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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
4
An owner advertises free distribution of Smith's Buchy Lithia Kidney Pills at 41 Tremont St from 1 to 6 p m on Saturday. The sample targets backache kidney diseases Bright's Disease diabetes and related urinary issues with a 100 pill tin and diet list.
The Boston Common Council pressed to beat Mayor Hart on a tax limit bill. Debate split along pro and anti limit lines with Kinney wavering. An adjournment at midnight halted further action as allied factions failed to close the majority. A city document printing order and map-purchase discussion were postponed.
In Waterbury area, Miss Hanna Leavitt fainted with brain hemorrhage moments before her May 24 marriage to John Wrenn at St James Church in Autar England. The bridal party had reached the aisle when she toppled, a physician reported she was in critical condition at the parochial residence.
The British Charitable Society marked Queen Victoria’s eighty first birthday and its eighty fourth anniversary at Young’s Hotel in Boston. Notables including Henry Squire, J. F. Blunt, F C Sumichrast, and Mayor Thomas Hart attended and heard toasts to Her Majesty and Commonwealth leaders.
Investigators in Havana report progress in exposing frauds against postal revenues. Special Agents Seybolt and Williams charge Neely with failing to account for stamps and money totaling over six thousand dollars across five counts. One scheme sought control of the Isle of Pines for possible U S possession.
Watertown reports an afternoon invitation handicap foursomes tournament for women at Oakley Golf Club. Teams include Miss Gertrude Fiske with Miss Pauline Mackey, and Mrs. Edward Read with Mrs. Marie Clarke, among others, with scores ranging from 110 to 144 and various handicaps noted.
The resumed Braeburn versus Weston team match was held at the former club course in West Newton. Braeburn won 18 up, with W Jones P H y B Terri and others contributing scores.
Thomas Brackett Reed, once Czar of the House, faces a new tough task in his busy career. He is attempting to grow a mustache again, a small but symbolic challenge amid his strenuous duties.
An American Policy in the Philippines drew a Cooper Union crowd under the Anti Imperialist League of New York. Speakers included Ernest H. Crosby George S Boutwell Carl Schurz and Patrick O Farrell. Boutwell urged discussion of republic versus empire and condemned the administrations bid for expansion. Resolutions denounced subjugation of Filipinos.
The Somerville Aldermen accepted a petition from Mrs BE Trask Hill president of the Winter Hill WCTU to meet about a curfew ordinance. Alder man Story secured a June 14 hearing on the curfew proposal. A petition signed by ex Senator W H Hodgkins and about 80 residents asked the city to acquire land for public playgrounds for children.
Mrs. M. F. Tenney hosted a Wednesday dinner at 241 Columbus Avenue in musical circles. Guests included Mr. Harmon, Mrs. Farrar, Miss Bennett of Somerville, Ulmer H. Manning, P. J. Lynch, and Baungartner. They then attended a box at Castle Square Theatre.
T he text indicates T Magurn is appointed as chief marshal for the Ninth Regiment by a city council or special committee. The fragmentary source confirms a leadership role tied to a military unit and local governance context.
Articles signed for a 25 round world title fight between James J Jeffries and Thomas Sharkey to be held by Aug 25. Bids close July 1 with $6000 forfeit. Nutmeg A C Hartford offers 66 83 percent of gross receipts. Jack Rose Bridgeport offers 7 percent plus $600 forfeit. Billy Brady backs Charlie White as referee. White favored by O Rourke pending Sharkey’s view.
John A. Nelson of Chicago defeated Harry Gibson of Cincinnati in a one hour motor paced race at Queens Park for a purse of 00. Gibson’s pace was provided by F Mayo of Boston.
Over 2000 spectators watched Rube Ferns of Buffalo win by knockout over Jack Bennett of McKeesport after two minutes of exchanging blows. Bennett protested a foul, but Referee Sheehan of Boston ruled the foul untrue and counted the knockout.
In Brockton last night the Crescen Athletic Club drew about 600 for three bouts. Patsey Broderick defeated Ike Haley in the main event, while Joe Bryson outclassed Young Kelley in a six round affair. Chick Monahan floored Jack Sullivan five times in the second round before Sullivan quit.
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