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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1899
Page
2
A historical ad stresses indigestion as life’s root cause and promotes Munyon’s Dyspepsia Remedy and other Munyon cures. It touts rapid relief for rheumatism kidney and respiratory issues, and advertises portable inhalers with free medical advice from Munyon doctors at Tremont Temple.
Pillsbury and Congressman Moody met with Collector Gill to discuss the law requiring stamped receipts for shipments delivered outside the city. No exemption found for current deliveries and taxes on such shipments are postponed for now except those made before Nov 1, 1899 to railroad and other express firms with stamped receipts.
The Mazet committee will resume hearings on Monday of next week in New York. Except for Thanksgiving Day there will be no adjournment until the committee completes its work. The statement was made at the office of Frank Moss, counsel to the Assembly committee.
Inspector Theobald raids the wardrobe of Francois Bock the Providence jeweller at New York Harbor. A cable from Paris warned of hidden gems while a dryly comic search reveals six pairs of shoes and pearls of great price tucked away in the vault of Bock's attire.
At the annual Boston Art Students' League meeting held in the Grundmann studios yesterday afternoon over 10 members attended with representation from nearly every state in the Union. Attendees included Mr. Thomas Allen Miss Helen G Moseley and Mr Wil.
In a tale of a pearl haul, a Boston smuggling case collapses as the treasure proves far from glamorous. Inspectors note the find’s quarried value dwindling from expected sums to a fraction as appraisers tally the items and gala talk fades.
The mammoth printing exposition will run May 2 to June 2 1900 in New York. Marcus Nathan directed as director-general and will oversee a model booklet for exhibitors. Central Palace chosen for its accessibility and facilities to host the event and attract press and attendees.
Solemn unveiling of the shrine of St Anthony set for 7:45 this evening at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Miss Cecelia Sullivan will unveil the life size statue crafted of Italian marble, eleven feet tall, donated by the Married Ladies' Rodality and Friends of St Anthony. The ceremony will include a hymn, procession, germn preaching by Rev Leonard Florio, O F M, with solemn benediction by Rector Rev W G Read Mullan.
A formal deed transfers from Admiral George Dewey to Mrs Milfred Dewey wife of the admiral. The property at No 1747 Rhode Island Avenue Washington was presented to the admiral by popular subscription and conveyed through John W Crawford secretary to Mrs Dewey.
London reports the death of Lady Salisbury after a long illness described as paralysis. She is noted as a charitable figure who supported the needy and influenced Lord Salisbury's policies. Viscount Cranborne is the eldest son, with five sons and two daughters in the family. The Marchioness’s passing follows a period of frail health and was marked by the couple’s long marriage and public appearances.
The Post notes Myers is favored to win the speakership as the Cambridge man builds support among Republican leaders across Massachusetts. Bennett Saunders Reed Mills and others vie, with factions claiming pledged backing. 168 Republicans, 72 Democrats, 2 Socialists are in the house, shaping a tight caucus contest.
Senator Chauncey M. Depew gave a dinner at the Union League Club in New York to publishers and businessmen on the fourth anniversary of The Penny Magazine. Guests included General Charles H. Taylor Colonel Frank B. Stevens and C. P. Donahue of Boston.
The marriage of Miss Lee L Browne daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred A Browne of 81 Walnut Street Somerville to John E Fletcher of 594 Tremont Street Boston was solemnized at 7 30 last evening at the residence of the bride s parents Rev George C Lorimer of Tremont Temple officiated The bridesmaid was Miss Ida N Smith of North Cambridge Alexander C Grainger of Boston was best man The ushers were James L Atherton of Dorchester and William Clements of Boston
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor testified as the lone witness before the Industrial Commission. He said thirty seven separate groups used the union label and its popularity grew quickly. He defended the boycott as a legal proper tool for workers and said collective action justified individual rights.
The article details Boston Republican leaders like George N. Swallow Edward Presho and others shaping a campaign strategy for the mayoralty. It notes opposition led by ex-Senator Hutchingon and figures Innes Krebs Hart and Sanford position to influence tonight's Association Hall Edyliston Street meeting with delegates from multiple wards.
Graduates of St Mary's School North End met to form an alumni group with John F. Dever as president and Eugene C. Driscoll as secretary. Remarks were given by several local figures and Father Eric. A banquet is planned for December and invitations extended to several former graduates.
Governor Theodore Roosevelt spoke to Yale University students in New Haven praising Yale players led by Captain McBride. He linked Yale spirit to American civic virtue, recalled wartime service, and urged action in politics and public life. Roosevelt visited Yale earlier, had luncheon, campus tour, and Hadley dinner as Yale president.
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