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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
7
Judge Alen Endicott ruled sleeping talk may be admitted as evidence in the Mary Smith trial for theft. The jury acquitted the defendant after a trunk account of property plus a witness who slept beside her testifying about dream statements.
In Paris the Sultana of Masina wife of King Aguibou of the Soudan visits the fair. She remains veiled preventing any glimpse of her face and fueling chatter of legendary beauty. Her attire rivals that of King Aguibon and surpasses attention given to the Shah of Persia.
Harris Kaufman, of Syracuse, bequeathed $400 in personal property to his wife in a Hebrew drafted will. The document states that all money in the Onondaga County Savings Bank shall pass to Mrs. Frooma Kaufman after his death and be paid to the poor woman.
Secretary of the Navy Long, his wife, and daughters have been in Colorado Springs since November 14, 189, for their daughter Helen’s health. They registered yesterday and will vote in the November elections. Other family members joined earlier and remain there. They express swift readiness to answer political questions amid party choice uncertainties.
From Nome comes word that "Lucky" Baldwin has located a series of Klondike claims expected to restore his wealth. The 49er left San Francisco with lumber and dance hall girls, built a gambling house at home, prospected with a party, and returned September 6. He refuses to reveal the strike location, keeping thousands ready to stampede to the new district.
In Cartwright Kentucky teenager Bessie Jones sixteen, famed as The Cornfield Princess, was killed by a bullet in a cornfield after a day of moodiness and a ribbon snatching joke. Her mother and a mob search for the killer as investigators work the case.
Boston will meet the famed Black Cat of epicurean renown at a free reception tonight at 1 38 Van Rensselaer Place opposite Tremont Street. Harry Andreazzi hosts guests from Hotel Vercelli days with buffet and music starting at 5 p.m. The event precedes the restaurant opening next Monday, inviting patrons to inspect Boston quarters and celebrate the new venture.
An old style notice touts a health remedy promising relief for various ailments. It claims a cure may result from following directions and urges purchasing ten simples for five cents with mail order ads. The address given is Kivans Chemical Co, 10 Spruce St, New York.
The Hollis Street Theatre reopens October 1 with Sothern and Harned in Hamlet while Edeson plans a vaudeville tour. A Galveston relief concert at the Boston Theatre on Sept 25 will be a major benefit, with all proceeds to the Galveston fund.
Anna Held returns with Charles A Bigelow at the Tremont in Papa's Wife. N S Wood stages Alone in New York today and The Boy Scout next Monday at Bowdoin Square. Eight Bells at Grand Opera House fills to capacity. Monte Cristo closes at Castle Square Theatre with Edmond Dantes. An American Citizen arrives next week at the Castle Square, plus a chocolate bonbon gift at matinee. Hodge Podge & Co., Dailey farewell, and County Fair at Park Theatre cro wows with a souvenir horseshoe.
The Boston Post will continue three weekly cash prizes of 10, 5, and 3 dollars for photographs with news value and human interest. Submissions should include title, submitter name and address on the back, a brief explanation of any notable circumstances, and consent from those appearing.
TheColumn lists ongoing and upcoming entertainments across Boston venues. Acts include The County Fair souvenir promotion, Gay New York ending at Columbia, New York Day by Day at Grand Theatre, Jeanette and Shaw at Lyceum, and Keith's bill featuring Papinta the myriad dancer withOther acts like Aunt Martha sketch and Above the Limit. Major notes: Parisian Widow Burlesquers, Howard tonight. Fire drill parade by Baltimore Female Fire Engine Company captains Helen Morton. Robie's Knickerbockers closing at Palace this week. Wu Ching Mah arrives at Nickelodeon next week.
Al Haynes, who brought vaudeville to Fall River with Casto Theatre, has secured a five year lease of the Lawrence theatre. He will remodel, rename it Casto Theatre, and open the season Monday Nov 5 with refined vaudeville. Two full companies will split weeks between Fall River and Lawrence.
A roundup of Sunday services across Boston churches listing locations such as Ruggles Street Baptist on Tremont Street and First Baptist on Commonwealth Avenue with preaching times. Other churches include Tremont Temple, Warren Avenue, Brookline area lines, and various unions with speakers, choirs, and special programs.
The firm of Thomas O Callaghan and Co announces a formal opening of its new drapery and upholstery department at 58-668 Washington Street on Monday the 24th. Although stocked already, the opening coincides with the fall season in carpets rugs and cloaks. An Axminster carpet, portieres and rich curtains adorn the shop with an artist designer available to advise customers. Drawings display color schemes and room treatments for inspiration.
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