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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1900

Page

5

Ayer's Hair Vigor Restores Color to Gray Hair

A long standing promise is made that Ayer's Hair Vigor can restore natural color to gray hair. The ad targets those seeking a youthful appearance despite aging.

Ayer

Milk Trust denounced by building trades delegates

Labor unions at a Building Trades Council meeting condemned the Milk Trust and urged members to boycott contractors tied to it. Resolutions called financial support for Chicago strike action, with new delegates admitted from Upholsterers, Carpenters, Amalgamated Carpenters and Joiners, Layers, Building Laborers, Boiler Makers, and Gas Fitters unions.

Milk Trust Building Trades Council Edward N. Nockles Chicago Building Trades Council Upholsterers’ Union Carpenters’ Union 67 Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners the Layers’ Union Building Laborers’ Union 15 Boiler Makers’ Union H. M. Sweeney Paper Hangers’ Union E. A. McDonald Woe Workers’ Union John Cashman Fresco Painters’ Union James Grant Granite Cutters’ Union Edward C. Baldwin Pattern Makers’ Union John J. MelLaughlin Electrical Workers’ Union William J. Fitzgerald Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Bernard Comer Roofers’ Union John L Murphy P Painters’ Union John Kingsley Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union Thomas Walsh Amalgamated Carpenters and Joiners William McBrighty Lumber Teamsters’ Union Mark B. Mulvey

Building Laborers Union backs Milk Trust opposition

Building Laborers' Union No 15 held a meeting endorsing the Post's stance against the Milk Trust. Speakers including Dacey Keehan Collins Fields and Sullivan condemned trust supporters. The 500 union members voted to boycott contractors tied to the Milk Trust while also endorsing labels of the United Garment Workers of America and the Boot and Shoe Workers Union. Freight Handlers Union 27 of the AFL held an open meeting with over 10 membership applications. Philip J. Byrne of Marlboro and other Boston-area men addressed the gathering.

A. F. of L Philip J. Byrne Marlboro Boston

Victor Herbert Arrives With Chicago Marine Band In Boston

The Victor Herbert and the Chicago Marine Band reached Boston last night on the nine o clock train from New York to perform at Mechanics Hall this week. About one hundred musicians rode in two day coaches and their instruments accompanied them, while the group’s air and accent suggested something continental rather than Chicago marines. The band’s first performance is scheduled for this afternoon, with Herbert staying at the Touraine.

Victor Herbert Chicago Marine Band Boston New York Mechanics’ Hall Exposition Chicago Fonduetee Herbert Touraine

Boston Theatre Concert Delights City Audiences

The South and Dispensary and Hospital staged a successful Boston concert last evening. The Lynn Cadet Band joined by notable stage artists offered a program of high merit, drawing enthusiastic crowds and repeated encores. A bright highlight was the trombone solo “Hot City” by Mr Haggett, who obliged two encores.

Boston Lynn Cadet Jacksi Hiagget

Tie 10 G0 Mark Twain Insisted That He Attended the Sunday Schools

The article recounts Mark Twain affirming his attendance at Sunday schools, noting the influence of religious instruction on his upbringing. It highlights his emphasis on discipline, moral lessons, and the social role of church education in his era.

Mark Twain

Sam Clemens Visits Old Churches in Hannibal

A Philadelphia Post note recalls Mark Twain’s visit to Hannibal with Colonel Robards, revisiting Sunday schools and old seats as he spoke to children in multiple churches. The tale blends nostalgia with mock misremembered church histories and witty exchanges about life and licenses for poets.

Clemens Hannibal Colonel Ro Bards Ihfere Ro Bards Colonel Robards Mr. Clemens Robards Sam Wannibal Philadelphia Post

You Have My Sympathy Life Quote Note

An old life magazine snippet features a brief social remark about shared hardship and financial constraint, acknowledging common struggles with reduced means and empathy among friends during difficult times.

Jack and Flynnie Trade Ten Pound Lendings

In a Glasgow Evening Times exchange, Fairlie asks Jack for the ten pounds he lent recently. Flynnie answers that he has only part of it left but can manage a day or two longer. The banter remains lighthearted and grateful.

Fairlie Jack Flynnie Glasgow Evening Times

Star Gaze Promise Before Long Journey

A rakety young man bids farewell to his beloved and says he will gaze at a star each night. She promises to gaze back, choosing the same star as a reminder. He notes the star looks pale in the morning because it stays out late.

Chicago Post

A Sceptical Age in Uncle Silas Dialogue

A sceptical age comment by Uncle Silas and Uncle Hiram appears in Brooklyn Life with lines on changing beliefs. The exchange notes that many folks no longer believe in the Bible and some even doubt the Declaration of Independence.

Silas Hiram Brooklyn

All for the Best, a Witty Exchange Cited in Washington Star

In a quaint exchange, Willie Washington jokes that women lack humor, while Miss Cayenne counters that excess humor may let men misinterpret their attempts at wit. The dialogue reveals social banter on gendered comedy and discrimination.

Willie Washington Miss Cayenne Washington Star

From Buffalo crematorium ashes mix up sparks humor

A misdelivered tale from the Buffalo crematorium ends in a comic misunderstanding as a widow contends her husband’s ashes were misassigned. A witty exchange with the staff, including a manager named George Metcalf, turns the mix up into light banter. The read includes brief jokes about handwriting and deciphering illegible scrawl.

Buffalo Crematory George Metcalf

Sammy Hurlbut's Day Off Creates Vacation Plan

Sammy notes Howdie Hurlbut's absence due to his mother's death and asks to stay home. Mamma grants a week off, prompting Sammy to suspect the end of term and declare a vacation death. The quip appears in Harlem Life.

Sammy Howdie Hurlbut Mamma Harlem

Secret Sighs Expose a Household Rift

A Chicago Post excerpt shows a porch confession about a long absence and a sly joke from a young boy. The head of the house confronts the tale as the mystery of a “young fellow” is whispered and betrayed by gossip.

Chicago Post

Campaign Anthem Echoes in Georgia Rallies

An Atlanta Constitution excerpt depicts a political campaign scene with lively crowds and a brass band. Speakers stump across regions while supporters boast of Cain like a symbolic rallying cry, and barbecue dinners fuel the gathering as a wildcat aura surrounds the political fervor.

Wildcat Atlanta Constitution

Despondent saloon keeper Henry Wilkens ends life in ice box

In New York on October 14 Henry Wilkens a Nassau street saloon keeper killed himself. After despondent over ill health he telephoned an undertaker and directed notes to his wife and to the undertaker. Police found his body in the cellar ice box with a 45 caliber revolver, gas fumes, and a wired rope device showing careful, planned preparation.

New York Henry Wilkens Nassau Street Wikens Brooklyn Wilkens

Tenth wedding anniversary celebrated by Isaac and

Mr and Mrs Isaac Simon marked their tenth wedding anniversary at home 38 Edgewood Street Roxbury with about 150 friends in attendance Guests included Mr and Mrs H Heilburn Alley Simon of Jersey City and Mr and Mrs Samuel Simon and Mr and Mrs Louis Heilburn of New York who brought many gifts

Isaac Simon Edgewood Street Roxbury

Gaelic School plans August aonach with prizes and rules

Gaelic School pupils studied Irish on 1151 Washington Street and a general meeting outlined the August 1901 aonach. A fifteen member committee will organize national Gaelic games and contests for Irish language speaking under 12, and dancing Irish jig and reel under 16, with Massachusetts limits. Prose prizes include Irish language preservation and travels of the Gaels, open to America and the world, with constrained eligibility.

Washington Street P. J. O'Daly Aonach Ireland Massachusetts America Scythia

Boston Theatre to Feature Jeffries In The Man From the West

Pugilist James J. Jeffries earns standout notices as his star vehicle The Man From the West gains traction for a mid January 1901 Boston Theatre appearance. The period scene recounts Sothern Harned successes at Hollis Street and previews upcoming plays, revivals, and tours across Boston, Philadelphia and New England, with public theater changes and star appeals shaping the season.

Mechanical Design Evening Institute course listing

A technology oriented notice describes mechanical design topics including bolts levers screws joints cams belts ropes pulleys shafting gears riveted joints boilers engines indicators iron and steel main mill structure. The evening sessions are hosted by the Boston Young Men's Christian Association and the catalogue reply is requested to GRO W MEMAFFEY 455 Boylston st.

Boston Young Men's Christian Association GRO

Recitals Set in Steinert Hall by Noted Musicians

Soprano H Musbrea and pupil of Mme Etta Edwards will perform in Steinert Hall on Thursday evening October 2. Telix Fox arrives from Paris to give a recital there in early November. Edwin Klahre, to open a recital series November 1, is linked with Siloti and other famed pianists and recalls his prominence in New York’s musical colony.

Hmusbrea Mme Etta Edwards Steinert Hall Telix Fox Poston Paris Edwin Klahre Alexander Siloti Moritz Rosenthal Emil Sauer New York Boston

Boston Theatres Shelve Week of Big Productions

Mrs Fiske stars at Tremont in Becky Sharp to strong advance sales. David Frohman stock presents The Ambassador at Hollis with Mason and Spong. The Sign of the Cross comes to Museum with Marcus. The Gunner's Mate at Grand Opera House. The Stranglers of Paris at Bowdoin Square. Monte Cristo closes at Boston Theatre, followed by Theodora. The Choir Invisible at Park Theatre earns praise. Cadet Girl at Columbia Theatre with Dan Daly. Mrs Felix Morris features at Keith's with a monologue by her late husband. Little Egypt leads a Seeley dinner show at Howard. The Howards’ own co stars Crane brothers and Lamon. Bob Rackett's Pajamas at Boston Music Hall with Lacy. Notable lineup includes Clifford and Huth and many others. a tall man at Austin & Stone’s may exceed all visitors.

New England Portland Manchester Lowell Worcester Providence Lynn New Bedford Brockton Springfeld Wartford New Haven North Adams Hilda Spong America Daniel Frohman Schoeffel Harry Lacy Boston Music Hall Steinert Hall Henry Lawrence Southwick Leland Powers Maud Leighton Gatchell George Riddle Jessie Eldridge Southwick Walter Bradley Tripp Mr. Southwick Italy la Moss Harford London Jack Mason San Francisco Daly's Theatre Charles Frohman Empire Theatre Company Hollis Stret Theatre Maude Huth Poston Music Wall Miss Huth Fay Templeton May Irwin Lizzie B. Raymond Frederic DeBelleville Monte Cristo Noirtier Mr. Breese Mr. DeBelleville Danglars Daly’s Theatre New York Victor Herbert Boston Theatre Bostonians Helle Fremont Ibert Parr Vernon Stiles May Walters Claudie Petite Henry Clay Barnabee W. H. MacDonald George Froethingham W. HH. Fitzgerald John Dunsmore Josephine Dartlett Charles R. Hawley J. J. Martin Hilda Clarke Leonora Jackson Carnegie Hall Mme. Schumann-Freink Ericsson Bushnell H. W. Parker Ossip Gabrilowitsch Boston Kenetsel Quartet Chopin Luxembourg Gardens Paris Delacroix Della Rogers Guda-Pesth Louis C. Elson Charles Williams Tuileries Mary Johnston Williams Mr. Williams Tulleries Navy Sieinert Sall Heinrich Gebhard Gebhard Europe St. James Hall Leondon Berlin Vienna Steinert Jtall Ainsworth Charles Dalton Marcus Augustus Pitou Grand Opera House Bowdoin Square Theodora Park Theatre Columbia Theatre Dan Daly Felix Morris Keith Little Egypt Seeley Howard Barlesgue Rawson and Baisley Markey and Stewart al C. Lawrence DeGraff Mae Taylor Howard's Crane Lamon Bob Rackett Harry Lacy and Company Clifford and Huth Tim Cronin the Donovans Billy Carter Nelson and Milledge Austin & Stone’s Vwny Hoston

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