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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
2
A vintage promotional letter extols GOLD DUST as a superior cleaner that requires no soap or extra cleaners. It argues the product replaces scrubbing and tired effort, urges immediate purchase from local grocers, and signs off as a personable endorsement.
A strange scene aboard the steamship Kaiser Friedrich as Countess Michoney departed by rope ladder and her husband followed the same perilous route. Onlookers watched as both scrambled to safety amid panicked commotion at sea.
Chief Inspector Watts recalls Mary Leyden being brought to headquarters in Boston but notes no department entry or photograph was made in the filing system. He describes her rapid speech aimed at masking guilt and bolstering an impression of innocence.
The Brookline police found trunks belonging to Mary Leyden filled with dresses laces dress goods ornaments vases and other items valued from 2 cents to 20 dollars. Several families including Chandlers of Boylston street P C Chase Dr James B Ayer and Mrs Henry Stackpole claim belongings from her stints there. About a dozen purses were found though the purse missing by Chandler containing six dollars. Mary did a lot of talking but did not appear to dispose of any taken goods.
On the Hamburg American liner Kaiser Friedrich a Count Michoney pursued aboard a tug after signals from a woman and her maid who had boarded the ship. The count claimed the woman was his wife and tried to board the tug. police later ordered him off. The escape ended at Hoboken with possible divorce proceedings.
Detective Oliver Campau of Montreal escorted George Labelle who was sought for larceny totaling 1500 dollars. The pair departed the city, with authorities pursuing further charges and follow up actions anticipated.
A Salvation Army Rescue Home in Dorchester invites any girl in need of friendship guidance or advice to apply to Adjutant Miss C. Van Der Schouw at 81 Stoughton Street.
The Boston fire department announces retirements promotions and transfers effective today at 10 am Legend Chief George F Griffin district 11 retires on 1000 per year pension Hoseman Stephen W Fletcher of chemical engine 6 retires on 600 per year Captain Hiram P D Smith of engine 87 is promoted to district chief assigned to district 11 Brighton Captain Casper H Moning of engine 12 transfers to engine 4 Lieutenant Henry A Fox of engine 25 promoted to captain and transferred to engine 12 Hoseman James F McMahon of engine 4 promoted to lieutenant transferred to ladder company 7 Ladderman Francis J Jordan of ladder 7 promoted to lieutenant transferred to engine 9 Lieutenant James J Caine of combination 8 transferred to engine 25 Lieutenant Jeremiah F Gillen of engine 9 transferred to engine 6 Ladderman Eugene Rogers of ladder 11s transferred to ladder 7 Wosemin John F P Olsen of engine 42s transferred to ladder 1 Substitute George F LeFavor of engine 6s assigned to engine 4 Substitute J M Grace of engine 44 transferred to chemical engine 6
John Sherman statesman buried in Mansfield Ohio after simple funeral held at Grace Episcopal Church. Rev A B Putnam conducted service as thousands filed past the casket. President McKinley did not attend church but visited Kerr’s home. Senator Hanna arrived later and consulted with the President.
Shapiro of Essex street counters a Shirt Makers' Union claim that he dismissed a worker for union membership, causing a strike. He says the firing was for incompetence after repeated warnings and lack of improvement, not union activity.
Jennie May Summer details notable improvements after using Grape Nuts daily. She cites regained restful sleep, calmer nerves, and increased energy, noting no medicines used during the period. The account links breakfast with enhanced daily vitality and reduced fatigue.
At Wellesley College the political scene heats up as Republican and Democratic clubs form in dormitories and plan rallies for November 6 and 8. Campaign songs and speeches are prepared. Mandolin and glee clubs are organized. first Washington’s Birthday concert looms. Student officers named across Mandolin and Glee Clubs and sophomores elect officers.
Elizabeth Bass and Kate Lord announce that John D. Rockefeller will become an honorary member of the class of 1901 in gratitude for his donation of $100,000 to the college. Mary McKinney notes the senior class endorses the decision.
The milk trust shows division with only H. P. Hood's Sons still attempting price control. Stores and pedlers face varied pricing from 3 to 6 cents a quart or can as independent suppliers form to force further cuts. C. E. Bruce notes a shift toward lower consumer costs while pedlers await price moves from farmers.
Charles E. Bruce of Worcester County Creamery on Berkeley street cut milk to 3 cents a quart to fend off Wall-Rice Co opposition. He will not keep 3 cents, aiming for 6 cents if nearby shops match, noting 435 cans sold at 3 cents in two days and planning only until November 1.
The Wall-Rice Company raised milk to 5 cents after a drop to 3 and a brief 4 cent rate with Worcester Creamery. Mr Wall stated the price is right and will stay at 5 cents for the next decade if needed. He noted loyal customers urged the change and were supporting it as of early evening, with stock already sold out.
The Post offers free publication of names and addresses of milk peddlers and retailers willing to sell at six cents a quart or less while challenging all who will defy the Milk Trust orders. The list includes many stores and families across Boston and surrounding towns, inviting additional participants and public notices of price cuts.
A compiled roster lists numerous customers and routes for milk deliveries. It names addresses in Dorchester Cambridge South Boston Chelsea Roxbury Everett Malden Allston and other areas with multiple grocers dairies and delivery services. The document also notes several delivery routes including Atlantic Neponset Quincy Field's Corner Mattapan Dorchester Dorchester West Somerville and Arlington areas with daily or regular deliveries.
The twenty-fifth annual initiation of the Upsilon Chapter of Beta Theta Pi occurred last night at the American House. Eight men were inducted as members as cheers echoed for Father Worglin, guardian saint of the fraternity. Everett W. Lord of Saxons River presided as toastmaster. Toasts were given by Samuel R. B. Pingree, Professor William M. Warren, F. C. Pager, George E. Whitaker, William B. Snow, EB. R. Hardy, Herbert W. Thompson, and Daniel N. Handy.
Dr Lyman B Sperry spoke at Association Hall last night on Etna and Vesuvius describing his ascent of Etna during the 1892 eruption and his striking views of the crater at the summit a vast chasm nearly a mile deep and wide thrilling listeners.
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