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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1900

Page

2

Chrysanthemum Show Glitters at Horticultural Hall

Massachusetts Horticultural Society presents a vibrant chrysanthemum show with Mrs Jack Gardner and Mrs B P Cheney among winners. Colonel Pfaff takes silver for best cut flowers, Miss Mabel Simpkins and Mrs A W Spencer also prizewinners as many female patrons admire the displays.

B. P. Cheney Julia Arthur Horticultural Hall Massachusetts Horticultural Society Stageland Cheney Oliver Ames Pierpont Morgan New York A. W. Spencer B. J. Clark Pomfret Pomfret, Conn Mabel Simpkins Yarmouthport Colonel Pfaff South Framingham J. C. Clarke Loger Hurrell J. W. Howard Norris Comley William Sim E. J. Clark I. E. Coburn Blue Hill Nurseries James Comley E. M. Gill Robert Montgomery Rose

Reopen Koplan Case Involves Boston Gaslight Co

Supreme Court may reopen the Koplan versus Boston Gaslight Company case with potential damages at stake. Attorney I Badger filed a petition with the court to decide if other parties tied to the original suit may be affected, including Say State Gas Edison Electric Illuminating Transit Commission Metropolitan Construction and West End Street Railway. The move could influence a long line of related actions in state records.

Koplan Boston Gaslight Company I. Badger Supreme Court Yester Kaplan Oston Gaslight Company Tremont and Boylston Streets

Liberal landslide in Newfoundland election yields sixteen to one

From eight districts in St John institutions official returns show the Bond government Liberal party winning seven seats while the Reid Marine Tory ticket takes one. The early tally indicates a sweeping Liberal victory and repudiation of Mr Reid and his railroad and land development schemes.

John's N. F Bond Reid-Marine Reid

Baldwin Doubts Peary Success In Arctic Quest

Evelyn Baldwin heads a Bald win Zeigle expedition bound for 1901 with Dr. Kann and Americans Stein and Wambatt. Kann reports Peary’s three divisions sighted Ellesmere Land in August with Peary frost bitten and aiming to dash for the pole. Baldwin doubts Peary’s start from Etah and suspects continued delay. Massachusetts Tech President Pritchett says Peary may winter north and strike next spring, aligning with Wellman’s northward plan from Franz Josef Land.

Evelyn Baldwin Baldwin-Zeigle Boston Nova Scotia Dundee Scot Dr. Kann Arctic Messrs. Stein and Wambatt Ellesmere Land Pym Island Kann Etah Greenland Fort Conger Grinnell Land Pole Peary Baldwin Sverdrup Stein Pritchett Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sydney C. B Wellman Franz Josef Land

Whist for Prizes Faces Police Scrutiny in East Boston

East Boston tale of whist parties at Central Hall run by Frank A. Mennard draws police attention. Tickets cost 25 cents for a program, prizes ranged from a pin cushion to a 4 percent lamp, and 60 attendees were reported. Police say the game falls under lottery laws. Mennard plans a legal test case if allowed to continue. Experts split on whether whist with prizes is gambling, noting souvenirs as a safe alternative.

East Boston Frank A. Mennard Prescott Street Central Hall Mennard Captain Irish Post Sergeant Hall Boston H. D. Forbes American Whist Club E. Gilman F. Ac Vinal Srete - Eeu George L. Wentworth St. Joseph Thomas C. Batchelder Harvard Improvement Society Servia Club Faneuil Hall Europe Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company H. J. Bradley Bradley Broadway South Boston

Ward 20 Democrats Meet at Bowdoin and Hamilton

The Ward 2 Democratic Club will hold a Monday evening meeting at its headquarters at the corner of Bowdoin and Hamilton streets. Several speakers will address the gathering in what is described as a smoke talk.

Ward 2 Democratic Club Bowdoin and Hamilton Streets

Denver Post offers $10,000 salary to William J Byran

Bryan is offered an annual salary of 10000 by the Denver Post to join its editorial staff in Denver Colorado on November 9.

Denver Col The Denver Post William J. Byran

Shaksperian Comedy Recital At Steinert Hall Tonight

Lawrence Southwick hosted the third in a series of Shaksperian recitals at Steinert Hall with reader George Rapd presenting A Midsummer Night's Dream. The performance highlighted humorous and poetic elements and drew praise for its clarity and charm, with Mrs. Jessie Eldridge Southwick also listed as a reader in the event.

Fleury Lawrence Southwick Steinert Hall George Jessie Eldridge Southwick

Trial exposes Gould scandal amid Mowbray damages suit

New York on Nov 9 closes the $4,000 damages case by valet Frank D. Mowbray against Howard Gould. Testimony centers on allegations involving Katherine Clemons and the Gould household. Gould’s lawyer accuses the plaintiff of mudslinging while detailing contracts and relationships.

New York Frank D. Mowbray Howard Gould Katherine Clemmons London Rust Taggart Blanchard Mowbray Gould Severance Waldorf Holland West Fortythird Street Mr. Gould West Forty-third Street

Eight-Hour Law Question Decided in Fall River Case

Judge Pierce will hear Fall River city versus contractor Patrick J. McQuillan over the eight hour workday statute for city projects. The court sustained the contractor in a ruling that the eight hour rule applies to city employees but not to independent contractors. An appeal was filed, and the higher court's interpretation will be watched by labor unions.

Fall River Pierce Superior Court City of Patrick J. McQuillan Hugo A. Dubuque McQuillan Builders’ Association City E Dubuque

Every Man a Law to Himself in Diet Debate

An essay argues that diet should fit the individual rather than fixed rules, noting mixed meat and plant foods as common. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, popular aid for digestion, claiming they aid digestion without reliance on laxatives or stimulants.

Africa Polynesia Stuart United States Canada Great Britain

Chelsea Campaign On Sparks Local Political Chase

Chelsea municipal campaign heats up as the Republican city committee fixes caucus day for November 20. Democrats mobilize actively, promising a lively contest in a city noted for storied campaigns and strong party involvement.

Chelsea Republican City Committee

Freight Handler Injured In East Boston Fall

At about 3 p m yesterday John Jansen 25 married of 100 Everett street East Boston a freight handler for B and A railroad at Pier 6 Grand Junction wharf fell between two freight cars striking his head causing a scalp wound He was taken to the Massachusetts General Hospital.

John Jansen Everett Street East Boston B. & A. ‘Railroad Grand Junction Wharf Massachusetts General Hospital

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