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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1899
Page
8
A short warning notes many white soaps imitate the real Ivory brand but lack its distinct smell and quality. It advises readers to insist on Ivory Soap and avoid counterfeit products.
William Redfield, after fourteen years in Ward's Island State Insane Asylum, is freed by order of Judge Giegerich. His sweetheart Miss Mary W. Board secured the release after two years of advocacy, and the couple plan to marry and move to South Dakota.
F Hopkinson Smith, author and artist, advocates boycotting the Paris Exposition of 1900 and declines invitations to send paintings. He recalls witnessing trials and condemns perjury while praising Venice as a modern mecca. He also critiques the book market, noting department stores drive mass sales. He spoke to Yale students in New Haven on Venice.
An unnamed speaker recalls the Dreyfus trial in Paris, vowing to tell future generations they had no involvement. The quote hints at a tense atmosphere and calls for a lesson for “those people,” reflecting enduring public passion and contention surrounding the case.
The City Council joint committee on Boston Common monument plans for Gravor Quincy to revoke permission for a British soldiers memorial will hold a meeting today. Alderman Dixon declines comment until the committee convenes and a course of action is determined after a mayoral meeting.
The dispensary will, with this year’s payments, contribute a total of 499 to the schools of South Carolina. This marks another year of funding from state liquor operations to education.
Carlos Garcia eldest son of Calixto Garcia and a brigade commander in the Spanish Cuban war travels to New York to press for civil government in Cuba. He urges U S withdrawal of troops and transfer of authority to native Cubans with elections, citing reforms in schools courts and departments as proof of capability.
A large crowd gathered at the election commissioners office as withdrawal and protest actions closed in on candidates for Alderman. Protests target William E B Barry Frank J Gethro John Kennedy and others with hearings set Friday in the aldermanic chamber to decide ballot status. Multiple withdrawals across districts reduce contest in several wards.
Boston theater notes announce Josie Sadler joining New York production Broadway as a Dutch emigrant in a role written for her by George W Hobart. Israel Zangwill outlines The Mantle of Elijah with serial publication then stage adaptation by Liebler Co. Sag Harbor likely to open at the Républic next season with Liebler contracting for 1900 1901.
The Christmas issue features striking red and black production with an illustrated cover. Inside are poems jokes and stories with original drawings and photos plus a two page color story An Enforced Benevolence. Prize photographs and the Puzzle Page meet high standards. Had Mott sketches The Spontaneity of Uncle Skimpy. Send for a copy to Browning King & Co Boston free of charge.
A long queue formed at the Boston Theatre box office Monday morning for the grand opera season tickets. Men, boys and later women camped in line, with some smuggling in others, while selections slowed the pace. Popular openings included Calve in Carmen and Cavalleria Rusticana I Pagliacci, along with figures like Sembrich and Ternina in Figaro. Sun concert tickets sold briskly. overall outlook is a brilliant opera season.
Thanksgiving night at People’s Temple offers an entertainment program titled Home Mem ories and Homeland Heroes presented by Hon. J Wilder Fairbank with 160 views. It includes Story of Whitman’s Winter Ride narrated with pictures and songs of home and native land, supported by national heroes on screen.
In Provincetown Miss Effie Forrest a 15 year old pupil is alleged to have been struck by her teacher Miss Angie Sparks after an after school incident. Effie bears seven bruises and the teacher denies excessive punishment. Sparks is to appear before Justice Hopkins next Saturday as eminent counsel represent both sides. School officials named include Andrew Williams Artemas Hannum Louis Putnam and Superintendent C W Fearing of South Weymouth.
The Brownies in Fairyland opens at Music Hall at 2 30 p m today with two more matinees on Thanksgiving and the following Saturday. The unique fairy extravaganza features over 200 performers, rich scenery, costumes and electrical effects plus an augmented orchestra. The production benefits the Morgan Chapel Day Nursery and is directed by composer Malcolm Douglas and Edith Pond of New York.
Surviving members of the class of 4-7 at Boston English High reassembled for an annual dinner at Young's last night. Twenty five were present. Officers elected for the coming year include President Fred Newell, Vice President George L. Forrestall, Secretary Charles M. Obst, Treasurer Ed Gleason, and Toastmaster Isaac D. Spitz. The president, vice president and secretary form the executive committee.
At Tufts College the Ballou Hall flag tradition led to two juniors expelled and four freshmen placed on probation after freshmen attempted to fly their colors during the freshman sophomore game. The incident involved a ladder escape and three special policemen catching the culprits. The freshmen won the afternoon game 11 to 6 despite the uproar.
Leading physicians form the Union Medical Service Company to provide unlimited medical care for a small monthly fee. Plans include branch offices across the United States and Canada and district doctors available day and night with medicines included. Boston office at 28 School Street handles applications and information.
The Teamsters Benevolent Association of Boston holds its annual ball Friday evening December 8 at Odd Fellows Hall. Funds total 2800 dollars with 1200 dollars paid for sick and death claims. Sunday at 2:30 pm the Verdi Orchestra of forty pieces performs in Fenimore Hall at 206 Massachusetts Avenue.
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