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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1900
Page
5
A reflective note compares small actions to large effects, warning against risks with common soap. It argues caution in using Ivory Soap and cites analogies of ink in water and yeast in bread to emphasize potential consequences. The text labels copyright by Procter & Gamble and ends with a garbled term gincinnate.
Hon John F Cronan delivers remarks on The Irish Character as Developed by American Institutions at Mechanics Hall during St Cecilia s Church fundraiser. He cites Irish immigration hardships, religion, and the rise of Irish influence in the United States with data on population and Boston holdings.
Patrick F. McGarrin of 17% Charlestown street was shot by Joseph Felice at night near Haymarket. A suspender buckle deflected the bullet, leaving a flesh wound. Felice fled but was captured. Dr. Dunn removed the bullet and McGarrin was sent home.
At Naomi Hall 724 Washington Street the Hibernian Total Abstinence Association held a St Patrick feast memorial. President Maurice Dinneen chaired as about thirty new members were initiated. Music and remarks followed by Rev Thomas Mulready and Martin Joche.
Southern Fines in North Carolina markets itself as a premier health and pleasure resort on the Seaboard Airline with golf links. The brochure lists hotels such as Tiny Woods, Ozone Hotel and Prospect House and notes excursion tickets available at ticket offices including the Boston office at 306 Washington Street.
The Musical Art Society of New York led by Frank Damrosch will present a concert at Music Hall on Tuesday evening March 27. Sixty professional singers perform works from Bach Palestrina and more, with a Boston Symphony Orchestra player as accompanist for the Bach Cantata. Seats go on sale today at Music Hall.
Bishop Henry C. Potter announced after his Honolulu and Philippine journey that the American Protestant Episcopal church should expand in Hawaii and the Philippines. He urged English speaking people to establish Christianity there and endorsed President McKinley’s policy, commending the sending of a warship to Taku, China.
Reports from Victoria British Columbia cite Adzu Maru noting a likely German plan to encroach on Shan Tan through railway concessions military protection and occupation leading to alienation of the territory. The pattern mirrors Russia in Manchuria and suggests forthcoming actions.
Lincoln Neb March 18 Delegates to the Democratic and Populist conventions tomorrow night will pledge to Bryan. The Democratic platform will affirm the Chicago plank opposing trusts and a large standing army. Bryan is to supervise the platform. After adjournment he will speak in the auditorium marking his birth fortieth anniversary.
Lynn March 18 James McMillan a 70 year old man endured six days of continuous hiccups baffling local physicians. The attack began last Monday likely from a chill and left him exhausted yet he finally slept after a brief relief.
Abner McCulloch, a Letter Carrier, died from heart disease after collapsing in a Court street restaurant last Thursday night. Funeral at his East Broadway residence 651 at 9 this morning, Gate of Heaven Church, interment Holyhood. Pallbearers were his postal associates. the postal organization sent roses and lilies. Mrs. McCulloch denies rumors of a separation, stating no marital trouble and that she and his wife’s family lived in South Boston, not Everett.
The remains, interred in the city previously, were moved to Malden weeks ago. Company L of the Fifth Regiment MVM assembled at the armory at 2 pm and, led by the rental band, escorted the body to St. Pauls Episcopal Church on Washington Street for services conducted by Rev. Frederick M Brooks of Boston. Bearers were Privates Carragher Ost Hanna Kennedy Pearson and Sproker. guard of honor included Corporal Jacobs and Privates Tracey Forsythe Matthews and Ey.
In Louisville on March 18, Governors Taylor and Beckham insisted their trip was business only. Officials Barnett and Sapp left for Washington after discussing the Kentucky holdover fight, with Republicans aiming to keep state offices until the Supreme Court rules. The governorship case sits in the Circuit Court with a potential move to the Court of Appeals this week.
The McGlynn memorial committee met in Worcester and voted to hold an April meeting in Mechanics Hall. A long list of vice-presidents was elected including Governor Crane Boston Mayor Hart Worcester Mayor Dodge Congressman John R Thayer William Lloyd Garrison Rev J F Leahy James B Carroll C T Callahan T J Slattery Representatives Mellen McLoughlin Hagberg EB Stoddard J H Walker P W Moen and others.
The funeral of Private Henry George Booth of Company HB, Seventeenth United States Infantry, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Booth of Hastern avenue Malden, took place today. He died in Manila on October 4 1899 and was buried with military honors.
Prize fighter Jim Holloway is reported to have become an adjutant in the Boer forces at Capetown on Sunday March 18.
Frau Isabelle Friederich, a noted Berlin author of novels and romances, was arrested for shoplifting at Wertheim Bazaar. She confessed and told the court she stole to experience the feelings of a heroine. she received a brief detention and a small fine.
A famous cliff dweller mummy in the State Museum at the State Historical Society was found on its side after being displayed in a locked glass case. Curator Ferris and janitors suspect supernatural activity as queer noises surround the exhibit.
Louise McIntosh to star in The Profligate at Wallack's New York Olga Nethersole engages her. Mary Young of Castle Square recovers from grip and visits New York during Rupert of Hentzau absence. Carl Frohman plans Twelve Months Later at Madison Square Theatre following The White Horse Tavern sequel.
Paris dispatch says Loie Fuller, renowned American dancer, was attacked by two robbers in her Paris home. She is seriously ill with injuries and shock and cannot appear in public for at least six weeks per her physician.
Jancsi Rigo, husband of Clara Ward the former Princess Chimay, arrived in Paris to secure a hall for a string band with himself as leader. He says his American wife’s money is running low and Cairo palace work paused. If the project moves ahead, the princess may join for a song and dance. Clara will visit next week.
In London society, Lady Meux seeks a return to high social position once denied by her conduct. Sponsored by Mrs. Williams, the Prince of Wales now dissents. She previously acted as Lady Bountiful to elites including the Earl and Countess of Essex, gifting large sums and funding a country house for Mrs. Williams.
Havana March 18 The last day of the carnival ends masks and confetti but social life remains vibrant until Good Friday. Leaders report the season never more lively with balls picnics reviews dinners teas and receptions daily. American ladies say they are worn out by the continuous round of gaiety. St Patrick’s Day festivities include a dinner for fifty four hosted by General Brien with leading American and Cuban social figures as guests.
A large gathering of friends relatives and city bankers honored the memory of Edgar Brice Evans at 1063 Bacon Street Brookline yesterday afternoon. Rev Nathan E Wood of the Newton Theological School conducted the services.
Sentyler from The Only Way at the Museum awaits Miller’s rising star status. Maude Adams begins her farewell in The Little Minister at Hollis with large advance sales. The Geisha with Minnie Ashley and others rides Tremont. Master and Pupil debuts at Park with Lipman and Mann. Minnie Dupree joins. Primrose and Dockstader’s minstrels at Boston Theatre for two weeks. Vaudeville season follows. The King of the Opium Ring at Grand Opera House. Rupert of Hentzau at Castle Square with Craig as Rassendyll and Rudolph. Lost in New York vaudeville at Grand. The Rounders closes at Columbia. next act unannounced. Howard’s strong bill with Irwin burlesque, Smith and Cook, and Fitzgibbon. Hart, De Mar, Boyle top Keith’s. Rosa leads Austin & Stone’s bill next week.
A sick Yale University track athleteWilliam David Brennan born 1900 a crack runner on the university track teamwas found ill in a student dormitory at 113 Wall Street New Haven. The case resembles vario loid in diagnosis.
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