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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1900
Page
2
An old advertisement urges using Omega Oil on a child's throat or chest for sore throat or chest cold. It promotes quick relief for all ages with a non burning formula and pleasant scent. A single bottle is said to benefit the entire family.
John G. Carter, a Boston born painter and inventor of an oil-rubber process, died in Savannah after a long pursuit of funding. His plant near Greenwich Park suffered fire and storm damage, was rebuilt, and faced new preparations to begin when he died. The process remained known only to him.
The Police Board met in a special session to address Bishop Potter's charges and urged Potter to name a counsel as they pressed officers Inspector Adam Cross and Captain Herlihy with allegations of disrespect toward the bishop. Cross and Herlihy will not be suspended during inquiry. A woman arrested for residing in a so called light house was fined ten dollars with a warning of six months workhouse for a second offense. Jules Dumont of the Black Rabbit was convicted and sentenced to fourteen years at Sing Sing after a raid by the Comstock Society on October six.
Charles N. Crittenden, evangelist, visited the county jail in Patoerson New Jersey on November 19 and held services for prisoners including McAllister, Kerr, Campbell and Death. All but Kerr raised their hands when asked who wished to lead a Christian life as Death and Campbell shed tears.
Montreal November 19 Canadian Pacific announced it will send its export traffic to St John for the coming winter after talks with the Premier and cabinet members regarding privileges given to other lines. The move ends the threat to go to Boston and resolves the winter traffic dispute.
Regent for Russia reports that if the Czar’s illness persists, Duke Vladimir, his brother, will probably be appointed temporary regent in St. Petersburg.
MIT President Pritchett calls for abolition of the cane rush after a deadly accident last Thursday at the South End grounds. He argues the contest is not a game of skill and cannot be governed by rules, with danger rising as classes grow in number. A plan for a health-building physical culture system is proposed, while debate continues on replacing cane rush with annual interclass events like tug of war.
The famed Ned McNamara, once a celebrated golf instructor in Brookline and later in Boston area clubs, allegedly refused the New Orleans Country Club post to stay near a St Louis heart’s choice. After back injuries ended his peak golf career, he joined the St Louis police, hoping proximity to his adored horsewoman.
At a general missionary committee session in St Pauls M E Church two sharp volleys attacked the Roman Church. Bishop Goodsell spoke of Italy where the Jesuits and seminaries face an interdict, fueling applause as he described priests and teachers being excommunicated. Dr C W Drees urged that Spanish America no longer exists and linked papal infallibility to historic conflicts that reshaped Christendom.
Five drivers discharged by the Boston Ice Company announce plans to sue for criminal and civil damages, alleging discharge for union membership in the Icemen's Protective Union. They claim supervisor Jeremiah Flanders singled them out for dismissal while defending non-discriminatory practices.
Alderman Doyle led a unanimous move to form a committee on prisons to investigate conditions at the House of Correction in South Boston after a prisoner’s recent death. He cited abuse and solitary confinement as common, promising startling findings.
A company explains that any fault lies with the collector's methods rather than any crooked conduct by the driver, as details of the dispute are reviewed. The statement aims to clarify responsibilities and restore trust while investigations continue.
William Heinrich, a blind tenor famed in Boston, was robbed of $50 by George Delap at the Crocker House side entrance in New London. Police caught Delap 20 minutes later in a restaurant, with the money recovered. Heinrich, with studio ties on Tremont Street, will prosecute at the next court on Jan 1.
Gloucester reports the schooners Atalanta and John J. Flaherty arriving from Newfoundland with the season’s first salt herring. Both vessels departed Gloucester on November 8 and completed the voyage together this forenoon.
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