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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1899
Page
7
In fifteen minutes with a cake of Ivory Soap and water you can make a cleansing paste. Ivory Soap Paste cleans clothing stains, carpets, rugs, leather, painted wood-work, and furniture and can be used where water would harm delicate items. Directions: boil shaving soap in water, then cool and store. a 1898 Pacemaker & Gamble Co publication from Cincinnati details the recipe.
SRENTON New Jersey November 9 Articles of incorporation filed for the Tele phone Telegraph and Cable Company of America with 30 million dollars authorized capital. Founders William Latta Martin Mahoney of Philadelphia and James E Hayes of Camden. Backed by the Whitney-Widener-Elkins syndicate to supersede the Continental Company and oppose Bell Telephone. Plans include long distance links Boston New York Washington and Pittsburgh with local lines in between and expansion beyond.
A cable from New York reports Alfred Harmsworth editor of the London Daily Mail will back a challenger to race for the America’s Cup next year. He wrote to Sir Thomas Lipton asking about Lipton’s plans and stated he would enter a Shamrock successor if Lipton does not attempt another challenge.
The Hon. Arthur Sewall of Bath Maine, former Democratic vice presidential candidate, voiced cautious views on the election shows. He cited Ohio Maryland Kentucky Nebraska and New York as mixed signals and said Bryan may remain a strong force among farmers and plain people.
The Associated Charities of Boston held a largely attended annual public meeting in Steinert Hall. Robert Treat Paine presided as president. Officers were elected including Clerk George A. Goddard and Treasurer Henry B. Cabot. Directors and other officers will be named in weeks. Professor Peabody spoke on The Expansion Change and John Graham Brooks on The Sustaining Hopes of Organic Charity.
At the Point Shirley Club reunion held last night at the Parker House officers were elected. Henry W. Patterson became president with A. B. Bruce as vice president. Joseph W. Work was chosen secretary and H. N. Wisher treasurer. Executive and auditing committees were named for three and two year terms respectively, with several members listed in each to fill various roles.
A garbled report from Boston notes the Business League and William W. Lacoin discuss trade, with references to a $700,000 export figure and overall export activity. The text mentions the Straits and past periods, indicating a discussion of commercial performance and maritime trade.
In Middlesboro and Louisville reports say violence flared after the Kentucky election. About fifty shots were fired but no one was hurt as both parties accuse fraud and await official returns. Campaign leaders project Taylor or Goebel winning with contested counties and possible legislative shifts.
Chicago November 9 Superintendent E Benjamin Andrews former Brown University president was prevented from addressing the school management committee as it voted against his protest. The committee moved to grant six elementary teachers principal credentials without examination despite his objections. Andrews repeatedly asked to explain but was cut off by Trustee Keating who ruled he had no right to speak. The measure passed despite Andrews urging otherwise.
The first county abstracts at the Secretary of State's office show Democrat A. W. Patrick leading ex Mayor Caldwell of Cincinnati for Lieutenant Governor. Caldwell suffered heavy losses to anti saloon league influence. Results described as a surprise.
Toledo Ohio November 9 Mayor Jones releases a signed statement denying he ever said his race aided McLean's success or rebuked administration policy. He adds he favors a Christian policy toward the Philippines and believes Filipinos have a right to freedom alongside Americans.
Haverhill Massachusetts reports that Republicans and Democrats ratified a fusion ticket led by Mellen A. Pingree after formal selection by the fusion committee. The Board of Aldermen will have five Republicans and two Democrats, with Mayor John C. Chase likely to be renominated by the Social Democrats.
The Boston Post invites letters debating whether the British or Boer side is correct and plans a full page of reader letters. Half the page will cover British views and half Boer views, inviting brief, signed submissions to Editor Transvaal Discussion at the Post in Boston.
Colonel A A Pope announced that Hartford Pneumatic Tube Company has been sold to Charles R Flint of New York. The firm operates four large factories. Flint plans a bicycle tire venture named the Rubber Goods Company.
Joseph B. White police officer in Watertown was struck by an electric car of the Boston Elevated Railway Company and died within an hour at Massachusetts General Hospital. Motor man Robert F. Gallagher was arrested then released on bail. arraignment planned, but case unlikely to be pressed.
The Roxbury Veteran Firemen's Association staged its fifteenth annual ball at Oranta Hall with record attendance. Frank P. Cahill directed the grand march with Miss Clara Conway leading, and John Mulhearn served as chief marshal and head of aids, assisted by William T. McCormack.
The Emerson Club of Dorchester met at Uphams Corner and endorsed Herbert Manks as candidate for Alderman in the ninth district. The meeting drew about three to four hundred attendees with President John C Hodker presiding.
Argument concluded in New York as the Merchants Association seeks to fix responsibility for paying the one cent stamp tax on express receipts. The case targets express companies and links to the tax on shipments. Proceedings were held today in Washington with implications for merchants and carriers.
The Globe reports Millbury has a dry town factory restarting operations with about fifty workers returning after a temporary shutdown of several weeks.
Mrs Mary M Peabody of 42 Water Street Haverhill Massachusetts reports severe female health troubles left her weak and near death Then after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People since July she gained about 39 pounds regained appetite improved sleep and now enjoys good health She invites written inquiries about her experience from other women Records sworn September 1 1899
The American eagle perched within Faneuil Hall watched Italians listen to Mayor Josiah Quincy present a first concert for this distinct community. The event drew music lovers and proved a cordial civic gesture for the Italian residents.
Prices announced for Henry Irving at the Hollis begin Nov 20 with varied seating. Julia Arthur halts More Than Queen due to audience disturbance. Gunner's Mate and Make Way for the Ladies premiere with notable casts. Bowdoin Square and Bow Theatre features and cast notes, Opera House and Grand Theatre current attractions, and upcoming shows across Boston venues with several star names and company movements.
The Mayor's announcement stirred Italian sentiment as a Municipal Orchestra program drew a large audience. The piano recital by Alfred Donato and an aria by Elvira Leverone moved listeners to shower a basket of red roses in heartfelt appreciation. The Mayor appeared shortly after.
After a formal welcome by Ward 6 leader Andrew Badaracco the mayor praised the hall as a fitting venue for concerts benefiting the people and uniting the city’s Italians. Elvira Leverone sang the national anthem with the principal orchestra led by Emil Mollenhauer as the audience joined in.
Melrose voters adopted city status at a town meeting ending the town form of government. The session approved small appropriations to close accounts and pledged to join the Metropolitan Park system by extending a boulevard from the shore of Pond to connect with the Fells and nearby woodlands. A measure to seek General Court representation to improve lamp lighting laws passed unanimously, and a resolution thanked Levi S Gould for over fifty years of service as moderator.
The Jackson Club of Ward 5 held a rally at Abbotsford Hall Charlestown with over 400 voters present. Representatives-elect Harrington and Higgins praised the club's impact while other candidates criticized Ward 5 and Ward 6 public improvements. Sergeant Morz Powers of the Ninth Regiment presided.
Chile files request to hand over Frederick T. Moore held in Valparaiso for alleged embezzlement of 10 000 from the National Bank of Commerce. Authorities expect Moore’s delivery to U S officials as a courtesy despite no existing extradition treaty between Chile and the United States.
At a meeting of George J. Whitten Camp 1 Legion of Spanish War Veterans the camp endorsed Commander William P. Kenibbs for the Common Council in Ward 21. A special meeting is planned at Homestead Hall 724 Washington Street Sunday at 3 30. Members will attend Edward Marshall war correspondent lecture Monday at Tremont Temple. Adjutant Adams resignation was accepted and Robert H Mac Dowell was elected. Hugh Wyllie commander.
Maria L. Baker's will filed in Suffolk Registry provides two public bequests if funds remain after legacies. It directs remaining assets to the Society for the Relief of Sick Poor in Roxbury and the Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children, with caps of 200 dollars each and 400 dollars total, and any excess goes to Susan Jackson of a nearby town. The will was executed in March.
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