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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
2
An 19th century style ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine that purifies and enriches the blood to prevent and cure a range of ailments including boils pimples indigestion debility and skin issues. It claims to impart vitality and a vigorous body and clear skin. Take Hood's Sarsaparilla today.
The Squire corporation faced a bank boycott in Chicago’s Union Stock Yards as Drovers National Bank and another yard bank stopped advances and refused deposits. Assignee H W Chaplin said the motive was to force recognition of a disputed claim now in U S Circuit Court. If upheld, nonpayment could deny Squire access to banking services, risking exclusion from the yards and Chicago commerce. The case prompts questions on national banking power and restraint of trade.
The fourth day of the Peter Graham murder trial concluded with the State presenting witnesses to support a cold blooded killing verdict. Detective Edward Cronan displayed gruesome evidence including blood stained boards from the stairway and the plank used to roll the victim, along with garments found at the scene. Prosecution expects three more days of testimony.
Ballington Booth and his wife petition the courts to rename their son from William to Charles Brandon. They say the son was named for his grandfather General Booth, but Ballington Booth’s split from the Salvation Army made the name odious to the boy. He promises to reveal details in Circuit Court.
In Ripley Tennessee Louis Rice, a Black man, was found hanging from a tree in the town this morning. The lynching followed a Lauderdale County Circuit Court trial in which Rice testified for a color person accused of murdering a white man named Goodrich.
Governor Long visited the Massachusetts House of Representatives where he recalled past roles from 1876 to 1878 and received warm applause. He praised the body as the most honorable in the commonwealth, greeted members individually, and joked about the secretary of the treasury. He left the chamber with his hat later found on the Speaker's desk.
Report from Halifax dated March 23 describes a disturbance at the Dominion Iron and Steel plant in Sydney Nova Scotia. Chief James Beckham of the plant police was stabbed, Policeman Schurman shot in the arm, as officers tried to quell a mob after an Italian worker drew a knife.
An old note claims Omega Oil fixes sore throats quickly while others endure winter illnesses. It asks readers which class they belong to in a tongue in cheek pitch.
The old Music Hall in Boston, sold Feb 8 1899 to Rollin Allen and associates represented by Henry W Savage, will undergo major remodeling. The stage will move to the opposite end, new dressing rooms and extended galleries added, and a foyer and rear entrances created. Savage says the syndicate will lease the hall for major entertainment events once changes are complete.
The Ridgeley Protective Association of Worcester Massachusetts has had its authority to do business in Pennsylvania revoked by the state insurance department amid a Lancaster case process. The association claims to provide sick, accident and death benefits and has conducted substantial business in the community and across the state.
Lieutenant M. B. Batson of the Fourth Cavalry who led the Macabebe scouts in the Philippines last summer and winter has arrived in Washington on sick leave of absence. He is suffering from illness or injuries.
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey reviewed thousands of Macon schoolchildren despite drizzle on main street. The Gordon Institute Cadets of Barnesville formed his escort and the admiral was cheered. A Cherokee Club reception followed with city social leaders present.
Divine Healer Francis Truth appeared before United States Commissioner Fiske at Seycon yesterday on mail fraud charges. His wife attended. counsel is G. W. Anderson and about thirty former employees testified. The hearing was continued to April 2.
About 150 couples gathered yesterday at 3 PM at the Baldwin Place Synagogue to witness the marriage of Jennie Rosenblum and Louis Epstein. The Rev Margolis presided with the cantor and choir assisting. Julius Rosenblum served as best man.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a scheduled event at 86 West Baventhene Street and references to March 23 8 15 time. Mentions Belén Enis and Diane at activities possibly in Altona with names shown in distorted form.
A barge carrying members of Union Post 50 to a C P Batchelder funeral in Peabody crossed tracks when its right hind axle broke. Several men were treated for cuts and bruises and at least a dozen were taken to a drug store for care. Past Commander John C. McDonald is thought to be internally injured. A M Copeland of Lynnfield broke a wrist. others sustained various injuries. The axle was cracked prior to the accident.
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