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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1901
Page
7
A vintage health tip advises a warm bath before bed followed by wiping dry, then rubbing Omega Oil into the pores for several minutes. Repeating in the morning is suggested. Marketed as a cure for sore muscles from hard work or intense exercise and praised by many athletes.
Senator Chauncey M Depew will marry Miss May Palmer in Paris on Christmas Day. He plans to attend Charleston Exposition opening day December 1 then return to Washington to take his Senate seat. After Congress adjourns December 16 he will sail to Paris and bring his bride to Washington to live.
BINGHAMTON, N Y Nov 18 The girls of Great Bend Penn formed an anti tobacco league prohibiting interactions with men who used tobacco. The local men pledged to date only out of town girls. After failing to maintain the boycott the club disbanded.
Boston woman Mary A. Livermore recounts a North Station L train episode where a uniformed guard yelled hustle and shoved her due to limited mobility. She joins other women in reporting rudeness and obstreperous conduct by guards, attributing blame to the company as well as the staff.
Miss Celia Snow, a teacher at Gurney school in Whitman, recalls putting out a fire herself after seeing smoke from the cellar. She said she grabbed water and doused the flames at the furnace area, believing the fire must be stopped without alarming others. She downplays notoriety and declined a photo.
German ambassador Herr von Holleben returns to Washington from leave and says Germany and the United States enjoy cordial relations. He rejects recurring reports that Germany seeks coaling stations in South America or the West Indies, stating officially that no such purpose exists. The Emperor sends friendly greetings to President Roosevelt praising American progress and showcasing bilateral goodwill.
Two year old Lena Dwight died yesterday afternoon at 240 Ninth Street when she fell into a tub of water while her mother was in a adjoining room. The kitchen was filled with wash tubs on wash day. the mother found the child with feet protruding from the tub as she returned, the water drowned the child almost instantly. The mother is prostrated and the case was reported to the medical examiner.
James Hayes aged two son of John E. Hayes of Granville avenue Malden was near a lit lamp when it exploded tipping onto the floor and enveloping him in flames. He died at midnight despite care from Dr. C W McClearn and removal to Malden Hospital. Fire department responded. house damage was slight.
Camden authorities halt compulsory school vaccinations after nine tetanus cases post vaccination. seven deaths and two critical. Board of Health and county physician to conduct full investigation. Dr H H Davis says vaccination not proven causal but action needed amid public concern. Philadelphia reports additional tetanus cases with no official action yet.
A newly issued 200 plus page illustrated book from the Pennsylvania railroad highlights Southern winter resorts with halftone scenes, routes, rates, and a large map of Southern connections. It describes bathing golf hotels climate and points of interest to aid travelers plan short or extended tours.
One million samples postpaid offered to sufferers of kidney liver bladder and blood troubles by Warner Safe Cure Co Rochester. Test at home, if urine shows sediment cloudiness or germs you may have diseased kidneys. Free trial bottle and medical advice available. Regular size $1.00, drugstores or write Rochester NY. Purely vegetable no harmful drugs.
Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of the President, lands in Boston for a three week stay with her grandmother Mrs George C Lee of Chestnut Hill. She rests after a 19 hour journey and plans no invitations or social functions during the visit.
The Pennsylvania Railroad passenger department releases a free Winter Excursion Book detailing leading winter resorts in the East and South, with routes, rates, and travel combinations. Bound in color, it offers typographical quality and practical travel information. request at Broad Street Station or mail to George W. Boyd in Philadelphia.
A vintage advertisement touts Moxie as a safe sleep aid. It claims the beverage relaxes nerves, steadies blood flow, aids digestion, and promotes sweet sleep without harm. The copy urges keeping Moxie at home and sharing it with others.
At Union Hall Boston officials began recounts of Republican caucus ballots across wards 6 9 10 12 13 16 18 19 20 22 24 26 with focus on Dorchester aldermanic district. Results show no material change though Ward 16 bullets favored Farwell Miller and Stewart while Ward 20 added shifts to Foster and Stewart.
In Melrose on election night the Republican caucuses drew strong turnout with no major contests. Delegates favored reelecting Mayor Larrabee. Alderman-at-large winner in Wards 1 and 2 was A H Folger over Chester Shepard. Ward nominees listed include French and Folsom in Ward 1, Day and Cornwall in Ward 2, and others. School committee delegates were uncontested for reelection of Stewart, Curtis, and Mrs A A Day.
Charles A. Learned, a prominent Lynn real estate and business figure, was arrested yesterday afternoon on a larceny charge involving a $650 bank note. The Central National Bank alleges Learned falsely claimed ownership of property at 120 Beacon Hill Avenue to cash the $650 note, which was not repaid. A bondsman later released him after he was taken to headquarters.
Five hundred people attended the annual whist party and dance of the Immaculate Conception Church Association held last evening at Catholic Union Hall on Washington Street. Fifty fables were occupied until 10 o'clock. Dancing followed with Rev. W. G. Read Mullan S. J. and other priests among the guests. Notable attendees included Mr. George E. Whiting organist, Miss Anna Westervelt, Mrs. Annette Welch, Ivan Morawski, J. D. Murphy, Miss Bessie Laundrigan, Miss Josephine Laundrigan, Miss Julia Daly, Mr. W. L. Norton, Miss Helen Keating, Miss Mae Healy, William H. Burt and William O'Neil.
New sleeping car service leaves South Station Boston at 6 p m with through routing to Buffalo Detroit and Chicago via Boston Albany New York Central and Michigan Central railroads. It claims to be the best quickest safest and only direct double track service from New England to these points. Send for West Bound A S Banson G P A.
Tremont Temple hosts a New England fundraiser for the frigate Constitution through a Massachusetts Daughters of 1812 fair. Notables including Lieutenant-Governor Bates and Rear Admiral Johnson attend as marines guard the doors. Proceeds support a plan to restore the ship as a training vessel in Boston Harbor.
Michael has signed a contract to return to Paris in the spring. His princess is des consolate. The lines suggest a courtly or royal departure between nations with personal promise amid emotional strain.
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