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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
2
A health advice note urges consulting physicians at first symptoms to avert illness and promotes Munyon's Remedies as preventive and curative, listing cures for rheumatism cold dyspepsia kidney and other complaints with low prices and free doctors on call.
At the annual Moral Education Association gathering in Lorimer Hall speakers included J A Bellows and Rev A H Plumb with Bipin Chandra Pal discussing Indian methods. Pal claimed pride in being heathen and contrasted kindness practices with Christian地主. New board additions: Mrs Clara Salinger Mrs L F Lawson Mrs Selma Berthold and Professor G H Barton.
Dartmouth defeated Williams in the annual joint debate held May 2. The affirmative argued for federal supervision and legalization of railroad pooling, with Ernest B. Watson of Dorchester, Harry L. Sampson of Middleboro, and Robert L. Scales of Dever, N H, on the team. Williams opposed, led by Rowland Haynes of Worcester, Harl F. Drake of Chicago, and John A. Djerf of New York.
The readable text is incomplete and unclear with mixed letters and broken phrases. No coherent names or facts emerge to identify persons places or events.
Advertises Dr Wilson's treatment for eye and ear ailments claiming blindness prevention and cures without surgery. Descriptive circulars and free consultation available, with offices listed in Boston New York Philadelphia and Washington.
Freshmen and sophomores at Brown University ended two days of rough fighting over a freshmen class supper. President Faunce announced that the cases against three sophomore members would be dropped, ending fears of mass student action.
The metropolitan affairs committee endorsed park reservations with a 9 million appropriation for the Mystic River tract, aiming to give Somerville a premier park system. Senator Huntress supported the measure, alongside 200 thousand for Lynn, 7 thousand for Lynn Fells, 30 thousand for Dedham, 95 thousand for Wakefield, and 25 thousand for Woburn.
Two hours of Nethersole and Bowdoin Square Theatre management settled their differences over Sapho with an out of court agreement. They submitted a stipulation to Judge Fessenden in equity, whereby no injunction will issue in exchange for changes to the production at the Bowdoin Square Theatre.
In Augusta a crowd of over 1000 voted to instruct Maine State Convention delegates to back John F. Hill of Augusta for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The move marks the first step in the nomination process at Bangor.
The Eastern Evangelical Norwegian Free Church opens its annual conference this evening at 7 45 in Clark Street Mission rooms with a second meeting tomorrow at Shawmut Congregational Church. Services Sunday are at 10 00 2 00 and 7 00. A business session is set for Saturday May 2 at Shawmut from 9 00 to 12 00 and 1 30 to 6 00. Pastors and delegates from all Eastern Norwegian churches will attend.
Thirty eight delegates from the Retail Grocery and Provision Dealers Association of Massachusetts gathered at the Grocers Exchange led by President Elmer A. Stevens. He urged better understanding among dealers to ensure mutual protection while the afternoon session debated proposed legislation affecting the trade and education of food products and launching of goods was criticized.
The Canadian Club of Harvard Bald ite anneal dinner held at the Westminster marked the Queen Victoria anniversary. Attendees included university affiliates and local figures as they observed the event with speeches and toasts.
Fragmentary text notes peculiarities in an election, mentioning permits and surprises. It references multiple men in elections and a notable event described as unusual for the period. Names and specifics are unreadable due to damage.
The British embassy in Washington hosted a dinner tonight given by Lord and Lady Pauncefate for embassy attaches and friends to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Queen Victoria.
Newport Rhode Island reports the wedding of Harry C. Weep Jr. to be held at Swanhurst the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Rives on Wednesday July 11.
Fire at a Gardiner Maine fence shop near Bridge Street and Sas MAl Caprese tot to the building, with machinery severely damaged. Investigators assess the blaze as a possibly accidental incident and no injuries reported.
A terse notice records a QAS jet incident following rising tensions. Details are sparse in the fragment, noting a rile and subsequent actions by authorities. The report hints at formal inquiries and potential safety checks.
Fragments recount the great Boston fire of 1872 and the impact on residents. Mentions figures and neighborhoods touched by the blaze as historical context and lessons for urban safety.
Mrs. Hutchinson, a multimillionaire with extensive New York and Montreal holdings, wed Cornelius B. Marco in 1899 after previous marriages to Caldwell and Tompkins. The union, kept secret for asset protection, followed by lavish celebrations and later divorce actions, highlights her vast wealth and social prominence.
Reports indicate the Transvaal forces are destroying railways and bridges north of the Rhenoster as British units form a crescent near the Vaal. Boer leaders discuss continuing the war at Lydenburg with a referendum among fighters, while news from Pretoria remains embargoed.
Queen’s weather at Nassau County Club fuels Metropolitan championship as R C Watson Jr defeats Maturia Ballou after two holes and Archibald Graham edges Charles Cory. Findlay Douglas bests Hamilton by two up while Arden Robbins dominates late to win two up.
Pretoria bulletin reports sixty British cavalry clashed with eighty Swaziland commandos on May 20 at Scheeper's Nek. British losses were 27 killed 25 horses two Maxims and ammunition captured while the Federals had one killed and one wounded. Advance guard retreated toward Heilbron as Kalbe attacked near Lindley.
British relieving force entered Kimberley at 9 o'clock and drove the Boer garrison from their tents. The town celebrated the relief as colonials supported by a reserve force. Lady Sarah Wilson rode with the troops, and the town guard paraded in Market Square amid immense enthusiasm.
Reports describe fighting near Botha's Nek and the Buffalo River with British forces visible from positions. The commander in chief praised leadership and expressed satisfaction with recent actions and reinforcements during the engagement.
The match features a tense outward nine with Edwards trading blows against Ballou as scores swing. Early rounds show Ballou gaining a one up lead at the 9th, then challenging on the back nine with steady putts and cautious play.
Second round results show Arden Robbins defeating Brooks and Michael Yountakah beating Amos Apt. Archibald Graham tops Charles Ardaley and Boston, while Herbert Harriman defeats Edwards. Frank Freeman beats W Hick Nassau, Maturin Balou defeats Omass Reid, and Robert Otson Jr. defeats Dewitt Cochrane. Seeley and Graham advance. Kennedy and Douglas win as well in a series of upsets and byes.
Union Boat Club and Boston Athletic Association will select two eight-oared crews from schoolboy oarsmen. Four rowers from last year’s BA A crew join a senior crew, while Union house entrants form a junior crew. Regatta date set for June 17.
Woman James Loman defeats opponent after a scuffle during a poker game in Stroudsburg. The confrontation escalated with a tramp attempting to intervene and was followed by a fracas outside the residence as police moved in.
An event at the Y settlement room 11 Myrtle Street featured a reception for the Hillside boys club. Henry Fay, president of the shop, led a vocal program with Joseph Sliney performing duets and violin, followed by a chorus.
At the Country Club yesterday morning a Norfolk hunt trial drew Hamilton and Dedham society watchers. H L Baker rode to victory on one horse with Roy Baker second, Williams third, and Smith fourth as Myopia entries by Goelet and Cochrane produced clever jumps and racing.
May 24 report from Boston notes smallpox cases among children, with several hospitalized and others quarantined. City officials plan vaccination and hospital isolation if spread continues. Editorial voices call for public accountability and tax implications for the proposed bill.
Vague note from Charlestown reports a sports event with anxious local reaction. Names, teams, and exact details remain unclear in the fragmented text.
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