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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1899
Page
2
J Loring Thayer of Dorchester lies at his home 3% Ashmont Street awaiting the end as physicians predict a fatal termination within hours. He is teller at Home Savings Bank Tremont Street and known in banking circles.
The Jackson Club of Ward 3 held a large meeting urging adoption of an eight hour workday. Ex Senator Shaw urged support for a Boston gain, while Representative Sullivan urged the trend toward shorter hours. The club pledges to advocate for the act and push a plank in the municipal convention.
A meeting of the Bryan Association of Ward 6 was held to organize active work for registration. The group aims to add 500 to 600 names to the voter list. Congressman Fitzgerald urged a nighthour day for municipal employees and saw a favorable resolution passed. He also offered a resolution pledging support for General Patrick A. Colling's mayoral candidacy.
Hal Alexis Hollingsworth, 18, charged with the murder of 14 year old Myrtle Leonard near East Douglas. The alleged crime followed a love triangle with John Reedette. Hollingsworth reportedly confessed, saying he fired at traips, not intending to kill. The case adjourned to tomorrow in Uxbridge district court.
Addison B. Rice a lumber merchant at 53 State Street Room 905 and resident of Youngs Hotel was arrested by Inspectors Cleary and Harris on a warrant for allegedly taking $200 from Walter Sherman who runs an office in the Globe Building. The case stems from an alleged investment scam involving the Metropolitan Stock Exchange on Devonshire Street and improper use of the funds. Rice was bailed out by John Reynolds, proprietor of Reynolds House, after being questioned at headquarters. The matter is to be heard in court today.
Tobias Saunders, a 0 year old, was killed this morning at the South Duxbury station when struck by an early South Shore train.
Hair health cannot reverse time but can erase traces of aging. Gray thinning hair ages a person quickly, but maintaining vibrant hair can restore youthful appearance and confidence.
An advertisement touts Hair-Health as a hair food restoring gray and faded hair to its original color, claiming it acts on hair roots and leaves no detectable residue. Harfina Soap is described as a medicated shampoo for soft, healthy hair and skin, with Hair-Health sold by druggists and via London Supply Co. in New York, 853 Broadway, offering refunds if not beneficial.
London October 9. News from the Cape is sparse but details on army corps dispatches and Parliament debates fill the page. Radicals may oppose government South Africa policy, risking prorogation and Christmas. Guelph ammunitions landed at Durban 414 cases. war office reserves cut to about 500 retained. London Radicals council chaired by Baron Tweedmouth calls for arbitration and negotiated settlement with the Transvaal.
James Gould aged 45 married fell from a seven story building under construction at 66 60 Leverett street at 4 p m yesterday and died en route to Massachusetts General Hospital. John Dillon of 280 D street South Boston also fell but saved himself after descending one night suffering fractured ribs and back injuries. Both men worked for coppersmith and roofer Charles E Hill of 20 Pitts street on the Segal building. Bricks shifted on staging causing the fall.
About 1500 Harvard students packed Soldiers Field for a rowers and baseball victory celebration that included a huge bonfire and disorder. A freshman trombonist, John Murray of East Cambridge, was struck by a missile near the temple, knocked down, and later revived at a drugstore. Police intervened as stones and clubs flew, with only minor injuries reported beyond Murray's.
William W. Eldridge of Brockton was brought to City Hospital unconscious after drinking a cocktail with Edward Poor in the South End. Eldridge’s money and valuables were found on him. Police suspect knock-out drops and hold Poor for precaution as Eldridge’s condition remains dangerous.
Six year old prodigy from the Boston Ghetto enrolls at Cushman School on Parmenter street after initial resistance by his grandfather Tevie Agoos. The boy’s biblical knowledge wowed venerable rabbis.
C Oliver Iselin arrived from the city aboard the Wallace B Flint and expressed hope for a favorable breeze to finish at least one race before Christmas. He backed daily racing after Thursday, praised the Columbia crew, and dismissed unfair reports of their tactics. Sir Thomas Lipton planned a private dinner but stayed aboard the Erin to focus on the cup races.
The New England Polo League met at Barry Imperial Hotel and adopted the nomadic roll and Spalding ball. A long schedule through January lists games between Lawrence, Manchester, Portland, Amesbury, Salem, Clinton, and others with daily pairings and venues.
Fully 350 active Democrats gathered in Quincy Club rooms to back a municipal eight hour workday plank. James Donovan presided as John A Kelcher offered the resolution urging the city to adopt eight hours for laborers and to include the issue in the Democratic platform. Isaac Rosnosky endorsed Patrick A Collins for mayor amid cheers. A 300 member rallying committee was formed to promote Collins candidacy.
A conference between city committee chairmen and the State committee set a ratification meeting for Paine and Mack to end next week. Mayor Quincy may preside, and Thomas J. Gargan may speak. A band and strong enthusiasm are expected as the rally proceeds.
Hartvard's toys yesterday featured H. F. Cochems on the field in toys with a clean record and officials prepared to begin coaching. Word from President Clausen of the Western Intercollegiate said he was freed from all taint of professionalism.
The Butterville A A Newton wants games with Dorchester Heights A A South Boston or other 125 pound teams. Tigers of Lynch seek out of town games around 135 pounds. Pearle football eleven seeks strongest local teams, Dedham High or Belmort. Laurel Star A C has Oct 4 open for home game. Wolfe Tone Jr. wants 130 pound teams at home on Oct 13 or 19. Lafayette Jr. seeks 99 pound opponents. Addresses listed for replies.
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