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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1901

Page

7

Radam's Microbe Killer Promoted As Universal Remedy

An advertisement touts Radam's Microbe Killer as a universal microbial cure. It claims effectiveness against consumption, grip, pneumonia, catarrh, bronchitis, Bright's disease, and other kidney and liver troubles. New England agents Heaton & Co. advertise at 339 Washington Street Boston with free samples and mailed books.

Professor Radam Radam Bright New England Heaton & Co Washington Street Bromfield Milk Boston

Crusade Against Chinese Laborers Expands

United States authorities in this city plan to enforce the Chinese exclusion act by requiring certificates of identification from Chinese workers in laundries and other shops. The first raid at Cambridgeport last week saw 10 men arrested. cases before United States Commissioner Fiske today may be continued. Officials say the aim is to verify lawful presence, amid reports some Chinese may have entered illegally.

United States Collector of Internal Revenue Cambridgeport Fiske John H. Casey

Move to Amend Congress Rules

Representative Swanson of Virginia proposes a House rule change to require committees to report within two weeks after a majority signs a petition if they have not reported. If they fail, the House could discharge the committee and proceed to consider the matter. He says the rule would empower a majority to control legislation and reduce committee power.

Washington Swanson Virginia House

Moody endorses Chinese exclusion in House letter

W H Moody of Washington writes to the editor expressing support for some form of Chinese exclusion. He notes the telegram sent to his home was forwarded to him and signs the Nov 28 1901 communication from the House of Representatives.

Post W. H. Moody House of Representatives Washington, d. C

Royal scandal grows as Wilhelmina consort questioned

Nov. 29. Sensational royal scandal reports say Queen Wilhelmina may seek divorce or separation over alleged cruelty by the new consort. A Hague letter claims illness stems from mistreatment, a duel wounded adjutant Major Vantes, and Prince Henry’s absence at Het Loo linked to Kaiser summons. Dowager Queen Emma seeks reconciliation amid turmoil.

Isterdam Wilhelmina Hague Major Vantes Vantes Prince Henry Het Loo Germany Emma

President Roosevelt honors Rough Rider with Arlington grave tribute

President Roosevelt sent a large floral tribute to be laid on the grave of Joseph Armistead Carr at Arlington. Carr, a lieutenant of Troop D in the Rough Riders, was buried there today. He was a great grandson of General Walter Armistead and a nephew of Confederate General Lewis Armistead.

Washington Roosevelt Joseph Armistead Carr Leutenant Troop D The Rough Riders Arlington Lieutenant Carr Walter Keith Armistead West Point Lewis Armistead

Thanksgiving Birds Handed Out By A Shuman And Co

Vermont workers at A Shuman and Co received a large turkey each on Wednesday afternoon as a Thanksgiving gesture from the firm to all employees.

Vermont A. Shuman & Co

Mrs Roosevelt Prepares Reception Gown in White Silk

Society circles in Washington show keen interest in Mrs. Roosevelts New Year reception gown. The gown will be rich white silk with elaborate point lace trim. She recently bought a second gown for the event at $150, with the New Year gown costing considerably more.

Washington Mrs. Roosevelt

Service for the Boys Farm at Tremont Temple

A music service tomorrow at 3 00 pm in Tremont Temple for the Farm for Boys Sharon Mass run by the Boston Institute Seashore Home. Rev M R Deming superintendent leads with congregational singing interspersed by boys colos and duets. Colonel Albert A Pope speaks a Civil War reminiscence next week at the same time and place while Herbert S Johnson sings sequest the Vacant Chair and a new patriotic song All Hail America with proceeds to the Farm for Boys.

Tremont Temple Sharon Mass Boston Institute Seashore M. R. Deming Albert A. Pope Herbert S. Johnson America

Barrows to preach at First Baptist Church tomorrow

Dr. John Henry Barrows president of Oberlin College will preach the second sermon in a youth oriented series at the First Baptist Church on Commonwealth avenue. He led the World’s Parliament of Religions and was the first Haskell lecturer sent to India to present Christianity in Hindoo centers.

John Henry Barrows Oberlin College First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Young Men’s League Barrows Parliament of Religions Haskell India

Runaway Run Ends in Death at Bideford Me

Joseph Dearborn died in a runaway accident when his horse frightened by a train bolted and broke a shaft, throwing him to the frozen ground and fracturing his skull. His guest, Miss Gertrude Adams, suffered facial injuries after the collision with a second team.

Biideford. Me Joseph Dearborn Mr. Dearborn Gertrude Adams Miss Adams

Illness of Horace E Scudder Worries Literary Boston

Literary Boston anxious over Horace E Scudder the noted author and historian ill at his Cambridge home. Friends gathered to learn of his condition with grave fears on Saturday night but reports say he is more comfortable now. Scudder born October 16 1838 at Boston educated Williams 1858. He edited Riverside Magazine for Young People 1867 to 1879 and later worked with Hurd and Houghton and Atlantic Monthly. He is famed as biographer historian and critic with notable works including a two volume biography of James Russell Lowell.

Boston Horace E. Scudder Cambridge Horace Flisha Scudder Williams Brooklyn N. Y Riverside Hurd & Houghton, Publishers House Aldrich The Atlantic Monthly Princeton University Scudder Atlantic James Russell Lowell

Rally for Boston school board candidates at Tremont Hall

A Public School Association rally in Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple featured candidates for the Boston School Board. Speakers urged merit based teacher promotions, praised strong school houses and textbooks, and warned against political interference, urging full ticket votes to avoid split support.

Public School Association Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple John F. Moors Robert Treat Paine, Jr Eliot Harvard Frank Dorr Charlestown Boston School Board Mark B. Mulvey Roxbury Boston James J. Storrow Storrow Randall G. Morris George E. Brock James Morrill Ernst

Ducks settle on Jamaica Pond amid park rule regrets

About 200 wild ducks roosted on Jamaica Pond Wednesday night and have remained there. Jamaica Plain sportsmen voiced regret that city ordinances and park rules prevented them from drawing a bead on the ducks.

Jamaica Pond Jamaica Plain

Russian and French Officials Reject Boer Arbitration Appeal

The Hague dispatch reports Count de Struve says the court of arbitration cannot act on the Boer appeal while regrets that Britain and the South African republics cannot submit their differences to arbitration. The French chargé d'affaires attested similar sentiment and offered France's services to the belligerents.

New York the Sun Hague Count de Struve Holland Court of Arbitration Executive Council Great Britain Republic of France

Brookline letter carrier pleads guilty to mail theft

Frank S. Fellows a Brookline letter carrier appeared in United States District Court and pleaded guilty to one count of stealing letters containing money. Sentencing was deferred indefinitely and Fellows was released on bail.

Frank S. Fellows Brookline United States District Court Fellows

Cigar Company Employees Vaccinated by Firm's Initiative

L. P. Benet and Co of the Trimountain Cigar Company vaccinated all employees through a program led by Dr. L. A. Riley at the firm's expense.

Philippines currency reform eyed by special commissioner

A report from Special Commissioner Charles A Conant to Congress outlines currency changes for the Philippines The plan calls for a distinct 25 gram silver peso legal tender up to 50 cents in gold and parity with gold via coined limits It would end the Mexican dollar as legal tender and allows national banks in the Philippines and the United States to open branches Mortgage banks with $1 million capital would gain loan authority A US Treasury deposit handle for Philippine funds and a designated Philippine Treasury depository is proposed

Washington Root Charles A. Conant Philippines Congress United States Islands Government of the Philippine Islands Treasury of the Secretary of War

Griscoms Honored by Sultan in Constantinople Dinner

Lloyd Griscom United States minister to Persia en route to Teheran was invited to dine with the Sultan Abdul Hamid. The Sultan awarded Mrs Griscom the Grand Cordon of Chafacat and presented Mr Griscom with a valuable gift. Mrs Griscom formerly Elizabeth Duer Bronson of New York. the couple wed at St Margaret's Westminster four weeks ago.

Constantinople Lloyd Griscom United States Persia Teheran Abdul Hamid Chafacat

Professor Thayer Buried at Appleton Chapel

The funeral for Professor Thayer of Harvard was held yesterday at 2 o'clock from Appleton Chapel. Dr. Francis G. Peabody led the service, praising the late scholar's life, with Rev. Alexander McKenzie offering the benediction. Interment followed at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Bearers included President Eliot, Professors Toy, Emerton, Smyth, and clergy G A Gordon, W L Ropes, and laymen John Noble and J B Warren.

Thayer Harvard Appleton Chapel Francis G. Peabody Alexander McKenzie Mt. Auburn Cemetery Eliot C. H. Toy Emerton E. C. Smyth G. A. Gordon D. D W. L. Ropes John Noble J. B. Warren

Lambert Tells His Story in Murder Trial

Henry Lambert, accused of killing J Wesley Allen, testified in his own defense. He explained a missing shirt cloth as used to bind blistered feet on the Greenville journey and denied plans to procure witnesses for a false alibi. He also denied telling Hartnett that Carrie Allen descended stairs when she heard the noise. The direct examination ended. cross examination set for tomorrow.

Cover Henry Lambert J. Wesley Allen Lambert Greenville Hartnett Carrie Allen

Vanderbilt Family Names Son William Henry at Christening

In New York on Nov 29 193, Mr and Mrs Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt chose the name William Henry for their son after his father’s grandfather and brother. A December christening is planned. A gift gown from his grandmother Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt is described as one of the finest baby dresses imported.

William Henry New York Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Cornelius William Henry Cornelius Vanderbilt

Unidentified man killed by freight train near Berkeley Street

An unidentified man believed to be James Snow of Medway was struck and killed by a freight train at 6 PM on the Boston and Albany tracks near the Berkeley Street Bridge. The body, about 55 years old, 145 pounds, with a gray beard, dark clothes and hat, was moved to Undertaker Jones's establishment.

James Snow Medway Boston &Albany Berkeley Street Bridge Jones

Treasury reports new counterfeit 72 aliver certificate

Treasury Department officials report a new counterfeit of a 72 aliver certificate. It bears a Washington portrait the check-setter C and signatures of J W Lyons as register and Wis H Roberts as treasurer. It appears to be a photographic reproduction printed on two papers pasted together.

Treasury Department Washington J. W. Lyons Register Wis H. Roberts

President Carrolls Wonderful Recovery Propaganda

A long ad style piece extols Peruna as a cure for catarrh, claiming it attacks root causes and offers radical relief. Includes testimonials from J A Bossong, W S Arnold, H W Ogden, H E Vaughn, J Floyd King, and a call to write Dr. Hartman in Columbus O for gratis advice.

W.S. Arnold Peachtree W. S. Arnold H. W. Ogden J. Floyd King Congress Louisiana Washington, D. C United States Peruna Hartman Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus

Sullivan May Be Indicted In Tammany Gambling Case

New York November 29. District attorney signals plans to indict a prominent Tammany figure as head of a gambling combine. He names possible targets and says he may drop other cases to focus on Dwyer Glennon Gannon Shiels and Scan nell, fire commissioner, with five suspects under scrutiny. Indictment of at least one is likely.

Bright Joseph A. Bossong West Sith Street New York City N. Y Court Independence Order of I*oresters of America West 87Th Street Peruna J. A. Bossong Criminal Courts Senator Sullivan Timothy D. Sullivan Tammany van Wyck Carroll Frank Farrell Devery Sexton Tig Tammany Gambling Combine Dwyer Glennon Gannon Shiels John Scannell Grand Jury

Lucy Belle Sinks Near Thatcher's Island After Storm

The two master schooner Lucy Belle captained by Clarence Martin from Sullivan Maine with about 135 tons of cut edgestones sank off Thatcher's Island in 9 feet of water after striking the shoal following severe weather. Captain and two men escaped in a boat and were rescued at Rockport by Gay Head life savers. Tug Pallas captain Evans located the wreck at 9:30 am Thursday. about half the masts remained visible. Built 1888 at Columbia Falls, owned by Dunbar Bros. of Sullivan. tonnage listed as 7.

Lucy Belle Clarence Martin Sullivan Boston Thatcher’s Martin Thatcher's Rockport Gay Head Life Saving Evans Pallas Lucy Elle Columbia Falls Dunbar Bros Sullivan, Me

Dominion liner New England arrives in Charlestown amid rough seas

The Dominion liner New England arrived at Charlestown pier yesterday afternoon from Liverpool and Queenstown. Captain James reported rough weather on the voyage. The ship carried 67 passengers in second cabin, steerage, and saloon.

Dominion New England Charlestown Liverpool Queenstown James

Stone and Tsilka Alive in Bulgaria Report

Sofia reports a letter from Dubnitza dated November 28 states Miss Stone and Mme Tsilka remain alive. The recent committee meeting reportedly decided not to kill the prisoners, though demanding the full ransom. A suggestion in political circles proposes U S pressure on Turkey to pay the balance, then Bulgaria to punish abductors.

Sofia Dubnitza Miss Stone Mme. Tsilka United States Turkey Bulgaria

Ballot Plans for City Election Expand to 390000

Officials outline a municipal election next Tuesday with 300000 ballots needed, 1100 men and 15000 women registered, and 191 precincts to receive sets plus spare copies. The two page ballot lists mayoral and alderman candidates, school board choices, two referendums on licenses and city clerk terms, and a law effective if a majority votes yes. Cost estimates cover election staff, carriages, printing, advertising, janitors, heating and lighting, rent, ballot boxes, and stationery.

Armors

Death by own action Hall to be turned into German family resort

NEW YORK Nov 29 Police Captain Churchill backed reform sees Bowery resort known as Death by own action Hall sold to George Schneider who will convert it into a German family resort. McGurk who ran the dive faced numerous deaths and arrests. Schneider promises no more personal crises. Churchill approved shift.

New York Churchill Tenderloin John H. McGurk Bowery George Schneider Schneider McGurk East Side Potters’ Field Third Avenue Railroad Owen Geoghegan Billy McGlory Armory Halls Creedon Lexow Committee Cortright Suicide Hall Tammany Hall

Decision favors Eastman in Middlesex debt ruling

Justices Francis A. Gaslhill and Joan A. Aiken directed Middlesex County to pay debts contracted by defendant Charles Tt. Eastman for expert services totaling $3959.78. The decision notes the trial and specifies the amount awarded for professional services.

Francis A. Gaslhill Joan A. Aiken Charles Tt. Eastman County of Middlesex

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