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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
6
A humorous dialogue on barber life and footwear contrasts ordinary barbering with Resilia Shoes. It suggests Resilia footwear offers comfort on marble floors, better foot support, airflow, longer wear, and less foot fatigue for a barber who spends hours standing and shaving clients.
Manila dispatch reports daily scouting, skirmishes, and arms and prisoner captures in northern Luzon. Allied forces, including Ninth Thirty-third Thirty-fourth and thirty-sixth regiments and gunboat Helena, routed insurgents at Palonog Masket Island, causing heavy enemy casualties and surrender of leaders.
Railroad committee weighs whether to report the Albany or Fitchburg lease first as it prepares amendments to require 6 million dollars for Albany dock facilities. The plan aims to force New York Central to use Albany for through freight while opposing a statewide referendum and public ownership.
A partnership at No 16 Province street and Nor 1 Att Sorte court Boston dissolved by mutual consent. All debts owed to the firm are assigned to McMitchell. remaining debts assumed and to be paid by William Mitchell. Beaton May 1 1900.
Annual meeting of stockholders to elect a Board of Directors and transact other lawful business. Meeting on the fourth day of June 1900 at 10 o'clock forenoon at Hudson County National Bank Building Jersey City New Jersey. Secretary Rockevellel dated May 25 1900.
Weak and trembling, frightened by trifles, nervous prostration described as a debilitation of body and brain. The text extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy restoring vigor, blood flow, and control of limbs, claiming cures for paralysis, ataxia, neuralgia, rheumatism, Bright’s Disease, and consumption. Advertisement notes price 80 cents per box, six boxes for 2.00.
Police arrested William Hil lock 21 Joseph Ray 28 and Andrew Brown 43 at about 10 PM for breaking and entering and larceny after they attempted to seize two half barrels of lager beer from Samuel B Stackpole’s stable on Freedom court Charlestown. All three are held on the charges.
The city mission ary reported to Park Street Church on the year’s work. He cited 270000 nominal Protestants in a 576000 city population and church attendance averaging 60000 to 98000, less than half of potential. Twenty two missionaries work in the city making about 180 calls daily.
New York May 27 James Fitzharris alias Skin the Goat and Joseph Mullett two surviving Irish Invincibles recently freed in Ireland for the Phenix Park murders were ordered excluded by the board of special inquiry at Ellis Island and deported. The men, pardoned by Earl Cadogan, faced a secret inquisition and were sent to the excluded pen awaiting possible appeal to Washington. Fitzharris admitted a life sentence for treason and said he came to seek rest while Mullett protested mistreatment by the government.
Beverly May 27 Two arrests were made for assault and battery after Dr John Miller Masury of New York and his staff clashed with summer residents over a sea front barrier. A barb wire fence blocked beach access from high water to low water marks prompting police action and warrants. The dispute drew wide local interest as court dates approach to June 2.
Ed ward Morse and Hervey Patch joined the shore walk near Magee, after a long dispute over access to the beach path. Wealthy cottagers challenged townspeople using the shore line, with Dr Masury patrolling his estate to bar passage. The issue dates back to John Stetson erecting a fence to high water mark before the town allowed pedestrian access along the shore.
A much mooted question centers on public rights along the shoreline and the limits of access. The discourse weighs property claims against common enjoyment, with officials signaling potential policy nudges and court opinions expected forthcoming.
The Leyland liner Cestrian, under Captain Thomas, reached East Boston pier at 10 am after rough weather. Pilot Louis Smith boarded 300 miles east of Boston. Passengers included Ames and Baldwin families among others. Cargo from Yarmouth included 549 barrels of mackerel and 200 crates of live lobsters. A red spar marker was set near the dredged channel by the South Boston bridge. Admiral Gesnpene expected at Young Wharf with produce from Jamaica. The Eva from Norway underwent repairs in East Boston after striking an obstruction. East Boston residents Foote and Douglass purchased the towboat Louise Osborn for fresh-water towing. From June 1 to July 7, 29 steamships are slated to sail from Boston, with 17 to Liverpool and others to London, Hull, Glasgow, and Rotterdam. The tug Marguerite will haul mudscows to Little Harbor for dredging. A north Shore excursion steamer may launch this summer for Misery Island. A 1,000-passenger vessel to operate from Commercial Wharf is anticipated. The Wideawake wrecking lighter joined Betts Bros. fleet. A new Iberian liner, to be captained by Farrington, will commence June 27 sailing from Liverpool to New York, joining other liners. The Caledonian liner, Captain McLean, will be similar in size to the Philadelphian. The landm an and details conclude with THE LANDSMAN.
Fred W. Chamberlain of Waltham was arrested on a warrant yesterday afternoon by officers of Division C charged with larceny of clothing valued at $80 from the National Supply Company at 4 Temple Place.
Shipping news lists arrivals and sailings of steamers and tugs, with routes including Liverpool Yarmouth Gloucester and Boston. Notable arrivals include Cestrian, Kinney, Parker, and Old Dominion with merchandise and passengers. Also noted are sailings of Pernempors, Grecian, Eva Ot, and several schooners and barges. Nantasket Roads anchorage and President Roads activity are recorded.
The record lists numerous cases and parties in the Suffolk Superior Court first in session with Judge Lawton and Other Justices, including Farn Co v N&BSR, Holland v Cougb a, Taylor v B & M, Gleason v Corson, Cahill v MA Ry, McDonald v B & M, Ryan v Landrigan, Hurley v Boston, Hall v Grace, Litchfield v Flynn, Cumenings v Standard & T Co, and multiple parallel listings in April and May special lists. The document bears dense docket entries for civil actions, interoffice cross-references, and jury lists, naming numerous firms, individuals, banks, and companies, with many cases continuing into subsequent lists and involving railroads, insurers, and municipal entities.
In Middlesex Superior Court Cambridge jury session Jeremiah Sullivan by next friend sues L B Glover and T H Sullivan for injuries from a collision with defendant’s team on Washington Street Somerville. verdicts: plaintiff in first case 300 and second case 175 for property damage. Notices set motions for new trials and exceptions to be settled. hearing scheduled for Thursday May 51 at 9:30.
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