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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
5
Two Republican caucus supervisors John B. T. Saunders and James B. Smith swear more ballots were cast than counted at Wells School House Ward 8. Election officials announce recounts in 17 wards, starting at 2 pm in Room 1 Old Court House, with Ward 8 to be recounted fully.
Secretary Long announced a large contract for Krupp armor at $420 a ton with possible royalities, totaling over $11.9 million for 24, tons covering 17 ships. The government may pay up to $456.52 a ton including Harvey royalties and license fees, with adjustments for royalties. The deal includes one year price reductions and notes Midvale’s withdrawal, while Admiral O Neil called the agreement satisfactory and reasonable.
Mr and Mrs C Henry Adams of Meredith Street Newton Highlands near Boston will celebrate fifty years of marriage tomorrow. They are friends of the Littlefields of Chelsea who recently observed a similar anniversary. Adams, 73, remains a sign painter at 37 Edinboro Street and has long invested in real estate, building the street he lives on named for Meredith New Hampshire. Mrs Adams, born the same year near Sheepscot Bridge Maine, mother was visiting, Mary Ford Parker their daughter. The pair say they met by accident when Adams fell 35 feet in a building accident and a table companion across from him introduced them after dinner, leading to marriage within a year.
Parsons Wing of Labor in Birmingham elects officers with John N. Parsons named master workman and J J Donnelly as worthy foreman The slate includes Emory Burley as secretary and treasurer and Me O Keefe and W B Carr among executive board members J A oh ner LEtaburg Benn and others noted as editor selections and expulsions during the session in November with discussion on strikes and exclusions for electricians.
The unreadable OCR fragment hints that sentiments call for continuing or intensifying precautions against pauper immigration in light of new possessions of the United States. The text is garbled but suggests policy caution.
Wilmington Del November 15 After complete canvass of general election votes in Delaware twenty nine Republicans to twenty three Democrats remain. National Committee member John Edward Addicks expects election to the short term United States Senate seat as Republican delegates favor his bid. He notes the party balance and outlines strategy for the national committee role and state influence.
The Duryea sisters accuse fraud and undue influence in the will contest of Edgar B. Duryea. Attorney J Campbell Thompson says the document was tied to a real estate deal in Orange New Jersey and that Edgar E. Duryea was an invalid when signed. Grace Prises recounts humiliation and alleged cruelty, noting a troubled family history and the Elms episodes including Walter’s fatal injury.
Rumors swirl as Republicans plan their Union Hall convention on Monday to nominate a street commissioner and eight school committee members for three year terms. William Berwin is mentioned as a potential street commissioner, with talk of a 25 member committee to review the matter. The faction debates backing Dore to counter Democratic nominee Gallivan, while some advocate abolishing the street board and even consider John H Colby as a possible superintendent of streets. Both Wheeler and Colby are Dartmouth graduates.
Yonkers socialite Miss Emily Trevor, daughter of Wall Street multi-millionaire John B. Trevor, will shortly receive $1,586,958 as the second installment of her inheritance. The total estate was $10,000,000 in 1890, with large trust funds and four equal shares to her siblings, increasing to a potential total near the original fortune as values grow. Miss Trevor, 26, is noted for beauty, education, and horsemanship.
The Right Rev Bishop Brondel of Helena presided at noon for a solemn pontifical requiem in St Patrick's Cathedral over Marcus Daly. Assistants included Rev Father Lavelle and Rev Illiam J B deacon with others, Cherubini’s mass sung, pallbearers named, casket moved to Cavalry vault.
An audience at Steinert Hall braved bad weather to hear Gertrude Bennett perform a dramatic recital assisted by baritone Carl Sobeski and pianist Philip Dallinger. Bennett earned hearty applause for a varied program, while Sobeski’s voice impressed with Two Grenadiers and Mon Desir.
Two days before the Ward 20 Republican caucus an unsigned circular opposing Alderman Adams’s ticket circulated, implicating Henry E. Bowden as using his ward position for legislation. Bowden sought legal advice, was told the flyer illegal, and announced likely inaction after caucus. He said leading Republicans urged dropping the matter and he may pursue those responsible later.
In the Third District Court Cambridge yesterday Edgar G Houck proprietor of Porters Hotel was found guilty by Judge Almy of illegal liquor sales. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to four months in the House of Correction. He appealed the decision and was held in 400 dollars for the Superior Court.
The Common Council failed to convene last evening due to the lack of a quorum. This marks the third consecutive Friday night that this branch of the city government has not held a session.
Cheap excursions to Colorado California and New Mexico every Thursday via the Grand Trunk Railway. Systems to Chicago, choice of routes beyond. Boston to Chicago tickets and sleeper from 19 dollars, only one night out. Low rates to all points in the West and Northwest. For particulars apply to Thomas Wynne travel agent 306 Washington street Boston Mass.
The article lists engagements for Harry Conor with Edna May in The Golden Cup at Boston Music Hall and notes Henrietta Crosman and Mistress Nell at the Savoy Theatre in New York. Robert Edeson joins Crosman's company as King Charles II, while Henry Miller begins a Buffalo tour in Richard Savage. J E Dodson debuts at Keith's in Boston next Monday. Henry Kyle opens Nathan Hale tour in New London during Thanksgiving week. Isadore Rush shines in Belle Money at the Victoria Theatre. Martin is to visit America with Klaw & Erlanger, performing The Only Way. Mary Sanders extends at the Park Theatre in Lost River.
Reviewers laud BE. & Willard after a long Boston absence as David Garrick delights crowds. Next week features Tom Pinch, Lord and Lady Aly with Jessie Millward, and Quo Vadis at the Boston Theatre with Lackaye and Boucicault. Broadway theatre buzz continues with Hackett in The Pride of Jennico at the Museum and Sapho at Bowdoin Square.
The Seaboard Air Line offers double daily service with through Pullman drawing room and buffet sleeping cars from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Richmond. Round trip winter tourist excursion tickets now on sale to Jacksonville Tampa and Florida points. For details contact agents in New York Boston Washington and other points.
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