK March 12 For a slight affection of the threat with which he has been troubled the Hon. W Bourke Cockran yesterday submitted to an operation performed by Dr. F H Bosworth of this city The operation is described as having been wholly successful.
Lord Pauncefote the British ambassador to Washington is appointed a member of the privy council in London.
The medical examiner rules Michael J. Keenan died by his own action after being found dying in Brookline Monday night. Police pursue the missing weapon, but heavy Monday rains hinder trails of blood and location of the act.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations on March 21 1901 in Boston and other cities for the positions of mechanical engineer chief engineer electrician and assistant chief engineer in the United States Mint service.
The Rev. F. K. Stra is to deliver his farewell sermon next Sunday as the present pastor leaves due to arduous work. The Rev. Mr. Straton resigns his pastorate in the wake of ongoing duties.
Massachusetts commissioners viewed Miss Josephine Wright Chapman’s plans for the New England building at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. Chapman recently returned from supervised construction, with Page, Perkins, Pidgeon, Spooner, Sturges, Hoppin and Potter in attendance.
The case to restore a petition to the chief office of Revere was postponed until next Friday for hearing before Judge Knowlton in the Supreme Court.
Henry L. Higginson treasurer of the Governor Wolcott fund located at 19 Milk Street Boston has received the sum of 37465 dollars in a financial transaction recorded today.
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