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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1901
Page
8
A dubious advertisement claims Dr Grady cures headaches itching and other ailments by correspondence and home medicines. It asserts thousands were cured and promises health from a distant address.
In Middlesex Superior Court East Cambridge attorneys for Charles H. Eastman seek release on bail for the man indicted in the murder of Richard H. Grogan Jr. Judge Gaskill will hear the motion in a special sitting amid expected vigorous opposition by the district attorney. Eastman faces five months’ confinement and a trial in April with concerns he may break down before then.
Paris reports a planned duel between Count Boni de Castellane and M de Ro days with both sides vowing bloodshed. The ground is secret, a small group will attend, and police will not intervene. The feud stems from newspaper attacks with Edouard de Rodays at the center and a confrontation at his home described.
A historical list chronicles Count Boni's verified duels and threats from 1898 to 1901. Entries note duels with M Deroulede and Count Orlowski, injuries to Henri Turoy, threats against de Rodays and Monaco, a challenged death duel, and a slapping incident involving the Figaro editor, ending with an unresolved entry on March 16, 1901.
Andrew Carnegie promises to fund 65 branch libraries in Greater New York at roughly 5.2 million dollars for buildings if the city provides sites and maintenance. Dr John S Billings outlines a plan for a vast free library system under New York Public Library trustees with a five year build and equip span.
The dispute pits M. de Rodays against Count Boni in a potential pistol duel. De Rodays selects pistols citing being the best Paris shot though aging. Boni vows the insult must be paid in blood, with seconds Count de Castellane and M. Gaston Jollivet present as tensions rise amid funeral rumors.
Paris dispatch notes a March 15 editorial that offended Count de Bon de Rans and recalls a previous quarrel with M. Buffet. An unnamed speaker insulted during a speech at a ceremony near Neuilly, with a confrontation over the same issue.
The speaker recalls a room where Marcel Habert and he were and asks what would be said if the Duke of Orleans appeared among friends. The question targets a Parliament member, likely a well known young deputy who delayed his departure for America with his wife to answer if polemics arise.
The torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence completed a fifth builders trial off Eastern Point. The run faced rough seas with no speed aim, focusing on machinery familiarization. Government experts were greatly pleased by the ship’s performance in heavy conditions.
Intimate friends of Andrew Carnegie say he plans to donate at least 26 million dollars for erecting buildings and endowing a proposed technical school in Pittsburg. They allege the school will be the finest of its kind and bring world fame to Pittsburg for iron and steel theory as his works do in practice.
Clinton expects to accept Andrew Carnegie’s offer of 25 for a public library with annual 2500 funding and site provision. George W Weymouth of Fitchburg announced the donation. a town meeting will decide in two weeks. Additional state support may raise the total to 000 for the project.
In New York on March 15 Russell Sage and Abram Hewitt discussed Andrew Carnegie ideas on duty of rich men to help employees and community. Sage favors staying involved in business and controlling affairs, while Hewitt agrees with Carnegie on retirement and selling out when possible.
The body of Ida Fosburgh who died from poison at Shoreham on Tuesday night was brought home for burial in West Rutland Vermont.
Arrangements for the Gaelic School of Boston anniversary at Union Park Hall 1371 Washington Street Monday evening are nearly complete. Irish dancing will be in Academy Hall after a program of Irish and English literary exercises. No classes next Sunday as Old Franklin School hosts Irish schools to honor the day and announce Gaelic League funds. A feature will be a discourse on St Patrick's birthplace.
A public notice style feature promoting Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as aids for women facing childbirth and weakness. The article cites Mrs. Alex Kier of Gordonville Missouri and Mrs. M. E. Everetts of Woodstock Ontario sharing testimonials of improved health and newborn outcomes after using the medicines. It touts the product’s safety no alcohol or narcotics, its claims to strengthen women and ease maternity, and promotes free correspondence with Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York including a free Common Sense Medical Adviser offer with postage details.
Despatch from Tien Tsin via Reuters notes Russians entrenching in disputed territory with Hong Kong troops on the front and Madras Pioneers in reserve. Both sides await government guidance as Manila-bound divisions prepare to supply the legation guard and transports Sumner Indiana sail to Taku for troop evacuation. General Chaffee recommends Taku as embarkation point.
An order directs General Chaffee in Pekin to evacuate China with American troops, leaving a legation guard of 150 men. Troops sail for Manila by end of April, with officers and staff, medical and hospital support, and a qualified field officer to command the guard.
On March 15, British and Russian forces faced a dispute about railway property boundaries within the Russian concession. Tensions rise as British reinforcements arrive and officials warn trouble is imminent unless Russia withdraws.
In the House of Commons Lord George VI Iton, secretary of state for India, said Russia claimed the land in dispute via a concession alleged from China since disturbances began. Authorities on the ground were handling the issue. no special instructions had been sent by the government.
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