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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1900

Page

2

Free trial beauty remedy promises flawless complexions

An advertisement claims a celebrated beauty remedy will clear pimples, freckles, moth patches, blackheads, and skin flaws without oils or chemicals. It cites testimonials from Helen H. Ralston of Newport Kentucky and Rebault of Cincinnati Ohio, offering a free mailed trial to interested ladies who send name and address.

Helen H. Ralston Lexington Ave Newport Mme. Bault Verce Shere Reibault Elsa

Boers Quit Rhenoster In Night Retreat Report

Spatch from Pietermaritzburg notes Kruger appears worn yet vows to stand on his stoop if English forces arrive. Pretoria reports show Mrs Reitz and official families have fled to Lorenzo Marques as Johannesburg and Pretoria clear non combatants. Boer chiefs, facing potential defense of cities, rush to prepare and bolster resistance.

Spatch Pietermaritzburg Pretoria Kruger Reitz Transvaal Lorenzo Marques Johannesburg Pretorila

British advance near Heilbron with Boer force in retreat

From London and Honing Spruit dated May 22 Lord Roberts reports Ian Hamilton reaching Heilbron after engagements with a Boer force under Dewet, Broadwood capturing fifteen wagons and seventy five casualties. A second dispatch notes General French crossing the Rhine and Boer resistance expected ahead with fifteen guns and fifteen prisoners taken.

London Efffcs Lord Roberts

Boer Envoys Map Route to U.S. Cities on Tour

May 2 report says Boer envoys will visit ten or twelve major U.S. cities to seek sympathy for the Boer cause without entering American politics. Chicago and Cincinnati are among stops, with San Francisco possible, tour to finish in two months before returning to Europe. Congressman Sulser says a Boston visit will occur next week before heading west.

Washington Chicago Fischer United States Eadd San Francisco Cincinnati Eupe Sulser Boston

Mafeking Relief Report Brims With Jubilation and Meeting

May 23 London dispatch describes Mafeking relief celebrations as cheers ripple through garrisons. Capt Singleton and Commandant Eloff meet Boer officers, then Baden-Powell and the commander in a dramatic exchange. Boers dine at headquarters and prisoners are lodged. townsfolk sing God Save the Queen through the night as Johannesburg prisoners adjust to captivity.

London Mafeking Queen Singleton Fore Comandant Eloff Baden Powell Wbloff Captain Singleton Enonan Badden-Powell Charles Bentinck Staat Oer Masonite

Douglas Sets Records in Metropolitan Golf Championship

New York May 23 Harry Hollins Jr., touted schoolboy golfer, was absent from the field in the second annual Metropolitan Golf Association championship. Findlay Douglas led the day with new records of 8 and 162 for 18 and 86 holes respectively, Travis his closest rival.

New York Harry Hollins, Jr Metropolitan Golf Association Findlay Douglas Travis

Newton golf links hosts women handicap event on May 23

At Newton Club, a women s handicap tournament ended with A Rogers winning net 150. Mrs A Bobb also performed well. Braeburn Club in West Newton hosted a mixed foursome won by Mrs BE. Cc eecHer and H L Ayer 121 0 121 with other pairs scoring 131 124 and 131 0 131.

Corey Sees High Seeded Win Likely in Open Match

Weather clears as Harriman Watson and Hamilton lead strokes with superb greens. Charles B. Corey, Boston’s lone entrant, stays relaxed and qualified high, poised to win his first match tomorrow amid a strong gallery.

Harriman Watson Hamilton Charles B. Corey Boston

Miss Porter Team Qualifies In Oakley Mixed Foursome

Miss Porter and A S Porter lead Oakley Country Club mixed foursome qualifying with a net score of 8. The best score was posted by Miss Mackay and Gannett. Remaining qualifiers include pairs such as Miss Harding and Ming S EK Russell and Ralph Cracknel Maas Howland and J B No ens Sok cla kann Miss Ouiaen and C P Johnson and Miss Mackay with T B Gannett

Miss Porter A. S. Porter Oakley seUntry Club Miss Mackay Gannett H Gross Pickus Peabody Charlotte Harding Ding Ming S. EK Russell Ralph Cracknel Maas Howland J. B Miss Ouiaen C. P. Johnson Mackay T. B. Gannett

Paris Chess Tourney Draws Replayed In Local Club

In Paris May 2, three drawn games from rounds two three and four of the international masters tournament at the local chess club were replayed in order Schlechter vs Showalter drawn last Friday Mason vs Mortimer drawn Monday and Rosen vs Maroczy drawn yesterday Schiechter beat Showalter Mason defeated Mortimer and Maroczy defeated Rosen to end the sessions.

Paris Schlechter Showalter Mason Mortimer Rosen Maroczy Schiechter

Met golf qualifiers list and morning matches set

The morning matches will feature Douglas versus Hamilton and Watson against Travis. Four players tied for the last two Met golf championship spots will play off in the morning. Scorers show Douglas and others with scores around 60s and 80s, listing players such as Travis Garden City Norris Seeley Tyng Graham Watson Baker Tappin and many others from Meadow Brook North Jersey St. Andrews Montclair and Garden City.

Douglas Hamilton Watson Travis Seeeed Evereee Baker, Garten City Tappin West Boo Montctlair Ardsley Boston Dahlgren Princeton Eiwards Dyker Michaels Gountakah Mmett Garden City EIC Soaeranen St. Andrews Reid Montclair Neien Moi Interfield Leavitt Baltngrol Uydam Lakewood Ninten nWeatchester Nabbau Westchester Alanment Slocum Yaltusrol Grabas Tusto Atarsau Iowa Tyng Kennedy Man Freeman Va Highstop Bird Cochrane Wut Beach Ve Singer

Harvard Lacrosse to Meet Six Nations at Soldiers Field

Harvard lacrosse faces the Six Nations Indian team at Soldiers Field this afternoon at 4 o clock in a likely first of its kind in the area. The Indians have been competitive and Harvard recently defeated Cornell, promising an exciting match for spectators.

Harvard Six Nations Soldiers Field Cornell

Riverside Pleasure Club May Party At Union Park Hall

The annual May party and dance of the Riverside Pleasure Club was held last evening at Union Park Hall with a large gathered crowd of young men and women. The grand march was led by Chief Marshal Morris A. Smith, and Miss Fanny Harris, President Nathan Sidlofsky, and Miss Etta Sidlofsky. The floor was supervised by Gilbert Greenberg and Barney Kaiser.

Riverside Pleasure Club Union Park Hall Marshalorris A. Smith Iss Fanny Harris Nathan Sidlofsky Etta Sidlofsky Gilbert Greenberg Barney Kaiser

On a Wild Horse Ethel Forbes Injured in Runaway

Back Bay society figure Ethel Forbes a noted horsewoman was thrown from a blooded horse on West Newton Street. She suffered serious injuries but was reported resting comfortably at home last night with wounds not deemed dangerous.

Ethel Forbes Boston West Newton Street Miss Forbes West Oo Street Forbes

Child killed by horse at South End yard

Freddie Torpey eight year old son of George Torpey of 112 East Canton street died after being thrown from a horse at the South End city yard around 6 30 last night. He was rushed to City Hospital but died within an hour. Medical examiner later examined the body and it was sent to the North Grove street morgue.

Freddie Torpey George Torpey East Canton Street South End City Yard Aper North Grove Street

Old vault closed up in Melrose after desecration

The Upham family vault, used by children as a play area with exposed skeletal remains, was inspected by Melrose Board of Health. The undertaker was ordered to repatriate scattered bones to the cemetery and seal the vault to stop further intrusions.

Melrose Upham Board of Health

Fight Over Furniture Bill Ends in Arrests

Thomas C Emery of 18 Ruggles street John Frazier of 1 Webb park and Michael McCloud of 167 Shawmut avenue were arrested for assault and battery late yesterday. Thomas F Bradford of 550 East Eighth street South Boston and Bradford were arrested for assault and battery on Frazier and Moond. The fight stemmed from a furniture bill dispute an axe was used and Bradford suffered head wounds treated by Dr. Smith at Station 12.

Thomas C. Emery Ruggles Street John Frazier Webb Park Michael McCloud Shawmut Avenue East Eighth Street South Boston Bradford Frazier Moond Dr. Smith

Humbert Receives Draper Bomb Awaiting News

May 23. King Humbert met with United States Ambassador General William Perr during a late afternoon audience. The interview's significance was not disclosed and details remained unavailable.

King Humbert United States General William

Menhury K of C Plans May Picnic At Apollo Gardens

A meeting at Jeney Hall Tre mont street finalized details for the annual picnic and field day to be held May 30 at Apollo Gardens. A relay race pits English High School against St Josephs A C and a running high jump contest is planned. Events include six open contests with prizes of gold watches for firsts and French opera glasses for seconds. Entries close May 25 with Daniel Byrne Roxbury.

Menhury K. of C Jeney Hall Tremont Street Apollo Gardens St. Joseph’s A Reid Shirley Ellis Harvard A. A Connolly E. B. A. C. Thre Daniel J.byrne Arcola Street Roxbury

Wrenn and Codman Win Tight Final at Longwood Tournament

Wrenn and Codman defeated Whittemore and Woods in a closely contested championship match at the Longwood Cricket and Tennis Club yesterday. The opponents, handicapped by thirty, played high order tennis and won the second set 6-4 before the victors clinched 10-8. The lawns were in excellent condition.

Wrenn Codman Whittemore Woods Longwood Cricket and Tennis Club

Allston Club Defeats Fall River in Team Match

Representatives of the Allston Club played Fall River yesterday afternoon on the links and won by 14 up. It was Allston's fourth team match of the season, with three victories recorded.

Allston Fall River Ub

Bank cashiers Mussey and Farrar sentenced after guilty pleas

Rutland Vermont May 23 Charles W Mussey cashier of Merchants National Bank Rutland pleaded guilty to embezzlement and misappropriation and was sentenced to seven years in the Vermont House of Correction. John C Farrar former cashier of Waterbury National Bank pleaded guilty to abstracting 30000 and received six years. Both will begin serving tomorrow with possible reductions for good behavior. McClure case continued to October term. Other items note debaters and outcomes of an East Boston event.

Rutland Charles W. Mussey Hoyt H. Wheeler United States District Court Merchants’ National Bank of Rutland Vermont House of Correction John C. Farrar Waterbury National Bank House of Correction Marvin A. McClure Massey

East Boston Y M C A Congress Debate Result

In East Boston the local Y M C A Congress debaters earned the counsel over the Boston Co Congress reps. The Lyceum Hall debate featured three chosen men on each side and centered on the resolution that Porto should be included within the customs.

Boston Y. M. C. A. Congress Boston Co. Congress Lyceum Hall Portoco

Old Transcript Man Danforth Dies at Chelsea Office

Henry R. Danforth, 72, longtime Boston Transcript employee for 57 years, died of heart failure at the Transcript office at 4 40 yesterday afternoon. He lived at Bloomingdale street Chelsea. Born in Taunton he came to

Henry R. Danforth Boston Transcript Transcript J. Danforth Bloomingdale Street Chelsea Taunton

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Safe Relief Without Surgery

A cure claiming to fix all forms of piles without pain or operation. Suppositories claim instant relief and healing of congested membranes, with no opiates, widely sold for 50 cents per package by druggists. Urges prompt treatment to avoid chronic rectal diseases like fistula or ulcers.

Sharkey to fight Jeffries again for heavyweight title

New York May 23 Tom Sharkey has decided to challenge James J Jeffries for the world heavyweight title. He informed manager William A Brady of the plan and the bout may take place at Coney Island in August.

New York Tom Sharke James J. Jeffries Sharkey William A. Brady Jeffries Coney Island

Revere Cycle Ladies Night at Parker Hall Beachmont

Berkeley Cycle Club of Revers held an informal ladies night at Parker Hall Beachmont last evening attended by about 200 members and friends. Dancing ran from 8 30 to midnight with songs between dances. President Walsh presented Henry Allen director of the minstrel show with a gold mounted baton and Frank Wells pianist with a gold watch charm.

Revere Berkeley Cycle Club of Revers Parker Hall Beachmont Walsh Henry Allen Frank Wells

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Miss Ralston Kentucky Rhenoster Douglass Ality Ual Nassau Country Golf Club Corey Hollins Kinley Norris Emmett Thompson Seely Baker A196 Menales Fr. W. Menzies Newton Golf Links Golf Club Bath New Bath Golf Club Johns. Hyde Blanche Sewall W. C. Stewart Oakley Club R. C. Watson, JR Riverside Club Omega Oil Back Bay Humbert Draper Wrenn and Fall River Eby i Standard Oil CO Bering Mussey and Farrar East B. Y. M. C. A. Congress M. A Ritz Art Studio Norman C. M'Naughton East Boston Y. M. C. A. Prize OLD Transcript R. R. Danforth Eee Ae Peper New England Boylston Fort Hill The J. G. Clark Clark University Worcester James G. Clark Sailor Fux G. O. Taylor Chester H. Graves & Sons Mass Mr, Pal India Ign Chandra Pal Calcutta Union Congregational Church Columbus Avenue Boston Christiandeavor Union Elmer Oot Bowdoin Square Theatre Izlaving J. Edward Wilson Tremont Row Metropolitan Manufacturing Co Franklin St Arch Fitzpatrick Mildred G Daniel J Catherine BE Witapatrick Magee Zine Street O’hara Charlestown John Margaret O'Hara Runeral Medford Street St.‘ Catherine Vine Street Acme Coo Eliot Street
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