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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
4
In this vintage ad Huckins' Soups claim rich stock and decades of consumer trust. The copy stresses quality and reputation as the first canned soups, urging shoppers to ask their grocer for Huckins' and offering a mail order option with ten cent stamps for a clubhouse size can.
Tarbox describes mistakenly taking a $100 bill from a passenger who owed 25 cents. After returning $9.75 in change and later discovering the error, he hands the bill to police, which return it to him after no owner appears. He advertises the note, then contemplates returning it when found.
Harold A. Rich a Harvard sophomore died from injuries after falling five stories from his dorm window. His minister father of Dighton Massachusetts arrived at the hospital and the body was to be taken home. The incident follows a pattern of risky “stunts” observed among students, including another climber noted in Matthews Hall.
The committee of twenty five meets at Republican headquarters this afternoon to choose a president. Hon. M. J. Murray is the likely choice with strong administration support, though his candidacy remains unofficial. Hon. Isaac P. Hutchinson and Hon. Geo N. Swal are also named by supporters, while ward backing and quiet strategizing color the room as the 27 votes, including city officials, loom.
Governor Charles H. Allen presents his first annual report to the President advocating a colonial model similar to Danish French and West Indian systems with home government guidance. He argues the climate fosters lethargy and calls for fresh blood and Anglo-Saxon push to lift the island out of stagnation.
The City Council appropriation committee settled a dispute with the Carnival Association over funds for Bunker Hill Day. A compromise of $200 was accepted, making a total appropriation of $7000. Thirteen organizations receive allocations, with $600 for fireworks and $000 for special music.
Ex President Grover Cleveland arrived in Cleveland from New York after a ten days fishing trip to Middle Bass Island. He appeared in excellent health. The physician at the Cleveland home reported no change in Mrs Cleveland's diphtheria and expected improvement hourly.
An advertised testimonial from Philadelphia dated January 2 2001 extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a universal medicine. It claims to relieve nervousness indigestion and physical mental strain while enhancing strength and longevity. The ad asserts government validation and offers a $1.00 bottle price with a free medical book from Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester NY.
General Fitz John Porter dies at his Morris Town home after long diabetes battle. Born June 13, 1822 in Portsmouth New Hampshire he served in the Mexican War and Civil War era with West Point ties. Funeral at Trinity Church Saturday noon with a large list of pallbearers including Webb Scofield Far m Porter Heath and ex mayors Hewitt and Grace.
President McKinley reviewed San Francisco schoolchildren on Vanness Avenue. Thousands of well dressed children lined both sides with bouquets flags and streamers as the Cabinet Congressmen and notables joined the reception. Flowers were tossed to the carriages and the President expressed pleasure.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a remark about Belkins describing him as inquisitive and noting the way he places his feet conveys a prying air. It suggests rubber soles as a possible remedy or concern.
Secretary Root approves West Point board action dismissing five cadets and suspending six others after disturbances. Colonel Mills defends academy conditions and pledges discipline, with names to be announced at noon tomorrow.
The American Unitarian Association marked its seventy sixth anniversary at Tremont Temple. Rev Edward Everett Hale led the service and Rev Charles G Ames delivered the sermon on The Treasure in Earthen Vessels. The platform included association leaders and choir conducted by Warren W Adams.
The article reports uncertainty over President McKinley receiving Harvard’s honorary LL D. degree this year. It notes eligibility requires the recipient to be present in Cambridge, and Mrs. McKinley’s illness may prevent travel, suggesting the award could be postponed to a future Commencement.
Judge Howard yesterday continued the case of A W Guild of Roslindale charged with larceny of property worth 750 from Mary Edick. Bail set under 2000. Arraigned at Roslindale station Monday evening. Edick says Guild has her property in his care and refused to return it. Guild cites handling for a Miss mobail who asked custody until called for.
Fifty thousand bottles of Dr. Seth Clark's Neurogen are given away free to anyone who is ill. Testimonials from patients across Massachusetts praise the remedy as a cure for nervous disorders, dyspepsia, kidney and liver troubles, and general weakness. Call or mail for a free trial bottle.
An advertisement urges readers to try Neurogen with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes available at druggists. It invites sending address for a trial bottle mailed promptly, listing Dr Seth Glare & Co, 404 Atlantic Ave, Boston, Mass.
Miss Laeta Hartley of Petersburg West Virginia gave a brilliant recital at Fleeper Hall New England Conservatory of Music to a large enthusiastic audience. The graduate of the class of 1900 spoke of her post graduate pianoforte work and her sight reading medal awarded last year by director George W Chadwick.
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley arrived in New York from abroad to visit his ailing son at a local hospital. He traveled on the Kaiser William der Grosse and spent two hours with Dr. Schley, expressing hope the visit aided his recovery.
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