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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1900
Page
4
An advertisement asserts Pe-ru-na cures common female complaints caused by pelvic tract irritation. It claims relief from draining, irregularities, and inflammation, suitable for teens to mothers, and offers a free HEALTH AND BEAUTY booklet from Dr. Hartman of Columbus, Ohio.
William J. Bryan reached Chicago to deny reports he promised cabinet posts if elected. He stated no promises were made or authorized, and would act per his platform and own judgment. He described his trip to consult the Democratic national committee and planned to return to Lincoln this evening.
Rites of Shakrith marking the Jewish New Year 5661 were celebrated across Boston with special services, decor, and prayers. Rabbi Fleischer spoke on religion amid politics while Cantor Myer Skobeloff led a Russia-born choir at Horticultural Hall and Adath Israel.
Warden Bridges of the State Prison in Charlestown issues a new policy requiring friends of prisoners to send money directly to the warden or his agent after November 1, instead of buying gifts for inmates. The funds will be used to purchase gifts for prisoners on holidays.
Lord Roberts reports guards under Pole-Carew seized Komatipoort with the bridge intact. Rolling stock and Long Tom ammunition were captured. few shots fired. Paget seizes Erasmus’s camp with 300 cattle 800 sheep and 25 prisoners. Methuen reports another large stock haul as Boer resistance in eastern Transvaal collapses with mercenaries fleeing to Lorenzo Marquez.
Reports from St John's N F say more than fifty French ships from St Pierre are missing after a severe gale. Several vessels are believed disabled and at least some have foundered, heightening alarm for crew safety.
Mrs. Grace Helen Meyer widow of George A Meyer and daughter of William Parker and granddaughter of Bishop Parker died Sunday in this city after a six week illness aged 66. Surviving are a son the Hon. George von L Meyer and two daughters Miss Heloise Meyer and Mrs Samuel Frothingham.
Judge Hopkins in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday sentenced Miss Cora Bradford to three months at the House of Correction Deer Island. She must also pay a $9 fine from the lower court. Her prior checkered career led to the conviction last Friday.
To the Editor of the Post a request notes funds for the farmers fruit offering were drafted at the Land Hand Society office 1 Benson Street. Contributions may be sent to Mr Henry K. Lawyer treasurer or to Mrs M C Whitman assistant treasurer Bouward Ef Hale
A quip about the largest mouthful ever heard compares it to trusts swallowing the United States. The Sticktight Brothers and Wall Paper Trust join in a balancing act with the refrain Throw Up Your Hands and Give Us All You've Got.
In Frankfort Kentucky on September 24 the jury trial of James Howard for the killing of William Goebel began with defense attorney Carlo Little urging that self confessed conspirators testimony be deemed unreliable and that Howard innocent without proof of his presence in the Secretary of State’s office. Prosecutor T C Campbell argued the alibi failed given evidence and Howard’s flight after the shooting. W C Owens closed for the defense as Judge Williams to rule the next day. The Franklin county grand jury said no further distant witness investigations were possible but suggested bonds for certain individuals ahead of the next term.
Postal officials from several cities toured Boston yesterday to inspect the pneumatic tube link between the post office and the Northern depot. They arrived early, met Postmaster George A. Hibbard shortly after 9, and were informally entertained after examining the system.
The trip departs Boston on September 27 at 8 55 a m by the Hoosac Tunnel route and the Hudson River steamers. Return is by the Fall River line. It promises a great outing and should not be missed.
A vintage advertisement asserts itches and piles can be cured with Dean's Ointment offering instant relief and permanent cure for 50 cents, available at any drug store.
Washington reports Congressman Fitzgerald has selected Joseph F. Maguire to fill the Annapolis vacancy. Maguire, born in Boston eighteen years ago, passed all exams with high mental test scores and is a graduate of Emerson Grammar School East Boston and East Boston High School. He led military drill in school, earned junior and senior prizes, and was captain of Company H in his senior year.
The Springer Bros firm at 155 Tremont Street has opened a large custom department after growth in the past year. The new branch draws many visitors daily as ladies’ garments are exhibited and sold.
Judge Bond in Middlesex County Superior Court issues a decree nisi for the libellant S. I. Tonjoroff in the contested divorce Tonjoroff versus Tonjoroff, marking a key procedural step in the case.
The Boston Post announces a weekly cash prize contest for photographs and misvesting with $10 $5 and 3. Submissions must include title name and address on the back and a brief note on any interesting circumstances. Photographs should be news value human interest, avoid too many figures, and high contrast. Entries mailed to Fdter Photograph Contest the Post Boston.
Disruptions at Tufts College in Medford as upperclassmen and alumni attended a freshman class meeting to elect officers. Temporary chairman T. W. Norcross oversaw ballots, but vote collection failed and many unfamiliar names appeared. Visitors departed quietly after being accused of tampering, and elections proceeded with W. J. MacFarlane Jr as president and Clara R. Russell, Bertha Bray, and Frederick A. Moore in key roles.
The Massachusetts Charitable Society held its annual meeting at Young's Hotel last evening electing President T Horner Pierce Vice President Henry Whittemore secretary Frederick A Wellington treasurer George B Crocker and trustees John P May George W Crocker Carleton Hunneman Arthur Lord Albert B Hammond and Frederick B Pierce A summer vacation note and a forthcoming excursion by the Boston Albany R R on Oct 4 to Springfield Pittsfield Albany and New York with a price of $% 00 circulars by A B Hanson G P A Boston
Rev Charles M Sheldon of Topeka Capital fame urges public ownership of coal regions before Boston Congregational clergy. He argues state control would provide employment and cites Kansas salt oil and coal abundance while a few regulate output. The talk drew many ministers and questions on Golden Rule free trade and what Jesus would do with mines.
Theodore W. Dresser of Brighton complained after encountering a circular card labeled The Old Oaken Bucket with a pull string device and campaign references. Postmaster Hibbard, Assistant DA Casey, and Post Office Inspector Evans weighed legality, noting the device functioned as an envelope and unsigned note from Senator Leonard W. Ross, who denied authoring or notifying authorities. Dresser may pursue legal action. Ross said no complaint had been received.
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