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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1900
Page
2
A promotional letter extols GOLD DUST as saving an hour daily and two years of labor in a lifetime. It claims the product cleans without shrinking fabrics, preserves curtains and linens, and reduces effort in housework. It invites economical housewives to try GOLD DUST today.
General Joseph Wheeler retired becomes associate member of Edward W. Kinsley Post 113 G A R Boston at Young's for the post anniversary banquet. He praises North South unity in the Spanish War, Santiago battle, and Philippines role, while noting the death of Mrs. B W Kinsley.
The event drew laughter and praise as General Wheeler and General Taylor were toasted at a Boston post banquet. Speakers included Commanders Smith, Massachusetts Senate President Smith, Mayor Hart, and Brown University President Williams. The gathering honored veterans and reflected on national unity and future global influence.
A 40 acre tract dispute dating to 1490 ends in peaceful arbitration after generations of litigation. The piece notes the termination of the lawag pit and praises G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and Rye Whiskies for their aging, purity, and medicinal claims. Indorsed by physicians and sold by licensed dealers, with labels bearing the proprietors' name and sealed bottles.
United States marshals sought former Deputy Collector Ransom McCrillis in Methuen with a warrant but found no trace. A tip in the afternoon suggested an arrest and Boston transfer that proved too late for a commissioner’s appearance. McCrillis instead traveled to Boston with bondsmen and planned to answer summons next morning.
The great North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse arrived in quarantine after a 48 hour delay and grounding near the Southwest Spit in lower New York Bay. It left Cherbourg November 14 and faced a storm and propeller trouble, with a 17 year old German coal trimmer lost overboard during the voyage. The ship carried 328 board, 328 second cabin and 673 steerage passengers.
Last night’s session focused on cross examination of Councilman James J. Malley, identified as chief author of the inquiry, with attorneys for the Mesars Heffernan and Ahern’s side grilling him about a Willow Street lot and alleged phrases about making money from the city. Malley claimed to be “sore” at Alderman Ahern over committee placement and described “flagging” the Willow Street lot to block a sale. The chair and some members urged shortening the questioning, while others pressed on, adjournment set for tonight at 7:30.
The United Steamship Company started regular Copenhagen to Boston trips, boosting the carrying trade. American imports to Copenhagen, especially from New York and Boston, are larger than ever and signal promising business prospects.
An alarm from Box 436 at 10 08 last night reported a fire at 243 Mefore Street Charlestown. The blaze affected a two story wooden building owned by Amos Stone heirs and occupied by the Building Company fabanners. The new structure and loss were estimated at 600 dollars and were insured.
A schooner broke apart off Black River near St. John as gale conditions raged. One man drowned. Captain and five crew survived by swimming ashore and climbing rocks after the vessel split. Survivors reached safety at St. John by morning while the ship, once from Annapolis and tied to Halifax buyer, was lost.
Kruger arrives in France after a rough voyage on the Gelderland. He is greeted with red carpet, Boer flags, and cheers while mourning his stricken country. He thanks the French for hospitality, calls the war terrible, and expresses hope justice will prevail.
An appeal notes vast use of Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets across the United States Canada and Great Britain as a means to maintain digestion and prevent disease. Personal testimonials from Thomas Seale Miss Lelia Dively and Mrs Eldred praise improved appetite flesh and relief from dizziness, liver torpor, and overheated blood after regular use. The tablets, containing peptones and digests, are sold by druggists nationwide.
United States Senator James K. Jones says in a Rock Arkansas interview that William Jennings Bryan is one of the cutest men in America and will influence politics for years. He adds Bryan is unlikely to seek the presidency now and would probably decline the nomination if offered.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway promotes winter excursion tickets to Southern Pines and Pinehurst North Carolina and Camden. Double daily service with through Pullman drawing room and buffet sleeping cars from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Richmond. Connections by steamer at Norfolk Portsmouth VA. Contact W C Shoemaker New York Boston Washington Portsmouth agents for details.
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