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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
7
A court scene in ancient Egypt features a visitor questioning the pyramid’s purpose. Cheops responds that its meaning will become clear once the top stone is placed, while a narrator promotes Ivory Soap with a persuasive sales line urging belief in its value.
Mr Schofield of Malden yesterday offered a new Washington street subway plan. It would run between near the Washington street and Broadway junction and Haymarket square, with city building the line, financing up to 6000 dollars over forty years at four percent outside the debt limit, under Transit Commission supervision. The city would lease to the Boston Elevated Road if desired, or to other parties on the same terms.
The full bench of the Supreme Court closed with an opinion declaring the sale of cigars on the sabbath to be a violation. The ruling centers on observance days and restricts commercial activity deemed inappropriate for Sunday rest.
In Lynn on May 16 an unknown man entered the home of Mrs. Lucy Clarke and assaulted her as she slept, then attacked her daughter Amy Clarke before fleeing. Mrs. Clarke, in frail health, is slowly recovering. police say the case remains puzzling with little evidence or motive.
The House voted to tear down east side structures to clear space for a Hooker statue site, moving state commissions and facing $10 000 yearly rental costs for new quarters. Debates cited state debt, potential wing construction, and the statue by Daniel C. French slated for May 1 1901 delivery and May 5 dedication.
A lively health ad extols the liver as the body’s key filter and bile producer. It claims a sluggish liver harms all organs and promotes a greenish complexion and aches, then touts Cascarella Candy Cathartic as the simple, tasty remedy. The ad lists mail addresses in Montreal and New York for purchase.
A heated session featured Kellner resolutions pushing for United States Senate elections. Democratic votes and Republican opposition framed a partisan display as party leaders pressed for reform amid calls that over thirty states have approved direct elections. Contests for seats drew focus as supporters argued for reform and opponents cautioned against change.
The text notes Massachusetts leaders and voters debating senatorial selection amid factional tensions. Tague defends reform and urges showing the people’s will, while Sanderson and Huntress oppose resolutions. The piece references Hoar and the influence of party machines on appointments.
Lieutenant Charles J. C. Spear of the Charlestown police retires after 35 years in the force. Born 1838 in the North End, he served in the Forty fourth Massachusetts Regiment, was wounded, and joined the police in 1865. He earned note for capturing Wagner, the Isles of Shoals murderer, in Boston.
Tomorrow night Daniel Frohman’s Wheels Within Wheels closes its season at the Tremont Theatre. Mr Mason leads as the star with Miss Pong as the leading lady preparing for Stamford Connecticut. Fred B Wright’s Hoyt plays near completion of a strong season with plans for Cincinnati and August revivals. Paderewski sails for Lisanne villa to finish Manru and return next season. General Lew Wallace’s Ben Hur royalties total thirty thousand dollars this season. Macklyn Arbuckle to star in A Gentleman From Texas. Jim Jeffries to attend athletic reception at Charles River Park. Irving brothers and Ellen Terry sail for London. John Craig plans a Texas visit. Mrs Fernandez promotes a actors pension annuity scheme.
Pemberton, posing as a gas inspector, killed Mrs. Bingham of East Boston for her diamond rings. A suspect identified by a diamond ring was seen in a Lynn saloon, and Spear, after following the clue, arrested him. Spear has served 35 years in the force.
The Harvard Republican Club met in Massachusetts to perfect its organization and platform. Members discussed loyalty to the party and support for the tariff while endorsing the leaders' natural program and political aims.
In Boston the Hollis presents In Wall Street nightly. Wheels Within Wheels closes at the Museum today and tomorrow. Why Smith Left Home returns Monday. Broadway to Tokio remains at Tremont this and next week. Weber & Fields follow. The Lady Slavey ends at Columbia. The Be of New York and a benefit for staff come on 8 Occas. The Police Inspector stays at Grand Theatre for the week. Bicknell at Keith's draws praise for his facial transformation act. The Cornallas at the Howard perform a top acrobatic act. The Red Hussars Band stays at Austin Stone's for another week.
Since Miss Pierce vanished from her Newton Highlands home more than two weeks ago she has hidden in two South End houses. She describes a secret affair with Dr. Barnes and asserts she can dispose of her property without a guardian, declaring he shall receive all she has.
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