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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
2
A household advertisement argues that Gold Dust cleans more completely than soap. It invites Mrs. So-and-so to test items washed with soap versus Gold Dust, noting hot water dissolves dirt with Gold Dust and that scrubbing alone never reaches embedded grime, urging readers to try Gold Dust to save time and effort.
Cornelius L Alvord Jr former note teller at First National Bank faces embezzlement charges of 690000 as arraignment proceeds before United States Circuit Court. Witness Whiting E Stow describes duties and shortages while noting past leadership laxity.
Sixto Lopez, emissary of the Filipino junta, left Young's Hotel in Boston and has not returned to his room. Secret service agents from Washington are suspected to be tracking him, with theories he may have been arrested or fled to Canada. Local authorities acknowledge federal agents' presence but deny it ties to Lopez.
Advert says Never Know When Will relieve and cure kidney illnesses by addressing the cause. Claims comprehensive restoration from backache to diabetes and bladder disorders, supported by Boston testimony. Presents another case as proof.
Hilda Hansen, once by reason of her faith a Salvation Army lassie who rejected Frank Rollins after his overdose attempt, has relented and plans marriage. Rollins, who drank laudanum to ease unrequited love, nears recovery and they vow at his Massachusetts General Hospital bedside.
Mr and Mrs Littlefield of Chelsea will host friends Saturday evening at 8 to mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mr Littlefield, born August 6 1827 in Kennebunkport Maine, has long worked in Chelsea lumber and helped found its fire brigade. Mrs Littlefield, born February 5 180_, is a paralytic but well loved, with six children four surviving: Sadie P married Dr Haynes of Revere, Alice married John F Norton of Chelsea (deceased), John H married Carrie L Jones of Scarborough now in Braintree, and Charles G married Florence Lawlor of Chelsea now in Melrose Highlands.
Police halted public whist parties that had flourished citywide for two years after admission fees and variable prizes drew large crowds. Promoters offered prizes from silver items to gold watches, with lax rules, poor ventilation, and frequent revokes. A motorman involved warned he would shut down all parties if allowed to continue.
An 1898 indictment against William A. Simmons, former Boston port collector, was quashed by a Chicago Criminal Court pursuant to a state court mandate. The Supreme Court previously ruled statements attributed to Simmons did not constitute an offense or inducement to part with property, clearing Simmons in a personal vindication.
Lonnie Lawrence Dennis a six year old colored boy preacher spoke at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Wes Springfield street. Introduced by Rev. Montague the boy described Bible figures David Goliath and Jonathan with childlike humor and clear delivery. The audience applauded a warm, supportive reception.
New York Nov 8 The annual auction sale of boxes for the horse show in Madison Square Garden was held today. Attendees were larger and bidding more spirited than in prior years. Average prices reached about $85, with W Lawson and T K Star paying top prices as several boxes sold at $600 before the run ended.
Mayor Van Wyck asks the Board of Aldermen to authorize demolition of the Dewey arch. The council has adopted the resolution directing the department of building lighting and supplies to carry out the tear down, with work to begin promptly.
The two day session in Waltham began at First Baptist Church with a preparatory service led by Harriet Taylor of Chicago, general secretary of the American committee. Fannie Benett of Lowell led the evening service and Rev. C. B Harrington of Waltham conducted devotional exercises. Welcome addresses came from local pastors and Association officers as the gathering opened.
Cunard steamship Ivernia docked at East Beaton after a Liverpool voyage arriving about 8:30 am. The vessel carried 42 saloon, 446 second cabin, and 124 steerage passengers for a total of 612. The saloon list includes Mrs. Torrey Allen, Miss R Allen, Master C T Allen, Alexander Graham Bell, Mrs A M Blair among others.
Census Bureau announces Massachusetts population at 2,808,943 in 1900 up from 2,805,346 in 1890, with a 26.2 percent rise. Worcester and Boston lead city totals. Bristol, Middlesex, Hampden, Norfolk, and Suffolk show large gains, while Barnstable and Nantucket dip. A note on a missing youth in Everett follows in the text.
The boy, 12, from Everett at 177 Broad way vanished Wednesday October 31 after three previous departures. He is four feet tall, light complexioned, about 8 pounds, wearing a blue yacht cap gray blouse dark blue knee breeches black stockings and black moccasins. Authorities seek his return.
A trolley car speeding along East Fourth street struck a coal wagon near 8 pm yesterday in South Boston. Driver Arthur O Nea l, 45, was killed almost instantly. He lived with his wife and children at 191 H street and worked for Marston Coal Company of 185 O street.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway announces double daily through Pullman drawing room and buffet sleeping cars from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Richmond. Found trip winter tour excursion tickets are on sale to Jacksonville Tampa and all Florida points. Trains operate at Penn Station contact G M Allen or regional agents for details.
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