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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1894
Page
5
The Syrian woman leader Madame Korany, famed as a brave notable, spoke in fluent English at the Parker House in Boston. She recalled a loving family, early education, and grew inspired by education's promise for women's freedom beyond Syria's restrictions.
A Syrian delegate describes her journey to the United States from Syria and discusses women’s progress, independence, and lecturing topics. She plans to lecture in Boston after New York, emphasizing the past and future of Oriental women and modern progress.
The piece describes theatre wear trends featuring black satin and moire skirts with light colored taffeta bodices, many in chiffon. Women seek individuality, favoring black chiffon over green silk bodices with gold galloon trim and pink pearl accents, plus pink velvet neckpieces and full chiffon sleeves.
The Post Woman profiles Hanna Korany, a 22 year old Egyptian writer and translator. She is the first modern Egyptian woman to publish books and speak publicly, studying American customs to bring noble service to her people. Her appearance and accomplishments are praised as she tours the Exposition.
J Henry Norcross at 17 18 19 20 Tremont Row advertises a Saturday sale on November 10 offering 1000 pounds Pure White Sugar Peppermints for 9 cents per pound and 1000 pounds Assorted Fruit Drops for 14 cents per pound with strong claims of deep discounts and storage location guidance.
Describes decorative feathery aigrettes used to ornament hats. Mentions green tint and small variations with three or four aigrettes in different colors to alter the hat’s appearance.
New York gossip revives claims the actress and the millionaire are betrothed despite earlier reports of a breakup. The couple's supposed engagement hinges on the ring valued at $9000 and frequent public appearances. Tyler remains silent from her home on West Thirty-seventh Street while ill with an ulcerated tooth.
Sleeper Hall hosted the Philomathean Society for a second yearly meeting with 3:15 pm start. Miss 8 E Sawyer presided as the reading of records, a song by Miss Whittier and a reading by Louise Corinne Gazaille preceded the stage comedy A Letter of Introduction featuring Westgate McGill Campbell Adams and others.
Washington report details a supposed family dispute involving Countess Florence Audenreidh Divonne and her mother Mrs Audenreid. The countess allegedly seeks to sue a Washington lawyer for preventing her from seeing her mother after conflicts over financial support and aristocratic expectations.
Boston Municipal League members show divided views on endorsing a mayoral candidate. Some back Samuel B. Capen if he runs, others favor Hart, Shuman, or broad reform, while many expect no league-wide endorsement this election.
In the wake of talk favoring A. Shuman for mayor, he states the new charter requires full-time leadership of all city departments. He cites his expanding business and current obligations as preventing him from accepting a nomination.
Paine's Furniture Company notes Boston homes now feature well furnished halls. a shift from 1890 norms shows greater value placed on hall furnishings. The company attributes this to price reductions achieved through its focus on hall furniture, keeping costs low.
A Greenwich car conductor faced a sharp rebuke from a female passenger who marched two blocks in the cold while he argued the car should stop at the pole posts. The dispute centered on a telegraph pole buried in snow being deemed not a white pole under the rules as the car crossed the Harvard bridge.
Chicago on November 9 reported 25 000 registered women with under 800 voting. At least 500 vowed not to vote again citing uninviting polls and jokes from judges and clerks. Ballots confused many women and a large percentage of votes were thrown out.
A friend says Francis Peabody will seek the Democratic nomination for Boston mayor only if the party stands as a united unit. He warns against an independent Democrat splitting votes and allowing Republicans to win. He has practiced law since 1880 and hails from Salem, with international schooling and Harvard training shaping his career.
A detailed portrait of Mr. Peabody describing his political stance as a Democrat with independence, his club memberships including the Myopia and Country Clubs, and his reputation as a cross‑country rider and lawyer. The piece notes his distant war service, family, marriage to Miss Lawrence in 1881, three daughters, and his residence near Fenson Commonwealth Avenue.
At a Wednesday meeting the association’s committee on schools was asked to study sanitary conditions at Edward Everett and other district schools and to press the city for a north Dorchester schoolhouse. The health committee warned of poor conditions near Massachusetts Avenue and suggested possible legal action to spur a Health Board remedy. The transportation committee urged action on Dorchester Bay docks from Commercial Point to South Boston Point, to liaise with nearby improvement groups and waterfront property owners, and to seek inclusion in the next Massachusetts General Court session for Winthrop flats plans.
Wells Goodwin of Newbury Centre marks his 100th birthday joined by three generations of Goodwins. A War of 1812 veteran wounded at Niagara Falls in 1814, he has drawn a pension since 1818. He is a Democrat who voted for Monroe and most recently for Cleveland.
Mrs. Anna Sawyer Downs will deliver illustrated lectures on English cathedrals before the November Club of Andover Massachusetts starting November 1.
On the steamer Tallahassee a wedding took place as Don Ferdinand Cook of St. Augustine Florida wed Miss Addie Warner of Keene New Hampshire. They traveled to Boston for the ceremony conducted by a clergyman aboard with no prior arrangements. The voyage was delayed by rough seas.
Mme. Melba will perform as announced at Music Hall today after hosting a press reception at the Vendome yesterday. She greeted the Postwoman briefly before departure for the theatre, sparking renewed anticipation among fans.
Two women paused a Tremont street car yesterday in a display of extreme politeness. Each urged the other to board first, delaying the already behind schedule transit. After a back and forth the leading woman entered first, pleased to have honored courtesy.
The Bay State Gas Company plans consolidation with Boston and Brookline firms under Mayor Matthews. A $30,000,000 gas conglomerate would operate from a central office with branches in Brooklyn and Delaware. Projections claim over $80,000 in 1836 with improved service, while Brookline’s debt shifts to interest payments. Directors hint at shifts once Matthews leads.
A. E. Stone faced trial in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Burke for larceny involving over $100 from Mrs. Annie M. Frisby. Frisby, a resident of Lynn, had transferred funds from the Springfield Savings Institution to a Boston bank, leaving her passbook with Stone who claimed he would handle the transfer but required ninety days’ notice for disbursement.
Frank Davis, assistant instructor at the boxing school of George Godfrey, was found dead in his employer’s rooms on Court Street. The Medical Examiner, Tinkham, ruled death a gas poisoning, noting Davis used the rooms as a sleeping place.
In Lawrence mass in the Haverhill boodle case the defense failed to win a new trial as the Superior Court denied the motion to set aside the verdict. The defense may file exceptions by December 3.
Sunday evening union service at Union Hall 48 Boylston street led by Rev James De Normandie Roxbury subject One Talent special music by Quartet Choir with Miss Carolyn Parish Miss Edith McGregor Messrs Hall and Philip Hale doors open 7 music director George Mendall Taylor. Also Present Problems second address by James Logan Gordon Boston Y M C A at cor Boylston Berkeley doors open 3 concert 3 30 4 subject An American Citizen. Remont Temple Baptist Church Mission preaching 10 30 am by Rev George C Lorimer 7 30 pm sermon by Rev Dr Brady subject Christianity Triumphant Bible school 12 15 prayer 6 pm seats free. Shawmut Chapel 642 Harrison avenue Sunday school 3 Y P S C E first meeting 7 30 sermon by Rev D W Waldrop. Christian Endeavor singing. Patriotism lectures every Sunday 2 30 pm People Temple Columbus avenue tomorrow J A Jones speaker on The Outlook for Woman Catholicism and Lessons Drawn From the Downfall of Tammany with Mr Lansing also solo by Miss Luce.
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